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Reviews of The St James Premium Accommodation 5 stars

20 Chisholm Crescent , 7334 Hanmer Springs, New Zealand

#6 of 27 hotels in Hanmer Springs

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 742 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    8.0
    One peaceful night in Hanmer
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed in our initial room had a small and terribly worn mattress, sagging on both sides and could hear & feel the old springs. (which was contrary to all the reviews I had read?!) Salil (reception) saved the day eventually and moved us to another room which had the kind of large supportive mattress we’d expect for the premium price. Thanks Salil!

    Fantastic views to the hills. Kitchen fittings very neat and functioning. Lots of accessible parking. Sound proofed ceiling, so very quiet

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    9.0
    Will be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Studio with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Close to everything in Hanmer, lovely clean facilities. Very good accomodation

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    9.0
    All good happy to stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Bed to firm for me

    View, Location,Clean Room all excellent. Nice touch with Indian food free if you stay two nights.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    10
    Perfect location magic town perfect room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The views from our room were amazing snow capped mountains. The sun shone in our room and on our deck in the afternoon.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    10
    Every thing was I walking distance
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was amazing

    It was very clean

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    10
    Quiet, clean, luxurious getaway.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Executive Studio with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The microwave juts out from the surrounding joinery. It’s near the jug and I knocked my head a couple of time as I leaned over. One learns to be careful! I couldn’t find instructions on how to work the spa bath and had to get help. This was quickly provided though. Otherwise all was good.

    Excellent location with friendly helpful staff. Close to shopping and the Hot Pools. Onsite free parking. Double glazed windows. Spa bath. Bonus free meal at local Indian restaurant for May. Quiet and relaxing spot. Good internet wifi. Daily plunger coffee and cookies. The photo is a view from outside the sliding doors of my ground floor apartment.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    10
    Wonderful stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very warm clean and modern

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    10
    brillinat
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio - Wheelchair Accessible
    • Stayed 3 nights

    that we couldnt stay longer this time.

    Fabulous views, underfloor heating magic, room service very good. Location close to centre of Hanmer Springs, walking distance to the thermal pools. Will sure come back to stay at this property. Could see the snow on the mountain tops. Frosty when we stayed but sunny days. Loved the autumn colours at this time of the year. Easy drive from Christchurch.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    10
    Perfection
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • King Studio - Wheelchair Accessible
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I honestly can not fault a thing. The room was clean and warm. The bed was really comfortable. Facilities were better than expected. The location was perfect. And the staff went out of their way to ensure we were happy and welcome.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Studio with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Due some maintenance.

    Great location. Well appointed. Fantastic cleaning staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    9.0
    Great central accommodation with those helpful extras.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No issues at all.

    Great location in the centre of town. Well presented and comfortable rooms. Staff were courteous and helpful. Loved the little extras offered like fresh towels for the Hot Pools and free access to washers/dryers. (A real bonus when you’re travelling).

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    10
    Good place to stay in Hanmer
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Upstairs

    Spacious well appointed room close to the shops and the pool. Lovely mountain views.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed and pillow could have been a bit more comfortable.

    Convenient location with friendly and helpful staff. I was impressed by the high standards of cleanliness.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely room with great views. Nice patio with table and chairs. Comfortable bed. Short walk to thermal pools, shops and restaurants. Very obliging staff. Great spot to stay.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    9.0
    Warm, clean, comfortable place with nice setting and outlook.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    10
    Location was perfect, staff were friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Room was a good size and well appointed with every
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • King Studio - Wheelchair Accessible
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We couldn’t fault the property

    Location was perfect New and modern Rooms size was fabulous Inclusions were of quality Plenty of off street parking

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    9.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent location. Exceptionally clean with everything we expected

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    10
    Lovely spacious accommodation. Fantastic with providing that extra touch.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Executive Studio with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Fabulous attention to detail & our host was extremely helpful with all aspects of our stay.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    10
    Was a wonderful weekend enhanced by fabulous accommodation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio - Wheelchair Accessible
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super clean, helpful staff and great locality

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Value for money. Clean and comfortable

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    10
    Definitely would stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little bit out of the way from the CBD. Approx 25 minutes walk.

    Ultra modern hotel with comfortable rooms that provided extra touches like a large selection of pillows, a hair straightener, Alexa and even a yoga mat in the room to use. Extremely helpful and happy staff.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    8.0
    Spacious apartment, great stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a horrific smell, narrowed it down to the bathroom, thinking it was coming from the drains? It was very bad, although shutting the door to the bathroom seems to eliminate the smell drifting back into the apartment. Laundry facilities shut/closed at 7pm which was very unfortunate, due to travelling from Aus>NZ and having a couple of days worth of washing by the time we had finished touring the town and had dined out for a nice dinner it was too late to wash our clothes.

    Loved the location of the property, very close to the city centre. The apartment felt big for a studio! Nice little balcony, enough bench space, great sized bathroom and kitchen area and the bed was comfortable. The TV was great, having Netflix as an option. Close to a great bakery which we got a coffee and breakfast at in the morning of departure.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    9.0
    Very comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Studio with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only minor point of criticism is the notice on fines for leaving any strong cooking smells in the room - I totally appreciate the point but perhaps the lack of any extractor fan over the stovetop is also part of the issue here.

    Modern, clean and very comfortable, we were glad we booked here. Easy walking to the town and the springs if you are going. In particular the lady running the property during our stay was incredibly personable and helpful.

    Stayed in March 2024

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