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Hotel St Clair

3.5 star property
Beach life beckons right outside the door at Hotel St Clair, where guests stay connected with in-room WiFi while enjoying access to a refreshing outdoor pool

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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

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$216
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr

Room options

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

Executive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Separate bath and shower
  • 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
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Jetted bath
Bathrobes
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean View Premier Room

Ocean View Premier Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • Ocean view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, Ocean View

Executive Room, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Microwave
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located near the beach, Hotel St Clair is in St. Clair, a neighbourhood in Dunedin. Dunedin Town Hall and Regent Theatre are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Ocean Beach Railway and Dunedin Chinese Garden. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Edgar Centre or Forsyth Barr Stadium. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as surfing/body boarding. Visit our Dunedin travel guide
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24 Esplanade, St. Clair Beach, Dunedin, 9012

What's nearby

  • St. Clair Beach
    St. Clair Beach
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Our wee #Hogwarts here in #Dunedin. All we need are wands and school robes, then magic is for real.
    University of Otago
    11 min drive - 5.8 km
  • St. Clair Golf Club
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kew Park Dog Exercise Area
    19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Ocean Beach Railway
    5 min drive - 1.9 km

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
  • KFC
    4 min drive
  • Domino's Pizza
    3 min drive
  • Starfish
    2 min walk

About this property

Hotel St Clair

Hotel located in St. Clair
Hotel St Clair provides amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a business centre. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Outdoor pool access nearby
  • Free self-parking
  • Beach towels, smoke-free property and a computer station
  • 1 meeting room, luggage storage and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel St Clair include comforts, such as bathrobes, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Fridges, 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 transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2009
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per night

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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel St Clair?

As of 8 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel St Clair on 1 Apr 2026 start from AU$216, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Hotel St Clair located?

Located in St. Clair, this beach hotel is within 1 mile (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 miles (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel St Clair Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 542 out of 762 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 167 out of 762 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 762 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 762 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 762 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great position, amenities and service.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laura D

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful amenities, view and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was lovely, clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Great view. Dining options were somewhat limited due to holidays. East access to beach and walking path.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic views over St Clair and St Kilda beaches, a wonderful place to base yourselves when visiting Dunedin.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and large rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur and Helen

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was spotless. Nothing special stood out.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The view of the beach and coast was brilliant. Undercover parking and a lift to the room were much appreciated
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay here, rooms were clean and modern and staff were friendly and welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the view from the balcony, the closeness to the beach and lido.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved being si close to the sea. Lovely easy convenient restaurants close by.
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

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

leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was wonderful with great walking, neat cafe at end of beach and terrific restaurant so close, would definately recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly and helpful staff. Very clean and well equipped room with excellent view. Close to several good dining options. Will definitely return. Thank you 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Staff were lovely but our mirror light was never fixed. Woken up each morning by noise of others showering. Not well sound proofed. Nice location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Cassandre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, right in front of the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a special location and fabulous property
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

Wendy

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

Husband says it is the best stay ever!

Beautiful hotel in the best location!! We can't wait to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We love the location of this hotel, right beside the beach and surronded by lovely cafés and a restaurant. Room had a lovely views of St Clair and the beach. Great amenities tho the bathroom is a wee bit tired looking.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fabulous view! Also close to the beach and some good dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025