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Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Reception
Daily buffet breakfast (NZD 36.00 per person)
Exterior
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

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.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living room | 40-inch TV with digital channels

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 506 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 797 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Executive One-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Executive Queen Room With Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Interconnecting Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room With Two Double Beds

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Twin With Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Interconnecting Superior Room

  • Sleeps 5

About the neighborhood

Dunedin

Located in Dunedin City Centre, Scenic Hotel Dunedin City is next to The Octagon and Temple Gallery. This 121-room, 4.5-star hotel has a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and a conference center.

What's nearby

  • The Octagon - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Grand Casino - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Speight's Brewery - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Dunedin Town Hall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University of Otago - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station - 8 min walk
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moons - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Craic Irish Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sool Dunedin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Standard Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sessions Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Luxury hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City features free WiFi in public areas, a conference center, and a business center. Self parking is available for NZD 30 per night. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with luggage storage and securing valuables. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include laundry facilities, a vending machine, and a banquet hall.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 40-inch TVs with digital channels. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, coffee makers, and safes are also standard.

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (NZD 30 per night)
  • Limited onsite 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 crib
  • 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 center
  • Conference center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 8 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • 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 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 35.0 per day
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: NZD 300 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 36.00 for adults and 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 percent

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-10 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • Parking has height restrictions.

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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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Scenic Hotel Dunedin City?

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City offers free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Scenic Hotel Dunedin City?

As of Nov 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scenic Hotel Dunedin City on Dec 1, 2025 start from $89.45, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What can I see near Scenic Hotel Dunedin City?

This hotel is situated in Dunedin City Centre, just steps from The Octagon and Grand Casino, and within a short walk of Speight's Brewery. You'll also find Dunedin Town Hall and Dunedin Railways less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Scenic Hotel Dunedin City?

Yes, secured parking is offered for NZD 30 per night with in/out privileges. Though parking is available on request, accessible parking is also available.

Does Scenic Hotel Dunedin City have a casino on the premises?

No, Scenic Hotel Dunedin City doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Scenic Hotel Dunedin City?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Scenic Hotel Dunedin City a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Does Scenic Hotel Dunedin City have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Scenic Hotel Dunedin City have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Scenic Hotel Dunedin City serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Princes on Dowling.

Does Scenic Hotel Dunedin City allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Scenic Hotel Dunedin City.

Does Scenic Hotel Dunedin City have connecting rooms?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

Where is the closest airport to Scenic Hotel Dunedin City?

The closest major airport to Scenic Hotel Dunedin City is Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.), which is 17.6 mi away (24 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Scenic Hotel Dunedin City?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a balcony where guests can enjoy city or water views.

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 493 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 369 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1002 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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Got a bit noisy during the night....a fight perhaps ?
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

8/10 Good

Kahurangi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The space was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An enjoyable one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Handy to everything
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

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

Central location

Good central location for overnight stop
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly and helpful staff - flying visit to Dunedin made much easier by staff who were ready to go over and above to help.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nattachai

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Matt

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

4/10 Poor

Rebeka

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

10/10 Excellent

George

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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