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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

4.5 star property

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Exterior
Lobby
Meeting facility
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Cafe

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service
$93
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27

Explore the area

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118 High Street, Dunedin, 9016
  • Place, Grand Casino
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Speight's Brewery
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, The Octagon
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, Connecting Rooms (2 King Beds)

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

Superior Room, Connecting Rooms (2 King Beds)

  • 840 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Superior Suite, Connecting Rooms (2 King Beds)

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

Superior Suite, Connecting Rooms (2 King Beds)

  • 840 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom, Connecting Rooms

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

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom, Connecting Rooms

  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Tower | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Tower

Suite, 1 King Bed, Tower | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Tower

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(74 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | 29-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, pay movies

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

Superior Twin Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Superior Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Executive Suite With Two King Beds

Living area | 29-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, pay movies

Executive Suite With Two King Beds

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Interconnecting Room - Tower Suite

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

Interconnecting Room - Tower Suite

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Interconnecting Room- Presidential Suite

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

Interconnecting Room- Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 6

Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Standard King Room

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

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Superior King Room

Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Superior Twin Room With Two Double Beds

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

Superior Twin Room With Two Double Beds

  • Sleeps 3

Tower King Suite

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Tower Suite With Two Queen Beds

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

Tower Suite With Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Standard Twin Studio

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

Standard Twin Studio

  • Sleeps 4

Interconnecting Twin Split King

  • Sleeps 4

Superior Room, Connecting Rooms (2 King Beds)

  • Sleeps 4

Superior Suite, Connecting Rooms (2 King Beds)

  • Sleeps 4

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About this property

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

4.5-star hotel in Dunedin City Centre
This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, 24-hour room service, a business center, and conference space are onsite.
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross offers 178 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Beds feature premium bedding. 29-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels and pay movies.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This 4.5-star property offers access to a business center and meeting rooms.

Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This luxury hotel also offers a fitness center, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross is a smoke-free property.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Carlton Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast only.
Ports OCall Grill - This bistro serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 36 for adults and NZD 18 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Carlton Restaurant
  • Ports OCall Grill

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 29-inch LCD TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 35.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 36.00 for adults and NZD 18.00 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: NZD 25 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 35.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Reviews

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 501 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 350 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1019 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne Maree

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice hotel in a convenient location for Dunedin CBD. The Whittaker's Chocolate was a nice touch as hotels and motels don't seem to leave a cookie or chocolate for guests anymore. The bee was very comfortable and the bathroom was super clean. The toilet was a bit noisy after flushing but it's no big deal, unless you go to the bathroom in the night. It can be a bit irritating. Internet was good, and plenty of toiletries, tea, coffee, and towels. Thank you for realising women need more than one towel :)
A nice welcome
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marama

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good for an overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Spotlessly clean and easy checkin & out.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and handy location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Excellent all around!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Traveled with partner
Check in staff were quick and very helpful. Bit of a strange restaurant set up, small not well patronized for a hotel that was Full.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good staff clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay. Friendly team, from checking in through to the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was warm and reasonably spacious. It was clean apart from a couple of hairs on surfaces in the bathroom & some minor repairs were needed on the shower door. The bed was quite comfortable but had a noticeable ridge down the middle which made the edges slope away somewhat. Overall,how ever, our experience was positive and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very handy location, car parking great but pricy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good friendly staff not so sure about check in with tablet seems slow
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Shirley

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to always stay suits us perfectly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vasiti

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sue

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to always stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mary Wenrichelyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is well-maintained and clean. Bed was comfortable. Only Wondering if superior rooms are more likely the same with the standard rooms. My friend book a standard one and I got a room the same as hers.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
The breakfast selection is very good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025