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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

4.5 star property
Escape to an eco-certified haven where you can relax with fine dining and drinks. Explore nearby attractions or enjoy the hotel's modern comforts.

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Exterior
Exterior
Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, electric kettle
Lounge
Lobby
Surrounded by the natural beauty of Otago, Scenic Hotel Southern Cross offers a luxurious retreat with on-site restaurants, a bar, and gym. Enjoy convenient amenities like in-room WiFi and laundry services while taking advantage of concierge services to plan your day.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Connecting rooms available
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
The current price is $152
includes taxes & fees
$132 per night
Mar 2 - Mar 3

Room options

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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)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 840 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

Superior Room, Connecting Rooms (2 King Beds)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 840 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Tower

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 646 sq ft
  • 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 cribs/infant beds

Superior Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 366 sq ft
  • 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 cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 646 sq ft
  • 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 movies

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Interconnecting Room- Presidential Suite

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

Interconnecting Room- Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

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

Tower Suite With Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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/tub, 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 cribs/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 cribs/infant beds

Standard Twin Studio

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Tower King Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Free WiFi
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  • Connecting rooms available
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
The price is $151
includes taxes & fees
$131 per night
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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About the neighborhood

Map
118 High Street, Dunedin, 9016

What's nearby

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

Getting around

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

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

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of University of Otago. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Carlton Restaurant, which serves breakfast and is one of 2 restaurants. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 178 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
DONE

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
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • Up to 2 children (11 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Uncovered onsite self parking (NZD 25 per day; includes in/out privileges)
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fitness center
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 29-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite TV channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Free crib/infant bed

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Carlton Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast only.
Ports OCall Grill - This bistro serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 36.00 for adults and NZD 18.00 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 1.5 percent

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for NZD 35.0 per day

Parking

  • Uncovered self parking costs NZD 25 per day with in/out privileges

Policies

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.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross Dunedin
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Frequently asked questions

Does Scenic Hotel Southern Cross offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Scenic Hotel Southern Cross does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross?

Yes. Self parking costs NZD 25 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Grand Casino (1-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross and nearby?

Maintain your daily exercise routine at the gym.

Are there restaurants at or near Scenic Hotel Southern Cross?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.

What's the area around Scenic Hotel Southern Cross like?

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross is in Dunedin City Centre, a short 13-minute walk from University of Otago and 3 minutes' walk from Speight's Brewery.

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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and there was a fancy casino attached - great restaurants attached as well
Martin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Accommodation was clean & facilities were superb
kyron, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location
Alastair, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Visiting friend in hospital. Nice and handy to everything
Judith, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic staff and amenities
Nicola, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay all round.
Mark, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great central location for walking in city centre. Convenient paid carpark means you can be sure of your vehicle safety.
Dayle, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was convenient, great rooms
Suzette, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great spot
Mitchell, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Got a complementary room upgrade so that was cool, staff were nice and helpful, dining options downstairs great food. Will be staying here again when I'm back
Teina, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay
Karen, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location for my time in the city.
Sue, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay, lovely comfy bed and staff were quick to respond to a small issue we had in our room
Jan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Well located hotel in the city. Staff very friendly and welcoming.
Kylie, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

What a great place to stay - loved our 2 nights Thank you team!
Amelia, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

I booked through your web site Total cost $515.58 and Paid $596.00 including 1 breakfast for 2, 285.00 per night
Paul, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Get's all the basics right, parking is great and the rooms are spacious.
SAMUEL, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Mark, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great service, clean rooms and good food options
Anne, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Within walking distance from town centre. Ample dining options downstairs. Greeted by a lovely kiwi at reception.
Suzanne, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

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
Wolf, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A nice safe bet in Dunedin
A nice mid range hotel. Nothing super flash but more than comfortable. Good location, parking on site and super friendly staff, a big shout out to Theodore who went out of his way to look after our group. Great service.
Stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was great!
Chihiro, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Katie at check in was lovely. The hotel had everything we needed, and was comfortable and clean.
Kim, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Just a handy place to stay
Ian, 2-night trip