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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

4.5 star property

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Tower | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
2 restaurants; breakfast and dinner served
Casino
Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is $101
$88 nightly
$101 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 12 - Jun 13

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

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

Superior Twin Room With Two Double Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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

Superior Room, Connecting Rooms (2 King Beds)

  • 840 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

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

Superior Suite, Connecting Rooms (2 King Beds)

  • 840 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom, Connecting Rooms

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

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom, Connecting Rooms

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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

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

Superior Suite, Connecting Rooms (2 King Beds)

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Tower

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(103 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Superior Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from The Octagon and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Dunedin Public Art Gallery.

What's nearby

  • Grand Casino - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Speight's Brewery - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The Octagon - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Regent Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Dunedin Town Hall - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ocho cafe and chocolate shop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Moons - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Standard Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Duke Of Wellington - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Vanguard Specialty Coffee - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

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 served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends 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 on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends 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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (NZD 25 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • 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 crib
  • 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 29-inch LCD TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Pay movies

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

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

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

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. 502 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 338 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1007 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great, clean rooms , friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice old hotel, value as we got a very cheap rate for our particular stay on the weekend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

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

8/10 Good

Gillian

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and close to town
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Really good hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff and our room was lovely n clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rong

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handy location. Great breakfast. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, nice clean updated rooms, good water pressure
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke

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

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Summer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Older hotel but very clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alpa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly and accommodating staff, amenities, rooms were big, fantastic location, just awesome overall !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very nice room was good value for money location in a great place
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Misimana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was wonderful and the stuff are amazing, rooms was awesome, parking was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, clean room, close to shopping, great breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very friendly. Great breakfast option. Parking was convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Yes room was spotless maybe gettinf a little tired, and the staff were great, the breakfast was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026