Highland House Boutique Hotel

Highland House Boutique Hotel is a 10-studio, self-contained boutique hotel at 1003 George Street, Dunedin, about 2km from the city centre. The building was constructed in 1911 as three terrace dwellings and has since been renovated into a hotel that retains its period character. It suits small groups, extended stays and self-catering travellers rather than delegates needing conference facilities on site.

Layout and rooms

The property is arranged as three separate terraces containing 10 studios in total, which allows several booking configurations:

• A single terrace of 4 studios
• Two terraces totalling 8 studios
• The whole house, all 10 studios

Room types listed are Deluxe Triple Suite, Grand Triple Studio, Superior Queen Studio, and Superior Queen Studio with Shower Only.

Every studio includes:

• A kitchenette with microwave, fridge, kettle, toaster and tea/coffee facilities
• Private bathroom with complimentary toiletries
• Pillowtop bed with premium bedding and down duvets
• Flat-screen TV with digital channels
• Heating and soundproofing

Facilities

• Free Wi-Fi throughout the property
• Free private on-site parking
• Self-service laundry
• 24-hour front desk, express check-in and check-out
• Luggage storage
• Smoke-free throughout
• Breakfast available
• On-site assistance with ticket and travel bookings

Location

George Street is a traditional university street. The hotel lists the University of Otago at 0.9km, Dunedin Public Hospital at 1.6km, the Octagon at 2.0km, Dunedin Railway Station at 2.1km, Forsyth Barr Stadium at 2.5km, the Edgar Centre at 6km and St Clair Beach at 6km. Woodhaugh Gardens is immediately adjacent and the Dunedin Botanic Garden is a five-minute walk. The hotel is close to the State Highway 1 entrance, and Dunedin Airport is around 30km away. Bus services run from a stop across the street.

Meetings and events

Highland House does not publish any dedicated meeting rooms, function space or delegate capacities. Its MICE relevance is as small-group and buyout accommodation: the terrace-by-terrace structure means a four, eight or ten-studio block can be taken exclusively, which works for visiting project teams, training cohorts, incentive parties and conference speakers or committees who want self-contained apartment-style rooms and free parking near the university and hospital precincts. The adjacent gardens are used by guests as a backdrop for wedding and event photography.

Suitability

Best positioned as a compact, exclusive-use accommodation option for small business groups and event participants attending conferences, sporting fixtures or concerts elsewhere in Dunedin. Organisers requiring meeting space, catering or AV should plan to source these off site.