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A balcony with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a breakfast setup including toast, juice, and a cup.

A hotel entrance with a reception desk, a chandelier, and a wheelchair accessibility symbol on the floor.

A modern hotel hallway with a large mirror, a chandelier, and a vase with flowers.

A modern living room with two sofas, a small table, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

1. Bluestone On George

North Dunedin, 1.1 km from The Octagon

Darryl

HK$907

HK$1,043 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A room with a large window overlooking a castle, a wooden table, and a potted plant.

A hallway with a patterned carpet, a wooden door with glass panels, and a chandelier.

A bedroom with a large window, a bed with pillows, and a headboard with framed pictures.

A balcony with a view of a cityscape and water.

2. Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel

Dunedin City Centre, 0.5 km from The Octagon

Leanne

HK$1,186

HK$1,364 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a small countertop.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a desk.

A hotel with a reception area, a sign indicating 50+ channels, and a sign for free WiFi.

3. Amross Motel

North Dunedin, 1.3 km from The Octagon

Vanessa

HK$764

HK$879 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A building facade with a sign that reads "DISTRICT HOTEL PARCELS" and "PARCELS" above the entrance.

A bar area with a bartender preparing a drink, shelves with various bottles, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining table.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, a nightstand, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

4. Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Dunedin City Centre, 0.6 km from The Octagon

Dan

HK$923

HK$1,061 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A hotel with a modern design, featuring large windows and a balcony.

A balcony with a bed, a chair, and a table.

A neatly made bed with white and dark blue pillows, a dark headboard, and a wall-mounted painting of the aurora borealis.

A modern building with a glass facade, a green bridge, and surrounding greenery.

5. Aurora On George

North Dunedin, 1.4 km from The Octagon

Mike

HK$730

HK$839 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern interior with hanging ferns and a large potted plant.

A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinetry, a stainless steel sink, and a microwave above it.

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.

6. Ebb-Dunedin

Dunedin City Centre, 0.5 km from The Octagon

Andrew

HK$1,305

HK$1,501 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a central staircase, a parking area, and a view of a forested hillside.

A modern living room with a round mirror reflecting the space, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.

A room with a large mural of a mountainous landscape, a desk with a chair, a bed, and a door.

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.

7. Beechwood Boutique Accommodation

North Dunedin, 1.7 km from The Octagon

Kelly

HK$891

HK$1,025 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden headboard, a stone wall, a window with blinds, and a sliding barn door.

A compact kitchen with a sliding door, a small refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a window with a view of greenery.

A two-story building with a sign reading 'The Stables.'

A kitchen counter with a toaster, a kettle, and a potted plant.

8. The Stables Dunedin

Dunedin City Centre, 0.8 km from The Octagon

Owen

HK$678

HK$779 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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.

9. 538 Great King Motel

North Dunedin, 1.3 km from The Octagon

Jannette

HK$619

HK$711 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A compact kitchen with a microwave, oven, and refrigerator, a sink, and a potted plant.

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.

A compact kitchen with a dining area, featuring a microwave, refrigerator, and a small trash bin.

10. Alhambra Oaks Motor Lodge

North Dunedin, 1.5 km from The Octagon

Neeka

HK$625

HK$719 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A row of modern houses with large windows and a parking lot in front.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, two patterned cushions, a wooden coffee table, and sheer curtains on large windows.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a kitchen area in the background.

A modern kitchen with a white island, four bar stools, a bowl of fruit, and a window with a view of a brick building.

11. Dunedin Motel and Villas

North Dunedin, 1.2 km from The Octagon

Beverley

HK$730

HK$839 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern room with a large window overlooking a waterfront, a fireplace, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A bedroom with a brick wall, wooden beams, a bed with pillows, a nightstand, a vase with flowers, and a window with a view.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a wooden island with stools, pendant lighting, and artwork on the walls.

A wooden staircase with a brick wall and a floral mural.

12. The Thomas Gregg Apartments

Dunedin City Centre, 0.6 km from The Octagon

Designer

HK$956

HK$1,099 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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 compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and a painting on the wall.

A staircase with a handrail, surrounded by ferns.

13. Motel on York

Dunedin City Centre, 0.3 km from The Octagon

Lianne

HK$730

HK$839 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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 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.

A historic building with a classic architectural style, featuring multiple stories, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

14. Fable Dunedin

Dunedin City Centre, 0.6 km from The Octagon

Rebecca

HK$781

HK$899 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

A two-story building with a balcony, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

A multi-story building with a brick facade, a garage door, and a balcony with a metal railing.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table, a TV stand, and a balcony with curtains.

15. Alexis Motor Lodge

North Dunedin, 0.9 km from The Octagon

Valda

HK$744

HK$855 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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 living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a kitchen area with a fridge and a microwave.

16. The Chamberson

Dunedin City Centre, 0.2 km from The Octagon

Julia

HK$776

HK$892 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 hallway with a chandelier, a red door, and a leather sofa.

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.

17. Manor on the Park Backpackers

Dunedin City Centre, 1 km from The Octagon

Audrey

HK$374

HK$431 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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 hot tub with a bottle of Deutz Brut champagne and two blue martini glasses.

18. Dunedin Palms Motel

Dunedin City Centre, 0.6 km from The Octagon

Steven

HK$740

HK$872 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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 glass-top table with wicker chairs, a wall-mounted planter with flowers, and a brick floor.

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

19. 315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments

Dunedin City Centre, 0.6 km from The Octagon

Merran

HK$637

HK$733 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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 modern hotel room with a glass staircase, a kitchenette, a sofa, and a dining area.

A house with a garden, a tree, and a window.

20. Aria On Bank

North East Valley, 2.4 km from The Octagon

Lani

HK$514

HK$591 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to The Octagon

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bluestone On George	10.0 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 92 reviews	View
Amross Motel	9.8 Exceptional 724 reviews	View
Distinction Dunedin Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 978 reviews	View
Aurora On George	9.6 Exceptional 436 reviews	View

Top The Octagon Hotel Reviews

Fable Dunedin

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful, well curated room. Nice bathroom, comfy bed. Room was quiet and compact but had everything I needed."

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."

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"

The Thomas Gregg Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"The unique history attached to the building and decor"

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

8/10 Good

"Friendly Staff"

The Stables Dunedin

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, clean, nice cozy room. Got everything we needed. Would go back when visit dunedin again."

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

10/10 Excellent

"Spacious quiet room, great breakfast in the morning"

Quest Dunedin

8/10 Good

"Great"

Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"An excellent breakfast! Staff friendly and helpful. Interesting place to stay with character features but modern fitout blending old with new"

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 holiday in 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, take a look at the 128 hotels and other accommodation options 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 traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness centre. Other good choices within a short distance include Scenic Hotel Southern Cross and The Victoria Hotel Dunedin.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to The Octagon?

Expedia has 128 hotels and other accommodation options 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! Most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near 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 venture outside of the area, hop aboard a train at Dunedin Railway Station. There may not be many public transport choices near to The Octagon so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for The Octagon hotels

1. Bluestone On George

2. Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel

3. Amross Motel

4. Distinction Dunedin Hotel

5. Aurora On George

6. Ebb-Dunedin

7. Beechwood Boutique Accommodation

8. The Stables Dunedin

9. 538 Great King Motel

10. Alhambra Oaks Motor Lodge

11. Dunedin Motel and Villas

12. The Thomas Gregg Apartments

13. Motel on York

14. Fable Dunedin

15. Alexis Motor Lodge

16. The Chamberson

17. Manor on the Park Backpackers

18. Dunedin Palms Motel

19. 315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments

20. Aria On Bank

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Top The Octagon Hotel Reviews

Fable Dunedin

Aurora On George

Dunedin Palms Motel

The Thomas Gregg Apartments

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

The Stables Dunedin

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Quest Dunedin

Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel

Other attractions near The Octagon

Dunedin Town Hall

Dunedin Public Art Gallery

Regent Theatre

St. Paul's Cathedral

First Church of Otago

Toitu Otago Settlers Museum

Seriously Twisted

Temple Gallery

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