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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

4.5 star property

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Classic hotel with an arched entrance and large windows, offering a view of the surrounding area.
Relax in comfort with a large bed, bedside tables, and a wall-mounted artwork.
Welcome to our lobby, featuring a reception desk, seating area, and elevators.
Conference room with a large oval table and six chairs, featuring a window with vertical blinds and a water dispenser.
Relax in our spacious lobby with a central seating area, bar, and mezzanine level.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

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 Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Tower

Suite, 1 King Bed, Tower | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Tower

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Tower | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

Superior Twin Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Superior Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 60.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | 29-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, pay films

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

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

View all photos for Interconnecting Room- Presidential Suite

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

Interconnecting Room- Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard King Room

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

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Interconnecting Twin Split King

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Executive Suite With Two King Beds

Living area | 29-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, pay films

Executive Suite With Two King Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Superior Room, Connecting Rooms (2 King Beds)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Superior Twin Room With Two Double Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior King Room

Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Interconnecting Room - Tower Suite

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

Interconnecting Room - Tower Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Standard Twin Studio

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

Standard Twin Studio

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Tower King Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and fitness centre
This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, a fitness centre and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, 24-hour room service, a business centre and conference space are on-site.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that 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
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Steps from Grand Casino and 3 minutes on 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 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Carlton Restaurant – This restaurant only serves breakfast.
Ports OCall Grill – This bistro only serves dinner. 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 programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English

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)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: 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

  • Free 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 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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 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: 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

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.

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.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 456 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 374 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1006 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

SANDRA MELANIE

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Average

The room wasn't very clean at all. Bed was comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

rodney j

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great breakfast , huge choice of everything you may want
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very average hotel but perfect for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Ross

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was offered a valet carpark on the night of our stay, which i accepted because there carpark was full,so they offered to park my car in either the Casino carpark or the Speights carpark. When they went to collect my car they could not find it. Eventually they found it which took in excess of 30 minutes. Some staff are apparently unaware they have a car park availability in the Speights carpark. All staff should be aware what is available!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristin, St Albert

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed at the hotel for one night, so the room did what it needed. When you enter the hotel you get the feeling you’re in a nice hotel. Once you enter your room you realize that it hasn’t been renovated for many years. Bathroom wasn’t very clean and a few towels had stains on them. Bed sheets also had a few stains on them but you can tell they were washed. Beds were comfortable. Carpet is old and dirty so we didn’t take our shoes off.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Na
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great stay for two nights. Very comfortable bed. A great location to walk in Dunedin City.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

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

8/10 Good

Jason

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

Easy and Central

Great location / easy with breakfast and restaurant available
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

LANCE

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to all amenities good parking
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie Whitney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location for our short stay. Friendly staff, nice restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Pam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for a week in February in a superior double room. The room was ok, but I'm not sure what was superior about it. The bathroom was nothing like the photo, much smaller, and the wash hand basin was quiet small and set back in an alcove. The top and bottom ledges of the wood panelling around the walls of the bedroom hadn't been dusted for quite a while. There was a mirror on the bedroom wall which was hung horizontally rather than vertically and was of no use whatsoever as it was too high to be able see yourself in. We returned to the hotel one afternoon to find that the cups we had used in the morning had not been washed, the tea/coffee making items had not been replenished, and the bins had not been emptied. The bed had been made, although not very well and my husbands pyjamas were nowhere to been found. We eventually found them actually half way down the bed, under the bedcovers. I would not be inclined to stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Morgan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No review
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location for walking around the town. Breakfast provided a good selection of freshly cooked items. We were charged 25NZD per day for parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice excellent service and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachariah

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

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

Easy

Location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

Location

Location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The original advert included free parking but we were then charged for parking upon check out. Other than that it was a nice place with nice breakfast.

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025