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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

4.5 star property

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Exterior
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a buffet counter, and a chandelier.
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".

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
Jul 30 - Jul 31

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 WiFi

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)

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

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)

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

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

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

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 WiFi

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 WiFi

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)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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)
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

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

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)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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

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

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

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)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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)
  • 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
  • Toitu Otago Settlers Museum - 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, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. 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. 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 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
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • 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

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. 505 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 334 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1003 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

Xiaopeng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Phaedra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely linen, nice spacious rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Nick

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

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

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

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

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Really good hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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

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

Luke

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