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.
Popular amenities
Bar
Parking available
Connecting rooms available
Air conditioning
24/7 front desk
Gym
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurants and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Self parking
Conference centre
Business centre
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Front desk safe
Vending machine
Self-serve laundry
Meeting room
For families (6)
Children stay free
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Television
The current price is €94
€94
includes taxes & fees
23 May - 24 May
Room options
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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds
Highlights
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
28 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Double Beds
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Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom
Highlights
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
47 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Highlights
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
29 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Superior Room, 2 Bedrooms
Highlights
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
74 sq m
Sleeps 6
4 Queen Beds
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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
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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
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Superior Room, 1 King Bed
Highlights
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
31 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds
Highlights
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
35 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Queen Beds
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Standard Twin Room With Two Double Beds
Sleeps 2
2 Double Beds
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Standard King Room
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Executive One-Bedroom Suite
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Superior Twin With Two Queen Beds
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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Interconnecting Superior Room
Sleeps 5
4 Double Beds
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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 visit Princes on Dowling, which serves breakfast. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
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 per cent 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
On-site parking only available on request
Secured covered on-site self-parking (NZD 30 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
On-site parking is limited
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
On-site 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
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
What to do
Free use of nearby fitness centre
Working away
Business centre
Meeting room
Conference centre
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
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 cot/infant bed
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Fridge
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
Princes on Dowling – This restaurant only serves breakfast. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
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.
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 per cent
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 on-site parking
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Scenic Hotel
Scenic Dunedin City
Scenic Hotel Dunedin
Scenic Dunedin City Dunedin
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City Hotel
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City Dunedin
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City Hotel Dunedin
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 that you 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 spaces 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 on-site 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 on-site 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
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
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Spacious room
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Downtown
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What guests liked
Breakfast offerings were very good with a great variety of both hot and cold options. (8 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
25 Apr 2025
Good value
Clean, efficient staff and central. Breakfast was well stocked and adequate. I would stay there again. Ample street parking between 6pm and 9am.
Karin
Karin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 Mar 2025
Weekend stay
Lovely room. We enjoyed the room service, all food was great!
Glen
Glen, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
18 Jan 2025
A good 2 night stay.
Hazel
Hazel, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 Jan 2025
Nice modern hotel in a convenient location easily accessible to Queenstown
Gerald
Gerald, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Dec 2024
Comfortable business hotel in a great location
David
David, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Jan 2025
Great location
John
John, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Jan 2025
excellent central location and very convenient
Cheng
Cheng, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
23 Jan 2025
The hotel is central, basic and affordable, and the rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable. What more could you ask for a short stay?
Angela
Angela, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Oct 2024
Great location and very good value..
Anne
Anne, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Oct 2024
great hotel
Jack
Jack, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
3 Feb 2025
Nice menu
J
J, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Sept 2024
Great for a family
Anna
Anna, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Nov 2024
Central Hotel Friendly staff
Evan
Evan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Dec 2024
Comfortable one night stay. Right in the centre of town.
David
David, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
21 Apr 2024
Great stay
Anna
Anna, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
3 Apr 2025
Only issue is checking out in the morning and having someone available and qualified to do so and generating an invoice.
A very pleasant stay marred by one simple fiz
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
16 Apr 2025
Not scenic
This is a medium large hotel.
It is ugly on the outside with a restaurant that looks like a school cafeteria.
There are no views.
They say they have parking.... but that is just to lure you in. Its never available.... and its a fair walk to non timed parking.
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Dec 2024
Very nice and clean room and surprisingly quiet
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
13 Jan 2025
Beds were nice and soft , but room felt a little dated
Nathan
Nathan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
5 Jan 2025
Clean and spacious room.
DAYLINE
DAYLINE, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Oct 2024
Food was good
Peter La
Peter La, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 Dec 2024
The staff were very helpful and friendly. The room well presented and everything I needed was there. Walking distance to CBD.
Robyn
Robyn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Sept 2024
Comfortable rooms in walking distance of the Octagon.
The Staff was very helpful and had nice recommendations around town.
Nice breakfast buffet.
Fabian
Fabian, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
26 Jan 2025
Central position, clean room. Found free parking (18:00-0900) close by.
David
David, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
15 Jan 2025
The room was very nice with lovely bathroom facilities
Unfortunately it was a Friday night & we faced the road & it was incredibly noisy into the wee hours