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Fable Dunedin

5.0 star property
Stylish retreat steps from The Octagon with attentive concierge staff ready to assist with wedding planning and daily adventures

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Fable Dunedin sits at the center of Dunedin City Centre, where luxury meets sustainability in perfect harmony. Travelers can savor excellent meals at The Press Club restaurant, connect easily with in-room WiFi, and relax with drinks at the welcoming bar.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services

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Room options

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Classic Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 181 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Queen Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 244 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Luxury Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Mason Suite) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite (Mason Suite)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
  • 506 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite (Wains Suite)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
  • 532 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Dunedin City Centre, a neighborhood in Dunedin, Fable Dunedin is near a train station. Regent Theatre and New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Dunedin Town Hall and Dunedin Railways. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Edgar Centre or Forsyth Barr Stadium. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, windsurfing and sailing adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Dunedin travel guide
Map
310 Princes St, Dunedin, 9016

What's nearby

  • Speight\'s Brewery which includes interior views
    Speight's Brewery
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Octagon showing a statue or sculpture, a church or cathedral and an administrative buidling
    The Octagon
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Dunedin Town Hall showing an administrative buidling, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture
    Dunedin Town Hall
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Our wee #Hogwarts here in #Dunedin. All we need are wands and school robes, then magic is for real.
    University of Otago
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Grand Casino
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Moons
    2 min walk
  • The Standard Kitchen
    3 min walk
  • Steamer Basin Brewery & Taproom
    2 min walk
  • The Duke Of Wellington
    3 min walk
  • Impression
    6 min walk

About this property

Fable Dunedin

Luxury hotel located in Dunedin City Centre
At Fable Dunedin, you can look forward to dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a conference center. The on-site restaurant, The Press Club, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and a vegetable garden
  • A banquet hall, a computer station, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 50 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • Refrigerators, free infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (NZD 40 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; NZD 35 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Press Club

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference center (1,938 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 7 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1862
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • 4G smartphone data speed
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Smartphone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Unlimited smartphone data usage
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 60.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.50 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property’s restaurant will be closed for lunch service Monday-Thursday from May 1-August 31, 2025; lunch is available from noon to 3 PM, Friday-Sunday only, during this time. Daily lunch service is available September 1, 2025-April 30, 2026.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
10 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 100.00 per day

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 35 per person
  • Valet parking fee: NZD 40 per day
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 60.00 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.50 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Dunedin Park Regis
Park Regis Dunedin
Park Regis Dunedin Hotel
Wains Hotel Dunedin
Wains Hotel
Wains Dunedin
Fable Dunedin Hotel
Wains Hotel Dunedin
Fable Dunedin Dunedin
Fable Dunedin Hotel Dunedin

Frequently asked questions

Is Fable Dunedin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Fable Dunedin?

As of Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fable Dunedin on Apr 1, 2026 start from $134, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for NZD 40 per day.

What time is check-in at Fable Dunedin?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fable Dunedin?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for NZD 60.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Fable Dunedin located?

Located in Dunedin City Centre, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Grand Casino and Speight's Brewery. Dunedin Chinese Garden and Temple Gallery are also within 10 minutes. Dunedin Railway Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Fable Dunedin Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 347 out of 524 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 524 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 524 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 524 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 524 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room. Staff all very pleasant and helpful.. Very tasty meals in the restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Len

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful. Clean, quiet, plus free bottle of wine through Expedia
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Colette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Generous breakfasts, staff polite and pleasant. A gorgeous hotel offering good value. Our only wish was for a room with a window view, instead of the small ceiling level windows.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

narendran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was exceptional
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location - short walk to cbd and tourist sites. Modern rooms, clean - great shower. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

madeleine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic hotel with nice staff. Room was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent room, and wonderful staff on checkin ( Romano) a comfortable stat
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Varsha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A fabulous room with a view a special birthday message and welcome treats warm friendly staff super clean room private dining experience
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love staying here! Great service, good decor, very comfortable and great food. Try the porridge!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rangan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing 5 star service. All team members went above and beyond, especially Chloe.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

kaila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning property and facilities! Staff are amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pietro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old hotel modernised in a tasteful way. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location & the room was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alysha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good cafes nearby for coffee in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check In was superb, my bags were carried up the stairs to my room - the rooms are on split levels so the lift does not necessarily land on the same level as your room. Room was quiet and warm Staff are helpful and accomodating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel very central and great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice amenities. We really enjoyed the complementary bottle of wine and climate control in the room, great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean hotel, very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, and the staff was extremely accommodating to valet park our camper van.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was clean and close and food I ordered for the room was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Beautiful hotel, great staff, excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with great dining. Room was very quiet and bed was very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous comfortable room, lovely helpful staff. Amazing food!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old hotel, great location, wonderful bar & restaurant!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Hotel located in a handy location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024