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The St James

5.0 star property
5-star ski motel with free WiFi

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Lake
Front of property - evening/night
Snow and ski sports
Executive Spa Studio
St James Suite | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
20 Chisholm Crescent, Hanmer Springs, 7334
  • Chisholm Park
    1 min walk
  • Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve
    5 min walk
  • Conical Hill Walkway
    7 min walk

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

One Bedroom Ground Floor Unit

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Spa Studio

Executive Spa Studio

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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St James Suite | In-room dining

St James Suite

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Mt Isobel Suite | Living area

Mt Isobel Suite

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Studio

Deluxe Studio

  • 29.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Wheelchair Accessible Studio Unit

Wheelchair Accessible Studio Unit

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior

Braemar Lodge And Spa

Spa
Pet-friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (533)
The price is CA $192
per night
CA $221 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan
Braemar Lodge And Spa

About the area

Hanmer Springs

Mountain getaway .Your stay at this Hanmer Springs motel places you within a 10-minute walk of Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve and Conical Hill Walkway. A Maze N Golf and Conical Hill are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve - 5 min walk
  • Conical Hill Walkway - 7 min walk
  • A Maze N Golf - 15 min walk
  • Conical Hill - 2 min drive
  • Hanmer Forest Park - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fire & Ice Cafe Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sushi & Bowl - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Isobel's Restaurant and Bar at the Heritage Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rustic Cafe & Tapa's Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Salt N Pepper Cafe/Restaurant/Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The St James

5-star ski motel with free WiFi
As a guest of The St James, you'll find ski storage, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 5-star Hanmer Springs motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2010
  • Towels for the beach
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
The St James offers 16 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature iPod docking stations and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Accommodations at this 5-star motel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary weekday newspapers and safes, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–9:30 AM: NZD 16 for adults and NZD 16 for children

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • iPod dock
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers (weekdays)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Guests will receive an email 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 50.00 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 16 for adults and NZD 16 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 50.00 per night

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and high chair
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and high chair. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

St James Hanmer Springs
St James Motel Hanmer Springs
The St James Motel
The St James Hotel Hanmer Springs
The St James Hanmer Springs
The St James Motel Hanmer Springs

The St James Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 381 out of 444 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 444 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 444 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 444 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 444 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jan, Ridgeland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, and wonderful view of the mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Shelley

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property overall
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niki

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Modern property that is so handy to everything in Hanmer. Lovely warm room and supper comfortable bed. Modern tiled bathroom with large shower and great water pressure, no bath but not missed as shower was great. Less than 5 minute walk to the hot pools, restaurants and shops
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. Really close to Main Street
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at the St James Hotel in Hanmer Springs is a true delight. The service is outstanding, making you feel welcome from the start. The rooms are impeccably clean and tidy, providing a comfortable and serene environment. The staff are exceptional, always friendly and attentive to your needs. For a memorable and relaxing stay, the St James Hotel is an excellent choice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean accommodation. But a bit overpriced for what you get
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff always friendly and handy to the town and Restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin and Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything you need
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views were great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and brand new but soulless. Our view was of a vacant lot complete with derelict vehicles and a garage or hangar with broken windows. Not worth the expense.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly front desk
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great place to stay!
This was a very good place. The staff were very friendly and helpful and provided good information on the location (including a very interesting sculpture walk). The unit was comfortable and had everything that was needed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross, Mountain View

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent motel, very close to central Hanmer Springs (and an easy walk to the hot pools, and to Monteiths Brew Bar. I especially like that the room had real (plunger) coffee - not instant. (Everyone, repeat after me: Instant 'coffee' is not coffee!) From now on, this will be my preferred motel whenever I visit Hanmer Springs.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Yuming

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
bathroom no window
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Toni

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

CATHERINE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet clean apartments with beautiful mountain views. Easy walk to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There was an issue with the refrigerator with over freezing and causing loss of food. Despite the very good TV instructions, accessing SKY was problematic,
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023