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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

4.5 star property

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Exterior
Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Tower
2 restaurants; breakfast and dinner served
Casino
Gym

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$175
includes taxes & fees
1 June - 2 June

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
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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)

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Tower

Suite, 1 King Bed, Tower

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(101 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
(23 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

Superior Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Living area

Executive Suite With Two King Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Interconnecting Room - Tower Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Interconnecting Room- Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free Wi-Fi

Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Twin Room With Two Double Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

Tower King Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Twin Studio

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Interconnecting Twin Split King

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, Connecting Rooms (2 King Beds)

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Tower King Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Dunedin

A luxury stay in the heart of Dunedin awaits you at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross. You'll be within steps of Grand Casino and within a short 5-minute stroll of Speight's Brewery. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Carlton Restaurant, is open for breakfast. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Business travelers can take advantage of meeting rooms, conference space, and a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4.5-property class Dunedin City Centre hotel include The Octagon and Dunedin Public Art Gallery.

What's nearby

  • Grand Casino - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Speight's Brewery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Octagon - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • First Church of Otago - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Regent Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ocho cafe and chocolate shop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Moons - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Standard Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Duke Of Wellington - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cilantro - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

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.

  • 178 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Conference rooms
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
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.

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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)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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

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
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 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

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross?

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross 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 Southern Cross?

As of 22 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross on 1 Jun 2026 start from NZ$175, 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 Southern Cross?

Yep, Scenic Hotel Southern Cross has an uncovered self car park with in/out privileges for NZD 25 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Scenic Hotel Southern Cross?

The closest beach to Scenic Hotel Southern Cross is St. Clair Beach (3.6 km).

What makes Scenic Hotel Southern Cross a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross.

Is Scenic Hotel Southern Cross 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 Southern Cross is a hit with families.

Does Scenic Hotel Southern Cross serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet brekkie is available weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross?

No, Scenic Hotel Southern Cross does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross?

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

Are pets allowed at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross?

No, pets are not allowed.

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 502 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 333 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were very helpful clean and warm great breakfast
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and has off street parking. Staff were helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

6/10 Okay

Andrea Marriott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lee, Blenheim

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

6/10 Okay

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall the property is a bit tired, but having stayed there a number of times previously, that was known. However, the bed on this occasion was incredibly uncomfortable, and neither of us got a good night sleep as a result. We mentioned to the reception staff in the morning and they were excellent, and arranged for an additional mattress topper to be put on the bed. Our 2nd night was less uncomfortable, but not ideal. Bed is definitely in need of replacement, which we passed on our feedback to the hotel about.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Leanne

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was as expected. I enjoyed my stay and the staff amazing. Only downside was the roads works at night
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Jared

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We weren't able to check in at the time check in opened. We were asked to wait, which we did and then the staff checked in a whole tour bus in front of us. We felt like we were second or third rate people.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Weidong, Singapore

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

kerry

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
room was clean as, well made bed, everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

richard

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Room was clean. No complaints
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Dorothy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Staff where excellent Our room we felt was getting abit tired and dated however clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elesi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless,Hotel Staff from when we check in,stay and check out were friendly and very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Remo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room and obliging staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mallory

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Joan

Staff clean room but a little dated
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

peter

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Summer

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Older hotel but very clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff in the front desk. Room was clean and in a great location for ease of getting around.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing, lovely place to stay. Ngā Mihi nui. Was a real treat!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026