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Esplanade Motel & Apartments: Traveller Reviews

14 Esplanade | Saint Clair, Dunedin 9012, New Zealand
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Esplanade Motel & Apartments
Ranked #29 of 56 hotels in Dunedin
4.0 of 5 stars 25 Reviews
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“Beautiful view”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2011
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We stayed in one of the beachfront motels for 3 nights for the Rugby World Cup and found it comfortable and convenient, just a short drive to the center of Dunedin with easy access from the main highway. The motel units truly are beachfront and the view was spectacular. We enjoyed listening to the waves and watching the surfers. Our one bedroom unit was pleasant and clean with everything you need in the kitchen. With a garage below (where we could have parked but I found it too narrow so parked in the nearby public parking instead) the unit was pretty chilly, we had to run the heaters to get it comfortable. There are good restaurants just around the corner and there's a small supermarket a short drive away. All in all a good choice.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“Great place”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2011

I stayed with 2 others for 2 days here for the rugby, and it was superb. The couple who run the motel were very nice and helpful. We got a sea view room and the view was spectacular. Room was spacious and very clean. Restaurant and pub around the corner, what more could you ask for. There is a great walk along the promenade and there is a mini Bray head, which also has a lovely cliff walk within 5 mins. Its a bit away from the town centre but the taxis are plentiful and the bus stops outside the door. Will definitely be back in the future.

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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Awesome view and location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 September 2011

Want an affordable, clean and well located accommodation idea in Dunedin? Look no further, friendly staff, great restaurants within stones throw and a beautiful view along the coast. Definitely give bit a look!

  • Stayed September 2011
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Oamaru, New Zealand
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“Wonderful Accommodation”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 September 2011

wonderful accommodation, very friendly staff, and all at a great price. Definitely stay again.

Stayed September 2011, travelled solo
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Reefton, New Zealand
2 reviews
“Home away from home”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 August 2011

Very happy with our stay here. We stayed in the old house which has no views, which didn't matter at all because the three kids were happy playing in the lounge room in the morning or having a hot spa just metres away. Most of our trip we spent exploring Dunedin or shopping in town so filling in the hour between breakfast and getting ready to go out was easy here. The bus stop is literally outside the building on one side and the beach on the other. A great little playground at St. Clair just a minute around the corner kept my kids (10,8 and 5) happy too. It is a great location and only a short trip into Dunedin on the bus. The rooms were serviced daily with kitchen and bathroom cleaned and fresh towels. Eateries also just around the corner and the Swell restaurant next door allows charge back to the room. Too easy!

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 14 Esplanade | Saint Clair, Dunedin 9012, New Zealand

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