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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

4.5 star property
Eco-certified comfort awaits at this Otago retreat where travelers can dine well, enjoy evening drinks, and use the hotel as a base for regional exploration

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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

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$151
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan

Room options

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

Superior Room, Connecting Rooms (2 King Beds)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
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 cots/infant beds

Superior Suite, Connecting Rooms (2 King Beds)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
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 cots/infant beds

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom, Connecting Rooms

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Tower

Suite, 1 King Bed, Tower

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(88 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
  • 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 cots/infant beds

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
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 cots/infant beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
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

Superior Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Executive Suite With Two King Beds

Living area

Executive Suite With Two King Beds

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Interconnecting Room - Tower Suite

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

Interconnecting Room - Tower Suite

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Interconnecting Room- Presidential Suite

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

Interconnecting Room- Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 6

Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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 cots/infant beds

Tower Suite With Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

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

Standard Twin Studio

  • Sleeps 4

Interconnecting Twin Split King

  • Sleeps 4

Superior Room, Connecting Rooms (2 King Beds)

  • Sleeps 4
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About the area

Located in Dunedin, Scenic Hotel Southern Cross is in the city centre. Regent Theatre and Toitu Otago Settlers Museum are cultural highlights, while The Octagon is a notable landmark. Grand Casino and Speight's Brewery are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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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
  • Dunedin Town Hall - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Moons - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Standard Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Steamer Basin Brewery & Taproom - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Duke Of Wellington - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cilantro - ‬5 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. Make sure that you enjoy breakfast and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a business centre, 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 laundry services
  • Concierge services, a banquet hall and a lift
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket information and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 178 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 29-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Fridges, free infant beds and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (NZD 25 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 29-inch LCD TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Pay films

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 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately NZD 36.00 for adults and from 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 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
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

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

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 14 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross on 18 Jan 2026 start from NZ$150.96, 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 Southern Cross?

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?

Checkout 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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Reviews

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 517 out of 1040 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 352 out of 1040 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 1040 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1040 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1040 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and fantastic place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Really good hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very nice room was good value for money location in a great place
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alpa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly and accommodating staff, amenities, rooms were big, fantastic location, just awesome overall !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a wonderful hotel. The staff was incredibly helpful, the room was amazing, and located perfectly for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Hiromi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was good, staff outstanding Will be back in a couple of weeks
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect for us at the heart of the street art circuit. I liked the 'local' NZ feel of the hotel. Staff were very friendly and helpful and there was a great choice for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Yes we enjoyed a nice stay with you last night. Very convenient to centre of city. Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, clean room, close to shopping, great breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vickie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saif

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay in Dunedin. The rooms were neat and clean. The staff is very cooperative and has good behaviour.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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

leandro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Kaye

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Yes was all good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, and quick check in
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mallory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and staff--fantastic location. Will stay again on my next journey to Dunedin!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025