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Fable Dunedin

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with restaurant, near University of Otago

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Lobby sitting area
City view
Wains Suite | Bathroom
In the heart of Dunedin City Centre, Fable Dunedin welcomes you with its unique blend of luxury and sustainability. Enjoy a delicious meal at The Press Club restaurant, stay connected with in-room WiFi, or unwind with a drink at the bar.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Computer station
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Fridge
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is NZ$239
includes taxes & fees
11 Jul - 12 Jul

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Queen Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Room

Luxury Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
  • 22.7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Mason Suite

Mason Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Wains Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 49.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room

Classic Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
  • 16.8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Wains Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Mason Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bathroom

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The price is NZ$193
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Map
310 Princes St, Dunedin, 9016

What's nearby

  • Grand Casino - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Speight's Brewery - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Octagon - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dunedin Town Hall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Otago - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 24 min drive
  • Dunedin Railway Station - 10 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Sessions - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Catalyst - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jizo Japanese Cafe & Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Impression - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dunedin Casino - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Fable Dunedin

Fable Dunedin offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of University of Otago. For a bite to eat, guests can visit The Press Club, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and overall property condition.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Korean, Vietnamese

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 50 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 2.50 per cent for credit card payments
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property’s restaurant will be closed for lunch service Monday-Thursday from May 1-August 31, 2025; lunch is available from noon to 3 PM, Friday-Sunday only, during this time. Daily lunch service is available 1 September, 2025-April 30, 2026.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Up to 10 children (5 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • On-site valet parking (NZD 40 per day)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Built in 1862
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Well-lit path to entrance
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Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Smartphone with 4G data speed, unlimited data usage
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
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Special features

Dining

The Press Club – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.
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Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: NZD 100.00 per day

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 35 per person
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of NZD 60.00 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2.50 per cent

Parking

  • Valet parking costs NZD 40 per day

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Also known as

Dunedin Park Regis
Park Regis Dunedin
Park Regis Dunedin Hotel
Wains Hotel Dunedin
Wains Hotel
Wains Dunedin
Fable Dunedin Hotel
Wains Hotel Dunedin
Fable Dunedin Dunedin
Fable Dunedin Hotel Dunedin
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Frequently asked questions

Does Fable Dunedin offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Fable Dunedin does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Fable Dunedin?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Fable Dunedin?

Yes. Valet parking costs NZD 40 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Fable Dunedin?

You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of NZD 60.00 (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.

Is there an on-site casino at Fable Dunedin?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Grand Casino (2-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at Fable Dunedin and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling, boat tours and kayaking.

Are there restaurants at or near Fable Dunedin?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, The Press Club.

What's the area around Fable Dunedin like?

Fable Dunedin is in Dunedin City Centre, a short 14-minute walk from University of Otago and 4 minutes' walk from Speight's Brewery. Travellers recommend the hotel for its walkable location.

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Fable Dunedin Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, healthy, good, wonderful, and great. (13 reviews)
  • The property's dining experience was a highlight, offering a wonderful fine dining experience with excellent service and delicious food. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

Great location & the room was very nice
1-night trip

10/10

It was clean and close and food I ordered for the room was delicious.
1-night trip

10/10

Lovely hotel very central and great staff!
1-night trip

10/10

Excellent location, and the staff was extremely accommodating to valet park our camper van.
1-night trip

10/10

Staff were superb.
1-night trip

10/10

Lovely hotel with great dining. Room was very quiet and bed was very comfortable
2-night trip

10/10

Lovely helpful staff on the reception desk - always a good first impression .Thank you
1-night trip

10/10

Beautiful hotel, great staff, excellent service.
1-night trip

8/10

This is a beautiful hotel in an area that still needs restoration.
2-night trip

8/10

Loved this location! Staff were helpful and efficient.
1-night trip

10/10

Gorgeous comfortable room, lovely helpful staff. Amazing food!
1-night trip

8/10

Overnight before a flight out of Auckland.
2-night trip

10/10

Very spacious and whimsical. We loved our room and the breakfast was great
1-night trip

8/10

Room was nice but a bit small
2-night trip

10/10

Beautiful, modern hotel, very clean and very comfortable. In a good location, where it's quiet.
1-night trip

8/10

Slightly too far from university for me
2-night trip

10/10

The hot water in the shower would fluctuate but it didn’t take away from our stay at the Fable.
2-night trip

10/10

Lovely comfortable bed, no views from the room as windows very small. Enjoyed my stay
1-night trip

10/10

All the staff were friendly and willing to help in any way possible to make our stay comfortable. It was a wonderful stay in a beautiful room. The food was also excellent.
1-night trip

10/10

Excellent Hotel located in a handy location
3-night trip

10/10

Very special place. Loved the ambience of the hotel.
2-night trip

8/10

This is an historic hotel full of charm.As a solo traveler, I was given a very small room but the bed was so comfortable. I was put on the sixth floor with no elevator access but I managed. The hotel restaurant was very good. There were a couple of hiccups in the staff service but I coped.
2-night trip

10/10

Wonderful staff! Welcoming, helpful, kind. Thanks for making our stay so memorable!
2-night trip

2/10

I will only say this: this in NOT a 5 star hotel nowhere in this universe.
1-night trip

10/10

Super-classy and modern hotel in the wonderful city of Dunedin. Excellent and helpful staff! It was a short walk to loads of restaurants and bars in the city. We had no issue with plenty of convenient street parking, nearby.
1-night trip