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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants, near Grand Casino

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Surrounded by the natural beauty of Otago, Scenic Hotel Southern Cross offers a luxurious retreat with on-site restaurants, a bar, and gym. Enjoy convenient amenities like in-room WiFi and laundry services while taking advantage of concierge services to plan your day.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Fridge
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
The current price is NZ$169
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun

Why we love this property

Foodie paradise
This hotel features 2 restaurants for diverse dining experiences. The bar adds evening flair, while a buffet breakfast kicks off each day.
Sleep sanctuary
Heavenly hours await in rooms with premium bedding. This luxury hotel elevates comfort with 24-hour room service for midnight cravings.
Luxury city escape
Situated in the heart of the city centre, this luxury hotel beckons with contemporary elegance and sophisticated urban views.

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Superior Room, Connecting Rooms (2 King Beds)

  • 78 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Superior Suite, Connecting Rooms (2 King Beds)

  • 78 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom, Connecting Rooms

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Tower

Suite, 1 King Bed, Tower

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(100 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

Superior Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Living area

Executive Suite With Two King Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Interconnecting Room - Tower Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Interconnecting Room- Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free Wi-Fi

Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Twin Room With Two Double Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

Tower King Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Tower Suite With Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Twin Studio

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Interconnecting Twin Split King

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, Connecting Rooms (2 King Beds)

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
118 High Street, Dunedin, 9016

What's nearby

  • Grand Casino - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Speight's Brewery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Octagon - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Regent Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Dunedin Public Art Gallery - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ocho cafe and chocolate shop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Moons - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Standard Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Duke Of Wellington - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cilantro - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

You'll be in a fantastic location at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, only a five-minute walk from Grand Casino and Speight's Brewery. Guests can visit the fitness centre for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Carlton Restaurant, which serves breakfast and is one of 2 restaurants. This luxurious hotel is also within a short 10-minute walk of The Octagon and Dunedin Public Art Gallery. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 178 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 3 AM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 1.5 per cent 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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (11 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Uncovered on-site self-parking (NZD 25 per day; includes in/out privileges)
    • On-site parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fitness centre
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 29-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite TV channels
  • Films for purchase

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Free cot/infant bed

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Carlton Restaurant – This restaurant only serves breakfast.
Ports OCall Grill – This bistro only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 36.00 for adults and NZD 18.00 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 1.5 per cent

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for NZD 35.0 per day

Parking

  • Uncovered self-parking costs NZD 25 per day with in/out privileges

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross Dunedin
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Frequently asked questions

Does Scenic Hotel Southern Cross offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Scenic Hotel Southern Cross does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross?

Yes. Self-parking costs NZD 25 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 3 AM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Is there an on-site casino at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Grand Casino (1-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross and nearby?

Maintain your daily exercise routine at the gym.

Are there restaurants at or near Scenic Hotel Southern Cross?

Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants.

What's the area around Scenic Hotel Southern Cross like?

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross is in Dunedin City Centre, a short 1-minute walk from Grand Casino and 3 minutes' walk from Speight's Brewery.

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Reviews

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently great with a good variety of options. (23 reviews)
  • The gym was well-equipped and suitable for both serious weightlifters and beginners. (5 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place
Phaedra, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

lovely linen, nice spacious rooms
Cheryl, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice staff and cafe. Ended up parking in the street as the hotel charges $25 a night!
Ingrid, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

It is a nice hotel. Very good location. A bit tired but comfortable
Mathew, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nothing opened at the weekend, no cafe, no restaurant, casino opens at 12pm, I wish I would have known this before booking. Otherwise an ok hotel for the price
Shirley, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

A nice hotel, great staff and a good breakfast buffet. Good value for money.
Marie, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Breakfast was great, clean rooms , friendly staff.
John, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great staff and fantastic place to stay
Leanne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very friendly and room was clean.
James, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean room Pleasant staff Convenient location
Gillian, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room and close to town
Jonathan, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Room was outdated. Advertised buffet breakfast at a discounted rate only to find out at the restaurant that the advertisement was no longer valid. Staff were helpful and friendly.
Charity, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice staff and our room was lovely n clean
Esther, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Really good hotel
Eric, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, nice clean updated rooms, good water pressure
Alberto, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Older hotel but very clean
Summer, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Jason, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Luke, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast was wonderful and the stuff are amazing, rooms was awesome, parking was great
Misimana, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Staff very nice room was good value for money location in a great place
Caroline, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Really friendly and accommodating staff, amenities, rooms were big, fantastic location, just awesome overall !
Alpa, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great rooms
Luke, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very friendly. Great breakfast option. Parking was convenient.
James, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff in the front desk. Room was clean and in a great location for ease of getting around.
Karen, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Staff were great and nice big room
William, 2-night trip