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Dunedin

Fable Dunedin

310 Princes St, Dunedin, 9016

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Check-in
Nov 23, 2026
Check-out
Nov 25, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Historic Elegance

    Step into the beautifully renovated Victorian-era building that houses the Fable Dunedin, located in the heart of the city. The hotel's elegant charm and boutique-style ambiance offer a unique stay experience.

  • Culinary Delights

    Indulge in regional cuisine at 'The Press Club', the hotel's cafe-style restaurant open daily for guests. Enjoy a taste of Dunedin's flavors without leaving the comfort of your accommodation.

  • Convenient Location

    Explore the city easily as the Fable Dunedin is a short walk from the Octagon city center, surrounded by shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues. Don't miss out on visiting nearby attractions like the iconic Speights Brewery.

Experience the charm of historic elegance, culinary delights, and a convenient location - book your stay at the Fable Dunedin now.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Friendly staff

  • Good location

At the hotel

Popular amenities

65 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Business center
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
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Dining & drinks

  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Kid meals
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Golf course

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV outside property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Soundproof rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Safety deposit box
  • Security alarm
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Parking garage
  • Private parking
  • Valet parking

Guest services

  • Concierge service
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tour desk

Services & essentials

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Free WiFi
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Mobile app for room service
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Room service
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

2,178 reviews
10/ 10
Great place great staff and awesome service
Vince · couple · 2026-10-17

The guest experience

9.2out of 10
2178 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Friendly staff
  • Good location

Worth knowing — Small rooms · Cleanliness issues

How guests scored the stay

  • Service10.0

    Staff are consistently described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating.

  • Overall Experience10.0

    Despite several issues, guests enjoyed their stay and highlighted the quality of service.

  • Location9.9

    The hotel is praised for its excellent location close to amenities and attractions.

  • Value for Money9.4

    Fair value given location and service but hindered by cleanliness and room quality issues.

  • Amenities8.9

    Basic amenities mentioned, but some lacked proper functioning.

  • Food and Beverage8.9

    Quality of food service satisfactory, though some complaints about offerings.

  • Cleanliness8.5

    Multiple mentions of poor housekeeping and maintenance issues affecting the room quality.

  • Room Quality8.0

    Numerous complaints about room size, comfort, and cleanliness.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Consistent

75% of 12 recent stays rated 8+

9.22178 reviews
  • Guest review

    10/10

    Vince · couple · 2026-10-17

    “Great place great staff and awesome service”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Lucille · family with children · 2026-10-15

    “The room was small 714 but cosy and had everything one needed”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Beverley · couple · 2026-10-12

    “Restaurant great”

  • We enjoyed our stay at the Fable!

    10/10

    Sally · family with children · 2026-10-12

    “The location was awesome. The ambience of the hotel was excellent and the staff were very helpful.”

  • Classy hotel

    9/10

    Catherine · solo traveller · 2026-10-09

    “Lovely welcoming service, classy rooms”

  • Guest review

    7/10

    stu · solo traveller · 2026-09-18

    “Location”

  • Would not visit again if it were not for the good memories I had here before the 2020 renovation. I

    5/10

    Ben · solo traveller · 2026-09-18

    “Good memory”

  • Fantastic! Lovely room right near the Octagon to walk and explore.

    9/10

    Sarah · couple · 2026-09-18

    “Lovely decor and quiet comfortable room”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Cheryl · couple · 2026-09-17

    “Excellent property.”

  • Sfeerloos en onhandig ingedeelde kamer

    6/10

    Jeroen · solo traveller · 2026-09-15

    “De locatie en comfortabel bed.”

  • Great stunning hotel in a stunning city

    10/10

    Jason · couple · 2026-09-15

    “Stunning hotel and facilities”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Marcus · solo traveller · 2026-09-12

    “Everything”

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