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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants, near Grand Casino

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Connecting rooms available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Non-smoking

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 $81
$93 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18

Room options

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Showing 23 of 23 rooms

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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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 78 sq m
  • 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

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

Superior Room, Connecting Rooms (2 King Beds)

Highlights

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

Superior Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)

Highlights

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(52 reviews)

Highlights

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

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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
Private bathroom
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

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

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Interconnecting Twin Split King

  • Sleeps 4

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

View all photos for Executive Suite With Two King Beds

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

Executive Suite With Two King Beds

  • Sleeps 4

Superior Room, Connecting Rooms (2 King Beds)

  • Sleeps 4

Superior Twin Room With Two Double Beds

  • Sleeps 3

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

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Interconnecting Room - Tower Suite

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

Interconnecting Room - Tower Suite

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Standard Twin Studio

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

Standard Twin Studio

  • Sleeps 4

Tower King Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
118 High Street, Dunedin, 9016

What's nearby

  • Grand Casino - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Speight's Brewery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Octagon - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • First Church of Otago - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Otago - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Breakfast
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Lobby
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What guests liked

  • Breakfast offered a good selection of freshly cooked items and a huge choice of everything. (8 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Was a great stay with 2 small children
Carolina, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Easy walk to the shops and restaurants
Jacob, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice place, breakfast and staff
Halawath, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great hotel, high price for parking but aside from that was good
Renee, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Good central spot in Dunedin & a sweet price!
Marc, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very helpful and friendly staff. A very comfortable stay
Sumayya, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Good for an overnight stay
Marama, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

This hotel suited my daughter & I very well.
Teresa, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Great Location, Great staff. We stayed for 4 nights in July and we were upgraded to a tower suite which so lovely. The room was spacious and with the added lounge on the second floor made for a comfortable stay. We would definitely stay here again.
Cilla, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

good location
Putragama, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Husband and i love it great meals friendly staff helpful and will go above and beyond for you
Melissa, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent staff and handy location
Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great place to always stay
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great place to always stay suits us perfectly
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very nice staff special Kate
petru, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Comfortable bed good dietary options for gluten and dairy free
Jolene, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very helpful front desk staff
Adam, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Spotlessly clean and easy checkin & out.
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Was great. Nice and warm. Comfy beds.
Jill, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Good stay
Chris, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very helpfull staff. Close to or walking distance to almost all emenities.
Rex, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

The breakfast selection is very good.
Michelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely and quiet
Marama, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location, close to everything
Graham, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Check in staff were quick and very helpful. Bit of a strange restaurant set up, small not well patronized for a hotel that was Full.
Patricia, 1-night trip