Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel

21/10/2026

Book your 2026 Christmas Function now. Reach out to Paula 📲03 477 5360 📧 [email protected] to organise your end of year team function.

08/10/2026

We're very much looking forward to acting as a dining destination again for the Dunedin Supper Club in their 15th year on 15 October. A one-of-a-kind annual fundraising night to support Ronald McDonald House Charities New Zealand who help keep families close.

14/09/2026

The Otago Rugby lads have been back at the hotel, enjoying some delicious coffee & food. Also discussing tactics for their next home game against Auckland on 1 Oct! You too, can come and enjoy the hospitality at Dunedin Leisure Lodge. Take advantage of our great value NPC Rugby B&B Special and stay from $189 (breakfast included) and head along to the game on the Thursday night at Forsyth Barr Stadium.

03/09/2026

There's still time to get Dad in the draw to WIN!
The Otago Rugby boys have given our Father's Day weekend dinner specials, paired with a Speights the thumbs up.👍
Book your Dad in for dinner at 𝐌𝐜𝐆𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧'𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 & 𝐁𝐚𝐫 during Father's Day Weekend 4-6 Sep and he'll go in the draw to WIN...
🛏️1 night's accommodation + breakfast for 2 people at Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel
🍽️$100 McGavin's Restaurant & Bar voucher
🎟️2 x tickets to Otago Rugby v Auckland 1 Oct 2026 + guided tour of the stadium changing rooms before the game
🏉+ we'll throw in some Otago Rugby merch!
Take advantage of our great value Fish n Chips or Ribeye Steak specials that includes a Speights pairing or non-alcohol drink for $45.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL...
📲03 477 5360
📧[email protected]
Winner drawn and notified Mon 7 Sep 2026

31/08/2026

OTAGO RUGBY + HOTEL STAY GIVEAWAY. Dad's tag your kids to give them the hint to book you in for dinner at 𝐌𝐜𝐆𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧'𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 & 𝐁𝐚𝐫 during Father's Day Weekend 4-6 Sep and you'll go in the draw to WIN...
🛏️1 night's accommodation + breakfast for 2 people at Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel
🍽️$100 McGavin's Restaurant & Bar voucher
🎟️2 x tickets to Otago Rugby v Auckland 1 Oct 2026 + guided tour of the stadium changing rooms before the game
🏉+ we'll throw in some Otago Rugby merch!
Take advantage of our great value Fish n Chips or Ribeye Steak specials that includes a Speights pairing or non-alcohol drink.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL...
📲03 477 5360
📧[email protected]
Winner drawn and notified Mon 7 Sep 2026

28/08/2026

IT'S COMPETITION TIME, TAG A FRIEND TO SPREAD THE WORD! Book Dad in for dinner at 𝐌𝐜𝐆𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧'𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 & 𝐁𝐚𝐫 during Father's Day Weekend 4-6 Sep and be in the draw to WIN...
🛏️1 night's accommodation + breakfast for 2 people at Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel
🍽️$100 McGavin's Restaurant & Bar voucher
🎟️2 x tickets to Otago Rugby v Auckland 1 Oct 2026 + guided tour of the stadium changing rooms before the game
🏉+ we'll throw in some Otago Rugby merch!

Take advantage of our great value Fish n Chips or Ribeye Steak specials that includes a Speights pairing or non-alcohol drink.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL...
📲03 477 5360
📧[email protected]

Winner drawn and notified Mon 7 Sep 2026

26/08/2026

Is your father a 'Fish n Chips' or a 'Steak' guy?
Treat him to one of his favourites at our 𝐌𝐜𝐆𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧'𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 & 𝐁𝐚𝐫 this Father's Day Weekend.
We don’t believe 1 day is enough to celebrate our dads, so we are starting early! Join us for dinner Fri 4 Sep through to Sun 6 Sep to make the most of Father’s Day weekend.
Choose from...
Blue Cod fried in light b**r batter, house salad, fries & tartare sauce paired with Speight’s Summit Ultra (or a non alcohol drink).
OR
Chargrilled Ribeye Steak (200g) served with seasonal vegetables and your choice of side and sauce paired with Speight’s Gold Medal Ale (or non alcohol drink)
$45 per person.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL...
📲03 477 5360
📧[email protected]

20/08/2026

How lucky were we to win the Workplace Coffee Shout, thanks to the The Breeze Dunedin 98.2FM & BON LOAF Bakehouse. Working in hospitality it's not often that our team gets to receive the treats, they're usually the ones doing the treating. Much appreciated. ☕

18/08/2026

Looking forward to the opening of our sister hotel!

𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻
We're continuing to expand with the announcement that owner Geoff Thomson has purchased Philip Laing House on Dunedin’s Rattray Street and adjoining properties. The former Government Life Building will be transformed into an elegant 4.5-star, 145-room hotel & conference centre, slated to open in the final quarter of 2028. The new Distinction Central Dunedin Hotel & Conference Centre will be our 3rd property within Dunedin, alongside Distinction Dunedin Hotel and Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel.
Read the full press release here⬇️
https://www.distinctionhotels.co.nz/x,960,2176,0/distinction-hotels-group-expanding-its-portfolio-w.html

08/07/2026

Wake up to a stunning Dunedin sunrise. Book your accommodation now at Dunedin's only garden hotel. Our Winter B&B Special is perfect for taking advantage of a long weekend. Stay 2 nights and SAVE 25%...
https://www.dunedinleisurelodge.nz/x,1002,2215,4134,,,/winterbbstay2.html