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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

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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 grand staircase with ornate railings and a patterned floor, leading to a room labeled "CASINO".
A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a buffet counter, and a chandelier.

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.)
    ‪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
(103 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

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About this property

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

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 a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • 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. Open daily.
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
  • 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 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.

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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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 507 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 333 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1004 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steve

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great place
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

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

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

8/10 Good

anishma

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

8/10 Good

Dayle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handy location for central Dunedin. Quiet and great to have an opening window for fresh air.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Really good hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luke

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very friendly and room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elesi

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room Pleasant staff Convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice hotel, great staff and a good breakfast buffet. Good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026