“An elegant 1862-built Dunedin institution, restored in 2020 to offer 50 superb rooms & suites with wood panelling, inviting beds & black marble bathrooms. Popular with writers since the 1870s, the hip Press Club promises indulgent High Teas, craft cocktails & gourmet fare. For business or pleasure.”

Recommended for

  • Museums

    • Visit Olveston Historic Home, the Dunedin Public Art Gallery, Toitū Otago Settlers Museum and Larnach Castle
  • City Style

    • A hip city hotel fusing Victorian charm with swish modern style & offering excellent food
  • Business meetings

    • With space for up to 250 guests, the hotel has impressive conference & events facilites
  • Historic

    • Founded in 1862 as The Wains Hotel, the Victorian-era building has a rich history
  • Wildlife Area

    • Walk through the Orokonui Ecosanctuary, a protected native forest, home to tuatara lizard & 17 species of native birds
  • Restaurant

    • Savour gourmet fare at The Press Club, a popular watering hole for writers & editors since the 1870s
  • Designer Shopping

    • Shop at the Octagon and George Street, or in the chic boutiques of Carroll and Stafford Streets
  • Golf

    • Play a round at the Otago Golf Club or Chisholm Links
  • Eco

    • A member of the Weka plastic recycling programme
  • Conference facilities

    • Meeting facilities for up to 250 delegates
  • Gourmet

  • Lively

  • Downtown

  • Designer

  • Yoga

  • Organic food

  • Full of character

  • Good wine list

  • Lively area

  • Local markets

  • Opulent

  • Disabled access

  • Grand Hotel

  • Great walks

  • Fishing

  • Cycling

  • Landmark

  • Chic

  • Child friendly

  • Business Hotel

  • 5* Luxury

  • Views

  • Traditional

  • Contemporary

  • Luxury

  • Close to nightlife

  • Birdwatching

  • Romantic

  • Mountain biking

Facilities

  • Rooms

    50 rooms in this hotel
  • Restaurant

    Savour gourmet fare at The Press Club, a popular watering hole for writers & editors since the 1870s
  • Bar

    The Press Club promises superb handcrafted cocktails
  • Conference facilities

    Meeting facilities for up to 250 delegates
  • Parking

    Valet parking
  • Bath robes

  • Safe

  • Airport transfer

  • Walking distance restaurants

  • Meeting Room

  • No pets

  • Library

  • Wifi

  • Good wine list

  • Laundry

  • Disabled access

  • Child friendly

  • Sitting Room

  • Room service

  • 24 Hour room service

  • Business Centre

  • Suites

  • Concierge

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Air conditioning

  • Views

Activities

  • Museums

    • Visit Olveston Historic Home, the Dunedin Public Art Gallery, Toitū Otago Settlers Museum and Larnach Castle
  • Wildlife Area

    • Walk through the Orokonui Ecosanctuary, a protected native forest, home to tuatara lizard & 17 species of native birds
  • Designer Shopping

    • Shop at the Octagon and George Street, or in the chic boutiques of Carroll and Stafford Streets
  • Golf

    • Play a round at the Otago Golf Club or Chisholm Links
  • Yoga

  • Local markets

  • Theatre

  • Great walks

  • Fishing

  • Cycling

  • Close to nightlife

  • Birdwatching

  • Mountain biking

Map & Location

Other reviews

Fable Dunedin is a clever mix of old and new

"Behind the Victorian Italianate frontage is one of Dunedin’s newest luxe hotspots."

Originally published by Stuff NZ

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