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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

118 High Street, Dunedin, 9016

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Nov 24, 2026
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Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Historical Charm and Modern Amenities

    Built in 1883, the Scenic Hotel Southern Cross in Dunedin offers a unique blend of historical charm and modern amenities. Guests can immerse themselves in the city's rich history while enjoying a well-equipped fitness centre and free WiFi.

  • Dining Options and Entertainment

    With two restaurants, a café, and a bar on-site, guests at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross can indulge in a variety of culinary experiences. The hotel is also home to Dunedin Casino, providing premium entertainment for visitors looking to try their luck.

  • Prime City Centre Location

    Conveniently located in the heart of Dunedin, Scenic Hotel Southern Cross is just a short walk from key attractions like The Octagon, theatres, and shops. Whether exploring the city or relaxing at the hotel, guests can enjoy easy access to everything Dunedin has to offer.

Experience the perfect blend of history and modern comfort at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross. Book your stay now for an unforgettable Dunedin getaway.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Great location

  • Friendly staff

At the hotel

Popular amenities

49 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Business center
  • Cashless payment available
  • Casino
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Concierge service
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
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Dining & drinks

  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities

Rooms & comfort

  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • First aid kit available
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Safety deposit box
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Private parking
  • Valet parking

Guest services

  • Invoice provided
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Tour desk

Services & essentials

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Happy hour
  • Key card access
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Packed lunches
  • Room service
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

2,465 reviews
8/ 10
The staff. Location is great.
Andy · couple · 2026-10-24

The guest experience

8.2out of 10
2465 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Great location
  • Friendly staff

Worth knowing — Cleanliness issues · Parking problems

How guests scored the stay

  • Location9.0

    Convenient location with walking distance to attractions.

  • Food and Beverage8.5

    Christmas biscuits were praised, indicating decent quality.

  • Service8.5

    Mixed reviews; some staff were friendly and helpful, but front desk staff were not responsive in one instance.

  • Amenities8.0

    Basic amenities were present, but parking situation is lacking.

  • Overall Experience8.0

    Overall pleasant stay with some noted issues that could improve.

  • Room Quality8.0

    Generally good, but some furnishings are dated and some noise from the elevator.

  • Value for Money8.0

    Some reviews suggest the presidential suite lacked value for money.

  • Cleanliness7.5

    Concerns about unclean pillow cases and lipstick on wine glasses.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Mixed experiences

64% of 11 recent stays rated 8+

8.22465 reviews
  • Loved it.

    8/10

    Andy · couple · 2026-10-24

    “The staff. Location is great.”

  • Guest review

    2/10

    karen · couple · 2026-10-22

    “We did an up grade left me wondering what the other rooms were like. The staff at the counter were very polite.”

  • Good breakfast ,location is good

    8/10

    Shelby · couple · 2026-10-21

    “Location is superb”

  • Super Comfy

    9/10

    Rachel · solo traveller · 2026-10-20

    “Beds were extremely comfortable.”

  • We have a great time

    10/10

    Bruce W Cairnes · solo traveller · 2026-10-19

    “It was a great experience staff friendly and helpful”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Brook · family with children · 2026-10-18

    “Big room decent price.”

  • Functional but so dusty

    5/10

    Lisa JY · solo traveller · 2026-10-17

    “Lovely staff helped me to slice my bread as my friend is gluten free and can’t be near me breaking the bread apart Cleaning staff overhead it’s so dusty that I have allergic reaction to the room and did a double clean Good space size”

  • Otherwise fine

    6/10

    Mark · family with children · 2026-10-16

    “Staff were awesome, just an older property”

  • Meh

    4/10

    Joshua · couple · 2026-10-14

    “The staff were great.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Margaret · extended group · 2026-10-14

    “everything - location & facilities”

  • Staff were great, bed was comfy, and had monitored on site parking. Good breakfast

    8/10

    Dale · couple · 2026-10-13

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