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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a fitness center

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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, set in Otago's natural landscape, offers travelers a comfy base with dining options and a bar. Guests enjoy practical amenities like in-room WiFi, a gym, and laundry services. The concierge assists in planning daily adventures.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking available
The current price is ₩111,345
₩128,049 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24

Room options

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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
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 78 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 78 sq m
  • 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
Shower/tub combination
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

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
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Tower

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
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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
(75 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 32 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
Shower/tub combination
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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 Interconnecting Room- Presidential Suite

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

Interconnecting Room- Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 6

Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Standard King Room

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

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Superior King Room

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

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Superior Twin Room With Two Double Beds

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

Superior Twin Room With Two Double Beds

  • Sleeps 3

Tower King Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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 Standard Twin Studio

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

Standard Twin Studio

  • Sleeps 4

Interconnecting Twin Split King

  • Sleeps 4

Superior Room, Connecting Rooms (2 King Beds)

  • Sleeps 4

Superior Suite, Connecting Rooms (2 King Beds)

  • Sleeps 4
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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 - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • First Church of Otago - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Otago - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Moons - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sool Dunedin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Standard Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Steamer Basin Brewery & Taproom - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sessions Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Luxury hotel near The Octagon
Located close to Grand Casino and Speight's Brewery, Scenic Hotel Southern Cross provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a gym. Be sure to enjoy breakfast and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises, an elevator, and luggage storage
  • Concierge services, meeting rooms, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 178 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 29-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, free infant beds, and heating

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.

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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

  • 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

  • In-room crib
  • 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 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

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

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Scenic Hotel Southern Cross pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross?

As of Nov 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross on Nov 23, 2025 start from ₩111,345, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for NZD 25 per day.

What time is check-in at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross?

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

What time is check-out at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Scenic Hotel Southern Cross located?

Located in Dunedin City Centre, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Grand Casino, Speight's Brewery, and The Octagon. Dunedin Public Art Gallery and Regent Theatre are also within 10 minutes. Dunedin Railway Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 494 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 342 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and easy walking distance!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were awesome, rooms lovely and clean, had a beautiful breakfast there, perfect location loved our stay :)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Great staff and handy location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ananda

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and the decor at the Casino is incredible
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anothony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great will stay with you anytime Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small beds and small bathroom but overall not a bad stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, easy check in and check out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to the heart of the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

HAOYANG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There are two same name hotel in the city centre and only 800m distances, the room is spacious! The stuff is professional, parking outside need extra payment but safe
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raewyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed many times and particularly when visiting for hospital appointments the hotel is very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean well appointed room, when I arrived to store my bags prior to check in the staff kindly let me have my room early at no charge, even though it was 2.5 hours prior to check in. I really appreciated the gesture and the customer service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, friendly staff, super close for shops etc
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Keyu

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The overall stay is pretty good. Just the bathtub is bit unpleasant. I’ve seen some hair and dust. It could be better. Staff was lovely. Great value for breakfast buffet. Car park was bit narrow but it was ok. Convenient location and good value overall:)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Halawath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place, breakfast and staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice. Property was clean and the bed was really comfortable. Parking was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and handy location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good central spot in Dunedin & a sweet price!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sumayya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly staff. A very comfortable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were excellent I went down to reception and said the heating wasn’t working and the phone wasn’t working and by the time I went back to the room about ten minutes they were leaving the room and it was all fixed they were very polite and didn’t hesitate to help thank you so much
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel suited my daughter & I very well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traecy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room is a bit dated
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From entering the staff made feel welcome. Very midern kean value for money spacious rooms handy dining options
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money. Solid shower power and a comfy bed. Staff let me check out a bit later. Will definitely be back. Good one guys.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older property but clean and tidy. Fridge in the room reminds me of my childhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Some more milk and a clean wipper for coffee
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025