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Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Reception
Exterior
Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living room
Daily buffet breakfast (NZD 36.00 per person)
Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$179
includes taxes & fees
12 July - 13 July

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living room

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room With Two Double Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Executive One-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Twin With Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Interconnecting Superior Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Executive Queen Room With Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Interconnecting Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
123 Princes Street, Dunedin, 9016

What's nearby

  • Grand Casino - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Speight's Brewery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Octagon - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dunedin Town Hall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Otago - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station - 8 min walk
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Craic Irish Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Albar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sessions - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Catalyst - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Stuart St Macs Brewbar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Luxury eco-certified hotel near University of Otago
At Scenic Hotel Dunedin City, you can look forward to laundry facilities, a bar and a business centre. The on-site restaurant, Princes on Dowling, serves breakfast. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and a banquet hall
  • A front desk safe, a lift and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, 1 meeting room and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 121 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Fridges, free infant beds and coffee/tea makers

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, covered parking on site (NZD 30 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 36 for adults and NZD 18 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Princes on Dowling

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 8 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 per cent 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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: NZD 300 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately NZD 36.00 for adults and from NZD 18.00 for children
  • Covered self-parking fee: NZD 30 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 35.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 per cent

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Scenic Hotel Dunedin City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Scenic Hotel Dunedin City?

As of 2 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scenic Hotel Dunedin City on 12 Jul 2025 start from NZ$178.82, including 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 at Scenic Hotel Dunedin City?

Self-parking is available for NZD 30 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Scenic Hotel Dunedin City?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Scenic Hotel Dunedin City?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Scenic Hotel Dunedin City located?

Located in Dunedin City Centre, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Grand Casino and University of Otago. Temple Gallery and Speight's Brewery are just steps away. Dunedin Railway Station is 8 minutes by foot.

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Scenic Hotel Dunedin City Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 489 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 372 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Stay at the scenic was very comfortable, great hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Just a nice place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great central.place to stay with good friendly staff and excellent coffee from the restaurant, thanks team.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Good value hotel in handy location. Efficient check in and checkout.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10

Clean, receptionist are very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Staff were very professional and nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Central to everything in Dunedin. Great staff. Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Well situated; clean; good-sized room; good breakfast offering
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Good hotel in a great position for walking everywhere. Not very visible from the street so was difficult to initially find but once I’d found it it was great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Good location, with options for dining in close proximity.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Nice place to stay, comfortable bed, gym was reasonable, check in was easy and the staff pleasant. Location is convenient to most things in town and i enjoyed my breakfast. All in all a good place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Close to the city
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10

Average stay bit dated
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Lovely room. We enjoyed the room service, all food was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Comfortable business hotel in a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Nice modern hotel in a convenient location easily accessible to Queenstown
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10

A good 2 night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

The property stay was enjoyable, especially the balcony and the view. However, I couldn’t give a 5-star rating due to the lack of parking availability. We were surprised to learn that Expedia members cannot reserve/book parking through the app, as it operates on a first-come, first-served basis.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

excellent central location and very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Great location and very good value..
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

6/10

It's handy to reach the main sites.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

The staff at the hotel are incredibly friendly and always willing to help, making the stay truly enjoyable. The location is exceptionally convenient, with easy access to key attractions and restaurants. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025