Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Cnr Princes & High Streets, Dunedin, New Zealand, 9054
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About us

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, enjoys a premium location in the heart of the city, its the Dunedin’s largest and most prestigious hotel. It has been extensively refurbished and now provides guests with modern style, exquisite quality, convenience and exceptional service. Dating back to 1883, this landmark building now blends Dunedin’s distinctive charm and heritage with the modern day comforts guests demand. Your every comfort is well provided for, with 178 attractive rooms and suites, extensive hotel facilities, and a very high standard of service. It also offers High quality hotel facilities for business and pleasure, including extensive conference and meeting facilities. It provides Excellent customer service to ensure your stay is enjoyable and memorable.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandOther Affiliation
Built-
Renovated-
Total meeting space8,509 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms178
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Northstar

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Room service

Facilities

  • Casino
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible

Business services

  • AV capabilities
  • Video conference

Recreational activities

  • Health club

Transportation

  • Train

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
8,509 sq. ft.
Largest room
2,271.2 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
10
Second largest room
1,496.2 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
200
Seating capacity
120
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Heritage Room
1,496.2 sq. ft.
63.1 x 23.6 sq. ft.
180
40
70
180
100
40
42
70
Cargill Room
2,271.2 sq. ft.
88.9 x 25.6 sq. ft.
200
50
80
200
120
50
52
70
Lounge Bar
10.8 sq. ft.
-
30
12
30
30
25
16
16
15
Charles Greenslade Room
839.6 sq. ft.
32.2 x 26.2 sq. ft.
50
24
50
50
50
24
26
35
James Speight Room
753.5 sq. ft.
45.9 x 16.4 sq. ft.
60
27
40
60
50
27
29
20
The Scenic Room
484.4 sq. ft.
29.5 x 16.4 sq. ft.
30
12
30
30
25
16
14
-
Reno Massetti Room
828.8 sq. ft.
17.1 x 17.7 sq. ft.
20
10
10
-
20
10
12
-
William Dawson Room
301.4 sq. ft.
17.7 x 16.7 sq. ft.
8
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8
-
Phyllis Sutton Room
204.5 sq. ft.
18.4 x 11.2 sq. ft.
10
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10
-

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
178

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 26.1 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
Valet parking

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