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4.5 of 5
Corner Princes & High Streets, Dunedin 9054, New Zealand
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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Ranked #21 of 56 hotels in Dunedin
4.0 of 5 stars 85 Reviews
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New Zealand
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“The best beds and breakfast in all of NZ hotels that I've been to.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012

The buffet breakfast is the best that I have had in all the hotels that I have stayed in in NZ.
The bed was the softest most cloud like bed that I have ever stayed in. They include a pillow menu in the room pack. Which I find great as most hotels only give you the manky manmade fibre ones which are too hard. My partner, whom is allergic to dust and feathers didn't find the goose down bedding a problem. Great news for me!
We stayed in a mid range room and it was fantastic. Very spacious and included a sofa.
Didn't have free cookies though.
The staff were very welcoming and courtious.
I strongly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Dunedin.
Watch out for the parking though - it's $11.50 a night and they expect you to hand over your keys. The hotel is quite central though - and is next to the casino and a few bars.
The TV had a good selection of channels, including sky movies and 3 sports channels.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Christchurch, New Zealand
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Love the location and the bed!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012

The Southern Cross is the best hotel I've stayed in in Dunedin. We had a superior room and I would recommend paying the extra money rather than taking a standard room. The extra space is worth it. Have stayed in a standard room before and the room and bathroom are both very cramped. Not the case with the superior. The bed is amazing - huge king and very comfortable. We didn't weant to leave. Great location - we walked to the Octogon for dinner and was a short and safe stroll home later at night. Casino is right next door. Only downside is having to pay for parking. Other than that - highly recommend.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
“Enjoyable stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2011

Our tour group stayed for 2 nights. We found the hotel ideally placed for getting out and about. Our room was comfortable and very quiet at night. Breakfast was good, as was the one evening meal we had in the hotel. Service was very pleasant and generally more efficient than many of the hotels we stayed in over a 5 week period.

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  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Lovely Big Beds!”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2011

Part of the Thomas Cook Tour. Room 374 overlooking the car park. Central location for amenities. Good bathrooms. Good hearty breakfast.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Sydney, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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“terrible”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2011

arrived late checked mini bar contents items short went to bed and nearly rolled out as mattress was very worn out on the side while the center was very high the worst bed i have ever slep in. room amenites not replaced. would not stay again. all i look for is a clean room and a good bed.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled solo
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
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Address: Corner Princes & High Streets, Dunedin 9054, New Zealand
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