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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 WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is NT$2,910
NT$3,346 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1

Room options

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View all photos for Superior Room, Connecting Rooms (2 King Beds)

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

Superior Room, Connecting Rooms (2 King Beds)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 840 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Superior Suite, Connecting Rooms (2 King Beds)

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

Superior Suite, Connecting Rooms (2 King Beds)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 840 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom, Connecting Rooms

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

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom, Connecting Rooms

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Tower | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Tower | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Tower

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(97 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | 29-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, pay movies

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Twin Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Superior Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Executive Suite With Two King Beds

Living area | 29-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, pay movies

Executive Suite With Two King Beds

  • Sleeps 4

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

Interconnecting Room - Tower Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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

Interconnecting Room- Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 6

Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/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

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

Tower Suite With Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/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 neighborhood

Located in Dunedin, Scenic Hotel Southern Cross is in the city center. 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. Visit our Dunedin travel guide
Map
118 High Street, Dunedin, 9016

What's nearby

  • Speight\'s Brewery which includes interior views
    Speight's Brewery
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Octagon showing a statue or sculpture, a church or cathedral and an administrative buidling
    The Octagon
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Regent Theatre which includes outdoor eating, cafe scenes and theater scenes
    Regent Theatre
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Dunedin Town Hall showing an administrative buidling, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture
    Dunedin Town Hall
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grand Casino
    1 min walk - 0.0 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. Be sure to enjoy breakfast and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a business center, 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 concierge services
  • A front-desk safe, meeting rooms, and laundry services
  • A 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 178 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 29-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, free infant beds, and heating

Awards and affiliations

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (NZD 25 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • 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 crib
  • 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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 percent 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 cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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 2026/3/6, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross on 2026/3/31 start from NT$2,910, excluding 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?

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?

Check-out 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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 506 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 338 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great, clean rooms , friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff and our room was lovely n clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff in the front desk. Room was clean and in a great location for ease of getting around.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Misimana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was wonderful and the stuff are amazing, rooms was awesome, parking was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Yes room was spotless maybe gettinf a little tired, and the staff were great, the breakfast was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing, lovely place to stay. Ngā Mihi nui. Was a real treat!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, accessed gym which had lots of equipment. Rooms were good and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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

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

Peter

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

8/10 Good

Gillian

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

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

Taufa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice & tidy, view to the city . Beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Comfy beds, friendly staff. Purely personal downside was the bath/shower - the knees didn't like having to try and step in and out so much. Older hotel but still clean and comfortable. Parking can be confusing, but the staff were helpful and we got in and out 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

leandro

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

6/10 Okay

Bel

The staff were courteous. The room was good, except that some operating machine like noises could be heard in the early morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely staff, I enjoyed the free cookie and beer. Bed was comfy. It got hot in the room, no AC. The sink was too small.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

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

10/10 Excellent

cath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025