Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
118 High Street, Dunedin, 9000

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.

Accomodation

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.

Rooms

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.

Amenity

  • Alarm clock
  • Refrigerator
  • Hairdryer
  • Mini Bar
  • Desk
  • Iron & Ironing Board
  • Non-Smoking Room
  • Shower Over Bath
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • Opening windows
  • In-room heater
  • Pay per view movies

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Radio
  • Satellite / Cable

Connectivity

  • Wireless / WiFi
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.

Amenity

  • Alarm clock
  • Refrigerator
  • Hairdryer
  • Mini Bar
  • Desk
  • Iron & Ironing Board
  • Non-Smoking Room
  • Shower Over Bath
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • Opening windows
  • In-room heater
  • Pay per view movies

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Radio
  • Satellite / Cable

Connectivity

  • Wireless / WiFi
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.

Amenity

  • Hair Dryer
  • Minibar
  • Alarm clock
  • Refrigerator
  • Non-smoking
  • Shower Over Bath
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • Opening windows
  • In-room heater
  • Pay per view movies
  • Iron & Ironing Board

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Radio
  • Satellite / Cable

Connectivity

  • Wireless / WiFi
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.

Amenity

  • Alarm clock
  • Refrigerator
  • Hairdryer
  • Mini Bar
  • Non-Smoking Room
  • Shower Over Bath
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • Opening windows
  • In-room heater
  • Pay per view movies
  • Iron & Ironing Board

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Radio
  • Satellite / Cable

Connectivity

  • Wireless / WiFi
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.

Amenity

  • Hair Dryer
  • Minibar
  • Alarm clock
  • Refrigerator
  • Non-smoking
  • Desk
  • Iron & Ironing Board
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • Opening windows
  • In-room heater
  • Pay per view movies

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Radio
  • Satellite / Cable

Connectivity

  • Wireless / WiFi

  • Shower over bathtub
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.

Amenity

  • Hair Dryer
  • Minibar
  • Alarm clock
  • Refrigerator
  • Iron & Ironing Board
  • Non-Smoking Room
  • Shower Over Bath
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • Opening windows
  • In-room heater
  • Pay per view movies

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Radio
  • Satellite / Cable

Connectivity

  • Wireless / WiFi
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.

Amenity

  • Hair Dryer
  • Minibar
  • Alarm clock
  • Refrigerator
  • Shower
  • Desk
  • Iron & Ironing Board
  • Non-Smoking Room
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • Opening windows
  • In-room heater
  • Pay per view movies

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Radio
  • Satellite / Cable

Connectivity

  • Wireless / WiFi
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!

Amenity

  • Hair Dryer
  • Minibar
  • Alarm clock
  • Refrigerator
  • Non-smoking
  • Shower Over Bath
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • Opening windows
  • In-room heater
  • Pay per view movies
  • Iron & Ironing Board

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Radio
  • Satellite / Cable

Connectivity

  • Wireless / 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.

Amenity

  • Hair Dryer
  • Minibar
  • Alarm clock
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Iron & Ironing Board
  • Non-Smoking Room
  • Shower Over Bath
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • Opening windows
  • In-room heater
  • Pay per view movies

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Radio
  • Satellite / Cable

Connectivity

  • Wireless / WiFi
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.

Amenity

  • Hair Dryer
  • Minibar
  • Alarm clock
  • Refrigerator
  • Iron & Ironing Board
  • Non-Smoking Room
  • Shower Over Bath
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • Opening windows
  • In-room heater
  • Pay per view movies

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Radio
  • Satellite / Cable

Connectivity

  • Wireless / WiFi
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.

Amenity

  • Hair Dryer
  • Minibar
  • Alarm clock
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Iron & Ironing Board
  • Non-Smoking Room
  • Shower Over Bath
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • Opening windows
  • In-room heater
  • Pay per view movies

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Radio
  • Satellite / Cable

Connectivity

  • Wireless / WiFi
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.

Amenity

  • Hair Dryer
  • Minibar
  • Alarm clock
  • Refrigerator
  • Shower
  • Desk
  • Iron & Ironing Board
  • Non-Smoking Room
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • Opening windows
  • In-room heater
  • Pay per view movies

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Radio
  • Satellite / Cable

Connectivity

  • Wireless / WiFi
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.

Amenity

  • Hair Dryer
  • Minibar
  • Alarm clock
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Iron & Ironing Board
  • Non-Smoking Room
  • Shower Over Bath
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • Opening windows
  • In-room heater
  • Pay per view movies

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Radio
  • Satellite / Cable

Connectivity

  • Wireless / WiFi
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.

Amenity

  • Hair Dryer
  • Minibar
  • Alarm clock
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Iron & Ironing Board
  • Non-Smoking Room
  • Shower Over Bath
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • Opening windows
  • In-room heater
  • Pay per view movies

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Radio
  • Satellite / Cable

Connectivity

  • Wireless / WiFi
SUITE Presidential

Presidential

SUITE EXECUTIVE

EXECUTIVE

Rooms

  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Electric Kettle
  • Number of bedrooms
  • Smoke detector
  • Room size (sqm)
  • Desk
  • Toiletries
  • Wake-up service
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Safe
  • Ironing set
  • Bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • TV
  • Internet access
  • Minibar
  • Mini fridge
  • King-size bed 150-183 width
TWIN STANDARD

STANDARD

Rooms

  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • TV
  • Internet access
  • Minibar
  • Mini fridge
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Ironing set
  • Safe
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Disability-friendly bathroom
  • Electric Kettle
  • Wake-up service
  • Cot on demand
  • Extra beds on demand
  • Toiletries
  • Desk
  • Room size (sqm)
  • Smoke detector
  • Number of bedrooms
  • Bathroom
  • Double bed 131-150 width
DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

KING SIZE BED

Rooms

  • Minibar
  • Electric Kettle
  • Number of bedrooms
  • Smoke detector
  • Room size (sqm)
  • Desk
  • Toiletries
  • Extra beds on demand
  • Cot on demand
  • Wake-up service
  • Disability-friendly bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Ironing set
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Mini fridge
  • Internet access
  • TV
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Bathroom
  • King-size bed 150-183 width
TWIN SUPERIOR

SUPERIOR

Rooms

  • TV
  • Bathroom
  • Number of bedrooms
  • Smoke detector
  • Room size (sqm)
  • Desk
  • Toiletries
  • Extra beds on demand
  • Cot on demand
  • Wake-up service
  • Disability-friendly bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Ironing set
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Mini fridge
  • Minibar
  • Internet access
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Electric Kettle
  • Double bed 131-150 width
DOUBLE SUPERIOR

SUPERIOR

Rooms

  • TV
  • Direct dial telephone
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Bathroom
  • Electric Kettle
  • Number of bedrooms
  • Smoke detector
  • Room size (sqm)
  • Desk
  • Toiletries
  • Extra beds on demand
  • Cot on demand
  • Wake-up service
  • Disability-friendly bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Ironing set
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Mini fridge
  • Minibar
  • Internet access
  • King-size bed 150-183 width
SUITE SUPERIOR

SUPERIOR

TWIN STANDARD

STANDARD

SUITE KING SIZE BED

KING SIZE BED

Rooms

  • Room size (sqm)
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Safe
  • Ironing set
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Mini fridge
  • Minibar
  • Internet access
  • TV
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathroom
  • Electric Kettle
  • Smoke detector
  • Desk
  • Toiletries
  • Wake-up service
  • King-size bed 150-183 width
SUITE STANDARD

STANDARD

Rooms

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Desk
  • Bathrobes
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Mini fridge
  • Minibar
  • Kitchenette
  • Internet access
  • TV
  • Direct dial telephone
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe
  • Room size (sqm)
  • Smoke detector
  • Electric Kettle
  • Ironing set
  • Bathroom
  • Toiletries
  • Wake-up service
  • Queen-size bed 150-154 width
SUITE STANDARD

STANDARD

Rooms

  • TV
  • Smoke detector
  • Room size (sqm)
  • Desk
  • Toiletries
  • Extra beds on demand
  • Cot on demand
  • Wake-up service
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Safe
  • Ironing set
  • Minibar
  • Internet access
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathroom
  • Electric Kettle
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Mini fridge
  • King-size bed 150-183 width
DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BED

SUPERIOR KING BED

QUADRUPLE SUPERIOR

SUPERIOR

SUITE WITH DOUBLE BED

WITH DOUBLE BED

SUITE Presidential

Presidential

Double or Twin SUPERIOR

SUPERIOR

SUITE EXECUTIVE TWO BEDROOMS

EXECUTIVE TWO BEDROOMS

Room STANDARD

STANDARD

Double or Twin RUN OF HOUSE

RUN OF HOUSE

STUDIO STANDARD

STANDARD

SUITE STANDARD

STANDARD

TWIN TWO DOUBLE BEDS

TWO DOUBLE BEDS

DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

KING SIZE BED

TWIN SUPERIOR

SUPERIOR

DOUBLE SINGLE USE SUPERIOR

SUPERIOR

DOUBLE SUPERIOR TWO DOUBLE BEDS

SUPERIOR TWO DOUBLE BEDS

DOUBLE SUPERIOR

SUPERIOR

SUITE STANDARD

STANDARD

Room SUPERIOR

SUPERIOR

Rooms

  • Number of bedrooms
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Internet access
  • TV
  • Shower
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Disability-friendly bathroom
  • Cot on demand
  • Alarm clock
  • Extra beds on demand
  • Toiletries
  • Desk
  • Room size (sqm)
  • Smoke detector
  • Living room
  • King-size bed 150-183 width
  • Double bed 131-150 width
SUITE EXECUTIVE

EXECUTIVE

SINGLE STANDARD

STANDARD

SUITE KING SIZE BED

KING SIZE BED

SUITE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

TWO DOUBLE BEDS

DOUBLE STANDARD

STANDARD

SUITE TWO QUEEN BEDS

TWO QUEEN BEDS

Room SUPERIOR TWO DOUBLE BEDS

SUPERIOR TWO DOUBLE BEDS

Double or Twin STANDARD

STANDARD

Double or Twin SUPERIOR TWO DOUBLE BEDS

SUPERIOR TWO DOUBLE BEDS

SUITE STANDARD

STANDARD

SINGLE SUPERIOR

SUPERIOR

DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

TWO DOUBLE BEDS

Bed in dormitory STANDARD

STANDARD

SUITE STANDARD

STANDARD

DOUBLE CONNECTING ROOM

CONNECTING ROOM

TWIN SUPERIOR TWO DOUBLE BEDS

SUPERIOR TWO DOUBLE BEDS

Room RUN OF HOUSE

RUN OF HOUSE

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 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.

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 selections.

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.

Hotel Casino

Resorts Casino Hotel is a luxury ocean view hotel and casino offering the best in gaming, dining and entertainment.

Conference

Dunedin has a safe urban hub ideal for conference delegates, with most HOTELS ANDrestaurants being within easy walking distance of the city centre. In contrast, the Otago Peninsula, only 45 minutes from the heart of the city, is home to some of the world’s rarest wildlife.  This adds a wonderful dimension to the options of local activities available for your conference delegates.

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City has meeting facilities available with convenient street level access. Our mid-sized fully air-conditioned conference venue, the Highland Room, seats up to 50 people theatre style. It is ideal for a range of events, plus you can take advantage of the excellent catering options available from our Princes on Dowling Restaurant and Lounge Bar.

HotelFacilities

Total number of rooms: 178

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Wi-fi

Smoking rooms

Wheelchair-accessible

Car park

24-hour reception

Check-in hour

Check-out hour

Mobile phone coverage

Wi-fi

Valet parking

Room service

Laundry service

Launderette

Babysitting service

Air conditioning in public areas

Smoke detector

Hotel safe

Lift access

Concierge

Gym

Luggage room

Clothes dryer

Café

Bar

Restaurant: 2

Non-smoking area

Air conditioning in Restaurant

Conference room

Meeting room

Projector

Business centre

Audio-visual equipment rental

Casino

Breakfast

Set menu lunch

À la carte dinner

Set menu dinner

Non-smoking establishment

Fitness

Other Protocol

Facilities

Gym
Laundry Service
WiFi
Concierge
Restaurant
24 Hour Reception
Room Service
Car Park
Business Centre
Porter Service
Hotel Bar
Non-smoking Rooms
Conference Rooms
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Great hotel in a great location
Great room with very nice amenities, and a helpful, friendly staff. Particularly liked the location as it was centrally located
November 1, 2025
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