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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

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

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
118 High Street, Dunedin, 9016
  • Grand Casino
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Speight's Brewery
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • The Octagon
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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Room options

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

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

Superior Suite, Connecting Rooms (2 King Beds)

  • 840 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

Superior Room, Connecting Rooms (2 King Beds)

  • 840 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Tower

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Tower

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Twin Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Superior Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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

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

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom, Connecting Rooms

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

View all photos for Interconnecting Room- Presidential Suite

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

Interconnecting Room- Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard King Room

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

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Interconnecting Twin Split King

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Tower Suite With Two Queen Beds

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

Tower Suite With Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Executive Suite With Two King Beds

Living area | 29-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, pay movies

Executive Suite With Two King Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Superior Room, Connecting Rooms (2 King Beds)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Superior Twin Room With Two Double Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior King Room

Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Interconnecting Room - Tower Suite

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

Interconnecting Room - Tower Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Standard Twin Studio

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

Standard Twin Studio

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Tower King Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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
  • University of Otago - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Craic Irish Tavern - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sessions - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Catalyst - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Jizo Japanese Cafe & Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dunedin Casino - ‬1 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 tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. 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.

Languages

English

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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.

Property is also known as

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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 First Church of Otago and Dunedin Town Hall less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park 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.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross?

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

Are there hot tubs at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross?

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

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).

Are there rooms with balconies at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross.

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 444 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 379 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1009 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

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

Easy and Central

Great location / easy with breakfast and restaurant available
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

LANCE

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to all amenities good parking
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie Whitney

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location for our short stay. Friendly staff, nice restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Pam

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for a week in February in a superior double room. The room was ok, but I'm not sure what was superior about it. The bathroom was nothing like the photo, much smaller, and the wash hand basin was quiet small and set back in an alcove. The top and bottom ledges of the wood panelling around the walls of the bedroom hadn't been dusted for quite a while. There was a mirror on the bedroom wall which was hung horizontally rather than vertically and was of no use whatsoever as it was too high to be able see yourself in. We returned to the hotel one afternoon to find that the cups we had used in the morning had not been washed, the tea/coffee making items had not been replenished, and the bins had not been emptied. The bed had been made, although not very well and my husbands pyjamas were nowhere to been found. We eventually found them actually half way down the bed, under the bedcovers. I would not be inclined to stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Morgan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No review
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location for walking around the town. Breakfast provided a good selection of freshly cooked items. We were charged 25NZD per day for parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice excellent service and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachariah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

Easy

Location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

Location

Location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

William

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The original advert included free parking but we were then charged for parking upon check out. Other than that it was a nice place with nice breakfast.

10/10 Excellent

Madison

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

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

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

Very nice

Very nice hote with character. Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ken and Pam

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was lovely as always but we overlooked the street and single pane windows made all traffic noise heard.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

APRESH, SYDNEY

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great and a touch updated. Spacious also. The bathroom was dated in our room. Pretty small too. Bathtub Shower combined, and the hand basin was tiny and very low - not sure how a 6 footer person will manage. Good wifi access too. Walkable to north or south ends of Dunedin. Octagon was easily 5-7min walk away. Carpark is right next to it, just have to buzz in to reception to let you in/out. The staff can assist to park/find a spot if its busy during peak times. Could get away with street parking too, especially in back streets.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
-
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

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

8/10 Good

Sue

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy room, great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter, Wellington

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