Dunedin’s largest and most prestigious hotel, the Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, enjoys a premium location in the heart of the city. Just a short walk from the Octagon, railway station, theatres, shops, and close to Otago university, it is the perfect location from which to explore Dunedin.
Room
The Scenic Hotel Southern Cross is Dunedin's largest and most established hotel.Your every comfort is well provided for, with 178 attractive rooms and suites. Each of the rooms is appointed with satellite TV, a private bathroom, refrigerator and hairdryer.
Interconnecting Suite KDD
Interconnecting Suite with 1x King and 2x Double Bed. All rooms feature Sky TV, Movielink, FREE WIFI, desk space, minibar, tea & coffee facilities, telephone, iron & ironing board.
Interconnecting Suite KK
Tower Wing Interconnecting Suite with 2x King Bed. All rooms feature Sky TV, Movielink, FREE WIFI, desk space, minibar, tea & coffee facilities, telephone, iron & ironing board.
Executive Suite
Main Wing 2-bedroom Executive Suite with 2x King Beds. All rooms feature Sky TV, Movielink, FREE WIFI, desk space, minibar, tea & coffee facilities, telephone, iron & ironing board. Rates are for 2 people.
Presidential Suite
Presidential Suite with 1x King Bed. All rooms feature Sky TV, Movielink, FREE WIFI, desk space, minibar, tea & coffee facilities, telephone, iron & ironing board. Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults.
Interconnecting Room SPKSS
Exchange Wing Interconnecting Superior Room with 1x King bed & 2x Single Beds. All rooms feature Sky TV, Movielink, FREE WIFI, desk space, minibar, tea & coffee facilities, telephone, iron & ironing board.
Interconnecting Room SPKK
Exchange Wing Interconnecting Superior Room with 2x King Beds. All rooms feature Sky TV, Movielink, FREE WIFI, desk space, minibar, tea & coffee facilities, telephone, iron & ironing board.
Interconnecting Room SSSS
Tower Wing Interconnecting Standard Room with 4x Single Beds. All rooms feature Sky TV, Movielink, FREE WIFI, desk space, minibar, tea & coffee facilities, telephone, iron & ironing board.
Suite King
Dunedin's one stop shop for entertainment and luxury, all under one roof in the central city. Qualmark 4 Star plus hotel, housing the boutique Dunedin Casino. Suite Room with king bed. FREE WIFI!
Tower Suite King
Tower Wing Junior Suite with 1x King Bed. All rooms feature Sky TV, Movielink, FREE WIFI, desk space, minibar, tea & coffee facilities, telephone, iron & ironing board. Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults.
Tower Suite Twin
Tower Wing Suite with 2x Queen Beds. All rooms feature Sky TV, Movielink, FREE WIFI, desk space, minibar, tea & coffee facilities, telephone, iron & ironing board. Rates are for 2 people.The room caters for a maximum of 4 adults.
Standard King Room
Standard Room with1x King Bed. All rooms feature Sky TV, Movielink, FREE WIFI, desk space, minibar, tea & coffee facilities, telephone, iron & ironing board. Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults.
Standard Twin Room
Tower Wing Standard Room with 2x Single Beds. All rooms feature Sky TV, Movielink, FREE WIFI, desk space, minibar, tea & coffee facilities, telephone, iron & ironing board. Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 guests.
Superior King Room
Superior Room with 1x King Bed. All rooms feature Sky TV, Movielink, FREE WIFI, desk space, minibar, tea & coffee facilities, telephone, iron & ironing board. Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults.
Superior Twin Room
Superior Room with 2x Double Beds. All rooms feature Sky TV, Movielink, FREE WIFI, desk space, minibar, tea & coffee facilities, telephone, iron & ironing board. Rates are for 2 people.The room caters for a maximum of 4 adults.
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Dining
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross has 2 restaurants, a café and a bar. It is also home to Dunedin Casino, the city's premium entertainment venue. A buffet breakfast is available each morning.
Princes on Dowling Restaurant
Situated street-side, the Princes on Dowling Restaurant offers the perfect vantage point to take in the sights of central Dunedin, whilst sampling a t…
Central Otago cuisine
The menu here features some very tempting local food and wine including some of the very finest Pinot Noirs from central Otago to compliment your sele…
Princes on Dowling Restaurant
Situated street-side, the Princes on Dowling Restaurant offers the perfect vantage point to take in the sights of central Dunedin, whilst sampling a tasty menu showcasing fresh produce from the Mainland. Or you may choose to unwind by the gas fireplace in our lounge bar which has its own bar menu and a large screen TV perfect for those sports games which draw fanatic support from the locals.
View on mapCentral Otago cuisine
The menu here features some very tempting local food and wine including some of the very finest Pinot Noirs from central Otago to compliment your selections.
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Recreation
To enhance guests' stay, the hotel offers recreational facilities such as fitness center, steamroom.
Fitness facilities
Quality commercial exercise and fitness equipment for hotels, resorts, apartments, and fitness centers including treadmills, ellipticals.
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Fitness facilities
Quality commercial exercise and fitness equipment for hotels, resorts, apartments, and fitness centers including treadmills, ellipticals.
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Location
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross enjoys a premium location in the heart of Dunedin's city centre. It is just a short walk from The Octagon, as well as theatres and shops.
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Reviews
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YogieRM
Friendly staff . Clean
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Terry F
Much Imporved
Improved massively now this one is under Scenic umbrella. Hadnt stayed for a few years due to poor experience and shabby rooms, but everything about this place has now massively improved. Rooms...
