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4.7 out of 5

"The property is in a premium location and close to the restaurants and bars of St Clair. The room was comfortable and we had a wonderful view of the s ... " More

By a verified traveller on Sun 24 Mar 2024

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Hotel Description

At Hotel St Clair you'll be within a 10-minute walk of St. Clair Beach and 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from St. Clair Golf Club. Highlights at this beach hotel include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs.

This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Additionally, you'll find free newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe. There's also the convenience of free self parking.

In the area of this 3.5-star St. Clair hotel, you'll find University of Otago.

Executive Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
AU$177* Per night/room 1 May - 2 May

Executive Room, Ocean View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Luxury Ocean View Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Ocean View Premier Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Hotel St Clair ratings based on 247 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.7 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Hotel St Clair

Everyone (95) Couples (117) Family (37)
2 out of 5
Tv remote didn’t work Shower head broken Parking lines worn out Shame used to love staying as great to see the ocean and restaurants close

Posted by on 17 Apr. 2024

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4 out of 5
The property is in a premium location and close to the restaurants and bars of St Clair. The room was comfortable and we had a wonderful view of the surf beach. The only criticism was the cleaning of the room was not up to the usual standard expected at a property of this nature.

Posted by on 24 Mar. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

29 Mar. 2024 by Hotel St Clair Team

Thank you for the review Graham, we appreciate it!Kind Regards,KaylaFront Office Manager

5 out of 5
Great location, close to restaurants

Posted by on 10 Mar. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

10 Mar. 2024 by Hotel St Clair Team

Thank you for the review Philip, we appreciate it!Kind Regards,KaylaFront Office Manager

4 out of 5
The sight from our window was awesome. The staff were brilliant, went above and beyond. Very clean and the unit had a bath.

Posted by on 23 Feb. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

28 Feb. 2024 by Hotel St Clair Team

Thank you for the review Mrs Carol, we appreciate it!Kind Regards,KaylaFront Office Manager

5 out of 5
Very hospitable staff and great facilities

Posted by on 2 Feb. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

8 Feb. 2024 by Hotel St Clair Team

Thank you for the review Lisa, we appreciate it!Kind Regards,KaylaFront Office Manager

5 out of 5
Great views and ambiance.

Posted by on 18 Jan. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

28 Jan. 2024 by Hotel St Clair Team

Thank you for the review Grahame, we appreciate it!Kind Regards,KaylaFront Office Manager

4 out of 5

Posted by on 27 Nov. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

28 Jan. 2024 by Hotel St Clair Team

Thank you for the review Rhonda, we appreciate it!Kind Regards,KaylaFront Office Manager

5 out of 5
Liked the beachfront location and views from our room.

Posted by on 26 Nov. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

1 Dec. 2023 by Hotel St Clair Team

Thank you for the review Patricia! We appreciate it :)Kind Regards,KaylaFront Office Manager

5 out of 5
Great location, facilities and service. Titi restaurant, although not owned by the hotel, was outstanding too.

Posted by on 4 Aug. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

10 Aug. 2023 by Saane Moataane

Hi Sara,Thank you very much for leaving us a review of your recent stay we appreciate it and look forward to seeing you again some day.

5 out of 5
Great spot and great service

Posted by on 21 Apr. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

30 Apr. 2023 by Saane M

Hello Pam,Thank you for leaving us a review. We really appreciate it! I am glad you got to explore the area - we absolutely love it and happy to share it with our guest, Hope to see you again in the future! Take care :)

Property Features

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A business center and a meeting room are available. Hotel St Clair also features complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a front-desk safe. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. This 3.5-star Dunedin hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2009
  • Towels for the beach
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , Free parking nearby

Transport

  • Train station: Dunedin Railway Station (6.2 km / 3.9 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Hotel St Clair offers 26 accommodations with minibars and safes. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Dunedin hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary newspapers and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Minibar
  • LCD television
  • Satellite channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee maker
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Newspapers (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Heating
  • Wheelchair accessible

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 20
  • Check-in time ends at 8:00 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

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.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 8:00 PM
  • Debit cards
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff do not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are not in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.