Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, Dunedin ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

118 High Street, Dunedin, New Zealand, 9016

“The hotel is perfectly situated within walking distance to local restaurants and attractions, making it an ideal base for our adventures.”view full review

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, a 5-star Dunedin hotel with an 8.0/10 rating on Booking.com, offers contemporary accommodations with modern style and high-quality service. Guests benefit from multiple on-site dining options and extensive conference facilities across one of the city's largest hotels.

Rooms & Amenities

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross features 178 guest rooms and suites that include amenities such as SKY TV, free WiFi, and tea and coffee making facilities. Options range from Standard Rooms with either a King bed or Twin Double beds to spacious Presidential Suites with separate lounge and dining areas.

Dining Options

The hotel offers three in-house dining options including the Carlton Restaurant for buffet breakfast and dinner, the Boldini Café for lighter meals, and the Ports O'Call Bar & Grill for a relaxed dining experience featuring local cuisine. Room service is also available 24 hours.

Local Attractions

For leisure, guests can explore the vibrant city hosting the world's steepest street and St Clair's beaches. Scenic Hotel Southern Cross is situated close to multiple cultural attractions including the Otago Museum and the Dunedin Public Art Gallery, enhancing guests' local experience.

Business & Services

The Scenic Hotel Southern Cross provides comprehensive business facilities with nine function rooms suitable for events, conferences, and meetings. Additionally, on-site parking and Tesla charging options further enhance convenience for all guests.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Executive Suite Two King Beds

2 persons

60 m²

2 Queen Size Beds

Shower

Heating

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Standard Twin Room

2 persons

32 m²

2 Double beds

Shower

Heating

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Superior Twin Room Two Double Beds

2 persons

34 m²

2 Double beds

Shower

Heating

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Interconnecting Room Presidential Suite

2 persons

60 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Dunedin200 m

Airports

Dunedin (DUD) 28.8 km

Train

Dunedin Railway Station700 m

Taieri Gorge Railway 1.1 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Responsive Reception

“The reception team went above and beyond to accommodate our last-minute room change, ensuring my mum felt safe and comfortable.” view full review

Spacious Comfort

“Our room was incredibly spacious, providing an ideal environment for both work and relaxation, with comfortable furnishings.” view full review

Well-Equipped Gym

“The on-site gym was a fantastic addition, allowing me to maintain my fitness routine during my stay with great equipment.” view full review

Superb Sleep Quality

“The bed was incredibly comfortable, making for a restful night's sleep, though it tended to wobble a bit when I moved.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
On-site car park
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Luggage storage
Lift
ATM/Cash machine
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Guest Parking

Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

Valet parking
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Spa & Leisure

Casino

Room features

Heating
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

118 High Street, Dunedin, New Zealand, 9016

Map view

118 High Street, Dunedin, New Zealand, 9016

City landmarks

Museum

Toitu Otago Settlers Museum

1.1 km

Landmark

Olveston Historic Home

1.1 km

Square

The Octagon

1.1 km

Museum

Otago Museum

1.3 km

Gallery

Dunedin Public Art Gallery

1.1 km

Church

St Paul's Anglican Cathedral

1.1 km

Public Building

Dunedin Town Hall

1.1 km

Garden

Dunedin Chinese Garden

1.1 km

Stadium

Forsyth Barr Stadium

2.0 km

Landmark

Dunedin Railways

1.1 km

Landmark

New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame

680 m

Garden

Dunedin Botanic Garden

2.7 km

University

University of Otago

1.3 km

Church

Knox Church

1.3 km

Museum

The Dunedin Museum of Natural Mystery

1.4 km

Mall

Meridian Mall

930 m

Landmark

Hydroslide

1.1 km

Landmark

Taieri Gorge Railway

1.1 km

Nearby

Casino

Grand Casino Dunedin

290 m

Church

First Church of Otago

360 m

The Octagon

Robert Burns Statue

470 m

Church

St Joseph's Cathedral School

440 m

200 Rattray St

Speight's Brewery

290 m

Museum

Whakamana Cannabis Museum

120 m

Gallery

Gallery De Novo

510 m

Garden

Queens Garden

290 m

192 Princes St

Whakamana: the Cannabis Museum of Aotearoa

130 m

Gallery

Milford Galleries

100 m

441 Princes Street

2nd Floor Yoga

340 m

55 Princes St

Moray Gallery

350 m

Restaurants

Speight's Alehouse

230 m

200 Rattray Street 200 Rattray St

Dunedin Casino

10 m

118 High Street

Zucchini Bros

90 m

286 Princes Street The Exchange

The Carlton Restaurant

10 m

118 High Street

Taste Nature

10 m

131 High Street

Ports O' Call Bar

20 m

118 High Street

Parcels Restaurant

100 m

6 Liverpool Street

Catalyst

100 m

286 Princes Street

Punjab Indian Tandoori Restaurant

140 m

192 Princes Street

Vanguard

200 m

329 Princes Street

Etrusco at the Savoy

340 m

8 Moray Place First floor

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