Scenic Hotel Southern Cross | Hotel in Dunedin

| 8.2 (1477 Reviews) |  11 Bathrooms  37 Guests
Dunedin City Centre Hotel | Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Hotel in Dunedin City Centre, Dunedin

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 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.

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross is located in Dunedin.

This 204 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Guest Services, Child Friendly, Business Services, and several others. This is a 5 star rated property and has over 1477 reviews with the average score of 8.2 . Coming to Dunedin and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 204 Bedrooms Hotel if you want to learn more about this place in Dunedin. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Scenic Hotel Southern Cross in Dunedin is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Scenic Hotel Southern Cross”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hotel, please let us know.

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Amenities

Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Bar
Parking
  • Private Parking
  • Parking
  • Parking on site
Activities
  • Fitness
  • Fitness center
  • Casino
  • Happy hour
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Elevator
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Safe
Guest Services
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Concierge
  • Tour desk
  • Business center
  • ATM on site
  • Dry cleaning
  • Baggage storage
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Valet parking
  • Packed lunches
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
Security/Safety
  • Key card access
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • First aid kits available
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Cashless payment available
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

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, parking charges for in-house guests is $25 per night, per vehicle. cost for oversize vehicles / trucks / campers / trailers may vary.

Reviews

Value for money:
7.76
Location:
8.98
Staff:
8.78
Facilities:
8
Comfort:
8.41
Cleanliness:
8.48
Andy
Jan 13, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
New Zealand
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Superior King Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 34 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Superior King Room

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Body soap, Shampoo, Conditioner, Towels, Bathtub, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Bathtub or shower, Shower, Toilet, Free toiletries

Media & Technology

Radio, Telephone, Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock

General

Carpeted, Ironing facilities, Trash cans, Heating, Iron, Smoke Alarm, Key card access

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Exclusive services

Free gym access
Superior Twin Room with Two Double Beds
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 34 m2
2 Full bed(s) Bed
Superior Twin Room with Two Double Beds

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Body soap, Shampoo, Conditioner, Towels, Bathtub, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Bathtub or shower, Shower, Toilet, Free toiletries

Media & Technology

Radio, Telephone, Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock

General

Carpeted, Ironing facilities, Trash cans, Heating, Iron, Fan, Smoke Alarm, Key card access

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Layout

Window

Exclusive services

Free gym access
Standard King Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 32 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Body soap, Shampoo, Conditioner, Towels, Bathtub, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Bathtub or shower, Shower, Toilet, Free toiletries

Media & Technology

Radio, Telephone, Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock

General

Carpeted, Ironing facilities, Trash cans, Heating, Iron, Smoke Alarm, Key card access

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Exclusive services

Free gym access
Tower King Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 60 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Tower King Suite

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Body soap, Shampoo, Conditioner, Towels, Bathtub, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Bathtub or shower, Shower, Toilet, Free toiletries

Media & Technology

Radio, Telephone, Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock

General

Carpeted, Ironing facilities, Trash cans, Heating, Iron, Smoke Alarm, Key card access

Outdoors

Balcony, Patio

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator, Coffee machine

Living Area

Sofa, Sitting area, Desk

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

View

City view

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Exclusive services

Free gym access
Tower Suite with Two Queen Beds
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 60 m2
2 Queen bed(s) Bed
Tower Suite with Two Queen Beds

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Body soap, Shampoo, Conditioner, Towels, Bathtub, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Bathtub or shower, Shower, Toilet, Free toiletries

Media & Technology

Radio, Telephone, Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock

General

Carpeted, Ironing facilities, Trash cans, Heating, Iron, Smoke Alarm, Key card access

Outdoors

Balcony

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator, Coffee machine, Dining table

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

View

City view

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Exclusive services

Free gym access
Presidential Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 60 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Body soap, Shampoo, Conditioner, Towels, Bathtub, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Bathtub or shower, Shower, Toilet, Free toiletries

Media & Technology

Radio, Telephone, Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock

General

Carpeted, Ironing facilities, Trash cans, Heating, Iron, Smoke Alarm, Key card access

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator, Kitchenette, Microwave, Kitchenware, Toaster, Coffee machine

Living Area

Sofa, Sitting area, Desk

Outdoors

Patio

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

View

City view

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Exclusive services

Free gym access
Executive Suite with Two King Beds
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 60 m2
2 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Toilet, Private bathroom, Body soap, Shampoo, Conditioner, Spa tub, Towels, Additional bathroom, Bathtub, Toilet paper, Bathtub or shower, Shower, Hairdryer, Free toiletries

Media & Technology

Radio, Telephone, Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock

General

Carpeted, Ironing facilities, Trash cans, Heating, Iron, Smoke Alarm, Key card access

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator, Kitchenette, Microwave, Kitchen, Kitchenware, Toaster, Coffee machine

Living Area

Sofa, Sitting area, Desk

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

View

Quiet street view, City view

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Exclusive services

Free gym access
Superior Interconnecting Room
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 34 m2
2 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Body soap, Shampoo, Conditioner, Towels, Guest bathroom, Additional bathroom, Bathtub, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Bathtub or shower, Shower, Toilet, Free toiletries

Media & Technology

Radio, Telephone, Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock

General

Carpeted, Ironing facilities, Trash cans, Interconnecting room(s) available, Heating, Iron, Smoke Alarm, Key card access

Outdoors

Balcony

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Exclusive services

Free gym access
Interconnecting Room - Tower Suite
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 60 m2
2 King bed(s) Bed
Interconnecting Room - Tower Suite

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Body soap, Shampoo, Conditioner, Towels, Guest bathroom, Additional bathroom, Bathtub, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Bathtub or shower, Shower, Toilet, Free toiletries

Media & Technology

Radio, Telephone, Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock

General

Carpeted, Ironing facilities, Trash cans, Interconnecting room(s) available, Heating, Iron, Smoke Alarm, Key card access

Outdoors

Balcony

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator, Coffee machine

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Exclusive services

Free gym access
Interconnecting Room- Presidential Suite
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 60 m2
2 Full bed(s) Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Body soap, Shampoo, Conditioner, Towels, Guest bathroom, Additional bathroom, Bathtub, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Bathtub or shower, Shower, Toilet, Free toiletries

Media & Technology

Radio, Telephone, Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock

General

Carpeted, Ironing facilities, Trash cans, Interconnecting room(s) available, Heating, Iron, Smoke Alarm, Key card access

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator, Kitchenette, Microwave, Kitchenware, Coffee machine

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Exclusive services

Free gym access
Standard Twin Room
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 32 m2
2 Full bed(s) Bed
Standard Twin Room

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Body soap, Shampoo, Conditioner, Towels, Bathtub, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Bathtub or shower, Shower, Toilet, Free toiletries

Media & Technology

Radio, Telephone, Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock

General

Carpeted, Ironing facilities, Trash cans, Heating, Iron, Smoke Alarm, Key card access

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Exclusive services

Free gym access

FAQ's

Is this Scenic Hotel Southern Cross pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

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

Check-in time for Scenic Hotel Southern Cross starts counting from 2:00 PM and check-out is until 10:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Scenic Hotel Southern Cross have a swimming pool?

No, this Scenic Hotel Southern Cross does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Scenic Hotel Southern Cross?

Best-rates for the Scenic Hotel Southern Cross starts from $105 per night with includes Security/Safety, Sports/Activities, Wellness Facilities, Bar, Internet, Wheelchair Accessible, Restaurant, Guest Services, Child Friendly, Business Services, Fireplace/Heating, Entertainment, Laundry, Breakfast, Parking, Accessibility with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Scenic Hotel Southern Cross a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel 5 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Scenic Hotel Southern Cross wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Scenic Hotel Southern Cross is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Scenic Hotel Southern Cross?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Scenic Hotel Southern Cross indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Scenic Hotel Southern Cross?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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