3.5 Star Hotel

Hotel St Clair

24 Esplanade, St Clair, Dunedin, New Zealand View Map

$142 nightly

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Hotel St Clair

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Hotel St Clair is located just 10 minutes’ drive from central Dunedin. Rooms include flat-screen satellite TV, private bathroom with under-floor heating and views of St Clair Beach. This boutique beachfront hotel offers rooms with super-king sized beds and broadband internet access. Some rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking St Clair's Beach. Direct access to St Clair Beach is on the resort’s doorstep. Guests have access to a computer in the lobby that has internet access. Dunedin International Airport is less than 30 minutes’ drive from Hotel St Clair.

1,067 Reviews

8.8Very Good
Cleanliness
9.2
Staff
9.1
Location
9.7

What Guests Say

  • “The view, comfortable bed, great location and friendly staff”
  • “The property is right on the boardwalk across the street from the beach. They have underground parking at the hotel for free. You also…”
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Top Amenities

  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Beachfront
  • Business Center
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Premier Studio with Ocean View 1/4

Premier Studio with Ocean View

453 sqft • 1 King

  • Accessible by lift
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony
Executive Room1/4

Executive Room

453 sqft • 1 King

  • Accessible by lift
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony
Luxury Apartment with Ocean View1/4

Luxury Apartment with Ocean View

754 sqft • 1 King

  • Accessible by lift
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony
Executive Studio with Ocean View1/4

Executive Studio with Ocean View

270 sqft • 1 King

  • Accessible bath/shower
  • Accessible by lift
  • Accessible toilet
  • Air conditioning

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    What Guests Loved

    8.8
    Very Good

    Based on 1,067 reviews

    Location

    9.7

    Cleanliness

    9.2

    Staff

    9.1

    Overall Quality

    8.8

    Pros +

    • The view, comfortable bed, great location and friendly staff
    • The property is right on the boardwalk across the street from the beach. They have underground parking at the hotel for free. You also have free access to the salt water pool just down the street (2min walk) there is a cute cafe there as well. The bed is very comfortable the rooms are spacious and the view across from the ocean is fantastic. The shower has good power. There are several restaurants on the block including a Thai Vietnamese restaurant which was excellent Spirit house and a pizza restaurant The Esplanade which always also good.
    • Very friendly staff and great location right at the beach

    Cons -

    • The showers have good pressure but the design is poor as water goes all over bathroom floor. We got extra towels so we could mop up the floor. If you want to be handy to downtown this is not the property for you.
    • Would have been nice to have fitness facilities
    • The staff was a bit short particularly at checkout, but this is only very minor.
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    9WendyPosted on: 1-30-2026

    The view, comfortable bed, great location and friendly staff

    8SusanPosted on: 1-27-2026

    The property is right on the boardwalk across the street from the beach. They have underground parking at the hotel for free. You also have free access to the salt water pool just down the street (2min walk) there is a cute cafe there as well. The bed is very comfortable the rooms are spacious and the view across from the ocean is fantastic. The shower has good power. There are several restaurants on the block including a Thai Vietnamese restaurant which was excellent Spirit house and a pizza restaurant The Esplanade which always also good.

    The showers have good pressure but the design is poor as water goes all over bathroom floor. We got extra towels so we could mop up the floor. If you want to be handy to downtown this is not the property for you.

    9KenPosted on: 1-16-2026

    Very friendly staff and great location right at the beach

    Would have been nice to have fitness facilities

    9VanessaPosted on: 1-5-2026

    Nicely redone interior with lots of nice touches like fresh milk for tea/coffee. Great beach location with nice restaurants and saltwater pool nearby. Free parking in their underground garage but it does fill up- street parking was readily available nearby.

    10HenkPosted on: 1-2-2026

    We got a luxury room at the top floor, which was very comfortable (bed, bathroom, etc.) and had a great stay. As we went into the new year, not much was open around the property so we could not enjoy the restaurant nor the salt-spa.

    The staff was a bit short particularly at checkout, but this is only very minor.

    9SharonPosted on: 12-22-2025

    Loved the ocean view!!

    The washing machine/dryer wouldn’t turn off, and the instructions didn’t quite match the settings on the machine itself but we eventually figured it out

    10DeidrePosted on: 12-13-2025

    Staff and the view were both wonderful! Comfortable bed and free access to the saltwater pools!

    10KBohreerPosted on: 11-18-2025

    Beautiful room with plenty of natural light. Comfortable seating and soft beds. Great water pressure in bathroom.

    9AnnaPosted on: 11-16-2025

    Love staying at Hotel St Clair. Fabulous location and we love the balcony and sea views.

    10PeterPosted on: 11-11-2025

    We liked the location on the beach and the hotel was very comfortable with a balcony. Staff was very friendly. Free garage parking on site.

    All was good.

    9SarahPosted on: 9-16-2025

    Comfy bed, love the location, meals close by

    10ShandaPosted on: 6-2-2025

    First of all, the price is definitely worth it for this hotel! While on the high side, the location is stunning; basically right on the water, steps from the wall along the esplanade. Our room was on the side but from the balcony could see right to the water. Staff was friendly. Boutique hotel feeling. The bed was THE comfiest bed I think I have ever stayed in. Room was clean, kitchenette so nice to have, and large bathtub. Was also nice and quiet. Can’t say enough good things about this hotel!

    Absolutely nothing.

    9JenniferPosted on: 5-5-2025

    We love coming to stay at Hotel St Clair when we visit Dunedin because of the excellent location and the fact that there are great restaurants within walking distance of the hotel.

    It's a shame you don't have Pay Wave for credit card payments.

    6CourtneyPosted on: 5-1-2025

    The location is amazing and the room was very comfortable

    I had prearranged our bags to be delivered to our room after our wedding which didn’t happen so we had to muck around when we arrived after midnight to get our bags from hotel staff when they were closed

    9SandraPosted on: 4-27-2025

    View great .. location perfect .

    Bathroom and shower floor tiles need attention .

    8DesereePosted on: 4-27-2025

    Location fabulous

    Easter/School holidays so lots of places closed,even the restaurant in the hotel!

    9AlexPosted on: 4-25-2025

    Wonderful location. One of NZs best.Unrivaled view of the beach.Helpful staffGood coffee and breakfast options close by.It honestly doesn't get much better than this, especially for the money.

    No complaints.

    9JudePosted on: 4-23-2025

    Comply room and bed. Friendly helpful staff

    10SarahPosted on: 4-23-2025

    Great location opposite the beach and close to good options for eating. Lovely spacious room with good facilities.

    There was nothing negative about our stay.

    10ChrisPosted on: 4-15-2025

    Excellent spot, great room and views. Spoilt for choose with fabulous restaurants near by.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Beachfront

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking
    • Accessible parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Accessible toilet
    • Facilities for disabled guests available
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Business facilities

    • Business Center

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 2:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 2 can stay with cot, subject to additional charges. Children of age 0 and above can stay with extra bed, subject to additional charges.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Please note that if you pay by debit card, a bond deposit of AUD 150 will be required.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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    Hotel St Clair

    24 Esplanade, St Clair, Dunedin

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