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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

4.5 star property

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Exterior
Daily buffet breakfast (NZD 36.00 per person)
Casino
Lobby
Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Business services

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 Room, Connecting Rooms (2 King Beds)

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

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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

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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Tower

Suite, 1 King Bed, Tower

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(79 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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
(19 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

Superior Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Living area

Executive Suite With Two King Beds

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Interconnecting Room - Tower Suite

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

Interconnecting Room - Tower Suite

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Interconnecting Room- Presidential Suite

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

Interconnecting Room- Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 6

Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Standard King Room

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

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Twin Room With Two Double Beds

  • Sleeps 3

Tower King Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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

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

Standard Twin Studio

  • Sleeps 4

Interconnecting Twin Split King

  • Sleeps 4

Superior Room, Connecting Rooms (2 King Beds)

  • Sleeps 4

Superior Suite, Connecting Rooms (2 King Beds)

  • Sleeps 4

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About this property

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a fitness center
This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, 24-hour room service, a business center, and conference space are onsite.
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross offers 178 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Beds feature premium bedding. 29-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels and pay movies.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the 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 Southern Cross. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Grand Casino. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 restaurants and a gym.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at one of the 2 restaurants
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Steps from Grand Casino and 3 minutes by foot from Speight's Brewery
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A fitness center, 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Carlton Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast only.
Ports OCall Grill - This bistro serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

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 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

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
  • 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 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
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
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.

National rating

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

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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 497 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 346 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1007 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Vera

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

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

4/10 Poor

David

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we go to dundein we stay there we love it great service great people
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff & great location near the main street
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious & clean room. Good location with onsite dining options or walkable to plenty of others. Great buffet breakfast. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and v clean and continently sited. Could have two packs of biscuits and two filter coffee bags instead of one per day!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Travelled with partner
The sheets had stains on them
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

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

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reception staff were very accommodating, but unfortunately that was where the good ended. Our initial room was drafty, cold had a broken sink in the bathroom worn carpet (threadbare in places) and smelled dusty. We were upgraded to another room and given 2 comp drink vouchers from very apologetic staff. Parking was the next issue. We paid for this but had continued problems entering or exiting the carpark as our card didn’t always work. We also found both rooms very noisy. We were staying as one of us had an operation taking place in Dunedin so needed breakfast delivered at 6:30 am as the cut off time for eating/drinking was 7am. We were assured this would be done. Breakfast arrived at 6:45 am and was different from what we actually ordered. It was also cold. Unfortunately we had booked 3 nights for one of us to stay while the other was in hospital. Upon checkout the reception staff were apologetic and offered a complimentary coffee and to comp the incorrect breakfast. All in all the staff were great at trying to rectify the various things that went wrong (to the point we wondered if this is constant for them). Based on our experience we definitely won’t be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great downtown property. Handy to shops and bars.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Maree

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet. Very central. Excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ananda

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and the decor at the Casino is incredible
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Some more milk and a clean wipper for coffee
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older property but clean and tidy. Fridge in the room reminds me of my childhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Avinash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

8/10 Good

Rosemary

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

A Great Stay

We had a great stay, the staff were very friendly, room was very clean, and the location was great we just walked everywhere, would definitely stay here again. Great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

4/10 Poor

Tom

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Don't choose this one! The bed was horrible and there was no smart tv. Who has no smart TV... we were away for our wedding anniversary away from young twins so was really excited to sleep but this bed was terrible. We left more tired than we turned up. We were very disappointed and the company wont email me back... crap experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was excellent, very clean, friendly staff l, good parking and within ealking distance of the Octagon
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025