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Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

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

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Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living room
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Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$174
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct

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.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living room

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • 74 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 31 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • 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 area

Dunedin

A luxury stay in the heart of Dunedin awaits you at Scenic Hotel Dunedin City. Within steps you'll find The Octagon and Temple Gallery. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a conference centre. .The restaurant, Princes on Dowling, is open for breakfast. Business travelers can take advantage of a meeting room and a business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Near this 4.5-property class Dunedin City Centre hotel, you'll find University of Otago.

What's nearby

  • Grand Casino - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Octagon - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Speight's Brewery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dunedin Town Hall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Otago - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Moons - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sool Dunedin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sessions Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Craic Irish Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Duke Of Wellington - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Luxury hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and a meeting room are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. The luxury Scenic Hotel Dunedin City also features a vending machine, laundry facilities, and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4.5-star Dunedin hotel is smoke free.

  • 121 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City offers 121 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Dunedin hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, covered parking on site (NZD 30 per night)
  • Limited on-site 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • Conference centre
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 8 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • 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 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

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: NZD 300 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
  • 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 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

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 on-site 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

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

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

What is the cancellation policy at Scenic Hotel Dunedin City?

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 9 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scenic Hotel Dunedin City on 12 Oct 2025 start from NZ$174.33, including 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.

Is parking available at Scenic Hotel Dunedin City?

Yep, Scenic Hotel Dunedin City has a secured covered self car park with in/out privileges for NZD 30 per night. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Scenic Hotel Dunedin City?

The closest beach to Scenic Hotel Dunedin City is St. Clair Beach (3.7 km).

What makes Scenic Hotel Dunedin City a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Scenic Hotel Dunedin City.

Is Scenic Hotel Dunedin City family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Scenic Hotel Dunedin City is a hit with families.

Does Scenic Hotel Dunedin City serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet breakfast is served daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Scenic Hotel Dunedin City?

No, Scenic Hotel Dunedin City does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Scenic Hotel Dunedin City?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Scenic Hotel Dunedin City?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Scenic Hotel Dunedin City?

No, pets are not allowed.