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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
How this fits the wine trip
About 138 km in a straight line from Cromwell, the nearest of our three wine hubs. That is not the road distance, so check the route before you plan a tasting day around it.
- To Cromwell138 km
- To Queenstown172 km
- To Blenheim559 km
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About this place
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.
Rooms
- Double room, up to 4 guests
- Double room, up to 4 guests
- Double room, up to 2 guests
- DBT, up to 6 guests
- Double room (single use), up to 2 guests
- Quadruple room, up to 6 guests
- Room, up to 10 guests
- Studio, up to 5 guests
- Suite, up to 8 guests
- Suite, up to 4 guests
- Suite, up to 2 guests
- Suite, up to 2 guests
- Twin room, up to 4 guests
- Twin room, up to 3 guests
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
Facilities
Facilities
- 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)
- Babysitting service
- Air conditioning in public areas
- Smoke detector
- Hotel safe
- Lift access
- Concierge
- Gym
- Luggage room
- Clothes dryer
Catering
- Café
- Bar
- Restaurant (2)
- Non-smoking area
- Air conditioning in Restaurant
Entertainment & pools
- Casino
Sports
- Fitness
Business
- Conference room
- Meeting room
- Projector
- Business centre
- Audio-visual equipment rental
Meals
- Breakfast
- Set menu lunch
- À la carte dinner
- Set menu dinner
Payment methods
- American Express
- MasterCard
- Visa
Good to know
- Non-smoking establishment
At a glance and nearby
- Total number of rooms
- 178
Contact and map
Cnr Princes & High Streets, 1189054 Dunedin
- +64 33571919 Reservations
- +64 34770752 Hotel
- [email protected]
- Hotel website
- Open on OpenStreetMap
Meal plans listed: Bed And Breakfast, Breakfast For Two Guests, Room Only
This guide does not take bookings and shows no prices. Contact the hotel for rates and availability. Catalogue data last updated 2026-09-29.
Hotel data and photos: Hotelbeds.