Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

4.5 star property

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Exterior
Daily buffet breakfast (NZD 36.00 per person)
Casino
Lobby
Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Tower | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Business services

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
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, Connecting Rooms (2 King Beds)

  • 78 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Superior Suite, Connecting Rooms (2 King Beds)

  • 78 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom, Connecting Rooms

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Tower

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

Superior Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Executive Suite With Two King Beds

  • Sleeps 4

Interconnecting Room - Tower Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Interconnecting Room- Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 6

Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Twin Room With Two Double Beds

  • Sleeps 3

Tower King Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Tower Suite With Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Twin Studio

  • Sleeps 4

Interconnecting Twin Split King

  • Sleeps 4

Superior Room, Connecting Rooms (2 King Beds)

  • Sleeps 4

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About this property

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, a fitness centre and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, 24-hour room service, a business centre and conference space are on-site.
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross offers 178 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Beds feature premium bedding. 29-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels and pay-per-view films.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Grand Casino. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 restaurants and a gym.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at one of the 2 restaurants
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Steps from Grand Casino and 3 minutes on foot from Speight's Brewery
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A fitness centre, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the luxury Scenic Hotel Southern Cross. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4.5-star Dunedin hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Carlton Restaurant – This restaurant only serves breakfast.
Ports OCall Grill – This bistro only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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 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

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
  • 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 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
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
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

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 506 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 334 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

pauline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Great service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Debra

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great, clean rooms , friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shalvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good space. Comfy beds
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Misimana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was wonderful and the stuff are amazing, rooms was awesome, parking was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was good, staff outstanding Will be back in a couple of weeks
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Hiromi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Yes we enjoyed a nice stay with you last night. Very convenient to centre of city. Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Luke, Christchurch

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathryn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Unusual not being able to wash your hands in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sydelle

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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).
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

k

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Meng

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect for us at the heart of the street art circuit. I liked the 'local' NZ feel of the hotel. Staff were very friendly and helpful and there was a great choice for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Date booking wasn’t clear. We came in at 1am so booked for that day. However, we were told we should have booked for the day before. Luckily they had a room for us but we had to pay for another night with no refund for the date we had booked. Contacted Wotif to see if we could use this for another time but no response.Don’t get caught out on this.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was good, but the rooms got pretty hot at night, and there wasn’t a lot of
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Leanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and fantastic place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were good,staff were very helpful was a little surprised at the cost of parking the car
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a wonderful hotel. The staff was incredibly helpful, the room was amazing, and located perfectly for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

chong

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026