Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

4.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

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
    ‪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 this property

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a fitness center
This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, 24-hour room service, a business center, and conference space are onsite.
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.
Our customers tell us 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
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Steps from Grand Casino and 3 minutes by 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 center and meeting rooms.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A fitness center, 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 buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 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 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

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 percent 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 cribs (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: 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

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 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 rating system.

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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 441 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 382 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

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

Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Car parking a good option at the back of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our position and very happy with our meals
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
This was a perfect place to stay for our family group of nine. Well situated for meals out. A nice area adjacent to concierge for us to sit and have a hot drink together after dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and there was a fancy casino attached - great restaurants attached as well
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Linton, Blenheim

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Yada

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Suzanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Keep your food recepits and bring your loo paper
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfy beds, great sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anya

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andiie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, beautifully presented rooms. Friendly helpful staff. Varied dining choices..Handy to the Casino. Highly recommend, we will be back. 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

6/10 Okay

Kai

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Comfy beds, clean tidy room. Gym was nice & quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A typical Scenic Hotel. Well appointed hotel with excellent staff. Plenty of on site parking for a small charge.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wei

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

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is nice in the lobby and walkways. The room was descent. We didn't like how close the toilet was to the adjacent wall. The beds were hard in our opinions. Parking is $25 extra to be secure or locked in. There is street parking close by that we should have done instead. The hotel is walking distance to good restaurants. We at ate the Speights Ale House behind the hotel. It had great food/ drinks and atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly

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

8/10 Good

Ivan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Julie

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Short on milk an coffee
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Visiting friend in hospital. Nice and handy to everything
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024