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The St James

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.8

Exceptional

Mountain elegance with serene luxury

Perched in a scenic location, this property offers spacious, modern rooms with beautiful mountain views and private balconies. Enjoy heated bathroom tiles, real plunger coffee, and a serene atmosphere perfect for relaxation.

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AED 484
AED 556 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec

Room options

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Wheelchair Accessible Studio Unit | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Wheelchair Accessible Studio Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Studio | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Deluxe Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Executive Spa Studio | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Executive Spa Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

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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Mt Isobel Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player, iPod dock

Mt Isobel Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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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

About the neighborhood

Map
20 Chisholm Crescent, Hanmer Springs, 7334

What's nearby

  • Chisholm Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • 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
  • A Maze N Golf - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪No.31 Restaurant & Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sushi & Bowl - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Boulder Burgers - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fire and Ice - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Saints - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The St James

Motel near Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve
Located close to Conical Hill Walkway and Conical Hill, The St James provides laundry facilities. Skiers and snowboarders can spend time on the slopes at this motel featuring ski storage. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
  • Free newspapers, beach towels, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The St James offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and DVD players
  • Balconies or patios, kitchens, and refrigerators

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.

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Property amenities

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

  • 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 elevator
  • 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

  • Bathrobes
  • 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
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

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 available

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not 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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 25 for adults and NZD 25 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 50.00 per night

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 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The St James pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The St James?

As of 15 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The St James on 30 November 2025 start from $151.50, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The St James?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The St James?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The St James located?

Located near the slopes, this Hanmer Springs motel is in the mountains and within a 15-minute walk of Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve, Conical Hill Walkway, and A Maze N Golf. Conical Hill and Waiau Ferry Bridge are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The St James Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 428 out of 498 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 498 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 498 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 498 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 498 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location and quality environment. Sharon (manager) was a fabulous host too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness
Whilst the rooms are well presented and clean, unfortunately our room was situated directly opposite a building site where we woke both mornings early due to the building work taking place, I would have appreciated if the hotel told us prior to our stay as we would have booked elsewhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

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

mariah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always enjoy our stay at St James. It is perfectly locted to shops and the pools. The rooms are comfortable, and equipped with all the necessaries. Good service with friendly staff. We have stayed at many places in Hanmer Springs and this is by far our favorite. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel with large rooms and modern kitchen. Located in the heart of Hanmer Springs within walking distance of many nice restaurants.

10/10 Excellent

Ann Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sharon was kind and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great check in. Lady was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
St. JAMES IS A TREAT! TASTFULLY DECORATE, ROOM WELL APPOINTED, EVEN HAS FILTERED WATER. DEFINITELY WORTH CHECKING IN TO!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Subramaniam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Paul

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

8/10 Good

Jessie

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t have a mountain view from my room but that would have made my stay even better. If you don’t want to carry bags upstairs request a ground floor room. This is a beautiful property and I would stay here again. There is parking on premises and couldn’t fault room facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A welcoming, warm and comfortable hotel unit with everything one needs for a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Room as advertised, clean and well equipped.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Close to town. Clean and tidy with friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raewyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property, very comfortable rok
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sai

Disliked: Staff & service
Not worth it for 526NZD
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krishan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This place exceeded our expectations. The rooms were extremely clean, new, well-presented, and had all the amenities we needed. The host was genuinely hospitable and made us feel welcome plus provided great recommendations for dinner. Great value for money — would happily stay again! Honestly, we wish all motels followed this standard
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely lovely place to staying the hosts are the moat nices people. Room was gawjus, clean and tidy., i couldn't fault anything. We arrived late at night in the cold and when we got up to our room the heatpump was going and our room was warm and cozy. Id never stay anywhere apart from the St James in future. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sharon was very helpful suggesting local hikes and offers towels to take to the Hamner Spring pools. The room was clean and the kitchen was modern with a microwave and dishwasher. The town for being small had several good options to eat and of course the Sulphur pools were wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

misha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, well
Stayed 1 night in May 2025