Description
Facilities: Guests have a choice of 178 rooms. The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. Amenities available at the hotel include a baggage storage service and a safe. Wireless internet access (no extra charge) allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has a range of facilities for guests … more
Location: ‘The Cross’, as it is affectionately known, has a proud history that dates back to 1883. Welcome to a hotel that’s part of Dunedin’s rich heritage. Scenic Hotel Southern Cross stands proudly in the centre of Dunedin. The hotel itself harks back to the city’s economic and cultural standing in Victorian New Zealand, as does much of the surrounding architecture. The property is located in the heart of Dunedin’s CBD, just a few blocks from the Octagon. It is also close to: the Speights Brewery, the Railway Station, the Toitū Otago Settlers Museum, Cadbury World, shopping and entertainment.
Meals: Various dining options are available, including a restaurant, a café and a bar. Breakfast and dinner are served every day.
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- Air conditioning
- Heating (free of charge)
- Additional services
- Dry cleaning service
- Laundry
- Laundry Service
- Lift
- Maid
- Tumble dryer
- Reception
- 24-hour reception
- Concierge service
- Multilingual staff
- Entertainment
- Casino
- Shops in hotel
- Parking
- Nearby parking
- Parking
- Valet parking
- Smoking
- Smoke detector
- Smoking not allowed
- Wi-Fi
- Pay-per-use WiFi
- Services
- Banquet and event room
- Breakfast in bed
- Cash machine at the hotel
- Cloakroom facilities
- Conference centre
- Hair dryer
- Iron
- Luggage storage
- Meeting room
- Microwave
- Room service
- Safe
- Sale of tickets
- Sale of tours
- Security
- Serviced office
- Sun terrace
- Wake-up call service
- Children
- Babysitting service
- Childcare
- Bars
- Bar
- Coffee/tea in public areas
- Restaurants
- À la carte restaurant
- Gym and SPA
- Gym
- Activities
- Surfing
- Accessibility
- Facilities for people with disabilities
- Wheelchair access
- Check-in/Check-out
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Very good
Based on 1321 reviews
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This accommodation stands out for being in the heart of Dunedin
Showing 5 featured reviews out of 1321 TripAdvisor reviews
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Sherpa04818888014
03/06/2026
“Tops accommodation.”
Enjoyed my stay immensely as the staff were so friendly and helpful and kind to me being a solo guest.everything was clean and the bed so comfortable with no noise from anywhere.
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joan w
01/06/2026
“I had a great night in the casino, great meals and service.”
As usual a very welcoming experience ,the bed was the most comfortable I have slept in for a long time, the room was spotless the service cannot be faulted as were the amenities, definitely be back.
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Ermedale B
15/05/2026
“2 Day Getaway”
Room clean, staff lovely and very polite and helpful. Breakfast very good.
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rashmi_2308
Mumbai, India
14/05/2026
“Very friendly staff and good experience”
The hotel was very comfortable and the rooms were spacious. Special mention for Theodore, the duty manager and Eden who were very courteous and helpful during our whole stay.
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Travelertourists
28/04/2026
“4 stars”
Despite having problems with the parking the staff helped us. We were given 2 free drinks vouchers. Happy with the food at restaurant and casino next to hotel. Room lovely.
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