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Luxury
4.5 star property
8.8

Excellent

Central luxury with harbor views

Soaring ceilings and spacious interiors create understated luxury in this central Dunedin accommodation. Eighth-floor rooms offer stunning harbor views, while attentive staff provide personalized recommendations. Nearby city center and Princes on Dowling restaurant complete the experience.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Room options

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

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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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)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Executive One-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Executive Queen Room With Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

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Standard Interconnecting Room

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Standard King Room

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Standard Twin Room With Two Double Beds

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Superior King Room

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Superior Twin With Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

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Interconnecting Superior Room

  • Sleeps 5

About the neighborhood

Located in Dunedin, Scenic Hotel Dunedin City is in the city center. Speight's Brewery and Otago Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Dunedin Chinese Garden and Seriously Twisted. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Edgar Centre or Forsyth Barr Stadium. Visit our Dunedin travel guide
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123 Princes Street, Dunedin, 9016

What's nearby

  • The Octagon
    The Octagon
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Speight's Brewery
    Speight's Brewery
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Dunedin Town Hall
    Dunedin Town Hall
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • St. Paul's Cathedral
    St. Paul's Cathedral
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Grand Casino
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles

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

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 center.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a banquet hall
  • A front-desk safe, an elevator, and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, 1 meeting room, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 121 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Refrigerators, free infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (NZD 30 per night)
  • Limited onsite 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 crib
  • 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 center
  • Conference center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 8 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • 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

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Scenic Hotel Dunedin City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for NZD 30 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Scenic Hotel Dunedin City?

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

What time is check-out at Scenic Hotel Dunedin City?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Scenic Hotel Dunedin City located?

Located in Dunedin City Centre, this luxury hotel is steps from The Octagon, Temple Gallery, and Speight's Brewery. First Church of Otago and Grand Casino are just steps away. Dunedin Railway Station is 8 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, nice restaurant, and very good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The scenic circle Dunedin city were super helpful with the flexibility regarding the booking alterations and we really appreciated the overall helpfulness of the staff. Great location, super comfortable bed and clean. Was a good breakfast and easily accessible to other cafes and Dunedin attractions. Would highly recommend it as a place to stay if visiting Dunedin.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thi Kieu Tien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast. Right in town and closed to many restaurants, groceries stores and train station, churches.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very handy to city centre with great facilities. Parking limited but plenty within a short walk.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Machiko

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, spacious room and good rate
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No parking, location is good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

HELEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious corner room and very well equipped; ironing board and iron two laundry rooms, a great help seeing we were on a 6 week tour of New Zealand and running out of fresh clothes !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and excellent and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Kristjan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good food, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spacious room. Comfortable bed and linens
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jahmaine

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
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10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No balconies but we were able to get a harbour view which was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melina

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
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10/10 Excellent

Colleen

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
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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
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Peter

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
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10/10 Excellent

Kit Yee Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Tracy

Very spacious room. Well kept facilities. Helpful staff
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Katy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean tidy room, helpful happy staff, great location to walk to Regent Theatre
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Position - Good access to Restaurants and Shops Rooms good size and Good sized Bathroom. Liked the Buffet Breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025