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Law Courts Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with casino, near The Octagon

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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

  • Casino
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Casino
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Arcade/game room
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • ATM/banking services
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room
  • Luggage storage

For families (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $61
$82 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 10 - Dec 11

Room options

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Showing 12 of 12 rooms

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Single Room | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Triple Room | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 80 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

Family Apartment

  • Sleeps 7

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Deluxe Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

King double room

  • Sleeps 2

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Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • The Octagon - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • First Church of Otago - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Toitu Otago Settlers Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. Paul's Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Speight's Brewery - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Craic Irish Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Albar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Best Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cilantro - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dunedin Social Club - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Law Courts Hotel

Try your luck at the casino when you stay at Law Courts Hotel. For a bite to eat, guests can check out 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.

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: 9:00 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 front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 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 up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling 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/game 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

  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Wig´n Pen - This restaurant specializes 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

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 10 for adults and NZD 10 for children

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector 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, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Law Courts Hotel Dunedin
Law Courts Hotel
Law Courts Dunedin
Law Courts Hotel Hotel
Law Courts Hotel Dunedin
Law Courts Hotel Hotel Dunedin

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 to 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, there's free self parking. Parking spots 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: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Is there an onsite 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 2 minutes' walk from Dunedin Railways.

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Reviews

Law Courts Hotel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.2

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Room
Location
Service staff
Shower
Restaurant
Bar
Bathroom
Bed
Parking
Breakfast

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Great location and area
Murray, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Central location, comfortable bed, character building. Perfect for an overnight stop.
Kelli, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

great location
Corrie, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

6/10 Good

The traffic is very noisy as it on the main rd.
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

6/10 Good

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

8/10 Very good

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.
Jocelyn, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Convenient to station but hotel needs renovating
Neil, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location!

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!
Michael, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

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
Nigel, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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

4/10 Fair

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

8/10 Very good

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.
Mary, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Susie, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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?
KDJ, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Jacqui, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

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.
Shelly, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Ngaire, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

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.
wendy, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
Michael, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Kind of gross.

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.
Eir-Anne, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

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.
Antonia, 1-night trip