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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel near Grand Casino

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Exterior
Casino
Daily buffet breakfast (NZD 36.00 per person)
Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Tower | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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118 High Street, Dunedin, 9016
  • Place, Grand Casino
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Speight's Brewery
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, The Octagon
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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)

  • 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)

  • 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

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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
(24 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

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)
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Tower

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Tower

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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
(99 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

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

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 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

  • 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)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Superior Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 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

View all photos for Interconnecting Room - Tower Suite

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

Interconnecting Room - Tower Suite

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Interconnecting Room- Presidential Suite

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

Interconnecting Room- Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 6

Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Standard King Room

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

View all photos for Tower Suite With Two Queen Beds

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

Tower Suite With Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Standard Twin Studio

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

About the neighborhood

Dunedin

City center stay.A stay at this Dunedin City Centre hotel places you steps from Grand Casino and within a 5-minute walk of Speight's Brewery. The Octagon and Dunedin Public Art Gallery are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Grand Casino - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Speight's Brewery - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The Octagon - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • First Church of Otago - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Regent Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

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

4.5-star luxury hotel near Grand Casino
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A fitness center, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the luxury Scenic Hotel Southern Cross. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4.5-star Dunedin hotel is smoke free.

  • 178 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross offers 178 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Beds feature premium bedding. 29-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels and pay movies.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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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

  • 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

Things to do

  • Gym

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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

  • 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

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
  • 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

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
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
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 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

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

How close is Scenic Hotel Southern Cross to the airport?

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross 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 Southern Cross?

As of Mar 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross on Apr 5, 2026 start from $89, including 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 Southern Cross have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross.

How close is Scenic Hotel Southern Cross to the beach?

This hotel is 2.6 mi (10-min drive) from St. Clair Beach and 3.6 mi (7-min drive) from Tomahak Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Scenic Hotel Southern Cross offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 36.00 for adults and NZD 18.00 for children. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Grand Casino (1-min walk) is nearby.

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

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM.

Is there free parking at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for NZD 25 per day.

Does Scenic Hotel Southern Cross have a pool?

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross does not have a pool.

Does Scenic Hotel Southern Cross have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Scenic Hotel Southern Cross have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Scenic Hotel Southern Cross to downtown Dunedin?

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross is 0.3 mi away from Dunedin.

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 507 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 334 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Bikramjit

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harriet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. Great service and Breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Narelle

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deryck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were very helpful andbthevroom was clean.
Lovely Christmas Decorations in foyer
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saif, AUCKLAND

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

4/10 Poor

Anthony

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Unclean rooms stains on carpet amd seats ect
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Big room well appointed, clean. Staff helpful when required & parking was good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Yin Yee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Gillian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Hotel was nice enough, but in need of a good make over to modernise the feel of the rooms & ensure they feel clean & fresh. Disappointing that the restaurant was not open in the evening. Opted for the bar menu which was expensive for what it was, very basic & not what you would expect at a four star establishment. Breakfast was amazing, which made evening meal look poor by comparison.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

leandro

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

10/10 Excellent

Alpa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly and accommodating staff, amenities, rooms were big, fantastic location, just awesome overall !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Wenying

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Room is kind of old, clean is okay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Really good hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Deryck

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sam

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

MELANIE

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was ok bed was far to soft with some thick quilt under sheet we had to remove. Unfortunately we had roadworks outside our room which jack hammered majority of the night even after approaching reception who told us it was only going to be
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maxima Cabeliza

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025