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Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel near University of Otago

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Welcome to our hotel lobby, featuring a long reception desk and comfortable seating area with a table and chairs.
Stylish hotel with a corner building design, featuring windows on each floor and a flat roof.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, desk, and comfortable seating area.
Enjoy a wide selection of breakfast options at our buffet, featuring a variety of hot and cold dishes.
Relax in this stylish room with a living area, kitchenette, and flat-screen TV.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
123 Princes Street, Dunedin, 9016
  • The Octagon
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Speight's Brewery
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • University of Otago
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living room | 40-inch TV with digital channels

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 506 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 797 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 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

View all photos for Standard Interconnecting Room

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

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

About the neighborhood

Dunedin

Central Dunedin getaway .With a stay at this Dunedin City Centre hotel, you'll be steps from Temple Gallery and Speight's Brewery. The Octagon and Grand Casino are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Grand Casino - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Octagon - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Speight's Brewery - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Dunedin Town Hall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University of Otago - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

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

4.5-star luxury hotel near University of Otago
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and a meeting room are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. The luxury Scenic Hotel Dunedin City also features a vending machine, laundry facilities, and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4.5-star Dunedin hotel is smoke free.

  • 121 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City offers 121 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Dunedin hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (NZD 30 per night)
  • Limited onsite 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

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 parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 35.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: NZD 300 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 onsite 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

How close is Scenic Hotel Dunedin City to the airport?

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City is 17.6 mi (24-min drive) away from the Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jul 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scenic Hotel Dunedin City on Jul 27, 2025 start from $83.49, 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.

Does Scenic Hotel Dunedin City have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Scenic Hotel Dunedin City.

How close is Scenic Hotel Dunedin City to the beach?

This hotel is 2.5 mi (9-min drive) from St. Clair Beach and 3.5 mi (7-min drive) from Tomahak Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Scenic Hotel Dunedin City offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Scenic Hotel Dunedin City, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 36.00 for adults and NZD 18.00 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Scenic Hotel Dunedin City?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Grand Casino (2-min walk) is nearby.

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

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

Is there free parking at Scenic Hotel Dunedin City?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for NZD 30 per night.

Does Scenic Hotel Dunedin City have a pool?

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City does not have a pool.

Does Scenic Hotel Dunedin City have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Scenic Hotel Dunedin City have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Scenic Hotel Dunedin City to downtown Dunedin?

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City is 0.2 mi away from Dunedin.

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 494 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 376 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1009 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

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value

Clean, efficient staff and central. Breakfast was well stocked and adequate. I would stay there again. Ample street parking between 6pm and 9am.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maroun

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central to everything in Dunedin. Great staff. Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Logan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a nice place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

B

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Scotty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, thank you! Will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Boyagama

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharnae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Not scenic

This is a medium large hotel. It is ugly on the outside with a restaurant that looks like a school cafeteria. There are no views. They say they have parking.... but that is just to lure you in. Its never available.... and its a fair walk to non timed parking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katarina

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Convenient place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

George

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only issue is checking out in the morning and having someone available and qualified to do so and generating an invoice. A very pleasant stay marred by one simple fiz
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

CHENQI

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facility does not have enough parking spaces and we got to know this until we arrived. We had have to park on the street in front of the hotel and had no idea where to offload the luggage. Only after checked in we get the information from the hotel staff. Not a great choice if traveling with a vehicle.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

mieke

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

KDJ

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline F

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well situated; clean; good-sized room; good breakfast offering
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

kuan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Anvy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the size of the room very spacious. The bed was comfy. Even though the bathroom looked a little hospital like but loved it, it was huge great shower head and pressure. Nice handwash and body soaps. Great breakfast selections and plenty. Staff were superb and professional
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025