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About the Hotel

118 High Street, Dunedin, New Zealand, 9016
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Steps from the city center
Great
8.2
8.6
/10
4.0
4.0
/5

Located just 1.1 km from the merchant house museum "Olveston Historic Home" and only 13 minutes' walk from the Taieri Gorge Railway, the comfortable Scenic Hotel Southern Cross Dunedin offers a banquet hall suited for a range of needs. The 5-star smoke-free hotel features an à la carte restaurant, a lounge bar and offers the opportunity to take advantage of a fitness studio.

Location

This Dunedin hotel is situated around 300 metres from Mill Park Industrial Estate and m from Otago Harbour. Standing about a 5-minute stroll from the Grand Casino Dunedin, the prestigious Scenic Hotel Southern Cross is approximately a 10-minute drive from the Woodhaugh Gardens.

The accommodation is also centrally located close to shops and shopping centres. The hotel allows you to enjoy such natural sights as the Dunedin Botanic Garden 2.7 km away.

InterCity bus stop is a short way from the Scenic Hotel Southern Cross Dunedin.

Rooms

The property features 178 rooms with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as a minibar, tea and coffee-making facilities. The rooms also have carpet flooring. You'll find nice touches like a separate toilet and a shower, along with a hairdryer and towels to enhance your stay.

Eat & Drink

While visiting The Carlton Restaurant restaurant, guests can taste European dishes and enjoy views of the city.

Leisure & Business

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross features a shared lounge and recreational facilities on site.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit the Otago Peninsula for stunning views and wildlife encounters.
  • Try the famous fish and chips at the Esplanade Beach Café.
  • Explore the historic Larnach Castle for a taste of local history.
  • Discover hidden art at the Dunedin Public Art Gallery.
  • Stroll through the Otago Farmers Market on Saturday mornings.
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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Standard King Room
2 persons
345 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Superior Twin Room Two Double Beds
2 persons
370 sq. feet 
2 Double beds
Shower
Heating
Standard Twin Room
2 persons
345 sq. feet 
2 Double beds
Shower
Heating
Executive Suite Two King Beds
2 persons
650 sq. feet 
2 Queen Size Beds
Shower
Coffee machine
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Facilities

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Great
8.2/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Spa & Leisure

  • Casino

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross Location

118 High Street, Dunedin, New Zealand, 9016
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118 High Street, Dunedin, New Zealand, 9016
Nearby
Casino
Grand Casino Dunedin
1000 ft
Church
First Church of Otago
1200 ft
The Octagon
Robert Burns Statue
1600 ft
Church
St Joseph's Cathedral School
1500 ft
200 Rattray St
Speight's Brewery
1000 ft
Museum
Whakamana Cannabis Museum
400 ft
Gallery
Gallery De Novo
1700 ft
Garden
Queens Garden
1000 ft
192 Princes St
Whakamana: the Cannabis Museum of Aotearoa
500 ft
Gallery
Milford Galleries
400 ft
441 Princes Street
2nd Floor Yoga
1200 ft
55 Princes St
Moray Gallery
1200 ft
Restaurants
Speight's Alehouse
800 ft
200 Rattray Street 200 Rattray St
Dunedin Casino
100 ft
118 High Street
Zucchini Bros
300 ft
286 Princes Street The Exchange
The Carlton Restaurant
100 ft
118 High Street
Taste Nature
100 ft
131 High Street
Ports O' Call Bar
100 ft
118 High Street
Parcels Restaurant
400 ft
6 Liverpool Street
Catalyst
400 ft
286 Princes Street
Punjab Indian Tandoori Restaurant
500 ft
192 Princes Street
Vanguard
700 ft
329 Princes Street
Etrusco at the Savoy
1200 ft
8 Moray Place First floor
Getting around
City Centre
Dunedin3 min  ·  700 ft
Airports
Dunedin (DUD)44 min  ·  17.9 mi
Train
Dunedin Railway Station9 min  ·  2300 ft
Taieri Gorge Railway14 min  ·  3700 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-23:59
Check-out
until 10 am
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site at NZD 25 per day.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of NZD 36 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room.  There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Year renovated:
2008
Number of floors:
7
Number of rooms:
178

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Scenic Hotel Southern Cross from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 968 verified reviews
8.1/10
Great
82%
Recommend
Breakfast
9.1/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Comfort
8.6/10
Facilities
8.2/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.5/10
Location
9.0/10
Paid Wi-Fi
7.9/10
Staff
9.0/10
Value for money
8.3/10
Guest reviews
based on 1094 reviews
4/5
based on 1580 reviews
8.2/10
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