Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

4.5 star property

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Daily buffet breakfast (NZD 36.00 per person)
Exterior
Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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123 Princes Street, Dunedin, 9016
  • Place, The Octagon
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Casino
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Dunedin Town Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 74 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(49 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Executive One-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Queen Room With Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Interconnecting Room

  • Sleeps 4

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room With Two Double Beds

  • Sleeps 2

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Twin With Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

Interconnecting Superior Room

  • Sleeps 5

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About the area

Dunedin

A stay at Scenic Hotel Dunedin City places you in the heart of Dunedin, steps from The Octagon and Temple Gallery. .This luxury hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Speight's Brewery and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Dunedin Public Art Gallery.

What's nearby

  • The Octagon - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Grand Casino - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Speight's Brewery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Regent Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dunedin Town Hall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station - 8 min walk
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moons - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Standard Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cilantro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Duke Of Wellington - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dost Turkish Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City offers 121 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Dunedin hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 121 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Princes on Dowling serving guests of Scenic Hotel Dunedin City. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Princes on Dowling - This restaurant serves breakfast only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, covered parking on site (NZD 30 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 36 for adults and NZD 18 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Princes on Dowling

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 8 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 35.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: NZD 300 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 36.00 for adults and NZD 18.00 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: NZD 30 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 35.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

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Scenic Hotel Dunedin City Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 490 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 370 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kaylene

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean large room. Nice breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly and he;lpful staff, wonderful exectuive rooms on the 8th floor and a very central hotel where you can walk around the centre of the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ivy Rose

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Regan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

PETER

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sharleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff, very clean room, great value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke, Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff at check in
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

SANDEEP

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great Room Fantastic staff Great Help
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teri, Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Denise, Bishop Auckland

Liked: Staff & service
Very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and excellent and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely buffet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonya, Invercargill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great staff and nice accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Miss Fiona J

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good sized rooms, fridge was old and noisy. Bed was comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

PETER

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All top rate. Enjoyed my 80 th birthday weekend very much our room was perfect, comfortable beds, excellent shower, clean and welcoming. We enjoyed our evening meal in the dining room and wait staff were impeccable and very helpful 👌👌🙌🙌
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very enjoyable experience staying as guests. Staff responded well to any request we made. Would recommend this hotel to any of our friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siu

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Natasha, Wellington

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kit Yee Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025