Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

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

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Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living room | 40-inch TV with digital channels
Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

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

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 506 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 797 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Executive One-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Queen Room With Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Interconnecting Room

  • Sleeps 4

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room With Two Double Beds

  • Sleeps 2

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Twin With Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

Interconnecting Superior Room

  • Sleeps 5

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

  • The Octagon - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Grand Casino - 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

  • ‪Moons - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Craic Irish Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sool Dunedin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Standard Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sessions Bar - ‬1 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.

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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.

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.

Reviews

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 491 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 370 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

George

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, spacious, clean rooms. Very comfortable for our stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alice

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall was a good stay. I like it so convenient to town and things I did. Much easier. Thank you for this.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were amazing nothing was an effort. Only negatives was our bed was uncomfortable and the cleaning staff did a terrible job cleaning our room daily. Otherwise I loved everything about the hotel and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Staff & service

Not that easy at counter. Asked to pay more when.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Birney

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zwe Wint

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and spacious room. Clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ridiculous parking fees. Probably wont stay again because of this.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Friendly welcome. Spacious and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorja

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and clean and got to do a late checkout for no cost
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hiromi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location Staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Milly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can not rave any higher!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Tofim Irfan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet property with large rooms and friendly staff. They do however need to find staff who can make a bed properly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly caring welcoming staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice, spacious, and tidy, and the staff were friendly and accommodating. A+.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and efficient staff, clean room, comfortable bed. Location was perfect for us, close the octagon and a quick uber to other places.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alistair

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

erice

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great view,big bed,very handy to shopping,casino,restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025