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    The Law Courts Hotel

    143 reviews
    #48 of 60 Hotels in Dunedin
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    Cnr Cumberland & Stuart Streets | P.O. Box 1074, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand
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    3.5 
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    143 reviews
    • Excellent22%
    • Very good33%
    • Average28%
    • Poor10%
    • Terrible7%
    The Law Courts Hotel is your one stop destination for quality accommodation, friendly hospitality and truly exceptional food, all at an affordable price and within walking distance of the many attractions downtown district of Dunedin. Whether you are a vacationer, businessman or a frequent visitor to Dunedin looking for a hotel with character and charm, our accommodations are unmatched for location, value and convenient proximity to the heart of Dunedin City.
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    Property amenities
    Free Parking
    Restaurant
    Bar/Lounge
    Public Wifi
    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
    Non-Smoking Hotel
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    Non-Smoking Rooms
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    Centrally Located
    Classic
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    All reviews hotel reception railway station dated bathroom electric blankets small fridge three night stay single bed cadbury factory central location beds were very comfortable nice stay centre of town business trip easy walking distance excellent location the ground floor visiting dunedin
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    Reviewed 4 days ago
    Poorly run and run down

    It's just a pub. I'm surprised that it got rated an 8.0 on Booking.com and it's stretching things incredibly to say 3 Star. Not a smile to be seen from the staff at any point of interaction. Very un-Kiwi. Arrived to check in at 1315...More

    Thank Peter E
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Bar/publike accomodation

    More of a gambling spot that accommodation for a working professional! Smells of booze and cigarettes with empty beer bottles in the lift. Old, outdated and smelly! Unprofessional staff more worried about who is at the bar than at reception. Terrible place would not EVER...More

    Thank Connector824907
    Reviewed 5 September 2018 via mobile
    Nice Place for a Drink

    We dropped into the Law Courts Hotel after having walked around the sights of Dunedin. Staff were really friendly and my husband decided to have a Guinness. Beer was great, atmosphere nice and the lounges comfortable.

    Thank 993anitat
    Reviewed 10 July 2018
    Congested spacing and design in the middle of the city

    It is in the city centre which is an advantage but the biggest disadvantage in the feeling of congestion. One good thing is they have space to park the car. We have to drag your luggage along the street to the entrance. The day we...More

    Thank SojanIpe
    Reviewed 10 July 2018
    2 rooms group of 5

    Enjoyed our stay here before family members flew back to the North island, rooms were lovely and warm and extra heaters are provided if the weather really gets cold, Electric Blankets on the bed. Lovely décor.

    Thank Lisa C
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    Response from Teresa C | Reviewed this property |
    Their bathrooms are simple but clean. The showers are good. No air con that I saw but you won't need it in Dunedin with their lovely big windows.
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    Response from Joanne S | Property representative |
    Hi yes there is free wifi in all the rooms Regards Joanne Smith Manager
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    "High floor may be quieter."
    Haddaway
    13 Nov 2017
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    "Choose lower floors as the wifi coverage should be better there."
    NesianStyle
    31 Mar 2017
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    "Rooms in back may be quieter, but it's nice to look out onto something other than fire escape and..."
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    21 Mar 2017
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    "Ask for a quiet room if such a thing exists"
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    8 Mar 2017
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    PRICE RANGE
    US$68 - US$99 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    LOCATION
    New ZealandSouth IslandOtago RegionDunedin
    NUMBER OF ROOMS
    24
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