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Law Courts Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with casino, near First Church of Otago

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Near The Octagon, Law Courts Hotel offers a lively atmosphere with a casino and arcade/game room. Enjoy local cuisine at Wig'n Pen restaurant, connect to in-room WiFi, unwind with newspapers in the lobby or grab drinks at the bar.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Casino
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Casino
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • Arcade/games room
  • Front desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • ATM/banking services
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room

Feel at home (6)

  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
3 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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King double room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Family Apartment

  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
53 Stuart Street, Cnr Cumberland & Stuart Streets, Dunedin, 9016

What's nearby

  • The Octagon - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. Paul's Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Otago - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Speight's Brewery - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Dunedin Botanic Garden - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 24 min drive
  • Dunedin Railway Station - 2 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Craic Irish Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Albar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Stuart St Macs Brewbar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jizo Japanese Cafe & Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Craft Beer & Kitchen - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Law Courts Hotel

Law Courts Hotel features a casino and puts you within a 10-minute walk of University of Otago. For a bite to eat, guests can visit Wig´n Pen, which serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 24 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
    • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
    • COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and older; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in
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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
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site parking only available on request
    • Uncovered on-site self-parking (NZD 20 per night)
    • On-site parking is limited (max. 1 space per unit)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Arcade/games room
  • Casino
  • 18 casino slot machines

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Wig´n Pen – This restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 12.00 to 17.50 for adults and NZD 12 to 17.50 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2 per cent

Parking

  • Uncovered self-parking costs NZD 20 per night
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Law Courts Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Law Courts Hotel 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 Law Courts Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Law Courts Hotel?

Yes. Self-parking costs NZD 20 per night. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Law Courts Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Is there an on-site casino at Law Courts Hotel?

Yes, there's a casino, featuring 18 slot machines.

What is there to do at Law Courts Hotel and nearby?

Law Courts Hotel has a casino and an arcade.

Are there restaurants at or near Law Courts Hotel?

Yes, Wig´n Pen offers local cuisine.

What's the area around Law Courts Hotel like?

Law Courts Hotel is in Dunedin City Centre, a short 2-minute walk from Dunedin Railway Station and 6 minutes' walk from University of Otago.

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Law Courts Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
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Restaurant
Bathroom
Bar
Breakfast
Parking
Bed

Reviews

8/10

Excellent location- close to railway and centre of town; good parking, pleasant restaurant and bar.
2-night trip

8/10

Good bed, good location, budget hotel.
1-night trip

10/10

great location
2-night trip

8/10

Classic old hotel with plenty of funk and charm. Very comfortable for a short stay.
1-night trip

10/10

Lovely staff, very helpful & friendly. Room was very clean & comfortable. Loved the art nouveau decor of the hotel. Very close to centre of Dunedin.
3-night trip

6/10

Great location comfortable bed and good value, but bit tired and dated with street noise
1-night trip

8/10

Was in one of the single rooms on 2nd floor, clean,comfortable with heater Location was easy walking distance to Octogon centre, lots of eating choices Great Art Galleries access Hotel own carparking was excellent.
1-night trip

8/10

Convenient to station but hotel needs renovating
2-night trip

10/10

We spent 3 nights staying at the Law Courts Hotel late February. Excellent location in Dunedin - walking distance to almost everything. Staff were very helpful and everything was easy. Parking in private car park, and a wonderful Dining Room. Thank ytou!
3-night trip

8/10

The old decour was a problem in places but gave the place character. Staff were very friendly and efficient room was clean and had all you would expect
1-night trip

6/10

Rooms a bit tired and require updating. Bit noisy as was on main street side. Location is good. Staff welcoming.
1-night trip

8/10

It’s an old building with charm and character. Well situated to the Octagon and other city tourist sites. Parking on the street. Rooms and beds are small but adequate. Appeared to have a well patronised restaurant. Lovely aromas greeted you at the door. The doors and lift shut earlier than advised.
1-night trip

4/10

Close to Octagon only 2 blocks and restaurant and bar downstairs but rooms are very small and dated you need to sort out the water pressure very poor

6/10

Unfortunately, the room was a lot smaller than it appeared online and less updated. Staff were nice and accommodating, very good location and comfy bed but the room and bathroom needs some more updating so don’t expect too much.
1-night trip

6/10

This hotel is looking very tired, I hope that someone goes around with white paint and a paintbrush before the FIFA Womens World Cup to freshen it up or there will be unhappy guests. How about also repricing breakfast to include Tea/coffee?
1-night trip

6/10

This property definitely feels tired and due for renovation. The soundproofing between rooms and floors isn’t great, and my bathroom had rot in the woodwork around the shower, that looked to have gone under the lino. But the room was big and the bed was comfortable, and the location is excellent - it just needs some time and money spent on it.
2-night trip

6/10

Position is excellent. Excellent information of how to get into the hotel when I had got in after a late flight but no information in the room about WiFi number. Bathroom seriously needs updating. The bath had areas of where coating had come off and a brown stain around it. Glass around the shower had mould. Toilet needed repetitive flushings.
2-night trip

2/10

The room itself was clean and street noise was fine, it was noisey guests coming and going ALL night a noisey guests in room next door laughing and partying loudly between 2-4am. It truly wrecked my nights sleep and next day as I was so shattered. Would not stay again.
1-night trip

4/10

Seriously in need of renovation. Parts of the "room", its the size of a jail cell (no exageration) are held together with cellotape. The shower is so tiny my shoulders touch both sides, and when I asked for a glass of ice water be sent up or a menu, I was told to come down the bar and get it! No concept of service. Three good points, the pulled beef burger was high quality and delish, the bar and reception staff very nice (2 young ladies) and a good central location.
2-night trip

2/10

Do not stay here. Terrible. Rooms tiny no room for suitcases and people together. Shower was stainless steel made you feel like you are in the morgue. Bathroom full of mould. Owners are Chinese and have not put a cent into renovating this place to make it nice. The only good thing is the location. Would not put anyone in here.
1-night trip

6/10

Bar/restaurant on first floor - seems fine, we did not try. Room has definitely seen better days! The carpet is old and dingy and the windows don't lock. There is no way to control room temperature outside of opening a window onto a scary fire escape. We had a giant spider in our bed. Did not take shoes off.
1-night trip

6/10

Room was good apart from the toilet water running all night. The other rooms basin had so many breaks in it it was not safe at all. One website had Free parking, another had parking for $20. When booking the hotel we were told we couldn’t reserve a park yet when we arrived we were told others had reserved carparks and that none were available. Miraculously then we were found one and charged $25 which contradicts other websites. Definitely not the greatest service.

2/10

So disappointing. Very dirty bathroom. Dust and dirt piled up over weeks, not been cleaned. Someone else long black hair on the floor, hole in wall, dirty cupboard, not been cleaned. Was actually disgusting. I was shocked. Got offered a free breakfast! No words.
1-night trip

6/10

This hotel had to be the most disappointing of all our stays in New Zealand. When we booked it and viewed the photos we were pleased with what we had booked especially being part of a pub and staying over New Year. The room was very basic, a bit depressing, no shampoo or shower soap, just a bar of soap and a flannel, so for the price we paid, was disappointing. The pub closed at 8 oclock each night and didn't even make an exception for New year's eve. There was a small casino, betting machines in the bar and a restaurant, so I suppose they didn't need to open the bar late. We had a full breakfast one morning which wasn't cheap and included salad. Who put's salad on a fry up!! Whilst it was central and a short walk from other restaurants, bars and shops, we regretted booking it.
4-night trip

4/10

The hotel has seen better days. Our room was basic and needed a new basin, a little more shelf space, and an exhorst fan to get rid of steam. There wasnt any fan to move the air around and if you opened the window it was extremely noisy. Every time we wanted something to eat, the sign said kitchen closed. Breakfast was supposed to be open from 8am-10am everyday, yet we came down to get it at 8.30, 8.45 & 9am on all 3 occasions the dining room was i darkness with sign closed yet the office person said they were open everyday at the times quoted.had the same problem with dinner open 5pm - 8pm but closed at 5.15 & at 7.10pm on the days we tried.not a great hotel.
6-night trip