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Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with restaurant, near University of Otago

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Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
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Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living room | 40-inch TV with digital channels
In the heart of Dunedin City Centre, Scenic Hotel Dunedin City offers a luxurious retreat. Savor breakfast at Princes on Dowling restaurant, stay active with gym sessions or unwind with drinks at the bar. With laundry facilities and helpful staff available 24/7, this hotel is perfect for an extended stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Conference center
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
$84 nightly
The total price is $99
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living room | 40-inch TV with digital channels

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 506 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • 797 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 377 sq ft
  • 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

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

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Executive One-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Superior Twin With Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

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Interconnecting Superior Room

  • Sleeps 5

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Executive Queen Room With Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

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Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Interconnecting Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Exterior

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  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 1,017 reviews
$84 nightly
The price is $99
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
123 Princes Street, Dunedin, 9016

What's nearby

  • Grand Casino - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Octagon - 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 (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 24 min drive
  • Dunedin Railway Station - 8 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Ocho cafe and chocolate shop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Craic Irish Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sool Dunedin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sessions Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Black Dog Cafe & Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of University of Otago. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Princes on Dowling, which serves breakfast. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 121 rooms
    • Arranged over 8 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (11 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite parking available only on request
    • Secured covered onsite self parking (NZD 30 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
    • Onsite garage
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Free use of nearby fitness center

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room
  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Free crib/infant bed

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

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.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Breakage deposit: NZD 300 per stay

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 36.00 for adults and NZD 18.00 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 1.5 percent

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for NZD 35.0 per day

Parking

  • Covered self parking costs NZD 30 per night with in/out privileges
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

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.
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

National rating

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

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Scenic Hotel Dunedin City offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Scenic Hotel Dunedin City does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Scenic Hotel Dunedin City?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Scenic Hotel Dunedin City?

Yes. Self parking costs NZD 30 per night. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Scenic Hotel Dunedin City?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Scenic Hotel Dunedin City?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Grand Casino (2-min walk) is nearby.

Are there restaurants at or near Scenic Hotel Dunedin City?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Princes on Dowling.

What's the area around Scenic Hotel Dunedin City like?

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City is in Dunedin City Centre, a short 8-minute walk from Dunedin Railway Station and 10 minutes' walk from University of Otago.

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Scenic Hotel Dunedin City Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was great, well-stocked, and had a good variety. (9 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Central location

Good central location for overnight stop
Christine, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Older style room and hotel, but suited our needs perfectly for a two night stay. Comfotable bed and great shower. Would stay again. Good mid city location.
Leonie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay, thank you!
I K, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Just a nice place to stay
Logan, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Stay at the scenic was very comfortable, great hotel.
Andre, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved our stay here. Affordable, comfortable huge bed, and the best shower pressure which is really important for us 😅 I think this is where we'll stay everytime we're in Dunedin.
Mary Rochelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient place to stay
Katarina, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Grear location excellent room service.
Joseph, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great central.place to stay with good friendly staff and excellent coffee from the restaurant, thanks team.
Luke, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Jeff, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good value hotel in handy location. Efficient check in and checkout.
Deborah, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff have been very friendly. The room is such a good size. Great location
Jessica, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Well situated; clean; good-sized room; good breakfast offering
Robert, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location, with options for dining in close proximity.
Rachel, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean, receptionist are very nice
Magno Demetrio, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Central to everything in Dunedin. Great staff. Great stay
Maroun, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable business hotel in a great location
David, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Really happy with the Scenic. Room was comfortable and clean and we enjoyed our stay for a few nights.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were very professional and nice
Lise, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
John, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice place to stay, comfortable bed, gym was reasonable, check in was easy and the staff pleasant. Location is convenient to most things in town and i enjoyed my breakfast. All in all a good place to stay.
Timothy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice modern hotel in a convenient location easily accessible to Queenstown
Gerald, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and very good value..
Anne, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Weekend stay

Lovely room. We enjoyed the room service, all food was great!
Glen, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good hotel in a great position for walking everywhere. Not very visible from the street so was difficult to initially find but once I’d found it it was great.
James, 1-night trip