The St James
20 Chisholm Crescent, Hanmer Springs 7360 New Zealand
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Premium accommodation in the tranquil alpine village of Hanmer Springs. Qualmark 5 Star Gold rated. The perfect place for couples to relax and recharge. Located in the centre of the village - park the car and stroll to the restaurants, cafes, shops and thermal pools. Self-contained studios and suites most with panoramic alpine views.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Breakfast in the room
Hiking
Skiing
Books, DVDs, music for children
Baggage storage
Newspaper
Street parking
Wifi
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
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Blackout curtains
Soundproof rooms
Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Coffee / tea maker
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Bathrobes
Private balcony
Safe
Seating area
Telephone
Iron
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Kitchenette
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Kitchenware
iPod docking station
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Languages Spoken
English
Location
90Good for walkers
Grade: 90 out of 100
25Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
9Attractionswithin 0.5 km
20 Chisholm Crescent, Hanmer Springs 7360 New Zealand
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Nearby restaurants
MK Restaurant
603 reviews1 minInternational
Spice Village
369 reviews2 minIndian
No.31 Restaurant & Bar
1,212 reviews7 minEuropean
Indian Spring
747 reviews1 minIndian
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Hanmer Adventure Centre
455 reviews2 minGame & Entertainment Centres
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa
3,912 reviews4 minHot Springs & Geysers
Alpine Crazy Putt & Village Cruisers
73 reviews2 minMiniature Golf
The Decadent Fudge Company
17 reviews1 minSpeciality & Gift Shops
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PaulWhitehead-Blair wrote a review Aug 2023
Cumbria, United Kingdom136 contributions112 helpful votes
A nice hotel in a great village. Easy to find with on site parking, a short walk to the Thermal Pools and local cafes etc.. We had an upstairs room with a great view over the hills. Very quiet with a comfortable bed. Compared to other NZ hotels of a similar size with similar facilities, perhaps a bit expensive but that could be compensated by the view and location. The only issue we had was the internet connection was appalling. We were told it was because of the snow (?!?!?!?!) Never heard that one before!
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Great location great service. I rang them to inform them we would be arriving late after reception had closed. Kathy kindly put the milk in the fridge & closed the curtains for us so when we arrived it was lovely & warm in our unit. We have always enjoyed out stay at the St James & this trip was no different everything was perfect. Chocolates on arrival. Love the late check out the next day. Thank you & yes we will be back again.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Great location in the heart of the village.
Lovely to be able to park your vehicle & walk around...
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Modern, clean and comfortable. We had a balcony with good views over the garden and up to the mountains. Everything is within walking distance - good choice of restaurants and bars. The hotel provide a beach bag with towels to take to the hot springs, which is very handy - you just drop the bag back into the hotel laundry when you return.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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A great place to stay. A special mention to the staff member 'Salil ', he was fabulous and so welcoming, he made our stay so lovely and he came to the many calls for help, for anything we could not work , it is so nice to get such good service and with a smile. Thank you Salil so much from Jo and Bernie, in suite no 101. The one bedroom suite was lovely, it was very clean, nice and warm and it had everything we needed. We would stay there again for sure.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from The St James Management, Owner at The St James
Responded 2 Apr 2023
Thank you for choosing to stay with us. You are most welcome Jo & Bernie, see you again soon.
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MILMAX12 wrote a review Mar 2023
Hamilton & Waikato Region, New Zealand92 contributions68 helpful votes
Really welcoming and friendly person on Reception. Hotel is in a great location with easy walk to restaurants and pools. Bathroom very nice but felt room was slightly over priced. Room could do with a freshen up. Sunny room on the ground floor opening to the outside.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from The St James Management, Owner at The St James
Responded 2 Apr 2023
Thank you for choosing to stay with us and we will definitely take your suggestions into consideration.
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Lovely modern hotel located on the edge of the town with a very pleasant manager. It’s an easy walk to restaurants, pubs & the famous Hanmer Springs. Make sure you do the nearby walk up to Conical Hill to take in the view. We would definitely recommend this place to our friends.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: There’s a great shortcut through the back, to an Irish Pub that sells Guinness.
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Responded 2 Apr 2023
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Such a lovely room. Elegant and inviting at the same time. The bed was super comfortable and the room was spacious. Has its own patio overlooking beautiful lawn and shrubbery. The kitchen was compact but beautiful with everything we needed to cook breakfast in the room. Especially appreciated the well thought out lighting in the room. An easy walk to town and the pools. I would highly recommend staying here.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Always within walking distance of things we like to do best….shopping, the pools, eating out, and best of all…..just relaxing!! Plenty of places to go exploring and have adventures. Great facilities. Great welcome. Very well looked after. Highly recommend.
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Rae Baigent, Owner at The St James
Responded 30 Nov 2022
Thank you for choosing to stay with us again it sounds like you had a fantastic time.
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Highly recommend, so clean, lovely staff, I booked 2 rooms joining, worked so well, everything we needed & more, even warm floors, great location, can’t wait to come back, big thanks to Jan, great service, well worth every cent, cya again soon
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Rae Baigent, Owner at The St James
Responded 9 Nov 2022
So pleased you enjoyed our accommodation and hospitality.
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Pioneer62284033896 wrote a review Oct 2022
The room was warm when we arrived. Nicely presented.Clean and cosy. Fresh bottle milk not small tubs of milk. The shower had very good water pressure and even temperature throughout the shower. A very handy location. We were lucky enough to be there when it snowed and the view from our balcony was amazing.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Rae Baigent, Owner at The St James
Responded 11 Oct 2022
We are pleased you enjoy all aspects of your stay at The St James and the snow was a special treat for our guests.
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PRICE RANGE
US$133 - US$169 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
New ZealandSouth IslandCanterbury RegionHanmer Springs
NUMBER OF ROOMS
16
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Frequently Asked Questions about The St James
Which popular attractions are close to The St James?
Nearby attractions include Hanmer Adventure Centre (0.08 km), Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa (0.3 km), and Alpine Crazy Putt & Village Cruisers (0.1 km).
What are some of the property amenities at The St James?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and laundry service.
Which room amenities are available at The St James?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at The St James?
Guests can enjoy complimentary tea and free instant coffee during their stay.
Is parking available at The St James?
Yes, free parking and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to The St James?
Conveniently located restaurants include MK Restaurant, Spice Village, and Indian Spring.
Is The St James located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.3 km away from the centre of Hanmer Springs.
Are any cleaning services offered at The St James?
Yes, laundry service and self serve laundry are offered to guests.
Does The St James have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the mountain view available here.
Is The St James accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access, reduced mobility rooms, and facilities for disabled guests. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.