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Hotel St Clair
Luxury Ocean View Room - Guestroom, Hotel St Clair in Dunedin
a large body of water with palm trees, Hotel St Clair in Dunedin
a large kitchen with a large window, Hotel St Clair in Dunedin
a living room filled with furniture and a fireplace, Hotel St Clair in Dunedin
Interior view, Hotel St Clair in Dunedin
Interior view, Hotel St Clair in Dunedin

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8.8

Excellent

1,611 reviews

1,611 reviews

View14
Housekeeping6
Beach4
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9.2

Exceptional

Location rating score

Exceptional location - 0 meters to the beach
Parking
FREE
Popular landmarks
Tunnel Beach 2.4 km
Speight's Brewery 4.1 km
Knox Church 5.2 km
Olveston Historic Home 5.2 km
Otago Museum 5.4 km
Baldwin Street 7.8 km
Larnach Castle & Gardens 12.0 km
The Royal Albatross Centre 23.9 km
Otago Peninsula 24.0 km
Nearby landmarks
Four Square St Clair 630 m
St. Clair Tennis Club 730 m
Forbury Park Raceway 800 m
Ocean Beach Domain (Shark Park) 980 m
Forbury Park Croquet Club 1.1 km
St. Clair Golf Club 1.1 km
Forbury Park Bowling Club 1.1 km
Corstorphine Park 1.4 km

Hotel St Clair

24 Esplanade, St Clair, West Dunedin, Dunedin, New Zealand - See map

The car parking and the Wi-Fi are always free, so you can stay in touch and come and go as you please. Conveniently situated in the West Dunedin part of Dunedin, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Be sure to set some time aside to visit Otago Peninsula as well as Tunnel Beach nearby. Rated with 4.5 stars, this high-quality property provides guests with access to indoor pool and outdoor pool on-site.

Highlights

Sparkling clean

Excellent room comfort & quality

Excellent view

0 meters to the beach

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

This property has self-selected and self-certified the following hygiene measures.Learn more
Safety Features
Staff trained in safety protocol
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Preventative Equipment
Hand sanitizer
Free face masks
Health and Medical
First aid kit
Doctor/nurse on call
Facilities

Car park

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Luggage storage

Contactless check-in/out

Swimming pool [indoor]

Safety deposit boxes

Wi-Fi in public areas

Dry cleaning

Value for money8.2
Distance to city center7km
Location rating9.2
Nearest airportDunedin International Airport (DUD)
Distance to airport22.2 km

Rooms available at Hotel St Clair

Excellent
Room comfort & quality

9

Luxury Apartment with Ocean View
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  • Room size: 70 m²/753 ft²
  • Sea view
  • 1 king bed
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Executive Studio
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  • Room size: 42 m²/452 ft²
  • Street view
  • 1 super king bed
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Executive Room
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  • Room size: 42 m²/452 ft²
  • Mountain view
  • 1 king bed
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Luxury Ocean View Room
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  • Room size: 70 m²/753 ft²
  • Ocean view
  • 1 super king bed
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Executive Ocean View Room
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  • Room size: 25 m²/269 ft²
  • Ocean view
  • 1 super king bed
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Executive Studio with Ocean View
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  • Room size: 25 m²/269 ft²
  • Sea view
  • 1 king bed
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Premier Ocean View Room
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  • Room size: 42 m²/452 ft²
  • Ocean (partial view) view
  • 1 super king bed
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Premier Studio with Ocean View
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  • Room size: 42 m²/452 ft²
  • Sea view
  • 1 king bed
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Luxury Ocean View Suite
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  • Room size: 70 m²/753 ft²
  • Balcony/terrace
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Luxury Suite with Sea View
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  • Room size: 70 m²/753 ft²
  • Shower
  • 1 king bed
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Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in and check-out at Hotel St Clair?

Check-in is from 02:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM. You may request early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Guests checking in or out before or after the designated periods may be charged an additional fee. The hotel offers luggage storage to guests for before check-in and after check-out.

How do I get to Hotel St Clair?

For those who wish to drive their own cars, Hotel St Clair has a car park on site, as well as additional parking nearby if the first car park is full. Parking is free for guests.

What is the smoking policy at Hotel St Clair?

Hotel St Clair does not permit smoking in any of its rooms or indoor areas.

What restaurants are nearby Hotel St Clair?

Hotel St Clair is located in West Dunedin, famous for good restaurants such as Pier 24 Restaurant & Bar, Spirit House and Esplanade Restaurant.

What are popular attractions near Hotel St Clair?

Guests at Hotel St Clair can easily visit Corstorphine Park, Kew Park Dog Exercise Area and Kew Park Playground located in the West Dunedin area.

What popular beaches are close to Hotel St Clair?

Guests at Hotel St Clair can easily visit Tunnel Beach in the West Dunedin area.

What popular natural sightseeing spots are close to Hotel St Clair?

Hotel St Clair is located in the West Dunedin area, which is famous for natural sightseeing destinations such as Aaron Lodge Top 10 Holiday Park and Kaikorai Hill.

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What people love about Hotel St Clair

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Location

    "Value for money, clean, spacious, comfy bed, great location, great view"

    diana

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    November 13, 2022

  • 8.4

    Excellent
    Cleanliness

    "Right across from At Clair beach, clean and tidy hotel."

    Karen

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    May 10, 2021

  • 9.2

    Exceptional
    Location

    "Close to restaurants and bars also."

    Darrin

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    August 3, 2021

Property ranking|Compared to 164 Dunedin properties
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Room comfort score
9/10
Location score
9.2/10
Room size
45 sqm.
Cleanliness score
9.2/10
Better than
96
%
of Dunedin properties
Better than
93
%
of Dunedin properties
Bigger than
90
%
of Dunedin properties
Better than
89
%
of Dunedin properties
Overall rating:

8.8

Excellent
1,611 reviews
Cleanliness
9.2
Facilities
8.2
Location
9.2
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More about Hotel St Clair

More about Hotel St Clair

Hotel St Clair

With a wide range of services catered to both business and leisure travelers, Hotel St Clair makes sure you get the best out of your stay.
Take advantage of a wealth of unrivaled services and amenities at Hotel St Clair. Stay connected throughout your stay with free internet access provided. Parking is provided free of charge for guests. You'll have no problem planning out your days and transportation needs with front desk services including luggage storage and safety deposit boxes.
Wear your favorite outfits again and again thanks to the dry cleaning service offered at Hotel St Clair. The hotel's daily housekeeping will make staying in a great choice. The hotel is entirely non-smoking.
Guestrooms are fitted with all the amenities you need for a good night's sleep. To enhance your stay, some rooms at the hotel come with linen service. The specially-designed rooms at Hotel St Clair offer a layout option like a balcony or terrace. The hotel's in-room entertainment is second to none, with television and cable TV provided to guests in select rooms.
You may be assured to know that a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee, instant tea and mini bar are available in some select rooms. You can stay fresh and clean with a hair dryer, toiletries, bathrobes and towels provided in some of the guest bathrooms.


Dining and things to do

Throughout the day, you can enjoy the activities offered at Hotel St Clair. While you're there, be sure to take some time to explore the easily accessible beach. The many offerings at Hotel St Clair ensures you'll have plenty to do during your stay. No vacation is complete without a refreshing jump into the pool.


Around the property

With its convenient location, the hotel offers easy access to all Dunedin has to offer. Spend a day and acquire some cultural knowledge at Otago Museum located 5.4 km away, where you can explore works of arts and cultural pieces. You're sure to want to visit Larnach Castle & Gardens located 12.0 km away, among the most sought-after photographs for anyone visiting Dunedin.


Reasons to stay here

Spend less here on rooms than you would at 96% of other accommodations in the city.
Verified reviews for this hotel's food and dining options score it better than 98% of accommodations in the city.
This accommodation beats more than 95% of competition in the city on room comfort.

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Amenities and facilities

Excellent
Facilities

8.2

Most talked about facilities

Beach

6 mentions

Breakfast

5 mentions

View

5 mentions

Food & Dining

3 mentions

Languages spoken
  • English
  • Korean
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Internet services
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Swimming pool [indoor]
  • Swimming pool [outdoor]
Cleanliness and safety
  • Anti-viral cleaning products
  • Cashless payment service
  • Daily disinfection in all rooms
  • Daily disinfection in common areas
  • Doctor/nurse on call
  • First aid kit
  • Free face masks
  • Guest rooms seal after sanitization
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Hot water linen and laundry washing
  • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
  • Protective screens in common areas
  • Room sanitization opt-out available
  • Rooms sanitized between stays
  • Staff trained in safety protocol
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Kitchen
Services and conveniences
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Heating in public area
  • Ironing service
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Safety deposit boxes
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoking area
  • Xerox/fax in business center
Access
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pets allowed
  • Service animals are welcome
  • Smoke alarms
Getting around
  • Car park [free of charge]
  • Car park [nearby]
  • Car park [on-site]
Available in all rooms
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Complimentary tea
  • Free bottled water
  • Free instant coffee
  • Hair dryer
  • Ironing facilities
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini bar
  • Mirror
  • Non-smoking
  • Refrigerator
  • Satellite/cable channels
  • Seating area
  • Shower
  • Telephone
  • Wi-Fi [free]

Location

24 Esplanade, St Clair, West Dunedin, Dunedin, New Zealand
Exceptional
Location

9.2

Airports
  • Dunedin International Airport (DUD)
    22.2 km
  • Wanaka Airport (WKA)
    164.2 km
Public transportation
  • Dunedin Railways
    4.4 km
  • Dunedin Railway Station
    4.4 km
Hospital or clinic
  • Musselburgh Pharmacy
    2.6 km
Shopping
  • Otago Farmers Market
    5.2 km
Convenience store
  • Night 'n Day
    2.0 km
Cash withdrawal
  • ATM
    1.9 km

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • Tunnel Beach
    2.4 km
  • Speight's Brewery
    4.1 km
  • Knox Church
    5.2 km
  • Olveston Historic Home
    5.2 km
  • Otago Museum
    5.4 km
  • Baldwin Street
    7.8 km
  • Larnach Castle & Gardens
    12.0 km
  • The Royal Albatross Centre
    23.9 km
  • Otago Peninsula
    24.0 km
Nearby landmarks
  • Four Square St Clair
    630 m
  • St. Clair Tennis Club
    730 m
  • Forbury Park Raceway
    800 m
  • Ocean Beach Domain (Shark Park)
    980 m
  • Forbury Park Croquet Club
    1.1 km
  • St. Clair Golf Club
    1.1 km
  • Forbury Park Bowling Club
    1.1 km
  • Corstorphine Park
    1.4 km
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

All children are welcome.

Children 0-17 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding.
If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
Guests 18 years and older are considered as adults
Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
Others
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from14:00
  • Check-in until22:00
  • Check-out from07:00
  • Check-out until10:00
  • Reception open until22:00
Getting around
  • Distance from city center7km
  • Travel time to airport (minutes)30
The property
  • Non-smoking rooms/floorsYES
  • Number of bars/lounges0
  • Number of floors4
  • Number of restaurants0
  • Number of rooms 26
  • Year property opened2009

Reviews of Hotel St Clair from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
8.8
/
10
Cleanliness9.2
Facilities8.2
Location9.2
Room comfort and quality9.0
Service8.8
Value for money8.2
High score for Dunedin
Rating
9+ Exceptional (47)
8-9 Excellent (21)
7-8 Very Good (12)
6-7 Good (5)
<6 Below Expectation (4)
Time of the year
Mar - May (23)
Jun - Aug (18)
Sep - Nov (22)
Dec - Feb (26)

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10.0
Exceptional
Yvonne from United Kingdom
Couple
Premier Ocean View Room
Stayed 1 night in February 2015

St Clair”

Location,location,location!

We had a wonderful stay at St Clair. Only 10 mins drive from a busy Dunedin- market day etc. Had a sea view beautiful room. Sat and watched the surfers while sipping a glass of rose wine. Booked a table for dinner that night. Fabulous meal. If back in that part of New Zealand would stay there again. Next morning went to the Penguin Place on the peninsula. So worth the drive.

Reviewed February 17, 2015

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9.2
Exceptional
Honggang from China
Family with teens
Luxury Ocean View Room
Stayed 1 night in December 2016

Nice trip to Dunedin”

While St. Clair is a bit outside of Dunedin, it has everything a vacation family needs. It has the full kitchen with a living area and a separate bed for our daughter. Everything is upscale and the bed is very comfortable. The only pity is that the restaurant had a private function and hope we will try it next time.

Reviewed December 31, 2016

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9.6
Exceptional
Melanie from New Zealand
Couple
Executive Studio
Stayed 2 nights in August 2020

Great wee wkend away, quiet & great location”

I'd stay here again, the location was suburb, wee cafes, bars and great resturants a short walk, whilst hearing the occean, st Claire's pool cafe Saturday morning was amazing, view & food. The bed was soft & comfy, great sheets, and electric blanket a bonus, heat pump for warmth , The only downfall was the Tv wasn't opposite the bed, so couldn't stay warm in bed and watch telly. If it had a,swivel even woupd be better. The bath was the main feature for me and hug pressure shower. Will stay again. Bit disappointing Dunedin isn't cheap like the rest of nz.But a great stay.

Reviewed August 09, 2020

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10.0
Exceptional
Debra from United States
Couple
Executive Ocean View Room
Stayed 1 night in November 2016

Room with an awesome view!”

We stayed at The Hotel St Clair for our last might in New Zealand and were not disappointed. It is directly across from a surfing beach so it was wonderful to watch all the surfers, paddle boarders and young children in the water. We went to sleep with the sound of waves crashing! We had been on a tour before this so we had no car. We took a public bus from the center of Dunnedin and were within an easy walk to the hotel.

Reviewed November 25, 2016

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9.3
Exceptional
Robynne from New Zealand
Couple
Premier Ocean View Room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2012

Great place to stay - Good Location on beach front”

Good Food, Nice View, Rooms nice and Clean, Staff very helpful

Ask to be put in a spacious room. I have stayed at St Clair Beach a couple of times and will stay there again, however make sure you are not put in the wheelchair access room as it is small and hospital like,unless of course you are in a wheelchair. I would highly recommend this hotel.

Reviewed May 09, 2012

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10.0
Exceptional
Natalia from New Zealand
Business traveler
Executive Studio
Stayed 1 night in April 2015

Very good hotel in Dunedin”

location, restaurant and comfortable rooms

This one might be one of the best in Dunedin. I always stay there when I have business trips to Dunedin. Very good restaurant, nice location and spacious and modern rooms. Free Wi-Fi is a bonus.

Reviewed May 05, 2015

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9.3
Exceptional
John from New Zealand
Couple
Executive Studio
Stayed 1 night in July 2012

Bliss”

Such a comfortable bed.

After flight delays and late arrival in Dunedin this hotel was welcoming and comfortable. We were sorry that we were too late for dinner in house. Breakfast was very good.

Reviewed August 02, 2012

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8.3
Excellent
John from United Kingdom
Family with young children
Executive Studio
Stayed 2 nights in January 2014

Great hotel by the sea. ”

Only a ten minute drive to the city, very relaxing surroundings and a few good restaurants near by.

We spent three nights here and did a lot of the nature activities on the Otago peninsula. It was a great place from which you could explore the local area and only a short drive to the city centre. Have stayed in Dunedin several times and would always recommend this hotel.

Reviewed March 29, 2014

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9.3
Exceptional
Adrian from New Zealand
Business traveler
Executive Studio
Stayed 1 night in November 2013

all i can say is wow”

view, design, view

this was an amazing find at an amazing price , we will pay full price to stay there next time we visit dunedin

Reviewed November 21, 2013

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9.7
Exceptional
Andrew from Australia
Family with young children
Luxury Ocean View Room
Stayed 3 nights in January 2015

Million dollar views”

The view from our room was fantastic! the rooms were spacious and had a seperate bedroom from the living that was big as well. Full size bathroom with bath with spa jets and shower.

We had a great stay at St Clair, waking up to blue waters and listening to the waves as we went to sleep.

Reviewed January 12, 2015

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7.0
Very good
Joshua from Malaysia
Couple
Premier Ocean View Room
Stayed 2 nights in April 2015

Sea view booking not exactly what we expected”

clean, good staff, acceptable location

we stayed at St Clair for 2 nights and booked the sea view room. When we checked in, we discovered that our room had only a slanted view of the sea. If we had known that this was the view, we would have opted for the hill facing view which would have been cheaper as we did not use the view during our stay. However, the staff was good enough to offer us a complimentary continental breakfast which was the saving grace although it was nothing fantastic.

Reviewed April 13, 2015

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9.3
Exceptional
Elena from Australia
Solo traveler
Premier Ocean View Room
Stayed 1 night in November 2012

Lovely location, food and staff.”

Great seaside location, amazing food, friendly staff, very clean

the hotel is right on the esplanade overlooking a quiet beach; seaview rooms have an unobstructed view of the ocean. in-house restaurant has fantastic food (can be ordered for room service). also has several cafes in walking distance (<500m). not a huge hotel and therefore the staff were very attentive and provided a high standard of service. the rooms are also nice and quiet, with new fittings/maintained to a high standard, and are lovely and clean. unfortunately the rooms are slightly on the small-size, but are definitely adequate and more than comfortable. very relaxing environment. cons: not walking distance to the cbd.

Reviewed November 14, 2012

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9.3
Exceptional
Erin from New Zealand
Couple
Premier Ocean View Room
Stayed 1 night in April 2015

seaside luxury”

best view..great sleep and loved the breakfast

Only place we will stay when in dunedin

Reviewed April 19, 2015

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9.0
Exceptional
Siu from Hong Kong SAR, China
Business traveler
Executive Studio
Stayed 2 nights in April 2013

disappointed that there is no kitchen facilities ”

by the sea

i booked this hotel because the room has "kitchenette" However, there is no gas stove, but only a microwave with water tap! very disappointed. kettle is dirty. can't be used. room is very clean i met their staff. one is very friendly and helpful. the other is not

Reviewed April 18, 2013

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9.2
Exceptional
dennis from United Kingdom
Couple
Executive Ocean View Room
Stayed 2 nights in February 2018

Holiday”

Great hotel overlooking the sea. A little out of town, however we had a car. Hotel reception staff were great. Bathroom could have been bigger, very compact. Microwave, fridge and crockery available.

Reviewed February 07, 2018

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9.0
Exceptional
Heather from Australia
Solo traveler
Premier Ocean View Room
Stayed 1 night in November 2012

Wonderful view”

View, parking, balcony

initially it was a little hard to locate the entrance to the hotel as it is on a one-way street and gps's are not infallible. once there, the studio was brilliant with a wonderful view and extremely well located. it has an underground carpark with lift.

Reviewed December 08, 2012

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9.0
Exceptional
Natalia from New Zealand
Business traveler
Executive Studio
Stayed 1 night in December 2014

Nice modern hotel located on a seashore”

Nice location, good restaurant, clean and modern rooms

I liked the hotel and will stay there again. The only thing to keep in mind the hotel is located quite far from the city center, so if you plan to go there you will need a car or public transport.

Reviewed December 15, 2014

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8.7
Excellent
Thelma from New Zealand
Couple
Executive Studio
Stayed 2 nights in December 2015

Graduation Weekend”

By the sea, comfortable bed, spacious room

It was disappointing after booking many months in advance to have a view of houses unless we were on the deck. I'm wondering if all rooms booked through the likes of Agoda are for rooms without a view? I did inquire was it possible to have a better view but got the distinct impression that we were a budget room therefore no such option. The room was well appointed, clean & spacious but the lack of sea view was disappointing given the advertising that enticed us to be that far from the city.

Reviewed December 07, 2015

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8.0
Excellent
garry from Australia
Couple
Premier Ocean View Room
Stayed 2 nights in August 2014

Great location, Quality Room, a Hidden Gem”

Room quality eg fixtures, size of room, view, cleanliness etc. Location. Value for money

My husband and I stayed here for 2 nights, after touring round the South Island. We found a hidden gem! The room overlooked the ocean, so the view was lovely. The standard of the room is very high, with quality fixtures eg Room size, Bed size & comfort, Cleanliness ETC Wifi connection very efficient. We definately would recommend anyone stay at this outstanding hotel. August 2014

Reviewed September 03, 2014

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8.7
Excellent
Natalia from New Zealand
Business traveler
Executive Studio
Stayed 1 night in February 2015

Good modern hotel located on a seashore”

Clean rooms, good restaurant, modern facilities

Very nice hotel to stay in. Not within a walking distance from the city center, but if you have a car this is not an issue. Sea view is great, rooms are modern and clean. Good value for money.

Reviewed February 10, 2015

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