The Hydro Esplanade Apartments
2 Esplanade St Clair Dunedin, Otago
The Hydro Esplanade Apartments
Welcome to the Hydro Esplanade Apartments online bookings.
Our newly renovated spacious apartments are located right on Dunedin 's premium surf beach at St Clair.
Enjoy the all year round holiday atmosphere , meet friendly locals, watch the ever changing ocean and surfers from your dining table. Leisurely walks on the long white sandy beach, fun at the family play ground, swims in the heated salt water pool, coffee at the local cafes and casual dining at the authentic Italian Esplanade Restaurant are all at your door step.
Over the past 93 years thousands have enjoyed the Hydro. In the 20's as the Hydro Grand Hotel, stylish dine and dance parties and weddings at the Hydro Tearooms in the 30's & 40's, then courting and chocolate sundaes at the Kandel Light Coffee Lounge during the 60's and 70's. We purchased the building in 1985 and opened Hydro Surf, Dunedin first surf shop.
A major renovation in 2013 of this iconic building included the redevelopment of Esplanade Restaurant by highly regarded New Zealand Restaurateur Katrina Toovey with an award winning interior design by Nat & Emily of Cheshire Architects. The top level flats that had seen many a party were also transformed into these WOW beach front apartments.
We invite you to stay at The Hydro and enjoy this historical building with the best views and roof top Terrance in Dunedin and be amongst the outstanding social and natural environment of St Clair.
Katherine Greer
Managing Director
Room Descriptions
- 1 Bedroom Apartment
- This newly renovated 1 bedroom apartment located at the Esplanade St Clair is the best place to stay in Dunedin.
The apartment is light, warm, relaxing, quiet and peaceful and has fantastic views of the Sea,surf and Park from the bedroom and living room. A guest sheltered rear patio area and a roof top terrace with 360 degree views of the ocean, surfers and hills guarantees you can experience the best of Dunedin without even leaving your accommodation.
Although ideally suited for a couple there is a comfortable queen sized sofa bed with ocean views for extra guests.
Fully equipped kitchen with new appliances, Free Internet, Free View TV, and gas hot water.
The Salt Water Pool, parks, cafes, restaurants and beauty spa are also right at your door step. Golf courses and the Otago Peninsula rink are a close drive away and there is an excellent bus service to Dunedin City. - Book Here
- 2 Bedroom Apartment
- This newly renovated 2 bedroom apartment located at the Esplanade St Clair Beach is the best place to stay in Dunedin.
The apartment is light, warm, relaxing, quiet and peaceful with fantastic views of the Sea and surf from both bedrooms and living room. A guest sheltered and sunny rear patio area is the perfect place to relax with a glass of wine in the evenings and the roof top terrace with 360 degree views of the ocean, surfers and hills has to be the most primo outdoor living area in Otago.
Fully equipped kitchen with new appliances, gas cook top. Free Internet, Free View TV, phone and gas hot water.
The beach, The Salt Water Pool, parks, cafes, restaurants and beauty spa are right at your door step. Close to shops, two golf courses, ice skating rink and tennis courts, plus excellent bus service to Dunedin.
Off street parking is available from 4pm ? 10am. - Book Here
- 3 Bedroom Apartment
- This newly renovated 3 bedroom apartment is located right at the Esplanade St Clair Beach Dunedin.
The apartment is light, warm and relaxing with fantastic views of the Ocean, the Beach and City Hills from the living rooms and 3 bedrooms. A guest sheltered and sunny rear patio area is the perfect place to relax with a glass of wine in the evenings and the roof top terrace with 360 degree views has to be the best outdoor living space in Otago.
The beach, The Salt Water Pool, parks, cafes, restaurants and beauty spa are right at your door step. Fully equipped kitchen with new appliances, gas cook top. Free Internet, Free View TV, and gas hot water. C
Two golf courses and the Otago Peninsula are a short drive away and there is an excellent bus service to Dunedin Central City. - Book Here