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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

4.5-star property
118 High Street, Dunedin, 1800 796 370
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4.4 out of 5
Excellent!
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By a verified traveller on Sun 24 Sep 2023

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Hotel Description

A luxury stay in the heart of Dunedin awaits you at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross. You'll be within steps of Grand Casino and within a short 5-minute stroll of Speight's Brewery. Highlights at this eco-certified hotel include 2 restaurants, 2 coffee shops/cafes, and a bar/lounge.

The restaurant, Carlton Restaurant, is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Business travelers can take advantage of meeting rooms, conference space, and a business center. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a gym, and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of self parking.

Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4.5-star Dunedin City Centre hotel include Dunedin Public Art Gallery and Regent Theatre.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
AU$145* Per night/room 29 Sep. - 30 Sep.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Suite, 1 King Bed, Tower

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Bed Count 2 King Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Superior Room, Connecting Rooms (2 King Beds)

Bed Count 2 King Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross ratings based on 384 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.4 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Everyone (197) Couples (108) Business (3) Family (58)
5 out of 5
close to town centre

Posted by on 24 Sep. 2023

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3 out of 5
location

Posted by on 7 Jul. 2023

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16 Jul. 2023 by FOM

Hi Reva,Thank you for the rating!Kind regards,Robert

3 out of 5

Posted by on 9 Jun. 2023

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2 Jul. 2023 by FOM

Kia ora Jill,Thank you for your rating.Kind regardsRobert

5 out of 5
Great central Dunedin location. Really like the Ports o’ Call bar and grill writhin the hotel. Rooms are quiet, clean and roomy.

Posted by on 26 May 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

27 May 2023 by Duty Manager

Kia Ora John, thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay with us. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and liked our Ports O'Call Bar. We hope to welcome you back soon. Kind Regards, Gabrielle

5 out of 5
16th visit to hotel that ecplains everything. Only issue is why guests have to pay car park fee at hotel. $20 a day seems too much.

Posted by on 14 May 2023

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14 May 2023 by Robert

Dear Susan,Thank you for your feedback, we will take your comments onboard. We hope to welcome you back again in the future.Kind regards,Robert

4 out of 5
Very good

Posted by on 10 May 2023

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10 May 2023 by Robert

Dear Le Roux,Thank you for your feedback, we really appreciate it.We hope to welcome you back again in the future.Kind regards,Robert

3 out of 5
Right outside the room window was the air con/ heating duct which made noise that could be hear all night through the single glazed windows . Not really what I would expect for 259 dollars

Posted by on 7 May 2023

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8 May 2023 by Robert

Dear Adele,Thank you for your feedback, we really appreciate it.Kind regards,Robert

4 out of 5
Nice and clean, friendly staff and great location

Posted by on 5 May 2023

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8 May 2023 by Robert

Dear Barry,Thank you for your feedback, we really appreciate it. We hope to welcome you back in the near future.Kind regards,Robert

5 out of 5
personally i had a grand stay at the hotel.. its situation of location being right in town,makes it close to shops and also my venue for my event. thank you for the stay southern cross hotel..

Posted by on 5 Mar. 2023

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6 Mar. 2023 by Robert

Dear Desmond,Thank you very much for taking the time to give us feedback, we really appreciate it.We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us, and we hope to host you again in the future.Kind regards,Robert

2 out of 5
The lack of air conditioning, and even of a large window to open, made the room like an oven on a rare 30 degree Dunedin day/night

Posted by on 6 Feb. 2023

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8 Feb. 2023 by Robert

Kia ora Thank you for your feedback. It was a definitely a hot day in Dunedin! We hope you enjoyed your visit in our city.Noho ora mai,Robert

About the Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Location 118 High Street, Dunedin, 9016

Property Features

There are 2 restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafes 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.

  • 178 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 coffee shops
  • Meeting rooms
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Refrigerator
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Self parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Train station: Dunedin Railway Station (0.9 km / 0.6 mi)
  • Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross offers 178 accommodations with minibars and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. 29-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • LCD television
  • Satellite channels
  • Movies for purchase
  • Refrigerator
  • Luxury bedding
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Cribs (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Newspapers (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

Carlton Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Ports OCall Grill - This restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

24-hour room service is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 3 AM

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

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)!

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property advises that enhanced cleaning measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

  • Children stay free
  • Number of children who can stay for free – 2
  • Debit cards
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Children stay free - maximum age 11
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property is not currently implementing any guest safety measures
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: NZD 23.00 per day
  • 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.

Hotel Names

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  • Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
  • Scenic Hotel Southern Cross Dunedin
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  • Southern Cross Scenic Hotel
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You should know

  • 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.

Awards & Affiliations

  • Qualmark

National Rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.