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Dunedin Hotel Guide. Hotels in St. Clair, Dunedin, New Zealand

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Our top choices for St. Clair hotels

A balcony with a view of the ocean and a stop sign.

1. Hotel St Clair

Hotel St Clair
3.5 star property
St. Clair
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (821 reviews)
"The staff are always friendly and helpful. The rooms are constant nice and clean "
Australia
Sarah
The price is €121
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Hotel St Clair
A bedroom with a large bed, a view of the ocean, and a beach visible through the window.

2. Esplanade Apartments

Esplanade Apartments
3.5 star property
St. Clair
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (59 reviews)
"Fantastic property with a great location "
Australia
sarah
The price is €143
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Esplanade Apartments
A wooden table with benches outside a building with a sign reading "Conference Centre".

3. 555 Motel Dunedin

555 Motel Dunedin
3.0 star property
South Dunedin, 2.1 km from St. Clair
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (371 reviews)
"Great staff, clean and spacious rooms"
United States
Peter
The price is €70
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
555 Motel Dunedin
A beach with waves crashing onto the shore.

4. Beach lodge motel

Beach lodge motel
3.0 star property
Saint Kilda, 2.1 km from St. Clair
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (426 reviews)
"Would absolutely stay again! Not to far from anything beach right across the road We loved our wee little home away from home"
Australia
Simone
The price is €71
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Beach lodge motel
A hotel room with a bed, a black leather sofa, a small table, and a kitchenette in the background.

5. ASURE Adrian Motel

ASURE Adrian Motel
4.0 star property
Saint Kilda, 1.7 km from St. Clair
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (99 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay. Well appointed rooms. Friendly kind staff. Perfect location. 👍 "
Australia
Sheree
The price is €94
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
ASURE Adrian Motel
A building with a covered porch and a brick facade.

6. Carisbrook Motel

Carisbrook Motel
3.0 star property
1.7 km from St. Clair
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (149 reviews)
"Very handy location and helpful staff"
Australia
Angela
The price is €72
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Carisbrook Motel
A wooden deck with picnic tables and umbrellas, a barbecue grill, and a blue building in the background.

7. Ocean Beach Hotel

Ocean Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
Saint Kilda, 1.6 km from St. Clair
7.6 out of 10, Good, (363 reviews)
"The convenience of parking & having a bar restaurant was really good, food was good."
Australia
Jan
The price is €75
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Ocean Beach Hotel
A log cabin with a porch, two chairs, and a large potted plant.

8. Dunedin Holiday Park & Motels

Dunedin Holiday Park & Motels
3.5 star property
Saint Kilda, 2.1 km from St. Clair
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (540 reviews)
"We had a great and comfortable stay."
Australia
Jess
The price is €49
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Dunedin Holiday Park & Motels
A building facade with a sign that reads "DISTRICT HOTEL PARCELS" and "PARCELS" above the entrance.

9. Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Distinction Dunedin Hotel
4.5 star property
Dunedin City Centre, 3.5 km from St. Clair
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (978 reviews)
"Great place to stay in Dunedin"
Australia
Dan
The price is €109
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
A historic building with a modern extension, featuring a classic facade and a contemporary glass structure.

10. Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
4.5 star property
Dunedin City Centre, 3.6 km from St. Clair
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,007 reviews)
"Nice stay"
Australia
Albert
The price is €82
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

11. Fable Dunedin

Fable Dunedin
5.0 star property
Dunedin City Centre, 3.5 km from St. Clair
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (583 reviews)
"This is one of my favourite hotels in the country. Highly recommend staying here. I also recommend the Press Club to dine. Excellent food and great wine list."
Australia
Rebecca
The price is €89
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Fable Dunedin
A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, potted plants, and a doormat.

12. Dunedin Palms Motel

Dunedin Palms Motel
4.5 star property
Dunedin City Centre, 3.5 km from St. Clair
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (959 reviews)
"Great location and good price, nice and clean with friendly staff."
Australia
Steven
The price is €99
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Dunedin Palms Motel
A room with a large window overlooking a castle, a wooden table, and a potted plant.

13. Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel

Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
Dunedin City Centre, 3.9 km from St. Clair
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (92 reviews)
"Beautiful place, slept well, lovely staff, breakfast was delicious too"
Australia
Leanne
The price is €125
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel
A building entrance with a large arched doorway, a staircase, and a sign that reads "The Chamber."

14. The Chamberson

The Chamberson
4.0 star property
Dunedin City Centre, 4.1 km from St. Clair
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (411 reviews)
"Super place to stay"
Australia
Julia
The price is €102
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
The Chamberson
A spacious living area with a glass dining table, black chairs, and a red patterned rug.

15. Hunters Moon

Hunters Moon
4.5 star property
8 km from St. Clair
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (368 reviews)
"Very pleasant and helpful operator. Room was very clean. Beautiful quiet location with lovely birdsong. Just outside of town so easily accessible."
Australia
John
The price is €56
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Hunters Moon
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

16. Amross Motel

Amross Motel
3.0 star property
North Dunedin, 5.4 km from St. Clair
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (724 reviews)
"Lovely staff made us feel very welcome for a quick stopover"
Australia
Vanessa
The price is €99
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Amross Motel
A hotel room with two single beds, a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

17. Manor on the Park Backpackers

Manor on the Park Backpackers
1.0 star property
Dunedin City Centre, 3.1 km from St. Clair
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (13 reviews)
"8 bed dorm was really spacious. Loved the curtains, really made it feel cosy and cocoonlike. Comfy duvet and pillow and CLEAN. Super warm too, really felt like a home away from home. The staff, especially Martin, was really helpful. Would stay again when I’m back in Dunedin."
Australia
Audrey
The price is €48
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Manor on the Park Backpackers
A spacious lobby with large glass doors leading to a garden, a reception desk, and a green sofa.

18. 97 Motel Moray

97 Motel Moray
3.0 star property
Dunedin City Centre, 4 km from St. Clair
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (541 reviews)
"Great central location for restaurants and shopping."
Australia
Andrew
The price is €89
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
97 Motel Moray
A hotel room with two beds, a blue chair, a small table, and a view of the outdoors.

19. Myhub Holiday Park

Myhub Holiday Park
3.5 star property
4.6 km from St. Clair
7.0 out of 10, Good, (2 reviews)
"Nice place to stay for families."
Australia
Irene
The price is €45
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Myhub Holiday Park
A modern interior with a staircase leading to a lower level, glass doors, and a prominent blue artwork on the wall.

20. Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
4.5 star property
Dunedin City Centre, 3.8 km from St. Clair
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Spacious quiet room, great breakfast in the morning"
Australia
Angela
The price is €87
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
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Where to stay in St. Clair

Find the best St. Clair areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic building with a clock tower and a cathedral in the background.

Dunedin City Centre

Dunedin City Centre is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Regent Theatre or Grand Casino.

A historic building with a prominent clock tower, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky.
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North Dunedin

Unique features of North Dunedin include the spas and gardens. Make a stop by Otago Museum or Dunedin Botanic Garden while you're exploring the area.

A coastal landscape with a beach, ocean waves, and a hillside with buildings.

Saint Kilda

Beaches and bars are some things travellers note about Saint Kilda. Check out St. Clair Beach or Edgar Centre while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.

South Dunedin

Travellers enjoy South Dunedin for its restaurants and waterfront. Consider checking out Edgar Centre while you're in the area.

A coastal landscape with rolling hills, a small town, and a body of water.

Portobello

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Portobello and surrounding area, you can visit Port Chalmers Museum and Glenfalloch Gardens.

Top St. Clair Hotel Reviews

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

10/10 Excellent
"Great friendly staff."
Glen 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Frequently asked questions

What is St. Clair like?
St. Clair is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its beautiful beaches and array of dining options. Make sure that you visit St. Clair Beach and St. Clair Golf Club as part of your St. Clair travel plans.
Where is the best hotel for a stay in St. Clair?
Based on our traveller data, Hotel St Clair is one of the top choices for your stay in St. Clair. This hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. Another good choice for your stay in the neighbourhood is Esplanade Apartments.
How many hotels will I find in the St. Clair area?
Expedia has 22 hotels and other accommodation options in St. Clair to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Dunedin area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in St. Clair, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals in St. Clair.
What are the top things to see and do in St. Clair?
A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in St. Clair are St. Clair Beach and St. Clair Golf Club. When you're sightseeing in Dunedin, Ocean Beach Railway and Edgar Centre are also worth a stop.

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