Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

4.5 star property

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Reception
Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living room
Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds
Exterior
Daily buffet breakfast (NZD 36.00 per person)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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123 Princes Street, Dunedin, 9016
  • Place, The Octagon
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Speight's Brewery
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Otago
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(36 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 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, within a 15-minute walk of University of Otago and The Octagon. .This luxury hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Temple Gallery and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Speight's Brewery.

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
  • Dunedin Town Hall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Otago - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Moons - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sool Dunedin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sessions Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Craic Irish Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Duke Of Wellington - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Luxury hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
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.

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.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility, 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 9:30 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 9:30 AM.
Princes on Dowling - This restaurant serves breakfast only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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 parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 36 for adults and NZD 18 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Princes on Dowling

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

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 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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 488 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 371 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, located in the heart of the city
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Talia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were absolutely amazing the manger was so kind and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Staff & service

Not that easy at counter. Asked to pay more when.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Birney

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zwe Wint

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and spacious room. Clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ridiculous parking fees. Probably wont stay again because of this.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Friendly welcome. Spacious and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorja

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and clean and got to do a late checkout for no cost
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hiromi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location Staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Milly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can not rave any higher!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Tofim Irfan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet property with large rooms and friendly staff. They do however need to find staff who can make a bed properly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly caring welcoming staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice, spacious, and tidy, and the staff were friendly and accommodating. A+.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and efficient staff, clean room, comfortable bed. Location was perfect for us, close the octagon and a quick uber to other places.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alistair

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

erice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great view,big bed,very handy to shopping,casino,restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

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