See all properties

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

4.5 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

A modern interior with a staircase leading to a lower level, glass doors, and a prominent blue artwork on the wall.
Creator video
A buffet with various food items and utensils.
A modern living room with grey sofas, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV.
A multi-story hotel with a corner entrance, large windows, and a flat facade.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

View in a map
123 Princes Street, Dunedin, 9016
  • Place, The Octagon
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Casino
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Dunedin Town Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a red armchair, a round ottoman, and a window with curtains.

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

A modern living room with grey sofas, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV.

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Bedrooms

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

Superior Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 74 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a desk with two chairs, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(52 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, two chairs, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive King Room

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

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive One-Bedroom Suite

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

Executive One-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Queen Room With Two Queen Beds

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

Executive Queen Room With Two Queen Beds

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

Similar properties

Exterior
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Dunedin City Centre
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 1,004 reviews
The price is €86
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

About this property

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

A restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a conference center, a business center, and a meeting room.
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City offers 121 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Dunedin hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Scenic Hotel Dunedin City. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from The Octagon. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a gym.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, a business center, and a meeting room
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Steps from The Octagon and Temple Gallery
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and a meeting room are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A fitness center, a vending machine, and laundry facilities are also featured at the luxury Scenic Hotel Dunedin City. 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Princes on Dowling - This restaurant serves breakfast only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

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 self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 36 for adults and NZD 18 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Princes on Dowling

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
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 percent 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 cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

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: approximately NZD 36.00 for adults and 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 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 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

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Dunedin City Hotel
Dunedin City Scenic Hotel
Scenic Dunedin City
Scenic Dunedin City Hotel
Scenic Hotel
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Scenic Hotel Dunedin
Scenic Dunedin City Dunedin
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City Hotel
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City Dunedin
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City Hotel Dunedin

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 495 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 367 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, nice restaurant, and very good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bryce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great spot
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast was great & parking felt safe, but with big cars it was a bit tight.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Faren H

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location - close to center of town & great restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Nice bed and location. Didn't like the breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great staff and nice accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the Scenic were friendly and most helpful. Good location and easy to get around the city. Many of the sites were within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was only there one night but it was excellent. Large room, friendly,helpful staff, and very central location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chun Lam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and very spacious room. Staff was efficient in check in and check out
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, excellent space in our room and very central area to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located for us
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The scenic circle Dunedin city were super helpful with the flexibility regarding the booking alterations and we really appreciated the overall helpfulness of the staff. Great location, super comfortable bed and clean. Was a good breakfast and easily accessible to other cafes and Dunedin attractions. Would highly recommend it as a place to stay if visiting Dunedin.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joohyun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Goog Clean room good Staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thi Kieu Tien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast. Right in town and closed to many restaurants, groceries stores and train station, churches.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Machiko

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, spacious room and good rate
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very handy to city centre with great facilities. Parking limited but plenty within a short walk.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location but a tired hotel with rooms needing a makeover. For the price there are better options available elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Evegenia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the third time I stay in this hotel and it is excellent. Amazing reception staff, really helpful, impeccable customer service. Love the rooms as well and location is really central.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rayna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristjan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good food, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, comfortable and clean room. Good location for city centre.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and excellent and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No parking, location is good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026