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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

4.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service

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 cots/infant beds

Superior Room, Connecting Rooms (2 King Beds)

  • 78 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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

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

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

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

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom, Connecting Rooms

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Tower

  • 60 sq m
  • 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 cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

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

View all photos for Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 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 cots/infant beds

Superior Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 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 films

Executive Suite With Two King Beds

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Interconnecting Room - Tower Suite

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

Interconnecting Room - Tower Suite

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Interconnecting Room- Presidential Suite

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

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, 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 cots/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 cots/infant beds

Tower Suite With Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Standard Twin Studio

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

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and fitness centre
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 a buffet breakfast daily 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.

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

  • Uncovered 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 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

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

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

Property is also known as

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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 518 out of 1040 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 353 out of 1040 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1040 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1040 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1040 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rhonda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was nice an close to the function we were attending
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sumayya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly staff. A very comfortable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Putragama

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Husband and i love it great meals friendly staff helpful and will go above and beyond for you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the property fine but felt the lighting in the room very dim on an overcast day.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpfull staff. Close to or walking distance to almost all emenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

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

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The gym was a great bonus
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Adam, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful front desk staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Was great. Nice and warm. Comfy beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cheyenne

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Halawath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place, breakfast and staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne Maree

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled 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