Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a fitness center

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

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

Superior Room, Connecting Rooms (2 King Beds)

  • 840 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Superior Suite, Connecting Rooms (2 King Beds)

  • 840 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom, Connecting Rooms

  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Tower

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Dunedin

Located in Dunedin City Centre, Scenic Hotel Southern Cross is adjacent to Grand Casino and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Speight's Brewery. This 4.5-star hotel has 178 guestrooms and offers conveniences like 2 restaurants, free in-room WiFi, and a gym.

What's nearby

  • Grand Casino - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Speight's Brewery - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The Octagon - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • First Church of Otago - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University of Otago - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station - 10 min walk
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moons - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sool Dunedin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Steamer Basin Brewery & Taproom - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sessions Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Duke Of Wellington - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a fitness center
At Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, guests have access to a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. Self parking is offered for NZD 25 per day. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and tours or tickets. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include conference space, a business center, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and 29-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels and pay movies. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, electric kettles, and ironing boards are also standard.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

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

  • Uncovered self 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 crib
  • 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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 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

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
  • 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 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
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
  • Check-in: 2 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross?

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross offers free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do within easy reach of Scenic Hotel Southern Cross?

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

Is parking available on site at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross?

Yes, uncovered parking is offered for NZD 25 per day with in/out privileges.

Does Scenic Hotel Southern Cross have a casino on the premises?

No, Scenic Hotel Southern Cross doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Scenic Hotel Southern Cross good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like around-the-clock room service and premium bedding as well as a bar.

Does Scenic Hotel Southern Cross have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Scenic Hotel Southern Cross feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Scenic Hotel Southern Cross has 2 restaurants, and serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Does Scenic Hotel Southern Cross allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross.

Does Scenic Hotel Southern Cross have connecting rooms?

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

What is the closest airport to Scenic Hotel Southern Cross?

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

Can I book a room with a balcony at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross?

No, at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.