Portobello Travel Guide
Dunedin
Visit Portobello
Popular places to visit
The Octagon
Learn about the local history of Dunedin when you take a trip to The Octagon. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its charming cafes.
Larnach Castle
After visiting Larnach Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Dunedin. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its charming cafes.
St. Clair Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, St. Clair Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Lawyers Head.
Dunedin Town Hall
Find out about the history of Dunedin when you spend time at Dunedin Town Hall. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its charming cafes.
Dunedin Botanic Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Dunedin Botanic Garden, a lovely green space in Dunedin. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its charming cafes.
Speight's Brewery
You can take time to visit Speight's Brewery during your travels to Dunedin. Wander the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in the area.
Top hotels in Portobello
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Very friendly and he;lpful staff, wonderful exectuive rooms on the 8th floor and a very central hotel where you can walk around the centre of the city.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Only stayed 1 night, but wish I could have stayed longer. The room was very nice. Nice location in CBD, too, it seemed (but didn't get out much to check).
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Staff were courteous, rooms were clean, tidy and comfortable bed was so lovely,food was great 10/10 thank you we will be back
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Amazing hotel. Nicest I’ve stayed at in a long long time. Everything was clean and super modern and the staff were so helpful and accomodating
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Beach lodge motel
Old-skool motel. Like a 50s TV drama, but that was a massive joy. Roomy and bright. Spotless and friendly. And the beach just across the way to add to the relaxation. If you want pampering look elsewhere. If you want to be chilled you won’t go wrong here.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Quest Dunedin
Clean rooms, great location, close to everything we wanted to see.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Portobello
Broad Bay
Broad Bay is well-regarded for its beaches, cosy cafes and colourful gardens, and you might also want to make a stop by The Fletcher House, a top sight in the neighbourhood.
Larnachs Castle
Though Larnachs Castle may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Forsyth Barr Stadium and Boulder Beach.
Port Chalmers
Visitors to Port Chalmers like its churches and waterfront, and Port Chalmers Museum is a sight worth a stop.
Macandrew Bay
Travellers like the monuments in Macandrew Bay, and Glenfalloch Gardens is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Highcliff
When in Highcliff, you can plan a visit to Boulder Beach and Forsyth Barr Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Ravensbourne
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ravensbourne and surrounding area, you can visit Signal Hill and Forsyth Barr Stadium.
