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:
Self parking (surcharge), a banquet hall, and laundry services
A front-desk safe, meeting rooms, and luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and an elevator
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 and free newspapers.
Other amenities include:
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.
Languages
English
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
2 restaurants
1 bar
24-hour room service
Restaurants on site
Carlton Restaurant
Ports OCall Grill
Things to do
Fitness center
Family friendly
Free cribs/infant beds
Laundry facilities
Refrigerator
Conveniences
Banquet hall
Elevator
Front-desk safe
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning service
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Tour/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 registration desk
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Free cribs/infant beds
Heating
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Towels
Entertainment
29-inch LCD TV
Pay movies
Satellite channels
Food and drink
Minibar
Refrigerator
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Connecting rooms available
Desk
Free newspapers
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
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
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
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
For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.
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 is parking at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross?
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 and Speight's Brewery. Dunedin Public Art Gallery and Regent Theatre are also within 10 minutes. Dunedin Railway Station is 10 minutes by foot.
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 441 out of 1004 reviews" "
10 - Excellent
441
Rating 8 - Good. 390 out of 1004 reviews" "
8 - Good
390
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 1004 reviews" "
6 - Okay
109
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1004 reviews" "
4 - Poor
39
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1004 reviews" "
2 - Terrible
25
8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Julie
Traveled with family
9 January 2025
This was a perfect place to stay for our family group of nine. Well situated for meals out. A nice area adjacent to concierge for us to sit and have a hot drink together after dinner.
The hotel is nice in the lobby and walkways. The room was descent. We didn't like how close the toilet was to the adjacent wall. The beds were hard in our opinions. Parking is $25 extra to be secure or locked in. There is street parking close by that we should have done instead. The hotel is walking distance to good restaurants. We at ate the Speights Ale House behind the hotel. It had great food/ drinks and atmosphere.
Great staff helped with all our needs with our stay, will be back again to stay, maybe advise on parking costs more clearly in booking reference though
Mattress on the bed had a hump in the middle, making it difficult to stay in bed.
Room was VERY small. Did not look like the photo at all.
Hotel has air conditioning on the website, but do not have it available. Would not have stayed their had we known that as room size made it quite stuffy. A cheap pedestal fan was provided but only circulated warm air.