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Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk

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Reception
Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds
Exterior
Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living room
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$189
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar

Explore the area

Map
123 Princes Street, Dunedin, 9016
  • Grand Casino
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • The Octagon
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • University of Otago
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living room

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Bedrooms

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

Superior Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Twin Room With Two Double Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Executive One-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Twin With Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Interconnecting Superior Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Double Beds

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

Executive Queen Room With Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Interconnecting Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Executive King Room

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

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Dunedin

A luxury stay in the heart of Dunedin awaits you at Scenic Hotel Dunedin City. Within a 5-minute stroll you'll find The Octagon and University of Otago within a 15-minute walk. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a conference centre. .The restaurant, Princes on Dowling, is open for breakfast. Business travelers can take advantage of a meeting room and a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 4.5-property class Dunedin City Centre hotel include Grand Casino and Temple Gallery.

What's nearby

  • Grand Casino - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Speight's Brewery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Octagon - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dunedin Town Hall - 4 min walk - 0.4 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

  • ‪The Craic Irish Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Albar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sessions - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Catalyst - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Stuart St Macs Brewbar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Luxury hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and a meeting room are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A fitness centre, a vending machine, and laundry facilities are also featured at the luxury Scenic Hotel Dunedin City. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4.5-star Dunedin hotel is smoke free.

  • 121 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City offers 121 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Dunedin hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English

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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

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Free 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

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 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 35.0 per day.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: NZD 300 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately NZD 36.00 for adults and from 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 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Scenic Hotel Dunedin City?

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Scenic Hotel Dunedin City?

As of 25 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scenic Hotel Dunedin City on 30 Mar 2025 start from NZ$189.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Scenic Hotel Dunedin City?

Yep, Scenic Hotel Dunedin City has a secured covered self car park with in/out privileges for NZD 30 per night. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Scenic Hotel Dunedin City?

The closest beach to Scenic Hotel Dunedin City is St. Clair Beach (3.7 km).

What makes Scenic Hotel Dunedin City a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Scenic Hotel Dunedin City.

Is Scenic Hotel Dunedin City family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Scenic Hotel Dunedin City is a hit with families.

Does Scenic Hotel Dunedin City serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet breakfast is served daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Scenic Hotel Dunedin City?

No, Scenic Hotel Dunedin City does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Scenic Hotel Dunedin City?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Scenic Hotel Dunedin City?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Scenic Hotel Dunedin City?

No, pets are not allowed.

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 486 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 381 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well situated; clean; good-sized room; good breakfast offering
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Anvy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Dannielle

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Wilson

Liked: Staff & service
The hotel staff were very helpful and friendly, but the hotel looked quite dated.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Gregory

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
wonderful room, great service by team. Unfortunately no carpark during my stay which caused unforseen issues.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful and friendly. The room well presented and everything I needed was there. Walking distance to CBD.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean room and surprisingly quiet
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Simon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was so difficult. We also nicely asked for a room with a nice view and all we saw was the back of the building.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

clara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I paid for the parking but once I did the check in. They told me that there weren’t parking spaces. I had to risk car outside
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Not the best
Beds are dated and not very comfortable...
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very professional & helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Got free upgrade in room. Solid evening meal. Clean and reasonably comfy bed. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable one night stay. Right in the centre of town.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Delwyn, Invercargill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Street was very noisy. Beds a bit hard. Unfortunately we had unsupervised children running up and down hallway screaming until 11pm.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Deborah Michelle

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeminae

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Central Hotel Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Central and comfortable
This hotel is a short walk from the Octagon, which makes it very convenient. My room was spacious and had a nice view of the harbour. When I reported a light bulb that needed to be replaced, it was replaced promptly.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

KEONG SEOB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location and staff
All the staff are gentle and friendly, I stayed for 3days in Dunedin, all were good except the weather but all staff in this hotel gave me a good info and service. It’s close to most monuments around the Octagon where the centre of the city and some facilities. ex) a supermarket and so on. But if you drive, you must check whether a book a parking spot at the hotel can be available or not!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rayon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great, basically bang in the middle of the CBD. The room was nice and clean, although there was a constant humming all day and night and the fridge sounded like a forklift in the middle of the night.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024