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Hotel St Clair

3.5 star property
Beach hotel in Dunedin with free parking

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Luxury Ocean View Suite | Balcony
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Luxury Ocean View Suite | Balcony
Luxury Ocean View Suite | Balcony
Ocean View Premier Room | Beach/ocean view
Hotel St Clair places travelers steps from the beach with a helpful staff for local tips. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi to plan adventures and luggage storage for flexible arrivals and departures. The nearby outdoor pool is perfect for relaxing after exploring the area.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Ocean View Suite | Balcony

Luxury Ocean View Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean View Premier Room | Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Ocean View Premier Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Bathrobes
  • 42 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, Ocean View | Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Room, Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Microwave
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
24 Esplanade, St. Clair Beach, Dunedin, 9012

What's nearby

  • St. Clair Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Octagon - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Speight's Brewery - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • University of Otago - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium - 9 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station - 16 min drive
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mitchells Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starfish - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Bowling Club - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hotel St Clair

Hotel near University of Otago
Hotel St Clair provides amenities like dry cleaning/laundry services and a business center. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Outdoor pool access nearby
  • Free self parking
  • 1 meeting room, an elevator, and smoke-free premises
  • Beach towels, laundry services, and a computer station
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel St Clair feature comforts such as bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach towels

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2009
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 35.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 35.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 9429042071846

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Clair Hotel
Hotel Clair
Hotel St Clair
Hotel St Clair Dunedin
St Clair Dunedin
St Clair Hotel
St Clair Beach Hotel Dunedin
Hotel St Clair Hotel
Hotel St Clair Dunedin
Hotel St Clair Hotel Dunedin

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel St Clair have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

Is Hotel St Clair pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hotel St Clair?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Hotel St Clair?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel St Clair?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Hotel St Clair located?

Located in St. Clair, this beach hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of St. Clair Beach, St. Clair Golf Club, and Kew Park Dog Exercise Area. Ocean Beach Railway and Chisholm Park Golf Club are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Hotel St Clair Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 505 out of 715 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 715 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 715 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 715 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 715 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely view from studio room. Friendly staff. Easy check-in and check out
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view of the ocean. Reception staff friendly and accomodating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in fantastic location… friendly reception staff and great nearby restaurants…
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Des

Liked: Cleanliness
Overpriced for what it is
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel and room great. Would have liked a smart tv in the room though for accommodation of this level
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

gisela

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The toilet was dirty, poop stains in bowl and on seat. The bathroom mirror had a large crack.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accomodation in a fantastic location and friendly staff. Top notch stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

alexis

Great view, would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

WAI CHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay here again. Great accomodations on the St Clair Esplanade. Wonderful space and modern design aesthetics
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kaye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The upgrades are very good and the restaurant reopening us fantastic, although it was closed for the Easter period.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfull location and access to cafes etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Great location, lovely room with a view over the ocean. Staff were friendly and efficient. Titi restaurant attached to the hotel was superb.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great location

You cannot beat the location and view and this is what you are paying for. Many good cafes and restaurants near by and right on the beach. Very comfortable bed and a large room. However, small details let the quality down considering the cost of the rooms e.g. Broken hair dryer, missing hand soap and other amenities in the bathroom until the last housekeeping service etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely, comfortable and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beachfront location, great sunrise views
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful location

Beautiful location on the water. Garage parking is very tight. Many restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location within easy walking distance to central shopping and dinning options. Quiet residential area Leith all required amenities. Lots of vacation options within close proximity, great location for a South Island experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sunset and sunrise overlooking the beach. Lovely
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyable stay

Lovely hotel in great spot
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel on the beach with views of the ocean. Rooms were spacious and comfortable with great bed and spacious bathroom. Staff was friendly and helpful. Lots of dining options nearby. We loved getting breakfast at the Long Dog!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to stay we got upgraded to a room with a sea view was great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay as always
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stunning - great location , modern and fantastic views
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So easy to get to restaurants and access to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

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