Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

4.5 star property

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Exterior
Lounge
Exterior
Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
118 High Street, Dunedin, 9016
  • Grand Casino
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Speight's Brewery
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • The Octagon
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Suite, Connecting Rooms (2 King Beds)

  • 78 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, Connecting Rooms (2 King Beds)

  • 78 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Tower

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 60.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom, Connecting Rooms

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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About the area

Dunedin

With a stay at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, you'll be centrally located in Dunedin, steps from Grand Casino and within a 5-minute walk of Speight's Brewery. .This luxury hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Dunedin Public Art Gallery and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from The Octagon.

What's nearby

  • Grand Casino - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Speight's Brewery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Octagon - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • First Church of Otago - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Otago - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Craic Irish Tavern - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sessions - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Catalyst - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Jizo Japanese Cafe & Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dunedin Casino - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a fitness center
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 178 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Grab a bite at Carlton Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Uncovered self parking on site (NZD 25 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • On-site parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: NZD 36.00 for adults and NZD 18.00 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • Carlton Restaurant
  • Ports OCall Grill

Things to do

  • Fitness centre

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 29-inch LCD TV
  • Films for purchase
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 35.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 442 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 387 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1009 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jamie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Andy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was placed next to the lift, quite noisy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Boon Wee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very simple accommodation that is conveniently located. The location is good

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only downside was lack of meal selection
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

G

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Mattress on the bed had a hump in the middle, making it difficult to stay in bed. Room was VERY small. Did not look like the photo at all. Hotel has air conditioning on the website, but do not have it available. Would not have stayed their had we known that as room size made it quite stuffy. A cheap pedestal fan was provided but only circulated warm air.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Wolf

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room without real dayligjt, longer stay causes depression, houskeeping at five pm on Sunday! The old part of the hotel lacks quality for 200 $NZ per night
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Si Qin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Kelowna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Being shoulder season This topend hotel was same cost as mid range hotels The gym was perfect for serious weightlifters with 50 kg dumbells and Olmpic bar Also has 2 kg dumbells for beginners
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alastair

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharlene

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Dayle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great central location for walking in city centre. Convenient paid carpark means you can be sure of your vehicle safety.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kane

Travelled with family
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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Si Qin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sam

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neisha

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
I booked through your web site Total cost $515.58 and Paid $596.00 including 1 breakfast for 2, 285.00 per night
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Pagean

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family of four enjoyed our stay at the Dunedin Scenic Hotel Southern Cross. We had connecting rooms which made it easy to accommodate us (two primary aged children, my mother and myself). Reasonably comfortable beds, spacious rooms, good shower pressure. Only down fall is no sink in the wee kitchenette, so had to use the bathroom sink to fill jug which wasn’t very big. The connection room was locked when we arrived but quickly fixed. Overall a nice stay and we’d happily stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024