Accommodation & Dining
Plan Your Stay in Dunedin
A range of accommodation is available within easy reach of the University of Otago and central Dunedin.
We recommend booking accommodation early for the MBA 50th Anniversary weekend. The options below are provided as a starting point, with choices close to campus as well as in the central city.
Please contact accommodation providers directly for availability, current rates and booking conditions.
Suggested accommodation
Aurora on George
678 George Street, Dunedin North
Modern accommodation on George Street, within easy walking distance of the University and central Dunedin.
Phone: +64 3 477 7984
Email: stay@auroradunedin.co.nz
Aurora on George website
Bluestone on George
571 George Street, Dunedin North
Bluestone on George offers boutique, privately managed accommodation in central Dunedin, combining thoughtfully designed comfort, personalised service and stunning city views with easy access to the University of Otago, local attractions, dining and shopping
Phone: +64 3 477 9201
Email: stay@bluestonedunedin.co.nz
Bluestone on George website
Dunedin Leisure Lodge – A Distinction Hotel
30 Duke Street, Dunedin North
Dunedin Leisure Lodge is a tranquil garden hotel just minutes from the city centre, offering comfortable accommodation, free parking, complimentary Wi‑Fi, and peaceful landscaped surroundings.
Phone: +64 3 477 5360
Email: reservations@dunedinleisurelodge.nz
Dunedin Leisure Lodge website
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
6 Liverpool Street, Central Dunedin
An upmarket central-city hotel in Dunedin’s historic Warehouse Precinct, convenient to central-city dining and attractions.
Phone: +64 3 471 8543
Email: reservations@distinctiondunedin.co.nz
Distinction Dunedin Hotel website
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
123 Princes Street, Central Dunedin
A contemporary central-city hotel close to the Octagon, restaurants, shops and other central Dunedin attractions.
Phone: +64 3 470 1470
Email: dunedincity@scenichotels.co.nz
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City website
Thursday evening – independently arranged cohort dinners
Thursday evening has intentionally been kept flexible, giving cohorts and classmates the opportunity to arrange their own dinners and reconnect in smaller groups before the main anniversary programme begins.
Cohort dinners are independently arranged and are not included in MBA 50th registration.
The following restaurants are provided as suggestions only. We recommend contacting restaurants directly and booking early, particularly for larger groups.
Suggested dining
Emerson’s Brewery
70 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin
Emerson’s Brewery Taproom offers a uniquely Dunedin dining experience, combining award-winning craft beers, brewery-fresh hospitality, and a relaxed menu in the heart of one of New Zealand’s most iconic craft breweries.
Phone: +64 3 477 1812
Email: taproom@emersons.co.nz
Emerson’s Brewery & Taproom website
Ombrellos Kitchen & Bar
10 Clarendon Street, Dunedin North
Ombrellos Kitchen + Bar is a much-loved Dunedin dining destination, renowned for its delicious food, extensive craft beer selection, welcoming atmosphere, and versatile spaces
Phone: +64 3 477 8773
Email: bookings@ombrellos.co.nz
Ombrellos Kitchen & Bar website
Etrusco at the Savoy
The Savoy Building, 8A Moray Place, Central Dunedin
A long-established family-owned Italian restaurant offering pasta and pizza in Dunedin’s historic Savoy Building.
Phone: +64 3 477 3737
Vault 21
21 The Octagon, Central Dunedin
Contemporary fusion dining featuring shared plates and mains in the heart of the Octagon.
Phone: +64 3 479 2125
Email: vault21@andgroup.co.nz
Vault 21 website
Bacchus Wine Bar & Restaurant
First Floor, 12 The Octagon, Central Dunedin
An established central-city restaurant and wine bar overlooking the Octagon.
Phone: +64 3 474 0824
Email: bacchuswinebar@xtra.co.nz
Bacchus Wine Bar & Restaurant website
No.7 Balmac
7 Balmacewen Road, Māori Hill
No.7 Balmac is a popular Māori Hill bistro known for its seasonal, wood-fired cuisine, thoughtfully curated local wines, and warm neighbourhood atmosphere just minutes from central Dunedin.
Phone: +64 3 464 0064
Email: restaurant@no7balmac.co.nz
No.7 Balmac website
Prohibition Smokehouse
10 The Octagon, Central Dunedin
Central Octagon dining focused on dry-aged cuts, regional produce and contemporary smokehouse-style food.
Phone: +64 3 479 2018
Email: prohibitionsmokehouse@andgroup.co.nz
Prohibition Smokehouse website
Esplanade
2 Esplanade, St Clair
Esplanade is a popular beachfront restaurant in St Clair, serving authentic Italian-inspired cuisine, wood-fired pizzas and house-made pasta with stunning ocean views.
Phone:+64 3 456 2544
Email: hello@esplanade.co
Esplanade website
Tītī Restaurant
24 The Esplanade, St Clair
A contemporary St Clair restaurant focused on fresh, local and seasonal food, with an outlook towards the coast.
Phone:+64 3 466 3610
Email:hello@titi.co.nz
Tītī Restaurant website
Please note: Restaurant opening hours, menus, group capacity and booking conditions may change.
Please contact restaurants directly to confirm availability and arrangements for your group.