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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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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
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Lismore, Australia
Contributor
17 reviews 17 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

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

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 May 12, 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 The bathroom was clean but looked a bit outdated (with a very small sink).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

adrian c, Manager at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, responded to this review
May 21, 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 May 8, 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
May 8, 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 May 5, 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

adrian c, Manager at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, responded to this review
May 7, 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 April 30, 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

See 3 more reviews by NZgirl17 for Dunedin
adrian c, Manager at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, responded to this review
May 7, 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 April 29, 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

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

New Zealand
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 April 29, 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

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

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

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

Blenheim, New Zealand
Contributor
16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

We stayed for 2 nights,room was very clean and the bed was so comfortable you didn't wont to get out.Great location short walk to Shopping Centre and Octagon.Staff where very friendly and so helpful,only complaint is the bathroom is very small with no ventilation,but other than that would highly recommend.

adrian c, Manager at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, responded to this review
April 29, 2013

Dear Guest Thank you very much for taking the time to write your review. It is great to hear that you enjoyed your stay and I hope to be able to welcome you back in the future. With kind regards Adrian More

Hamilton, New Zealand
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

My mother & I enjoyed our time at this hotel. Aside from being central & easy to find, the room was nicely laid out & spacious. The shower was lovely but the comfort of the bed was the best. The extra bedding that was on the bed made it warm & soft, & we were loathe to get out of... More

See 6 more reviews by JKNZ1 for Dunedin
adrian c, Manager at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, responded to this review
April 24, 2013

Dear Guest Thank you for taking the time to write your review. I am glad that you and your mother enjoyed your stay so much. The beds are wonderfully comfortable and I can fully understand the desire of not wanting to get out of them in the morning! All of our beds have wonderful, thick, Goose feather bed toppers on... More

 
 
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Additional Information about Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

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 Center Fitness Center Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#5 Business Hotels in Dunedin
#9 Family Hotels in Dunedin
#9 Luxury Hotels in Dunedin
Price Range: $$
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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