With a stay at Esplanade Apartments in Dunedin (St. Clair), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of University of Otago and St. Clair Beach. .This apartment is 1 mi (1.7 km) from St. Clair Golf Club and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Kew Park Dog Exercise Area.
Kew Park Dog Exercise Area - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
St. Clair Golf Club - 10 min drive - 1.4 miles
Ocean Beach Railway - 29 min drive - 1.2 miles
University of Otago - 31 min drive - 7.4 miles
Getting around
Dunedin Railway Station - 15 min drive
Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 27 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Domino's Pizza - 3 min drive
Wildbean Cafe - 4 min drive
Burger King - 4 min drive
Salt - 2 min walk
About this property
Esplanade Apartments
Esplanade Apartments offers 7 accommodations with hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3.5-star apartment have kitchens with stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with stovetops and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and electric kettles.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Beach
White sand beach nearby
Internet
Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Free covered self parking on site
Family friendly
High chair
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Microwave
Mini-fridge
Stovetop
Toaster
Bedrooms
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra bed: NZD 35 per day
Bathroom
1 private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Living spaces
Separate sitting area
Entertainment
40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Work spaces
Laptop workspace
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
No elevator
Things to do
Fishing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
7 units
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Key retrieval, private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 35.0 per day
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Rollaway bed fee: NZD 35.0 per day
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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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
Esplanade Apartments Dunedin
Esplanade Apartments Apartment
Esplanade Apartments Apartment Dunedin
Esplanade Apartments Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 57 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 57 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 57 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
sarah
May 30, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic property with a great location
sarah
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Angela
Nov 18, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fabulous location right across the road from the beach, and a very short walk to wonderful cafe/restaurants
Angela
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Myles
Nov 14, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really well presented and comfortable, a great spot to be in Dunedin!
Myles
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Karmela
Mar 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved our stay here - the apartment was perfect for us, we had plenty of space and the character was fab. Being so close to the beach, great cafes and restaurants was incredible and the parking space is fantastic in a busy seaside area.
Karmela
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Frances
Mar 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
great property all round
Frances
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Kathy
Mar 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely roomy apartment stylish clean and comfortable with fabulous views Will stay again 😎
Kathy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Marie
Feb 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was amazing, clean, comfortable and with a great view. If we are in Dunedin again it is the only place we would stay at.
Marie
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Joshua
Jan 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Beautiful and relaxing
Incredible views from both the bedroom and living area. Very comfortable and and absolutely wonderful and relaxing place to stay. This was the perfect place for us to enjoy the Dunedin/Otago area for a few days. We'd absolutely love to stay here again.
Joshua
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent
MARTHA
Jan 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice place--plenty of room
MARTHA
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Michelle
Dec 31, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing apartment with great cafes on your doorstep.
Highly recommend!
Michelle
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Vicki
Jan 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean, well equipped..
Vicki
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Percy
Mar 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful Oceanview.
Percy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Natasha
Jan 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely clean, well equipped apartment with beautiful views. Very calm atmosphere with amazing eateries nearby. Perfect for a getaway, whether to relax or for the more active guest.
Easy check in details. Will definitely be back
Natasha
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Robyn
Apr 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing position loved all
Robyn
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Sandra
Nov 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful property I would recommend to anyone. Amazing view. Property is updated and clean. Decor is beautiful.
Sandra
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Huhana
Feb 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very impressive property. Great location with the most beautiful views. The property was also very clean. Many thanks!!
Huhana
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Graeme
Feb 20, 2024
Was a nice place but parking was problematic
Graeme
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Edward
Jan 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Tastefully appointed with uninterrupted view with immediate access to the ocean.
Charming and responsive hosts.
Edward
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Carolyn
Nov 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent view over the beach. Fantastic in all aspects. Highly recommended
Carolyn
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Philip
Apr 24, 2023
The property was ideally situated on the seafront, had stunning views,was spotlessy clean, comfortable and with sufficient catering facilities.Restaurants within a few metres, a very frequent bus service if needed, 10 minutes into city centre, and private parking.
Philip
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Pamela
Apr 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great communication. Clean and comfortable apt. Ocean view. 😀
Pamela
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Sarah
Aug 27, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We stayed here for a weekend. Young family of four. Was great having two bedrooms and a separate living area. Restaurants in St Clair fantastic. We found the place very spacious and liked how it had everything we needed. Place was also easy to heat. Will stay here again.
Sarah
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Eleanore
Oct 8, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely loved this apartment! Modern and spacious, stunning view and balcony right on the esplanade, beautifully furnished, VERY comfy bed and a lovely bathroom. It was everything we wanted, and we would most definitely choose to stay in this apartment if we go back to Dunedin.
Eleanore
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Karen
Mar 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved our stay. Very comfortable. Great view of the sea and the surfers. Parking is pretty tight in the garages but such a popular area hard to find alternative park. Would recommend
Karen
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kristy
Sep 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place was amazing. We loved the epic view. It was super clean, warm and cozy with the heater ready and waiting when we arrived. Very well equipped. Great location too. Easy parking right underneath. And good communication