Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

4.5 star property

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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
(44 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 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 10:00 AM.
Princes on Dowling – This restaurant only serves breakfast. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

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 self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Property is also known as

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Scenic Hotel Dunedin City Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 488 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 373 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1004 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Odelle

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent rooms. Loved the heated mirror
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

JOHN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Position - Good access to Restaurants and Shops Rooms good size and Good sized Bathroom. Liked the Buffet Breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Spacious room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were superb.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

PETER

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

8/10 Good

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient. Good sized rooms and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

KD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hakimeh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent. The staff were extra helpful and friendly. Highly recommend:
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sundary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely & spacious room. Like the bed & shower area. Clean environment. Friendly & approachable staff. Breakfast was expensive , so did not take the buffet or continental breakfast. Otherwise had a memorable stay at the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Centrally located

Great service from all areas of the hotel. Quiet rooms and spacious rooms. Good value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sallyanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hi Staff very friendly and accommodating. Room had a great view.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saumil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Please note that $30NZD extra for parking per night and very limited parking onsite !!! Rooms are big, clean and classic
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ahlen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best thing about this hotel is the location. You can walk everywhere, whether it’s shopping, dining, or just exploring the city. Super convenient and makes our whole trip so much easier and more fun.
Sunrise from our room
Breakfast time
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Rowan

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suyog

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Central location. Modern and clean. Will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Found was outstanding
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Danny

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
no microwave or bowls to eat.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Campbell

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only problem is parking. They do have parking but they are very narrow. There was t enough parking for the amount of rooms but they did however give us a park down the road at the other hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025