The Hydro Esplanade Apartments
Apartment in Dunedin
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Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
About this apartment rental
Situated on the top level of the iconic building, 'The Hydro', this property is set directly opposite Dunedin's popular St Clair Beach.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Beachfront or waterfront
Family friendly
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Available Rooms
1 King • 538 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 Queen • 1 Single • 1 King • 1 Sofa • 1291 ft²
Sleeps 6
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1 Double • 1 Sofa • 1 King • 861 ft²
Sleeps 5
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Ratings and reviews
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5.0 / 5.0
Amazing view, clean facilities and modern look to the apartment. Convenient location as cafe and restaurant just underneath. Loved the sound of the beach at night as well!!
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4.0 / 5.0
The location was fantastic, Katherine was a pleasure to deal with. There were welcome cheese and crackers supplied, and a wide range of teas and coffees to choose from. Super attention to detail.
A very relaxing stay.
The only challenge was finding a carpark in the very busy, popular neighbourhood, but there was a loading zone which was helpful
4.5 / 5.0
Spectacular views and location. Lovely apartment
Layout of rooms was a little awkward
4.0 / 5.0
Great location
Downstairs restaurant a bit noisy
4.5 / 5.0
Fantastic location and a stunning view with very good options for dining extremely close. The host went out of her way to make sure we were comfortable and supplied lovely treats for us.
5.0 / 5.0
Arguably the best apartments in Dunedin! The most incredible position on St Clair beach, with both of our rooms having sea views so when you woke up you felt like you were in the surf.
But it was the extraordinary fit out of the apartments that was so outstanding: the heating was on when we arrived so beautifully warm and delicious cheese and crackers in the fridge which we really appreciated as we were staving and arrived lated. A whole bottle of the freshest milk and a fully kitted kitchen with gorgeous tea cups and a selection of gourmet teas. Even the bathroom had a spare toothbrush and toothpaste in case you had forgotten yours, power sockets in all the right places so you could plug in phones and hair stylers. The best was even a portable full size mirror, which for us was a godsend when we had graduate girls all trying to get ready at once.
Booking was seamless and entry into the place was soooo easy. They even have a carpark outside the apartment if you are lucky. the little lounge was perfect for a glass of champagne before going out for dinner and if it had been warmer we could even had sat out on the deck. And then to top it off they let us have a slight extension so we could enjoy a mother's day lunch. We were
over the moon!
Congratulations Hydro Esplanade & Catherine and Mark - we stay all over NZ and I've never seen this level of service and care in accommodation at this price scale. The only thing I am sad about is that I didnt't discover this place 8 years ago when I started coming down to Dunedin twice a year for university trips to see my daughters.
We will come down again just to stay in the apartments. Just love ST Clair. thanks so much for making our special graduation weekend INCREDIBLE!!
Honestly everything was fantastic - especially considering the price.
5.0 / 5.0
Location, views, facilities & cleanliness
4.5 / 5.0
Roomy, comfortable apartment with stunning views. Friendly, attentive host who dealt promptly with any questions we had. Top class facilities, and a great location with easy access to local restaurants, coffee shops, etc. Although scaffolding was in use during our stay, we we're well prepared for this and compensated appropriately; didn't really bother us at all.
Slight hiccup in communication when collecting a key but was sorted reasonably promptly. Arriving on a busy Saturday afternoon with no obvious place to park and unload our car was initially problematic but was eventually resolved; suggest clear directions be given to future guests to avoid this hassle. Lots of free parking close by, but could be at a premium during the weekend.
5.0 / 5.0
Spotlessly clean, fully equipped kitchen, lovely cheese and crackers on arrival. Gale force winds and swell warnings meant we had an incredible view of the wild weather but were snug and cosy inside. Shower heat lamp was wonderful. Thanks
5.0 / 5.0
Loved being above the Promenade!
View,easy to relax!
Handy to Cafes@Saltpool and Surfing ..spectator or Action!
Gd to see the Fire Safety was quick and solved
when the fire alarm went off nearby!
4.0 / 5.0
Great location. Homely, comfortable bed. Good kitchen facilities. Walking distance to restaurants.
Nowhere to put luggage.
4.5 / 5.0
So close to the beach and entertainment (restaurants). Very homely stay with very nice amenities (gourmet tea and coffee). A very nice touch to receive cheese and crackers. We were also asked what type of milk we wanted.
It was just a little noisy at night with the restaurants packing up from the night. Emptying bottles and waste late at night but not a huge problem
5.0 / 5.0
beautiful location and well appointed. exceeded expectations.
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent position overlooking the beach
4.5 / 5.0
Fabulous location. Such a treat to stay here. Host was super accomodating with excellent communication. I would love to stay here again.
5.0 / 5.0
location
nothing
5.0 / 5.0
The location is amazing and the apartment is light, bright, modern and very comfortable. We loved staying here!
5.0 / 5.0
the views are amazing
4.0 / 5.0
Everything was outstanding
4.0 / 5.0
Spectacular views
At first the parking but once you got used to the surroundings (restaurants and other cafes etc, you got used to it and the timings of when to get a park etc.
4.5 / 5.0
Great location. Extraordinary view and very well appointed apartment. Host very responsive and problems quickly solved.
Parking is a bit of problem
4.5 / 5.0
great communication from the host, great views of the beach and in amongst some great cafes, great walks along the beach and cliff tops
5.0 / 5.0
Outstanding accomodation. we stayed in a 2bed unit, warm, clean, very well equiped & lots of attention to detail such as spare toothbrushes, lovely toiletries, cheese & plenty of milk in fridge, lots of towels, bath robes, comfy beds, great shower. A choice of restaurants & cafes at the doorstep.
4.5 / 5.0
Amazing location, fantastic views, very homely, warm and comfortable. All windows had amazing view of the beach and walk downstairs straight to the cafe. Plenty of room, great kitchen, super comfy beds. The perfect place for a girls weekend!
Everything was perfect!
5.0 / 5.0
The view , location , friendly hosts who went the extra mile .
5.0 / 5.0
The location, the decor, it was well equipped.
great for children, great view. close to shops, restaurants, playground, beach! loved it!
nothing to dislike! loved it
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Dunedin?
The average price for a rental in Dunedin is R 2,213 per night. This rental is R 249 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Hydro Esplanade Apartments. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Hydro Esplanade Apartments pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Hydro Esplanade Apartments?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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