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About the Hotel

118 High Street, Dunedin, New Zealand, 9016

Rooms & Suites

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross offers 178 rooms, including Standard, Superior, Tower, Executive, and Presidential Suites. Standard Rooms feature a King or Twin Double beds, en-suite bathrooms with shower over bath, Sky TV, mini fridge, and free WiFi. Tower Suites include a lounge area, dining table, and kitchenette with microwave. Executive Suites have two bedrooms, each with a King bed and en-suite bathroom. Presidential Suites offer a separate lounge and dining area, plus a kitchenette with basic cooking facilities.

Dining Options

The hotel has three dining venues. The Carlton Restaurant serves buffet and à la carte breakfast. Boldini Café offers coffee, sweet potato and peanut bisque, and artisan breads. Ports O'Call Bar & Grill features local dishes like pan-seared orange roughy and pumpkin cinnamon pie. Room service is available 24 hours.

Leisure & Events

The Grand Casino is located within the hotel. Dunedin's street art trail and St Clair esplanade are nearby. The hotel has nine function rooms, including the Heritage and Cargill Rooms, suitable for conferences and weddings. Partner venues like Forsyth Barr Stadium can host large events.

Location & Transport

The hotel is on High Street, near Princes Street and the Octagon. Dunedin Railway Station and Otago Museum are within walking distance. On-site parking costs $25 per day, with Tesla charging available for $30 per night. Public transport options include Bus #7 and the Green Line Tram.

Guest Services

Services include 24-hour room service, free WiFi, and Sky TV. Accessible rooms have roll-in showers and handrails. The hotel partners with Dunedin Venues for event coordination. Nearby attractions include Speight's Brewery and the First Church of Otago.

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From cosy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.
Standard King Room
2 persons
32 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Superior Twin Room Two Double Beds
2 persons
34 m² 
2 Double beds
Shower
Heating
Standard Twin Room
2 persons
32 m² 
2 Double beds
Shower
Heating
Executive Suite Two King Beds
2 persons
60 m² 
2 Queen Size Beds
Shower
Heating
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Getting around

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City Centre
Dunedin200 m
Airports
Dunedin (DUD) 28.8 km
Train
Dunedin Railway Station700 m
Taieri Gorge Railway 1.1 km

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Spa & Leisure

  • Casino

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

118 High Street, Dunedin, New Zealand, 9016
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118 High Street, Dunedin, New Zealand, 9016
Nearby
Casino
Grand Casino Dunedin
290 m
Church
First Church of Otago
360 m
The Octagon
Robert Burns Statue
470 m
Church
St Joseph's Cathedral School
440 m
200 Rattray St
Speight's Brewery
290 m
Museum
Whakamana Cannabis Museum
120 m
Gallery
Gallery De Novo
510 m
Garden
Queens Garden
290 m
192 Princes St
Whakamana: the Cannabis Museum of Aotearoa
130 m
Gallery
Milford Galleries
100 m
441 Princes Street
2nd Floor Yoga
340 m
55 Princes St
Moray Gallery
350 m
Restaurants
Speight's Alehouse
230 m
200 Rattray Street 200 Rattray St
Dunedin Casino
10 m
118 High Street
Zucchini Bros
90 m
286 Princes Street The Exchange
The Carlton Restaurant
10 m
118 High Street
Taste Nature
10 m
131 High Street
Ports O' Call Bar
20 m
118 High Street
Parcels Restaurant
100 m
6 Liverpool Street
Catalyst
100 m
286 Princes Street
Punjab Indian Tandoori Restaurant
140 m
192 Princes Street
Vanguard
200 m
329 Princes Street
Etrusco at the Savoy
340 m
8 Moray Place First floor
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