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About the Hotel

123 Princes Street, Dunedin, New Zealand, 9016
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Close to The Octagon
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Property Overview

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City is recognized for its contemporary design and spacious guest rooms. The hotel offers award-winning architecture complemented by natural elements like timber and neutral tones. Located in the inner city, it provides convenient access to local attractions.

Accommodation Options

The hotel offers a variety of accommodations, including Executive Rooms and Suites, which feature private balconies and select views of the harbour or city. Standard Studio Rooms provide economical choices with natural lighting and modern styling. Dog-friendly options are also available, ensuring guests can travel with their pets comfortably.

Dining Experience

Princes on Dowling Restaurant offers a diverse menu featuring local cuisine utilizing fresh produce from the Mainland. Guests can enjoy a lounge bar with a fireplace, ideal for unwinding after a day of exploration. Room service dining is also available for added convenience.

Business and Event Facilities

The hotel features meeting and conference facilities located on the ground floor, easily accessible with street-level access. The Highland Room serves as a fully air-conditioned venue perfect for a range of events, supported by catering options from the hotel restaurant. With 121 guest rooms available, accommodations can be coordinated for event attendees.

Additional Amenities

The Scenic Hotel Dunedin City includes a nearby fitness center, providing guests with free access. Valet laundry and dry cleaning services are available six days a week, adding convenience to longer stays. Parking facilities are also offered to guests with vehicles.

Highlights

Location: Convenient inner-city access

Rooms: Executive Rooms and Suites with private balconies

Dining: Princes on Dowling Restaurant with local cuisine

Business: Highland Room for meetings and conferences

Pet-Friendly: Dog-Friendly Standard Studio Rooms

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Executive One-Bedroom Suite
2 persons
47 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Superior King Room
2 persons
31 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Standard King Room
2 persons
29 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Executive King Room
2 persons
29 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
Dunedin300 m
Airports
Dunedin (DUD) 28.8 km
Train
Dunedin Railway Station600 m
Taieri Gorge Railway900 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Children's buffet

Room features

  • Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Dining Onsite

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City features delightful dining experiences that reflect the region's fresh produce and culinary traditions. Guests can enjoy hearty vegetarian and gluten-free options, all within a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for indulging after a day exploring the city.
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City Restaurant photo The photo shows a modern and spacious lounge area, likely in a hotel or office building. The space is characterized by a mix of seating options, warm lighting, and a sleek design. 

In the background, there's a long bar with a yellow-green illuminate
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City Restaurant photo The photo shows a bright and spacious dining area, likely in a hotel or restaurant. The room has large windows letting in ample natural light, with blinds covering some of them. The walls are painted a light beige color, and there are recessed lights

Princes on Dowling

Vegetarian and Gluten-free
Ambiance
A cozy setting with a gas fireplace, perfect for relaxing during meals while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of the hotel.
Key Offerings
Specialties include champagne ham with Swiss cheese and tomato relish on light rye bread, showcasing local flavors with a creative twist.
Reservation
Not needed
Open for breakfast from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and dinner from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, seven days a week.

Location

123 Princes Street, Dunedin, New Zealand, 9016
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123 Princes Street, Dunedin, New Zealand, 9016
Nearby
Church
First Church of Otago
180 m
The Octagon
Robert Burns Statue
270 m
Church
St Joseph's Cathedral School
390 m
Casino
Grand Casino Dunedin
450 m
Anzac Ave Dunedin Railway Station
New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame
520 m
Museum
Whakamana Cannabis Museum
90 m
200 Rattray St
Speight's Brewery
450 m
Gallery
Gallery De Novo
300 m
Garden
Queens Garden
450 m
Dunedin Railway Station
Taieri Gorge Railway
510 m
192 Princes St
Whakamana: the Cannabis Museum of Aotearoa
80 m
55 Princes St
Moray Gallery
140 m
Gallery
Milford Galleries
250 m
Restaurants
Black Dog Kitchen & Bar
50 m
109 Princes Street
Sessions
10 m
138 Princes St
Speight's Alehouse
280 m
200 Rattray Street 200 Rattray St
India Gate Restaurant & Bar
60 m
102 Princes Street
Hightide
90 m
192 Princes Street
Jizo Japanese Restaurant
140 m
56 Princes Street
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-23:59
Check-out
until 10 am
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs NZD 36 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Year renovated:
2008
Number of floors:
8
Number of rooms:
134

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