The Best Hotels Closest to St. Clair Beach in Dunedin for 2026

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

A living room with a large window overlooking a beach, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the ocean.

A modern building with large windows and a sign for Pier 24 restaurant & bar.

A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a view of the sea, and a balcony.

1. Hotel St Clair

St. Clair, 1.9 km from St. Clair Beach

Maree

₩158,451

₩182,219 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A bedroom with a large bed, a view of the ocean, and a beach visible through the window.

A living room with a blue sofa, a grey sofa, a coffee table, a fireplace, a mirror, and a hanging light fixture.

A modern building with "ESPLANADE" and "APARTMENTS" signage, featuring a balcony, outdoor seating, and a waterfront view.

A wicker chair by a window with a view of the ocean.

2. Esplanade Apartments

St. Clair, 1.9 km from St. Clair Beach

sarah

₩182,219

₩209,552 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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.

A two-story house with a curved front porch, a brick foundation, and a tiled roof.

A hallway with a chandelier, a red door, and a leather sofa.

A kitchen with a wooden table and chairs, a sink, and a stove. There are windows with curtains, and a clock on the wall.

3. Manor on the Park Backpackers

Dunedin City Centre, 3.2 km from St. Clair Beach

Audrey

₩63,457

₩72,976 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A beach with waves crashing onto the shore.

A living room with a brown sofa, a framed picture on the wall, a coffee table, and a kitchen area in the background.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A motel with a covered porch, outdoor seating, and a number '5' on the pavement.

4. Beach lodge motel

Saint Kilda, 0.5 km from St. Clair Beach

Simone

₩93,657

₩107,706 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel room with a bed, a black leather sofa, a small table, and a kitchenette in the background.

A compact kitchen with a dining area, a microwave, a sink, and a trash bin.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, a sofa, and a TV.

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a dresser, and a balcony with a view of buildings.

5. ASURE Adrian Motel

Saint Kilda, 0.5 km from St. Clair Beach

Sheree

₩117,513

₩135,140 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A building with a covered porch and a brick facade.

A living room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned armchair. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen area with a sink and countertop visible.

A glass display case with various travel guides and maps.

A living room with a wooden dining table, four chairs, a television on the wall, and a door.

6. Carisbrook Motel

2.6 km from St. Clair Beach

Kerry

₩94,901

₩109,136 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A wooden table with benches outside a building with a sign reading "Conference Centre".

A white car parked in a driveway with a building in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a headboard, and a curtain.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and a window above the sink.

7. 555 Motel Dunedin

South Dunedin, 1.3 km from St. Clair Beach

Peter

₩103,250

₩118,740 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A log cabin with a porch, two chairs, and a large potted plant.

A compact kitchen with a sink, a microwave, and a small refrigerator. There is a window above the sink, and a wooden stool is placed near the window.

A living room with a brown sofa, a television mounted on the wall, and a view of a red car through the window.

A campground with RVs parked in front of a building with a sign that reads "Campground."

8. Dunedin Holiday Park & Motels

Saint Kilda, 0.5 km from St. Clair Beach

Jess

₩64,795

₩74,514 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A wooden deck with picnic tables and umbrellas, a barbecue grill, and a blue building in the background.

A bar area with a pool table, stools, and a reception desk.

A row of slot machines with a neon sign above them and a clock on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

9. Ocean Beach Hotel

Saint Kilda, 0.5 km from St. Clair Beach

Jan

₩98,170

₩112,900 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A balcony with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a breakfast setup including toast, juice, and a cup.

A modern hotel hallway with a large mirror, a chandelier, and a vase with flowers.

A modern living room with two sofas, a small table, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A hotel entrance with a reception desk, a chandelier, and a wheelchair accessibility symbol on the floor.

10. Bluestone On George

North Dunedin, 4.9 km from St. Clair Beach

Darryl

₩162,312

₩186,661 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A building facade with a sign that reads "DISTRICT HOTEL PARCELS" and "PARCELS" above the entrance.

A restaurant setting with a waiter holding a tray with a martini glass. Tables are set with white napkins and glasses.

A bar area with a bartender preparing a drink, shelves with various bottles, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, a nightstand, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

11. Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Dunedin City Centre, 3.5 km from St. Clair Beach

Cole

₩156,423

₩179,886 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A hotel with a reception area, a sign indicating 50+ channels, and a sign for free WiFi.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a small countertop.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a desk.

12. Amross Motel

North Dunedin, 5.1 km from St. Clair Beach

Vanessa

₩134,169

₩154,295 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A spacious living area with a glass dining table, black chairs, and a red patterned rug.

A house with a green roof, surrounded by a forested area and a pond.

A window view of a rural landscape with a river, grassy fields, and distant houses.

A garden with blue chairs and a pathway.

13. Hunters Moon

9.7 km from St. Clair Beach

Rhonda

₩76,664

₩88,164 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A room with a large window overlooking a castle, a wooden table, and a potted plant.

A hallway with a patterned carpet, a wooden door with glass panels, and a chandelier.

A room with large windows, a view of a historic building, and a large plant.

A balcony with a view of a cityscape and water.

14. Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel

Dunedin City Centre, 4 km from St. Clair Beach

Leanne

₩201,010

₩231,161 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A row of wooden cabins with red roofs, each featuring a covered porch and outdoor seating.

A wooden table with a book, glasses, a pitcher, and glasses of water, set outdoors with a garden in the background.

A cozy living room with a brown sofa, wooden dining table, and chairs. A TV is mounted on the wall, and there's a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the outdoors.

A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a large window with a view.

15. Longbourne Lodge

16.1 km from St. Clair Beach

Tiffany

₩115,549

₩132,883 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel with a modern design, featuring large windows and a balcony.

A neatly made bed with white and dark blue pillows, a dark headboard, and a wall-mounted painting of the aurora borealis.

A balcony with a bed, a chair, and a table.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

16. Aurora On George

North Dunedin, 5.2 km from St. Clair Beach

Mike

₩126,408

₩145,369 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A historic building with a classic architectural style, featuring multiple stories, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A three-tiered dessert display on a round table with a woven coaster, accompanied by two glasses of white wine.

A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a matching armchair, a coffee table, a dining area with a small table and chairs, and a view of the city through large windows.

17. Fable Dunedin

Dunedin City Centre, 3.5 km from St. Clair Beach

Rebecca

₩132,403

₩152,263 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern two-story house with a car parked in the driveway.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in stove, and a refrigerator. There is a dining area with a wooden table and black chairs. A sofa with a patterned pillow is in the living area, and a window provides natural light.

A courtyard with a glass building, a small table with chairs, and various plants.

A garden pathway with white and pink flowers, surrounded by lush greenery.

18. 538 Great King Motel

North Dunedin, 5.1 km from St. Clair Beach

Jannette

₩104,849

₩120,576 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a central staircase, a parking area, and a view of a forested hillside.

A modern living room with a round mirror reflecting the space, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.

A kitchen with white tiles, a wooden cabinet, a coffee maker, two white cups, and a vase with flowers.

A room with a large mural of a mountainous landscape, a desk with a chair, a bed, and a door.

19. Beechwood Boutique Accommodation

North Dunedin, 5.5 km from St. Clair Beach

Kelly

₩151,088

₩173,751 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A modern interior with hanging ferns and a large potted plant.

A modern interior with a central seating area, glass railings, and a view of the ocean.

A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinetry, a stainless steel sink, and a microwave above it.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a red chair, and a view of the ocean through large windows.

20. Ebb-Dunedin

Dunedin City Centre, 4.4 km from St. Clair Beach

Andrew

₩221,283

₩254,475 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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Compare popular hotels close to St. Clair Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel St Clair	9.4 Exceptional 823 reviews	View
Esplanade Apartments	9.6 Exceptional 59 reviews	View
Manor on the Park Backpackers	9.4 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
Beach lodge motel	9.0 Wonderful 429 reviews	View
ASURE Adrian Motel	9.2 Wonderful 99 reviews	View

Top St. Clair Beach Hotel Reviews

Distinction Dunedin Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel in convenient location. Great bathroom with added bonus of washer and dryer to do laundry. Extensive Breakfast menu. Highly recommend this hotel."

Beach lodge motel

8/10 Good

"Tidy and neat. Convenient and sufficient place in room. If the showering water could be more powerful that would be excellent."

Dunedin Palms Motel

8/10 Good

"Access into shower very slippery on bottom of spa pool"

555 Motel Dunedin

10/10 Excellent

"I have a good stay at 555hotel Dunedin. It’s in the best location, as super market, Bp, and Japanese restaurant in walking distance. The accommodation is clean with all necessary required. The bed is comfortable. The bath room is also clean. The only little thing is the heat a bit loud. Everything else is fine."

315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Right in town. Good parking. Lovely room. Great bed. Good size room. We walked up to the Irish pub (2 mins) for dinner and some drinks. Lots of other dining options within walking distance distance. All in all (we thought it was a great place to stay)."

The Chamberson

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent hotel in a great location."

Hotel St Clair

10/10 Excellent

"Clean quiet great location"

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

8/10 Good

"Lovely staff, good breakfast, clean rooms but very run down hotel. Not enough staff to have bar or restaurant open except for breakfast. Good location. Needs a major update though!"

The Victoria Hotel Dunedin

10/10 Excellent

"Room was great and staff were very helpful."

Other attractions near St. Clair Beach

A traditional Chinese pavilion by a pond with lily pads, surrounded by greenery and modern buildings in the background.

Dunedin Chinese Garden

8.2/10 (68 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Dunedin Chinese Garden, a lovely green space in Dunedin. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its charming cafes.

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The entrance to the Otago Settlers Museum with glass doors and steps leading up to it.

Toitu Otago Settlers Museum

9.4/10 (174 reviews)

The extensive collection of interactive displays and intricate scale models bring the fascinating history of the Otago region to life.

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Chisholm Park Golf Club

10.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy a round of golf in Dunedin at Chisholm Park Golf Club. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its charming cafes.

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Edgar Centre

8.8/10 (6 reviews)

Catch an event at Edgar Centre during your trip to Dunedin. Wander the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in the area.

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Tomahak Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Tomahak Beach during your travels in Dunedin? While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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St. Clair Golf Club

8.8/10 (6 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Dunedin at St. Clair Golf Club. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its charming cafes.

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Grand Casino

8.0/10 (172 reviews)

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Grand Casino during your visit to Dunedin? Wander the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in the area.

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Dunedin Railways

9.4/10 (19 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Dunedin Railways during your stay in Dunedin. Wander the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around St. Clair Beach?

St. Clair Beach is located in Dunedin. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 21 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near St. Clair Beach?

Adjacent to St. Clair Beach, Ocean Beach Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data. Other good choices within a short distance include Beach lodge motel and Dunedin Holiday Park & Motels.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to St. Clair Beach?

Expedia has 21 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from St. Clair Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near St. Clair Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near St. Clair Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near St. Clair Beach?

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What can I see and do near St. Clair Beach?

You'll want to browse the collections at Otago Museum, Toitu Otago Settlers Museum, and New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Regent Theatre, Dunedin Town Hall, and Dunedin Railways. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of Dunedin Botanic Garden, Dunedin Chinese Garden, and Glenfalloch Gardens.

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Our top choices for St. Clair Beach hotels

1. Hotel St Clair

2. Esplanade Apartments

3. Manor on the Park Backpackers

4. Beach lodge motel

5. ASURE Adrian Motel

6. Carisbrook Motel

7. 555 Motel Dunedin

8. Dunedin Holiday Park & Motels

9. Ocean Beach Hotel

10. Bluestone On George

11. Distinction Dunedin Hotel

12. Amross Motel

13. Hunters Moon

14. Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel

15. Longbourne Lodge

16. Aurora On George

17. Fable Dunedin

18. 538 Great King Motel

19. Beechwood Boutique Accommodation

20. Ebb-Dunedin

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Top St. Clair Beach Hotel Reviews

Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Beach lodge motel

Dunedin Palms Motel

555 Motel Dunedin

315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments

The Chamberson

Hotel St Clair

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

The Victoria Hotel Dunedin

Other attractions near St. Clair Beach

Dunedin Chinese Garden

Toitu Otago Settlers Museum

Chisholm Park Golf Club

Edgar Centre

Tomahak Beach

St. Clair Golf Club

Grand Casino

Dunedin Railways

Frequently asked questions