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Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

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Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds
Exterior
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Luxury
4.5 star property
8.8

Excellent

Luxury hotel located in Dunedin City Centre

At Scenic Hotel Dunedin City, you can look forward to laundry facilities, a bar and a gym. The on-site restaurant, Princes on Dowling, serves breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a business centre.

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, Speight's Brewery
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Dunedin Town Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living room

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 74 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Executive One-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Executive Queen Room With Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Interconnecting Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room With Two Double Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Twin With Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Interconnecting Superior Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Dunedin Town Hall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • St. Paul's Cathedral - 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.

Property is also known as

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Scenic Hotel Dunedin City Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 494 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 371 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1006 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jane

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located for us
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jahmaine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great layout of room, with amazing views of the city. Nice large king bed which was soft but super comfy. Staff were amazing and great location close to restaurants, cinemas, & casino.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spacious room. Comfortable bed and linens
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Zarni

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

8/10 Good

Olivia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Machiko

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, spacious room and good rate
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Tracy

Very spacious room. Well kept facilities. Helpful staff
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sandie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes the room was clean and quiet. All of the staff from reception and the staff in the restaurant were all very friendly and obliging
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Tracey

Travelled with family
The rooms need a little tlc and updating. Nice staff and good location though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shivanjani, Kaiapoi

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Bernard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We looked for a standard room which meets our needs but eventually decided to go for a larger room at extra cost, but to find out that it’s right next to the lift shaft which became busy from around 5am. Wish to knew that in the room description.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Melina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and value for money. Buffett breakfast was excellent. Friendly staff. Super convenient. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

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