Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Dunedin’s largest and most prestigious hotel, the Scenic Hotel Southern Cross (previously known as the Scenic Circle Southern Cross Hotel), 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.

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Dating back to 1883, this landmark building now blends Dunedin’s distinctive charm and heritage with the modern day comforts guests demand. 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.
Easy access to Dunedin’s best local attractions and city highlights.
Excellent customer service to ensure your stay is enjoyable and memorable.

Your visit to Dunedin will be made all the more memorable by your stay at the unique and historic Scenic Hotel Southern Cross.

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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross Facilities

For your convenience the Scenic Hotel Southern Cross has...

Carlton Restaurant
Ports O’Call Grill
Café D’Oro
Ports O’Call Bar
24-hour reception
24-hour room service
Two guest laundries
Valet laundry & dry-cleaning service (available six days a week)
Ice making machine
Gym with sunbed
Wireless Internet access
Business services
Extensive conference facilities
Complimentary ground level & underground car parking
Tourist information & booking service

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross Room Amenities

The hotel has 178 rooms and suites with special access rooms available.

All rooms and suites include:

Sky TV
Movielink
Fridge
Telephone
Clock radio
Ironing facilities
Hairdryer
Hot drink making facilities
Minibar
High-speed Internet access

Dunedin Local Attractions

Often referred to as the Edinburgh of the south, Dunedin is New Zealand’s oldest city and traces its history back to its Scottish settlers. As such it has a rich history to explore but also has many other activities to interest and thrill visitors. Just a few to consider include:

Albatross colony
Historic architecture
Penguin & seal colony
Larnach Castle
Marine Studies Aquarium
Olveston Historic House
Surf beaches
Otago Settlers Museum
Glenfallock Gardens
NZ Sports Hall of Fame
Taieri Gorge Railway
Dunedin Art Gallery
Monarch Harbour Cruises
Speights Heritage Centre
Dunedin Casino
Botanic Gardens
Cadbury World
University of Otago
Theatre
Shopping, including boutique fashion
Trout fishing
Saltwater canoeing & kayaking
Cycling & mountain biking

Something for everyone

As Dunedin's oldest and most established hotel, the Scenic Hotel Southern Cross appreciate that people like a selection when deciding where they would like to enjoy a meal or a quiet drink. With four wining and dining establishments throughout the hotel, not to mention the Dunedin Casino that is within the original hotel building, there are options to suit everyone's tastes from light cafe snacks to brasserie style full meals.

Opening hours

Breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner are available in our cafe and restaurants including the Carlton Restaurant (open for breakfast from 6am until 10am); Ports O’Call Grill (evening brasserie dining from 6pm); Café D’Oro (more casual options from 7am until 6pm Monday-Sunday) and Ports O’Call Bar (bar snacks and drinks from 4.30pm until late all week).

Central Otago on a plate

Local meats and produce feature heavily on the menus at all of the eating establishments in the Scenic Hotel Southern Cross. Look out for specialities such as Otago Queen scallops, Otago lamb cutlets and Oamaru Whitestone cheeses.

See a sample of the wining dining options we have on offer in the heart of Dunedin.

Carlton Restaurant Breakfast Menu

Port O'Call Grill Dinner Menu