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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

4.5 of 5
118 High Street | corner Princes & High Streets, Dunedin 9054, New Zealand
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Hoi An
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43 reviews 43 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

Have stayed several times in the past. To qualify the last time was a decade ago. Southern Cross is iconic to Dunedin. The Hotel was staffed by pleasant very friendly and helpful front desk staff. Rooms cosy and well appointed. Bed very comfortable. Port'o'Call bar on premises a nice place to relax. Breakfast Buffet is a sight to behold. A... More

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adrian c, Manager at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, responded to this review
9 June 2013

Dear Guest Thank you very much for taking the time to write your review. I am delighted that you enjoyed your stay so much - particularly the breakfast - and I hope to be able to welcome you back to the Scenic Hotel Southern Cross sometime in the future. With kind regards Adrian More

Christchurch, New Zealand
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37 reviews 37 reviews
24 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

Have been here before and found the staff friendly and efficient. The rooms are nicely appointed and warm (really important during the snow here this week!). The beds are extremely comfortable! Would stay again.

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adrian c, Manager at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, responded to this review
4 June 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for writing your review and thank you also for your repeat business. I am delighted to hear that you have enjoyed staying with us and I look forward to welcoming you back in the future. With kind regards Adrian More

Lismore, Australia
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17 reviews 17 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013

We were looking for a good shower and a very comfortable night's sleep in Dunedin after a week of (not too rough) camping and that is what this hotel delivered. All the staff were friendly and helpful. The inner city is a short walk away so we had dinner and breakfast there. The hotel's provision of access to the Internet... More

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adrian c, Manager at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, responded to this review
28 May 2013

Dear Guest Thank you very much for your comments and I am delighted that you enjoyed your stay. I am sorry that you were not entirely satisfied with our internet provision. We offer very competitive rates of $10 for 24 hour unlimited access for laptops and $5 for smartphones and tablets. This is secure and supported access and is very... More

belgium
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14 reviews 14 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Average room with very soft matrasses. The bathroom was clean but looked a bit outdated (with a very small sink). Room was a bit noisy (no double glazing and room above what i think was the kitchen). On our first morning the breakfast was ok, but the second day we had the impression that the croissants and ciabatta breads were... More

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adrian c, Manager at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, responded to this review
21 May 2013

Dear Guest Thank you very much for taking the time to write your review and thank you for staying with us at the Scenic Hotel Southern Cross in Dunedin.. I am sorry that you had a few issues with your stay. All of our breakfast bakery items are renewed each morning but they obviously did not taste that way on... More

Nelson, New Zealand
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14 reviews 14 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

We spend 3 nights at this hotel - Friday to Monday. The king bed was very comfortable and the room was clean and looked like it had been refurbished reasonably recently as decor and furnishings looked quite new. The electric heating was efficient and thermostatic controls were easily understood. Our room faced High St and with no double glazing we... More

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adrian c, Manager at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, responded to this review
8 May 2013

Dear Guest Thank you for staying with us recently and thank you for taking the time to write your review. I was delighted to read that you had enjoyed your stay and hope that we will see you again at some point in the future. With kind regards Adrian More

Christchurch, New Zealand
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

We had two rooms (adjoining), rooms all we needed for the two nights stay, internal door was locked to adjoining room which was a pain having to go out to corridor every time we wanted to go see our other family members reception staff said they would unlock it for us but it never happened. Beds were comfortable, rooms we... More

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adrian c, Manager at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, responded to this review
7 May 2013

Dear Guest Thank you for taking the time to write your review and thank you for staying with us at the Scenic Hotel Southern Cross. I am sorry that the interconnecting door was not open for you. This should have been done prior to your arrival if you had purposefully booked an interconnecting room and certainly should have been done... More

Christchurch, New Zealand
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Having had poor experiences in Dunedin before, delighted to find a lovely, properly 4 star hotel in Dunedin city centre. Got a great deal in a superior king room, on 6th floor so minimal traffic noise. Clean and well maintained. Only issue was sink and counter in main room (not in bathroom), and light was linked to the toilet, so... More

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adrian c, Manager at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, responded to this review
7 May 2013

Dear Guest Thank you very much for your review. I am delighted that you had such an enjoyable time whilst staying with us. We do have a few rooms with the vanity sink unit located just outside the bathroom - you obviously stayed in one of these. I must admit that I had not realised that the bathroom light switched... More

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

I was pleasantly surprised at the level of service I received by the staff. Everyone was super friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean and the bed comfortable. The bathroom was a bit dated but it was clean. The ham cheese toasty was an excellent price at $10. What lets this hotel down is the lack of air-conditioning and that... More

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adrian c, Manager at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, responded to this review
1 May 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your review of the Scenic Hotel Southern Cross. I was delighted to read that all staff were super friendly and helpful and I am glad that you enjoyed your stay. You raise a couple of issues and I must apologise especially for the lack of bottle openers. This is something we can easily... More

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Top Contributor
51 reviews 51 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013 via mobile

We had 2 nights here, the room was perfectly adequate. No aircon though and the room got a bit warm. We opened the window but it was a bit noisy so had to close it. We ate in the Casino restaurant and that was very nice. I put $2 in a machine and won the cost of the room and... More

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adrian c, Manager at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, responded to this review
30 April 2013

Dear Guest Thank you for writing your review. It is wonderful to hear that your had an enjoyable stay and that you would stay with us again - although I cannot guarantee that your $2 investment will be quite so fruitful next time round! Thank you once again and I look forward to being able to welcome you back in... More

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3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

Arrived about 6.00pm, 1 person on reception about 6 lots of people trying to check in. The room was nice, comfy bed, good area to place 2 suitcases, table & chairs. The bathroom was small and cramped with very little water pressure, the sink took ages to run hot water and whilst it was, the sink filled up and we... More

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adrian c, Manager at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, responded to this review
30 April 2013

Dear Guest Thank you for taking the time to write your review. It sounds as though you suffered a number of issues whilst you stayed with us and please accept my apologies. We always strive to give our guests a thoroughly enjoyable stay and it is disappointing when we fail to do so. Please be assured that I will investigate... More

 
 
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Also Known As:
Scenic Hotel Dunedin
Address: 118 High Street | corner Princes & High Streets, Dunedin 9054, New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > South Island > Dunedin
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#5 Business Hotels in Dunedin
#8 Family Hotels in Dunedin
#9 Luxury Hotels in Dunedin
Price range (per night): $110 - $210
Hotel Class:4.5 star (4.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Dunedin’s largest and most prestigious hotel, the Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, enjoys a premium location in the heart of the city. Just a short walk from the Octagon, railway station, theatres, shops, and close to Otago university, it is the perfect location from which to explore Dunedin. Your every comfort is well provided for, with 178 attractive rooms and suites, extensive hotel facilities, and a very high standard of service. As our guest you will enjoy: A choice of room styles, including standard rooms and sumptuously furnished suites up to a four-star-plus standard, with quality room amenities. Superb dining options in our selection of restaurants, cafe and bar. High quality hotel facilities for business and pleasure, including extensive conference and meeting facilities. ... more   less 
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