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One of New Zealand's best luxury hotels, Hotel St Clair offers award winning cuisine, unparalleled oceanfront vistas and proximity to the many attractions of the St Clair Esplanade and it is a popular accommodation choice for those seeking the finest hotel rooms and contemporary dining options during their stay in Dunedin.
Car Parking Facilities
Free underground parking.
General Room Facilities
50+ Sky channels and luxurious bathrooms with heated floors.
Executive Room
The spacious executive rooms are elegantly furnished with a comfortable lounge area opening onto your own private balcony that enjoys the evening sun and allows guests to take in the views of the surrounding St Clair area. Relax on a luxurious super king bed in your room , which also has a private bathroom featuring a separate shower and bath. The in-room entertainment options include a range of Sky TV channels on LCD screens and free internet. Ideal for overnight stays whilst offering great value.
2 x Single Beds
PLEASE SPECIFY BEDDING CONFIGURATION REQUIRED IN THE ADD EXTRAS SECTION WHEN BOOKING.
An additional guest can be accommodated on a rollaway bed.
Executive Ocean View Room
The executive ocean view room is situated on the first and second floors and boasts a stunning oceanfront view. Features: studio room with a designer sofa and coffee table. Super King size bed with an array of designer pillows and custom designed mattress topper, LCD TV with Sky and alarm clock, private bathroom with heated tile flooring, tea and coffee making facilities, direct dial telephone, kitchenette facilities include refrigerator, toaster and microwave, hairdryer, iron and ironing board. Please note that there are disabled access rooms in this category and as a result some rooms have a shower only. Balcony is also subject to availability.
Premier Ocean View Room
The premier ocean view room with floor to ceiling windows and personal balcony offer exceptional views of St Clair Beach, local surfing action and other esplanade attractions. All tastefully and luxuriously appointed, you are guaranteed a relaxing and rejuvenating visit. The premier ocean view room includes a separate lounge area with soft seating sofa and coffee table. Designer ensuite bathroom with under floor heating and a host of other luxury amenities.
2 x Single Beds
PLEASE SPECIFY BEDDING CONFIGURATION REQUIRED IN THE ADD EXTRAS SECTION WHEN BOOKING.
An additional guest can be accommodated on a rollaway bed.
Luxury Ocean View Room
Each of the uniquely appointed luxury ocean view rooms offers a fantastic opportunity to take in the Otago coastline and beautiful St Clair Beach, with floor to ceiling windows and a large private balcony to maximize the views of the famous local surf scene, wildlife and the beautiful Dunedin sunrise. Enjoy a spacious living area, with separate luxurious bedroom featuring a super king bed with top of the line linen and covers. Maybe you would prefer to relax in the deep sunk spa bath in your private bathroom with separate shower and specially selected New Zealand made toiletries and robes. The luxury ocean view room offers the convenience of laundry and kitchen facilities (microwave and cooktop) with further features including 2 Sky TV enabled LCD screens, locally produced artwork and internet. This room is perfect for those visitors who are used to the finer things in life, anyone looking for that extra bit of luxury or for celebrating a special occasion.
2 x Single Beds
PLEASE SPECIFY BEDDING CONFIGURATION REQUIRED IN THE ADD EXTRAS SECTION WHEN BOOKING.
An additional guest can be accommodated on a rollaway bed.
Property Facilities
Dunedin
Dunedin is a great place to visit. It has a wide range of activities and attractions to choose from during your stay.
Take a walk through the inner city and capture the historical architecture of the Dunedin Railway Station, First Church, The Town Hall and many other beautiful buildings.
The Otago Peninsula offers a scenic drive in addition to attractions including Larnach Castle, Glenfalloch Gardens and the Albatross Colony.
Go hiking to Flagstaff or walk through the beech forest of the town belt and Ross Creek. Take a stroll along along one of the city beaches, or go surfing on the big waves.
Dunedin is a vibrant city with a history in education, financial services and shipping. It has a great choice of restaurants , bars , café’ and live entertainment from it’s many theatres.
The Dunedin Stadium is an outstanding venue for sporting events, conferences and international concerts. Be sure to plan your stay and check the events calendar. You will have a fun time and a memorable visit to the heritage and culture of this great southern city.
Self Walk Dunedin’s Buildings
An easy walk around downtown Dunedin exploring the stunning heritage buildings and Edwardian architecture from the early Scottish settlers. Stop in at one of the many cafes for a coffee and bite to eat.
Heritage Tours
Arthur's Iconic Tours, Dunedin, New Zealand
Iconic Tours offer a diverse range of transport options including: City Sightseeing evening tours, dinner transfers, tours incorporating Dunedin’s heritage buildings and iconic city attractions such as the Speights Brewery, Cadbury World, Otago University, Baldwin St ( the world’s steepest street) and many more.
PhPhone +64 3 471 2331
City Walks, Dunedin, New Zealand
Old Town Walk (10:30am and 1.30pm): a two-hour guided heritage walk which traces Dunedin's development from outpost to powerhouse to charming university town. View contrasting architectural styles and visit important sites and buildings.
PhPhone +64 273 569 132
Classic Jaguar Limousines Ltd, Dunedin, New Zealand
Experience Otago Peninsula wildlife tours in restored 1960's Classic Jaguar cars. Travel the scenic Otago Peninsula high road for a fully guided personal tour of Larnach Castle, learn about the Maori history, early European whalers, and tour the Royal Albatross Colony and Penguin Place.
Ph +64 3 476 4564
Headfirst Travel, Dunedin, New Zealand
Otago Explorer is our Dunedin based product. Our main tour is a guided tour up to Larnach Castle including transport up and back and a city sights tour. We also have some fantastic tours that combine our Larnach Castle trip with other well known
Ph + 64 3 477 9083
Luxury Rail Trail Tours, Dunedin, New Zealand
At Luxury Rail Trail Tours we focus exclusively on comfort. Creating and delivering the perfect cycle holiday for small and large groups. Comfortable Hire Bikes - We have custom-built the only LUXURY hire bike on the Rail Trail. When on a cycling holiday, a comfortable and reliable bike is essential.
First Class Accommodation - We use the best accommodation available on the Rail Trail. At the end of a day's cycling you can look forward to relaxing in your comfortable accommodation.
Exceptional Service - From shuttle transfers to luggage transfers, you can be rest assured that all details of your Rail Trail holiday will be taken care of.
Flexbility - We offer flexiblity should you wish to change your arrangements during your tour.
Ph +64 3 464 3630
Olveston Historic Home, Dunedin, New Zealand
Olveston was built for Dunedin businessman, collector and philanthropist David Theomin. Designed by acclaimed English architect Sir Ernest George, the 35-room mansion was built between 1904-6 styled as an 'English country house in the city'.
The house was designed to the highest standards, fitted with modern features such as a lift, an electric generator for lighting and full central heating. The house was furnished with artworks, antiques, furniture and artefacts from all around the world.
The house and the original family possessions were gifted by the last member of the family to the City of Dunedin in 1966.
Fully furnished, Olveston is a time capsule as little has changed since it was the Theomin Family home.
+64 3 477 3320 +64 3 477 3320
Toitu Otago Settlers Museum, Dunedin, New Zealand
Toitū Otago Settlers Museum is a museum of social history dedicated to telling the story of the people of Dunedin and the surrounding area, whose character, culture, technology, art, fashion and transport shaped New Zealand’s first great city.
Its fourteen themed galleries feature interactive displays and powerful narratives tracing the human history of the area, from the earliest settlers to the most recent arrivals.
Captivating exhibitions are complemented by onsite shops, a café and a research centre and archive for those interested in genealogy and other aspects of local history.
Ph +64 3 477 5052
Beaches
St Clair and St Kilda City Beaches
St Clair and St Kilda beaches are located on the eastern suburbs of Dunedin bearing the same names. They are easily accessible and offer white sand, great surf and swimming or a place to relax while you breathe in the ocean air.
The Cafes, bars and restaurants on the St Clair Beach esplanade offer great food and entertainment for any occasion.
Tunnel Beach
Best at low tide this twenty minute easy walk from the car park on Tunnel Beach Road through private farm land takes you to a magnificent sandstone sea arch and man-made tunnel to the secluded beach with fossil filled cliffs on all sides.
You can catch a local bus to Corstorphine on route 32, 33, 34, 35 or 36. From the corner of Middleton Road and Stenhope Crescent it is approximately 30 minutes walk to the start of the track. You can check the bus timetable on the Otago Regional Council website www.orc.govt.nz
Brighton Beach
20km SW of Dunedin, Brighton is a small seaside town, along the Southern Scenic Route within the city limits of Dunedin. The area is popular for day trips from Dunedin. Surf-lifesaving patrols are on duty here during busy times.
The motorcamp in Brighton also hires out boats for you take a leisurely paddle up the stream.
South Seas Gallery is very popular in Brighton, where visitors can stroll the gardens and view works from such artists as Lindsay Crooks, Janet Weir and Ollie Crooks.
Arts and Culture
Dunedin Street Art trail
Dunedin has a rich history in the arts and of making art freely available for all to enjoy. It is unsurprising, then, that the city is now embracing street art, with an increasing number of blank walls being transformed into works of art by local and international artists.
Experience these vibrant, whimsical artworks on the Dunedin Street Art trail. Artists include ROA (Belguim), Pixel Pancho (Italy), Phlegm (UK), Natalia Rak (Poland), Dal East (China), Mica Still (NZ) to name a few.
Currently there are 28 walls in the trail and the walk takes around 90 mins to complete. You can pick up a copy of the map at the Dunedin i-SITE Visitor Centre.
Galleries
Dunedin Public Art Gallery houses New Zealand’s oldest public art collection. Light & airy and situated in The Octagon, the gallery is itself a work of art. Old masters feature in its permanent collection, which also contains significant works by local artists including Ralph Hotere and Frances Hodgkins. The gallery has a programme of residencies and exhibitions showcasing contemporary artists.
Gallery De Novo is situated on lower Stuart Street; Goldsmith Tony Williams, Temple Gallery, Quadrant Gallery and Whiteroom design shop are on Moray Place – as is the avant-garde Blue Oyster space – while The Artist’s Room, Milford Galleries and Brett McDowell Gallery are nearby on Dowling Street.
Olveston Historic Home located on Royal Terrace has one of the largest collection of New Zealand and International art on permanent display in the city.
The Hocken Library, now on Anzac Avenue, has a stellar collection of New Zealand art. It also has a growing pile of photographs, manuscripts and books.
Museums
Otago Museum is one of the nations finest, housing a stupendous collection of treasures from around the world.
For an insight into Dunedin’s past, visit Toitu Otago Settlers Museum, situated in the historic Queens Gardens precinct. The focus here is on people and technology. For a fascinating and authentic insight into how peopled lived in Dunedin during the early 1900s, visit Olveston Historic Home located on Royal Terrace. Gifted to the city of Dunedin in the 1960s, the house is fully furnished with all the original contents including artworks, furniture, collectables. For history specifically on the Otago Peninsula, there is a small museum located in Portobello.
New Zealand’s proud sporting achievements are celebrated at the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame, just along the road in Dunedin Railway Station.
Steam buffs should visit Dunedin’s unique Gasworks Museum. And Maritime buffs can visit the Port Chalmers Maritime Museum.
Nightlife
Bars, Clubs & Pubs
Dunedin’s nightspots are up there with the best. Mou Very and Inch Bar are the smallest and quirkiest; Copa, Carousel and Toast are generally popular; while Pequeno, Albar and Tonic are favoured by the professional set.
Hunker down at Scarfie haunts the Starters Bar, ReFuel or Malbas. Try the Speight’s Ale House, the Craic, or the Duke of Wellington for a true pint.
Members of the younger demographic dance into the wee small hours at 10 Bar, Urban Factory and Monkey Bar.
These and other clubs are found near The Octagon.
Dunedin Casino
Dunedin Casino offers a premier experience unrivaled in the entire city for casino entertainment, refreshments and dining. The Casino runs though to Cafe D'oro and the Scenic Hotel Southern Cross which offers guests a truely high-class experience during their trip to Dunedin.
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