About this hotel
The Cross, affectionately known by locals, boasts a rich history dating back to 1883. Today, the Scenic Hotel Southern Cross offers guests exceptional comfort, style, and service in the heart of Dunedin. Its architecture reflects Dunedin's Victorian-era economic and cultural significance, a unique charm also evident in the city's surroundings. Dunedin's vibrant student life, bustling business district, and popular university create a youthful, exciting atmosphere. With numerous attractions nearby, there's always something to see and do. The Scenic Hotel Southern Cross is conveniently located near the Octagon, Speight's Brewery, the railway station, and various shopping and entertainment venues.
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Gym
- Air con
Facilities and services
Facilities 19
- Car park (25 NZD, extra charge)
- 24-hour reception
- Check-in hour (14:00–00:00)
- Check-out hour (06:00–10:00)
- Mobile phone coverage
- Wi-fi
- Valet parking (extra charge)
- Room service
- Laundry service
- Launderette (extra charge)
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- Babysitting service
- Air conditioning in public areas
- Smoke detector
- Hotel safe
- Lift access
- Concierge
- Gym
- Luggage room
- Clothes dryer
Catering 5
- Café
- Bar
- Restaurant (2)
- Non-smoking area
- Air conditioning in Restaurant
Entertainment & pools 1
- Casino
Sports 1
- Fitness
Business 5
- Conference room
- Meeting room
- Projector
- Business centre
- Audio-visual equipment rental
Meals 4
- Breakfast
- Set menu lunch
- À la carte dinner
- Set menu dinner
Payment methods 3
- American Express
- MasterCard
- Visa
Good to know 1
- Non-smoking establishment
Rooms and suites
Double room
Standard King
Suite
Tower Suite King
Double room
Superior King
Suite
Presidential Suite
Twin room
Standard Twin 2 Double Beds
Suite
Tower Suite Twin Queen
Twin room
Superior Twin 2 Double Beds
Suite
Executive Suite
Occupancy by room type
- Double roomup to 4 guests (max. 4 adults or max. 3 children)
- Double roomup to 4 guests (max. 2 adults or max. 2 children)
- Double roomup to 2 guests (max. 2 adults or max. 1 children)
- Double room (single use)up to 2 guests (max. 1 adults or max. 1 children)
- Quadruple roomup to 6 guests (max. 4 adults or max. 3 children)
- Studioup to 5 guests (max. 5 adults or max. 3 children)
- Suiteup to 8 guests (max. 8 adults or max. 5 children)
- Suiteup to 4 guests (max. 2 adults or max. 2 children)
- Suiteup to 2 guests (max. 2 adults or max. 1 children)
- Suiteup to 2 guests (max. 2 adults)
- Twin roomup to 4 guests (max. 4 adults or max. 3 children)
- Twin roomup to 3 guests (max. 2 adults or max. 1 children)
Room types and occupancy come from this hotel's Hotelbeds catalogue entry. Not every type can be booked at all times; ask the hotel to confirm availability and bed layout.
Location and surroundings
Cnr Princes & High Streets, 118, 9054 Dunedin
172 km to Queenstown (adventure sports). Straight-line distances: real driving time depends on the road, the season and the traffic, so plan extra for mountain roads and in summer.
Meals and features
Meal plans
Type of stay
Key facts
- Total number of rooms
- 178
Hotel data: Hotelbeds, updated 29/09/2026.
