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A multi-story hotel with balconies, a well-maintained lawn, and a view of the surrounding forest.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a dining table with chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a striped curtain.
A row of chalet-style buildings with large windows and balconies, surrounded by snow-covered trees and mountains in the background.
Daily continental breakfast for a fee

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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20 Chisholm Crescent, Hanmer Springs, 7334
  • Place, Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Conical Hill Walkway
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Conical Hill
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a wardrobe, a bedside table, and an air conditioning unit.

Wheelchair Accessible Studio Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Studio | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Deluxe Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Spa Studio | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Executive Spa Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, and a sofa.

Mt Isobel Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern living room with a fireplace, a dining table with chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a striped curtain.

St James Suite

  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains

One Bedroom Ground Floor Unit

  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The St James

Hit the slopes and relax with The St James's amenities, including ski storage, complimentary wired Internet access and free self parking.
The St James offers 16 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and a safe. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Accommodation at this 5-star motel has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary weekday newspapers and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The St James. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Chisholm Park. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus breakfast (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and laundry facilities
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve and Conical Hill Walkway
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 25 for adults and NZD 25 for children

Things to do

  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2010
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Guests will receive an email within 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Payment types at the property

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: from approximately NZD 25 for adults and from NZD 25 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 cots/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds and high chair
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 5 days before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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. 470 out of 544 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 544 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 544 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 544 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 544 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing accommodation within walking distance of town.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeong

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay, would recommend A +
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay in Hanmer!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness
Parking was easy and secure. Excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff and cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely clean room, very well equipped and very friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless room, modern fittings, nice location, friendly people
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bryce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great spot
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leighan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fantastic. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a gem! A lovely apartment, super friendly and helpful staff in a wonderful town. Nothing we could fault and we would go back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was spotless with many thoughtful touches. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern spacious room that was clean and pleasant to stay in, lovely views and right next to restaurants. Perfect venue
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location in Hanmer Springs. Easy walk to shops, restaurants & spa. Free guest laundry facilities much appreciated
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location and handy to everything and staff were fantastic 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to town and the fixtures fittings give a sense of quality .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

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Room was very clean. Staff was very friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend this hotel and will certainly stay on my return. Thank you Sharon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay all around. Great views, staff and location. Throughly enjoyed will be coming back again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

D M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great service, helped us with safe in the room. Room was spotless and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fantastic property loved our stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, always love to return
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely motel, exceptionally clean and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kwee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a superb holiday experience, with beautiful scenery, convenient access to nearby amenities, excellent facilities, and cleanliness
A view from the room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kaleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025