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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross is a hotel destination wedding venue in Dunedin, New Zealand, hosting 80 at dinner and 150 standing.

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

DunedinOtago Region, New Zealand

Set in a historic building in central Dunedin, Scenic Hotel Southern Cross brings together 178 guest rooms and indoor function space for couples planning a celebration in New Zealand's south.

Guests
80 at dinner150 standing
Rooms
178 rooms
Getting there
DUDabout 25 min by car

About the venue

Set in a historic building in central Dunedin, Scenic Hotel Southern Cross brings together 178 guest rooms and indoor function space for couples planning a celebration in New Zealand's south.

The hotel's meeting and banquet space seats up to 80 guests for a dinner or holds 150 for a standing reception, with in-house catering and a bar on site.

An on-site coordinator works with you on the details, and accommodation ranges from Standard King Rooms through to Presidential Suites with connecting rooms sleeping up to six.

Dunedin Airport (DUD) is roughly 25 minutes away by transfer, and parking is available for guests arriving by car.

  • Historic building in Dunedin with 178 guest rooms on site
  • Seats 80 for a banquet or 150 standing in the indoor function space
  • In-house catering and an on-site bar
  • On-site wedding coordinator

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
80 guests
Standing reception
150 guests

Staying over

Rooms
178 rooms
Room types
19 listed

Services

Coordinator on the day
Yes

Getting there

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Nearest airport
DUD, 25 min by car
Parking
Yes
Phone
03 477 0752
Answered by the venue in local hours.

Reviews of Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

“The reception staff were welcoming and helpful. The dining room staff were pleasant, helpful and efficient. We enjoyed our room it had all we needed and liked that it was on the Quieter side of the building.”

Premier Promotions WestruppRead the whole review on Google

4.2out of 5, from 1,313 Google reviews

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

How many guests can the venue hold?
The function space seats up to 80 guests for a dinner and accommodates up to 150 for a standing reception.
Can our guests stay at the hotel?
Yes. The hotel has 178 rooms, including Superior and Standard King and Twin Rooms, Tower Suites, Executive Suites and Presidential Suites. Connecting Presidential and Tower Suite configurations sleep up to six and four guests respectively.
Is catering provided, or do we bring our own?
Catering is handled in house, and there is a bar on site.
How far is the hotel from the airport?
Dunedin Airport (DUD) is about a 25-minute transfer from the hotel. On-site parking is available.
Is there someone at the venue to help us plan?
Yes, there is an on-site coordinator. You can reach the team at southerncross@scenichotels.co.nz or +64 3 477 0752. Pricing is quoted in NZD.

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Sources and booking notes

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Sources for individual venue facts

  • Seated dinner: 80 guests

    “The Heritage Room seats around eighty guests for a banquet or holds up to one hundred and fifty for a cocktail reception.”
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  • Standing reception: 150 guests

    “The Heritage Room seats around eighty guests for a banquet or holds up to one hundred and fifty for a cocktail reception.”
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  • Rooms: 178 rooms

    “Your every comfort is well provided for, with 178 attractive rooms and suites, extensive hotel facilities, and a very high standard of service.”
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  • Room types: 19 listed

    “Superior King Room”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “Our team of chefs will provide fabulous food for your party and our Head Chef is more than happy to listen to your suggestions to help create a unique occasion for you.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “While featuring modern guest rooms & suites and multiple restaurants & bars, Scenic Hotel Southern Cross is the perfect place for celebration events and wedding receptions.”
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  • Nearest airport: DUD, 25 min by car

    “DUD”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “On-site parking is available at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross for $25 per day, with Tesla EV charging at $30 per night.”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “With modern guest rooms upstairs and a central location, it suits couples wanting an indoor reception in the heart of the city.”
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  • Historic building: Yes

    “Dating back to 1883, this landmark building now blends Dunedin’s distinctive charm and heritage with modern styles and comforts.”
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  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “Yes, Scenic Hotel Southern Cross offers wedding and celebration packages, covering everything from catering to entertaining, overnight accommodation, and a dedicated event coordinator.”
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