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The St James

5.0 star property
Ski motel with ski storage, near Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve

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Executive Spa Studio
Snow and ski sports
St James Suite | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Nestled near Conical Hill Walkway and Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve, The St James offers a warm welcome with laundry facilities. Enjoy the slopes with ski storage, unwind in your room with free WiFi, or explore nearby attractions like Conical Hill.

Popular amenities

  • Ski facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Ski storage
  • Beach towels
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Kitchen
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is CA $158
CA $183 total
includes taxes & fees
May 12 - May 13

Room options

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

One Bedroom Ground Floor Unit

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Spa Studio

Executive Spa Studio

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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St James Suite | In-room dining

St James Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Mt Isobel Suite | Living area

Mt Isobel Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Studio

Deluxe Studio

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • 29.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Wheelchair Accessible Studio Unit

Wheelchair Accessible Studio Unit

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Seasonal outdoor pool

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  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 502 reviews
The price is CA $127
CA $146 total
includes taxes & fees
May 13 - May 14
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About the area

Map
20 Chisholm Crescent, Hanmer Springs, 7334

What's nearby

  • Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Conical Hill Walkway - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Conical Hill - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Hanmer Heritage Forest - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • A Maze N Golf - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

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

The St James is a great choice for your ski vacation in Hanmer Springs. Free perks like WiFi, self parking, and wired internet mean guests have more money for fun in the snow. Skiers will appreciate access to ski storage. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 16 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–9:30 AM

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Hot springs nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Beach towels
  • Ski storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2010
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Grab bar near toilet

Ski

  • Ski storage

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • IPod docking station
  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils
  • Dishwasher

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 16 for adults and NZD 16 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for NZD 50.00 per night
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and high chairs

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The St James offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The St James does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The St James?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The St James?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The St James?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at The St James and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, hiking, and rafting, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs.

Does The St James have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchen is available in every room, and also includes a coffee maker, cookware, and a refrigerator.

Does The St James have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

What's the area around The St James like?

The St James is a short 5-minute walk from Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve and 15 minutes' walk from A Maze N Golf.

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Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Helen Gaye, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Best in Hanmer

Fabulous professional service. Kind and courteous front of house and housekeeping. Bed and linen fantastic. Lovely and quiet. Been to Hanmer a few times but first stay here and now number 1 stay for me
Carole, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Second time

Great place to stay when visiting Hanmer springs. Great location an parking
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Craig, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Superb accommodation in great location.

We are frequent visitors to Hanmer Springs and have stayed in a variety of accommodation types and locations. The St James is my favourite thus far. From the friendly and personal check-in experience to the generous luxurious, immaculately clean and well appointed room ,The St James did not disappoint. The location was fabulous - adjacent to the shops and town centre, close walking distance to the thermal pools, recreational activities, restaurants and cafes along with outdoor walking tracks and amenities. I will definitely be back , this time for a longer stay.
Tushka, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

SiuFai, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Christopher, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Best ever motel

All brilliant, even supplied towels for the thermal springs in a carrier bag for. Would give it 6*. Best motel we have ever stayed in and we have stayed in loads.
Ann Claire, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to staff with very friendly staff we will be back
Mike, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

St. JAMES IS A TREAT! TASTFULLY DECORATE, ROOM WELL APPOINTED, EVEN HAS FILTERED WATER. DEFINITELY WORTH CHECKING IN TO!
Norma, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Short stay but very nice accommodation and right next to the Main Street and all the happenings
Sandy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Good views and comfortable room. Hosts were very pleasant.
Raymond, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Would recommend

Clean apartment, with kitchenette. Balcony to enjoy breafast/drinks. Adequate study space for business. Within walking distance to town, conical hill and hot springs.
Stuart, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Corinne, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I stayed for three nights in an upstairs room facing the mountains. The staff are friendly and professional. Everything in our room was clean, comfortable and modern. I particularly liked the balcony and kitchenette. The bathroom was lovely too and it was a nice touch to be given towels specifically for the hot pools. Although the accommodation is located close to the heart of town but it’s still peaceful and relaxing.
Miriam, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very well appointed and clean room with everything you could want including a dishwasher! Easy and friendly check in.
Gail, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic property loved our stay
Jenny, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice, comfortable unit, very spacious. The host was very friendly and helpful. Would recommend!!
Ian, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Lovely motel, exceptionally clean and great location.
Samantha, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location

Great location with the Hot Pools, restaurants and everything else you could need in Hanmer Springs all within a couple of minutes walk.
Adam, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Although described as luxury bedding we did not find this the case. The bed was hard with basic bedding. The positioning of our bed made our view very average
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable clean and well equipped. Short walk to everything.
ANDREW, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The room was fine with a lovely mountain view from the patio. Unfortunately, we pretty much had to keep our drapes closed most of the time because there were people walking closely by. The kitchenette was very well equipped and that was nice. The bathroom was okay - lovely shower with nice water pressure, but the vanity was very small and what little counter area there was had the veneer lifting and bubbling, so it was hard to sit anything down. Overall, though, the staff were lovely and helpful and we enjoyed our stay.
Jessie, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great location, friendly staff, and wonderful view of the mountains.
Jan, 2-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Shelley, 1-night trip
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