Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

4.5 star property

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Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living room | 40-inch TV with digital channels
Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Daily buffet breakfast (NZD 36.00 per person)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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123 Princes Street, Dunedin, 9016
  • Place, The Octagon
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Speight's Brewery
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Otago
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 74 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Executive One-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Queen Room With Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Interconnecting Room

  • Sleeps 4

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room With Two Double Beds

  • Sleeps 2

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Twin With Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

Interconnecting Superior Room

  • Sleeps 5

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About this property

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Luxury hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a conference centre. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, a business centre and a meeting room.
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City offers 121 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Dunedin hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Scenic Hotel Dunedin City. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from The Octagon. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a business centre and a meeting room
  • Steps from The Octagon and Temple Gallery
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and a meeting room are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. The luxury Scenic Hotel Dunedin City also features a vending machine, laundry facilities, and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4.5-star Dunedin hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Princes on Dowling – This restaurant only serves breakfast. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, covered parking on site (NZD 30 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 36 for adults and NZD 18 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Princes on Dowling

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 8 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 35.0 per day.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: NZD 300 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately NZD 36.00 for adults and from NZD 18.00 for children
  • Covered self-parking fee: NZD 30 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 35.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

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Scenic Hotel Dunedin City Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 491 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 369 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Rebeka

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I’m not one to leave reviewed, especially such low reviews but we were incredibly disappointed. Upon entering our room, we were incredibly disappointed with the overall state of it. It smelled incredibly dusty, musty and as if the window you can have open, had not been touched for a long time. The room did not appear how it looked on the photos (definitely more aged) and unfortunately the mattress was old and definitely well used (springs broken, and other sleepers lying pattern as if it’s a memory foam). We decided to have dinner in one night and noticed we only had tea spoons to use (we made it work) however they appeared used and not even replaced or cleaned. We tried to look past all of this as we were new to the area and had traveled from Australia however, we couldn’t wait to check out.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, spacious, clean rooms. Very comfortable for our stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alice

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall was a good stay. I like it so convenient to town and things I did. Much easier. Thank you for this.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were amazing nothing was an effort. Only negatives was our bed was uncomfortable and the cleaning staff did a terrible job cleaning our room daily. Otherwise I loved everything about the hotel and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Staff & service

Not that easy at counter. Asked to pay more when.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Birney

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zwe Wint

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and spacious room. Clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ridiculous parking fees. Probably wont stay again because of this.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Friendly welcome. Spacious and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorja

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and clean and got to do a late checkout for no cost
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hiromi

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

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Milly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can not rave any higher!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Tofim Irfan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet property with large rooms and friendly staff. They do however need to find staff who can make a bed properly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly caring welcoming staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice, spacious, and tidy, and the staff were friendly and accommodating. A+.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and efficient staff, clean room, comfortable bed. Location was perfect for us, close the octagon and a quick uber to other places.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025