Built in 1883, the unique Scenic Hotel Southern Cross is located in the heart of Dunedin. Just a short walk from the train station, it offers historical charm and a well-equipped fitness center. Guests enjoy free WiFi. Each of the rooms at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross is appointed with satellite TV, a private bathroom, refrigerator and hairdryer. Scenic Hotel Southern Cross has 2 restaurants, a café and a bar. It is also home to Dunedin Casino, the city's premium entertainment venue. A buffet breakfast is available each morning. Scenic Hotel Southern Cross enjoys a premium location in the heart of Dunedin's city center. It is just a short walk from The Octagon, as well as theaters and shops.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Dunedin, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.0

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

Parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
7.8
Location
9.0
Free Wifi
8.3
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Caron
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff were uniformly friendly, competent and helpful. The room was quiet and roomy enough. The heater worked well, but the controls were not easily comprehensible. The breakfast was ample, the toasting machine actually did its job, and the...
  • Elisa
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location was good, not far from octogon and main shopping area. Breakfasts were very good nice variety.
  • Eva
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great selection of everything. Friendly helpful staff
  • Cherie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Staff are friendly and helpful. We had a standard twin room which was spacious and warm - the bathroom was on the small side but OK. Rooms were clean and comfortable. We paid the room rate that included the buffet breakfast - this was great,...
  • Haydi_f
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Staff are friendly and rooms are clean, tidy and comfortable. Great, easy location and walking distance to the Octagon. Reasonably priced.
  • M
    Michelle
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The rooms were comfortable and clean. The staff were lovely.
  • Janelle
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Good facilities, has everything you need. Easy location to get to with plenty of parking. The staff were very accommodating and friendly. We ate at the Port O'Call restaurant, and the food was great.. Not a lot of options, but what they do,...
  • Antony
    Australia Australia
    The room size, cleanliness and bar & restaurant facilities were Excellent. Will be staying again.
  • Nathan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    awesome location room had everything we needed very friendly staff
  • Plant
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Excellent rooms, spacious, clean and comfortable. Very comfy beds. Helpful staff who assisted with access to parking late at night. Request for rooms close to each other was actioned.

Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property

  • is there parking available for guests? is it free or is it paid? thank you

    Parking is Available for $20 per night Thanks
    Answered on 14 August 2022
  • Is parking onsite?

    Yes, Parking is Available for $20 per night Thanks
    Answered on 24 December 2023
  • Is parking free?

    Parking is Available for $20 per night Thanks
    Answered on 24 December 2023
  • Hi does the hotel have parking?

    Parking is Available for $20 per night Thanks
    Answered on 24 December 2023
  • can I park my car ?

    Parking is Available for $20 per night Thanks
    Answered on 24 December 2023

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Ports O'Call Bar & Grill
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • The Carlton
    • Open for
      Breakfast
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Amenities of Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities
  • Parking on site
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 2 restaurants
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Casino
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Minibar
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs NZD 23 per day.
    Front Desk Services
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • 24-hour front desk
    Cleaning Services
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business Facilities
    • Business center
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Key card access
    • Safe
      Additional charge
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Elevator
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
    • Room service
    Spa
    • Fitness center
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Scenic Hotel Southern Cross takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM
    Check-out
    Until 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Groups
    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardEftposCash

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that there is a 1.5% charge when you pay with a credit card.

    Please note that when booking 5 or more rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    FAQs about Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

    • The prices at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Scenic Hotel Southern Cross offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Fitness center
      • Casino

    • Scenic Hotel Southern Cross has 2 restaurants:

      • Ports O'Call Bar & Grill
      • The Carlton

    • Scenic Hotel Southern Cross is 1,650 feet from the center of Dunedin. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Suite
      • Twin/Double

    • Yes, Scenic Hotel Southern Cross is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Guests staying at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Gluten-free
      • Buffet
      • À la carte