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A formal garden with a central lawn leading to a building with a symmetrical facade and a stone wall.
An ornate room with wooden paneling, stained glass windows, and a chandelier.
A wicker table with a bottle and glasses on a balcony overlooking a lake with islands.
A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a small table, and a view of the sea.

1. Larnach Lodge

Larnach Lodge
Larnachs Castle
United States
Jason
AU$253
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Larnach Lodge
A wooden table with benches outside a building with a sign reading "Conference Centre".
A multi-story hotel with a parking lot and a cherry blossom tree in front.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a headboard, and a curtain.
A white car parked in front of a building with a red balcony and a staircase.

2. 555 Motel Dunedin

555 Motel Dunedin
South Dunedin
United States
Peter
AU$113
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
555 Motel Dunedin
A beach with waves crashing onto the shore.
A motel with a covered porch, outdoor seating, and a number '5' on the pavement.
A living room with a brown sofa, a framed picture on the wall, a coffee table, and a kitchen area in the background.
A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

3. Beach lodge motel

Beach lodge motel
Saint Kilda
Australia
Simone
AU$110
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Beach lodge motel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.
A modern building with a covered entrance, a parking area, and outdoor seating.
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with a cash register, and a patterned carpet.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets and a microwave, a dining area with a round table and chairs, and a grey sofa with yellow and black cushions.

4. The Victoria Hotel Dunedin

The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
Dunedin City Centre
Australia
David
AU$141
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
A historic building with a large tree in front, multiple windows, and a clear blue sky.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, kettle, and a coffee maker on the counter. There are shelves above the counter holding dishes and a box of tea.
A hotel room with two beds, a television on a stand, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.
A compact kitchen with white cabinetry, a black countertop, a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

5. Highland House Boutique Hotel

Highland House Boutique Hotel
North Dunedin
Australia
Rosemary
AU$110
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Highland House Boutique Hotel
A modern two-story house with a car parked in the driveway.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in stove, and a refrigerator. There is a dining area with a wooden table and black chairs. A sofa with a patterned pillow is in the living area, and a window provides natural light.
A courtyard with a glass building, a small table with chairs, and various plants.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel range hood, and a built-in oven. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a sofa in the background.

6. 538 Great King Motel

538 Great King Motel
North Dunedin
Australia
Jannette
AU$125
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
538 Great King Motel
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in oven, a sink, and a bowl of fruit on the counter.
A hotel with a reception area, a sign indicating 50+ channels, and a sign for free WiFi.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a desk.

7. Amross Motel

Amross Motel
North Dunedin
Australia
Vanessa
AU$153
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Amross Motel
A bedroom with a bed, a wooden headboard, a stone wall, a window with blinds, and a sliding barn door.
A two-story building with a sign reading 'The Stables.'
A compact kitchen with a sliding door, a small refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a window with a view of greenery.
A kitchen counter with a toaster, a kettle, and a potted plant.

8. The Stables Dunedin

The Stables Dunedin
Dunedin City Centre
Australia
murray
AU$142
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
The Stables Dunedin
A balcony with a view of the ocean and a stop sign.
A table set for dining with a view of the ocean through large windows.
A living room with a large window overlooking a beach, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the ocean.
A modern building with large windows and a sign for Pier 24 restaurant & bar.

9. Hotel St Clair

Hotel St Clair
St. Clair
Australia
Sarah
AU$189
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Hotel St Clair
A neatly made bed with white and gray linens, two bedside tables with lamps, and framed artwork on the wall.
A residential property with a garden, a wooden fence, and a small pond.
A modern hotel room with a glass staircase, a kitchenette, a sofa, and a dining area.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, including a TV, white chairs, and a wooden table.

10. Aria On Bank

Aria On Bank
North East Valley
Australia
Lani
AU$110
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Aria On Bank
A historic building with a modern extension, featuring a classic facade and a contemporary glass structure.
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A grand staircase with ornate railings and a patterned floor, leading to a room labeled "CASINO".
A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

11. Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Dunedin City Centre
Australia
Albert
AU$131
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
A hotel with a modern design, featuring large windows and a balcony.
A neatly made bed with white and dark blue pillows, a dark headboard, and a wall-mounted painting of the aurora borealis.
A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a refrigerator.
A balcony with a bed, a chair, and a table.

12. Aurora On George

Aurora On George
North Dunedin
Australia
Mike
AU$145
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Aurora On George
A modern building with large glass windows, a well-lit entrance, and a landscaped garden area.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a telephone, and a window with curtains.
A hotel room with a large window, a round table, and two chairs.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a sign labeled "Reception," and a potted plant.

13. Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel

Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel
North Dunedin
Australia
Mary
AU$144
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel
A building with a red roof and white walls, featuring multiple arched windows and balconies. There are several cars parked in front.
A hotel room with two beds, a sitting area with chairs, and a kitchenette.
A staircase with wooden railings leading to an upper level.
A building with a red-tiled roof and white walls, featuring multiple balconies and a covered walkway.

14. Alcala Motel

Alcala Motel
North Dunedin
Australia
bart
AU$110
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Alcala Motel
A building with a white facade, a large stained glass window, and a sign reading "OFFICE" on the side.
A stained glass window with geometric patterns and a white background.
A living room with a beige sofa, two black leather armchairs, a coffee table with magazines and a vase of flowers, and large windows with curtains.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV mounted on the wall, a dining table with chairs, and a large mirror.

15. Cable Court Motel

Cable Court Motel
North Dunedin
Australia
richard
AU$125
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Cable Court Motel
A building facade with a sign that reads "DISTRICT HOTEL PARCELS" and "PARCELS" above the entrance.
A restaurant setting with a waiter holding a tray with a martini glass. Tables are set with white napkins and glasses.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining table.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, a nightstand, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

16. Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Dunedin City Centre
Australia
Dan
AU$181
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and a chair.
A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A glass-top table with wicker chairs, a wall-mounted planter with flowers, and a brick floor.
A modern staircase with glass railings and checkered flooring.

17. 315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments

315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments
Dunedin City Centre
Australia
Merran
AU$126
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments
A building with a covered porch and a brick facade.
A glass display case with various travel guides and maps.
A living room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned armchair. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen area with a sink and countertop visible.
A compact living space with a sofa, a small table, a television mounted on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

18. Carisbrook Motel

Carisbrook Motel
Calversham
Australia
Angela
AU$108
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Carisbrook Motel
A hotel with a modern design, featuring a central staircase, a parking area, and a view of a forested hillside.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave. There is a window with blinds, a shelf with kitchenware, and a potted plant.
A modern living room with a round mirror reflecting the space, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.
A kitchen with white tiles, a wooden cabinet, a coffee maker, two white cups, and a vase with flowers.

19. Beechwood Boutique Accommodation

Beechwood Boutique Accommodation
North Dunedin
New Zealand
Kelly
AU$183
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Beechwood Boutique Accommodation
A hotel room with a large bed, a view of a body of water, and a cityscape in the background.
A hotel room with a city view, a bed, and a night-time cityscape visible through the window.
A multi-story hotel with a prominent Kingsgate Hotel sign, large windows, and a visible staircase leading to the upper floors.
A cityscape with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, a prominent church, and rolling hills in the background.

20. Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Dunedin City Centre
Australia
Beti
AU$153
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
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Top Purakaunui Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Purakaunui

The Stables Dunedin

The Stables Dunedin

10/10 Excellent
"It was so close to where we needed to be. The hill was a bit much though LOL. We really enjoyed it. Expedia never gave us the contact number of the owner for check in. Thankfully a man walking past knew her and helpfully provided her details"
murray 2-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
The Stables Dunedin
Fable Dunedin

Fable Dunedin

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful, well curated room. Nice bathroom, comfy bed. Room was quiet and compact but had everything I needed."
Craig 1-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Fable Dunedin
Aurora On George

Aurora On George

10/10 Excellent
"Helpful friendly staff. Super clean and well set up rooms. A decent hot shower with fantastic pressure. Good off street parking. Will definitely return to stay here again."
SACHA 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Aurora On George
The Thomas Gregg Apartments

The Thomas Gregg Apartments

10/10 Excellent
"The unique history attached to the building and decor"
Andrea 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
The Thomas Gregg Apartments
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

8/10 Good
"Friendly Staff"
Daisy 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

10/10 Excellent
"Spacious quiet room, great breakfast in the morning"
Angela 1-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Quest Dunedin

Quest Dunedin

8/10 Good
"Great"
Randal 6-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Quest Dunedin
Hotel St Clair

Hotel St Clair

10/10 Excellent
"Room was great. Very happy."
Brad 1-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Hotel St Clair
Beach lodge motel

Beach lodge motel

8/10 Good
"Old, run down property. However, it was cheap and suited our needs. No complaints."
Michael 2-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Beach lodge motel

More cheap accommodation in Purakaunui

Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin

Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin

27 Queens Gardens Dunedin
AU$104
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin
Sahara Motels

Sahara Motels

619 George Street Dunedin
AU$121
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very good! (439 reviews)
Sahara Motels
Star Struck on Stuart Street

Star Struck on Stuart Street

215 Stuart St Dunedin Otago
AU$367
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Star Struck on Stuart Street
Workstay at 123

Workstay at 123

123 Cargill St Dunedin
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8.4/10 Very good! (15 reviews)
Workstay at 123
Lioness B&B

Lioness B&B

20 Manchester St Dunedin Otago
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Premium Living on Stuart Street

Premium Living on Stuart Street

207 Stuart St Dunedin Otago
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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to go to Purakaunui?
The best time to visit Purakaunui is during the summer months, from December to February, when the weather is at its warmest and most settled.This period offers long daylight hours, with average temperatures ranging from 15°C to 20°C, making it ideal for exploring the Purakaunui Falls and the surrounding Catlins region. The forest trails are generally dry and pleasant for walking, and the longer days mean you have more time to enjoy the natural beauty.Couples looking for a romantic escape will appreciate the opportunity for scenic drives and coastal walks. The summer months allow for comfortable picnics by the falls and relaxed exploration of the area's unique flora and fauna without the chill of other seasons.For families, the summer provides the best conditions for outdoor activities, from short bushwalks to spotting local wildlife like sea lions on nearby beaches. Children will enjoy the warmer temperatures for playing by the streams and exploring the natural environment.
Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?
You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if cancelled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Purakaunui.
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How much is the nightly rate for a hotel in Purakaunui?
Prices for hotels in Purakaunui often vary, but you can find a great deal from AU$80 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for our cheapest rates.

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