Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.3

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City is a 4.5-star hotel which offers modern accommodation, many with harbour views. The hotel is located only 2 blocks from the Octagon, the city's famous landmark. Guests enjoy free WiFi. There is a great selection of contemporary guest rooms, all of which have a modern bathroom. Some of the rooms overlook the harbour, some offer views over the city. The hotel's restaurant is open daily for breakfast and has an a la carte menu. There are several restaurants and cafes within walking distance. The Scenic Hotel Dunedin City is a short walk from the Octagon, Fortune Theatre and the city's central business district.

Families particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a stay with kids.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Situated in the real heart of Dunedin, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Govindasamy
Australia Australia
“Clean and in the middle of the city. Good restaurant.”
Caunter
New Zealand New Zealand
“Great location! The staff was amazing especially Shelia!”
Sarah
New Zealand New Zealand
“Great location, comfortable bed & friendly staff”
Anthony
Australia Australia
“Central location, top floor room was very spacious and nice.”
Shaentaella
New Zealand New Zealand
“Big spacious room, warm and clean, great for a family of four. Kids packs in arrival to keep them entertained for a bit. Nice breakfast buffet with plenty of options.”
Wendy
New Zealand New Zealand
“Very comfortable bed with extra pillows and blankets available.”
Hayley
Australia Australia
“Easy check in, great location, good amenities and clean + budget friendly”
Jill
New Zealand New Zealand
“The second night ( not booked as I was meant to fly home, but the wind got in the way) as the hotel was very full I had one of your refurbished rooms, what a treat, it was just beautiful , very “now” and just just bliss with the extra space,...”
Linda
New Zealand New Zealand
“Great sized rooms, close to town restaurant was very good”
Iliafi
New Zealand New Zealand
“Great location, room was pretty big and the beds were really comfy.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Princes on Dowling
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free

House rules

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 1.5% charge when you pay with a credit card.

Please note that when booking 5 or more rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.