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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Property class: 4.5

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A historic building with a modern extension, featuring a classic facade and a contemporary glass structure.
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a buffet counter, and a chandelier.
A grand staircase with ornate railings and a patterned floor, leading to a room labeled "CASINO".

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$165
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept

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.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Twin Room With Two Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a fireplace.

Superior Twin Room With Two Double Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a small table with a menu.

Superior Room, Connecting Rooms (2 King Beds)

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, two chairs, and a TV.

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

A living room with a sofa, coffee table, TV, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom, Connecting Rooms

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a wall-mounted mirror, and a decorative wall panel.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Superior Suite, Connecting Rooms (2 King Beds)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Tower

A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Tower

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

A modern living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

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

View all photos for Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and two bedside lamps.

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a small desk, a mirror, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

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

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
  • Dunedin Town Hall - 7 min walk - 0.6 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
  • ‪Vanguard Specialty Coffee - ‬3 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)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • ATM
  • 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
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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.

Property class

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 4 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross on 5 Sept 2026 start from NZ$165, 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. 507 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Xiaopeng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colin

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

8/10 Good

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, clean hotel and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Casino was next door so good handy location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great. Staff were very welcoming. Room was tidy and warm.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and excellent food and spacious room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cicin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Hotel was a real authentic place for travellers who likes a pinch of class with a regal touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phaedra

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

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, helpful staff, warm room and comfy bed. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yukiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location! And it was good for me that there was a bathtub, cause I walked a lot.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice and central
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness
I thoroughly enjoyed the hotel and Staff. Excellent location and well appointed rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely linen, nice spacious rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and fantastic place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is pretty good. We walked every where and so many things to do. Food at the restaurant is really good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great, clean rooms , friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ingrid

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Nice staff and cafe. Ended up parking in the street as the hotel charges $25 a night!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nick

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

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room service was xlnt, breakfast exactly what was needed
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Really good hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mathew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is a nice hotel. Very good location. A bit tired but comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carmeila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, property us a little tired but is being tidied up by the looks, Everything need and good central location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

anishma

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast menu was good. Staff helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026