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A room with a large window overlooking a castle, a wooden table, and a potted plant.
A balcony with a view of a cityscape and water.
A room with large windows, a view of a historic building, and a large plant.
A bedroom with a large window, a bed with pillows, and a headboard with framed pictures.

1. Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel

Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel
Dunedin City Centre, 0.5 km from The Octagon
Australia
Leanne
CA $195
CA $227 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel
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 hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, a nightstand, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining table.

2. Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Dunedin City Centre, 0.6 km from The Octagon
Australia
Cole
CA $156
CA $181 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
A hotel with a modern design, featuring large windows and a balcony.
A modern building with a glass facade, a green bridge, and surrounding greenery.
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.

3. Aurora On George

Aurora On George
North Dunedin, 1.4 km from The Octagon
Australia
Mike
CA $122
CA $142 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Aurora On George
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 kitchen with white tiles, a wooden cabinet, a coffee maker, two white cups, and a vase with flowers.
A modern living room with a round mirror reflecting the space, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.

4. Beechwood Boutique Accommodation

Beechwood Boutique Accommodation
North Dunedin, 1.7 km from The Octagon
New Zealand
Kelly
CA $147
CA $171 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Beechwood Boutique Accommodation
A modern interior with hanging ferns and a large potted plant.
A modern building with a glass facade reflecting the sky and surroundings.
A modern interior with a central seating area, glass railings, and a view of the ocean.
A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinetry, a stainless steel sink, and a microwave above it.

5. Ebb-Dunedin

Ebb-Dunedin
Dunedin City Centre, 0.5 km from The Octagon
Australia
Andrew
CA $230
CA $266 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Ebb-Dunedin
A modern two-story house with a car parked in the driveway.
A courtyard with a glass building, a small table with chairs, and various plants.
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 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, 1.3 km from The Octagon
Australia
Jannette
CA $108
CA $126 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
538 Great King 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 kitchen with a brick wall, a black stove, white cabinets, and a window with blinds.
A kitchen counter with a toaster, a kettle, and a potted plant.

7. The Stables Dunedin

The Stables Dunedin
Dunedin City Centre, 0.8 km from The Octagon
Australia
murray
CA $108
CA $126 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
The Stables Dunedin
A room with a view of a building through a window with curtains.
A reception desk with a framed landscape painting above it, a clock, and a smoke detector on the wall.
A paved pathway with a hedge on one side and a plant on the other.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and a painting on the wall.

8. Motel on York

Motel on York
Dunedin City Centre, 0.3 km from The Octagon
New Zealand
Lianne
CA $121
CA $141 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Motel on York
A compact kitchen with a microwave, oven, and refrigerator, a sink, and a potted plant.
A hotel room with two beds, each with red floral bedding, a grey throw blanket, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A living room with a sofa, TV, and a dining table with chairs.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

9. Alhambra Oaks Motor Lodge

Alhambra Oaks Motor Lodge
North Dunedin, 1.5 km from The Octagon
Australia
Neeka
CA $102
CA $118 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Alhambra Oaks Motor Lodge
A row of modern houses with large windows and a parking lot in front.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a kitchen area in the background.
A modern bedroom with a grey headboard, a digital clock, and a small bedside table with a book.
A modern kitchen with a white island, four bar stools, a bowl of fruit, and a window with a view of a brick building.

10. Dunedin Motel and Villas

Dunedin Motel and Villas
North Dunedin, 1.2 km from The Octagon
Australia
Beverley
CA $125
CA $144 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Dunedin Motel and Villas
A modern room with a large window overlooking a waterfront, a fireplace, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a wooden island with stools, pendant lighting, and artwork on the walls.
A room with a wooden ceiling, a large window, a potted plant, a chair, and a table.
A bedroom with a brick wall, wooden beams, a bed with pillows, a nightstand, a vase with flowers, and a window with a view.

11. The Thomas Gregg Apartments

The Thomas Gregg Apartments
Dunedin City Centre, 0.6 km from The Octagon
Australia
Designer
CA $172
CA $198 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
The Thomas Gregg Apartments
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.
A multi-story building with a brick facade, a garage door, and a balcony with a metal railing.
A two-story building with a balcony, outdoor seating, and potted plants.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and sink. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a bed with a patterned blanket.

12. Alexis Motor Lodge

Alexis Motor Lodge
North Dunedin, 0.9 km from The Octagon
Australia
Valda
CA $137
CA $159 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Alexis Motor Lodge
A building entrance with a large arched doorway, a staircase, and a sign that reads "The Chamber."
A hallway with a staircase, a large arched doorway, and framed artwork on the wall.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a TV.
A modern hotel room with a sofa, a round table, a blue chair, and a TV. Large windows offer a view of the city.

13. The Chamberson

The Chamberson
Dunedin City Centre, 0.2 km from The Octagon
Australia
Julia
CA $133
CA $155 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
The Chamberson
A hotel room with two single beds, a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.
A kitchen with a wooden table and chairs, a sink, and a stove. There are windows with curtains, and a clock on the wall.
A covered porch with a brick wall, a glass door, and a view of greenery outside.
A two-story house with a curved front porch, a brick foundation, and a tiled roof.

14. Manor on the Park Backpackers

Manor on the Park Backpackers
Dunedin City Centre, 1 km from The Octagon
Australia
Audrey
CA $61
CA $71 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Manor on the Park Backpackers
A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.
A modern bathroom with a round mirror, a vanity with a marble countertop, and a blue bench.
A three-tiered dessert display on a round table with a woven coaster, accompanied by two glasses of white wine.
A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a matching armchair, a coffee table, a dining area with a small table and chairs, and a view of the city through large windows.

15. Fable Dunedin

Fable Dunedin
Dunedin City Centre, 0.6 km from The Octagon
Australia
Craig
CA $131
CA $152 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Fable Dunedin
A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, potted plants, and a doormat.
A potted plant next to a staircase and a wall-mounted artwork.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area. There is a kitchen with a sink and cabinets. The room has large windows with curtains.
A modern building with a balcony, large windows, and a gated entrance.

16. Dunedin Palms Motel

Dunedin Palms Motel
Dunedin City Centre, 0.6 km from The Octagon
Australia
Steven
CA $126
CA $151 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Dunedin Palms Motel
A neatly made bed with white and gray linens, two bedside tables with lamps, and framed artwork on the wall.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, including a TV, white chairs, and a wooden table.
A residential property with a garden, a wooden fence, and a small pond.
A house with a garden, a tree, and a window.

17. Aria On Bank

Aria On Bank
North East Valley, 2.4 km from The Octagon
Australia
Lani
CA $94
CA $108 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Aria On Bank
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and a chair.
A modern staircase with glass railings and checkered flooring.
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.

18. 315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments

315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments
Dunedin City Centre, 0.6 km from The Octagon
Australia
Merran
CA $106
CA $123 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments
A wooden table with benches outside a building with a sign reading "Conference Centre".
A compact kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and a window above the sink.
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.

19. 555 Motel Dunedin

555 Motel Dunedin
South Dunedin, 2.6 km from The Octagon
United States
Peter
CA $109
CA $126 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
555 Motel Dunedin
A modern building with large glass windows, a well-lit entrance, and a landscaped garden area.
A hotel room with a large window, a round table, and two chairs.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a telephone, and a window with curtains.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a sign labeled "Reception," and a potted plant.

20. Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel

Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel
North Dunedin, 2.1 km from The Octagon
Australia
Mary
CA $125
CA $143 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel
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Compare popular hotels close to The Octagon

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A room with a large window overlooking a castle, a wooden table, and a potted plant.
Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel
9.8
Exceptional
92 reviews
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A building facade with a sign that reads "DISTRICT HOTEL PARCELS" and "PARCELS" above the entrance.
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
9.6
Exceptional
980 reviews
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A hotel with a modern design, featuring large windows and a balcony.
Aurora On George
9.6
Exceptional
436 reviews
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A hotel with a modern design, featuring a central staircase, a parking area, and a view of a forested hillside.
Beechwood Boutique Accommodation
9.6
Exceptional
191 reviews
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A modern interior with hanging ferns and a large potted plant.
Ebb-Dunedin
9.6
Exceptional
152 reviews
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Top The Octagon Hotel Reviews

The Thomas Gregg Apartments

The Thomas Gregg Apartments

10/10 Excellent
"Could use some heating in the bedrooms"
Eliot 2-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
The Thomas Gregg Apartments
315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments

315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments

8/10 Good
"Very helpful host. Very central location, we walked everywhere. The room was bright, and parking was adequate."
Robyn 3-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

8/10 Good
"We stay here often.All good except our room was too close the the elevators this visit."
Peter J 2-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin

The Victoria Hotel Dunedin

8/10 Good
"The location was so convenient. I booked 2 x single beds but got 1 x queen bed, which was quite annoying, but the hotel was clean and the amenities were good."
Satoko 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
97 Motel Moray

97 Motel Moray

8/10 Good
"Great location. Friendly front desk. Clean room."
Mark A 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
97 Motel Moray
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

10/10 Excellent
"Perfect for our stay."
Rachel 7-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
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 days ago
The Stables 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 4 days ago
Aurora On George
Dunedin Palms Motel

Dunedin Palms Motel

8/10 Good
"The staff at this hotel were super friendly and helpful. The hotel itself was clean and well presented and rooms were spacious and well laid out. We had a great couple of nights stay in Dunedin and this place had everything we needed for our trip. It was a particularly busy weekend in Dunedin and we did have a couple of issues finding parking when we returned to the hotel in the evening but overall it was a great stay"
Nicola 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Dunedin Palms Motel

Other attractions near The Octagon

A historic building with a clock tower and a cathedral in the background.

Dunedin Town Hall

8.6/10 (330 reviews)
Watch rock concerts and classical music recitals at this auditorium, which is one of several facilities located in the Dunedin Centre.
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An art gallery with a large painting of a river landscape on the wall.

Dunedin Public Art Gallery

9.0/10 (20 reviews)
View work by some of Europe’s finest painters along with exhibits that showcase the abundance of talented artisans in New Zealand.
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A historic building with a sign reading "Regent" and "Otago Theatre Trust" on the facade.

Regent Theatre

9.0/10 (54 reviews)
A busy schedule of book fairs, family-friendly theatrical shows, film screenings, live concerts and well-known Broadway productions makes this city theatre a one-stop venue for cultural events.
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A cathedral interior with high vaulted ceilings, stained glass windows, and rows of wooden pews.

St. Paul's Cathedral

8.6/10 (165 reviews)
Dramatic architecture, exquisite sculptures, superb stained-glass windows and one of the country’s largest pipe organs are all on show at Dunedin’s Anglican cathedral.
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An ornate church interior with wooden beams, a balcony, and stained glass windows.

First Church of Otago

8.8/10 (136 reviews)
With its breathtaking design and stained-glass windows, Dunedin’s most prominent church is often referred to as New Zealand’s finest 19th-century building.
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A modern building with a large triangular roof and glass facade, set against a twilight sky.

Toitu Otago Settlers Museum

9.4/10 (174 reviews)
The extensive collection of interactive displays and intricate scale models bring the fascinating history of the Otago region to life.
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Seriously Twisted

6.0/10 (1 review)
Enjoy an outing to Seriously Twisted during your stay in Dunedin. Wander the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in the area.
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Temple Gallery

6.0/10 (1 review)
You can browse the exhibits at Temple Gallery, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Dunedin. Wander the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in the area.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The Octagon?
The Octagon is located in a historic area of Dunedin known for its beautiful beaches and charming cafes. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 128 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay near The Octagon?
Adjacent to The Octagon, Scenic Hotel Dunedin City is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness center. Other good choices within a short distance include Scenic Hotel Southern Cross and The Victoria Hotel Dunedin.
How many hotels can I expect to find close to The Octagon?
Expedia has 128 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from The Octagon.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Octagon, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to The Octagon.
What can I see and do near The Octagon?
You'll want to browse the collections at Otago Museum, Toitu Otago Settlers Museum, and New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame. While you're exploring, swing by Dunedin Town Hall, Regent Theatre, and Olveston to learn a bit about the area. Spend some time wandering around Dunedin Botanic Garden, Dunedin Chinese Garden, and Orokonui Ecosanctuary.
How can I get to The Octagon?
If you want to explore the larger area, hop aboard a train at Dunedin Railway Station. There may not be many public transit options to choose from close to The Octagon so consider renting a car to see more of the area.