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This was best described by another guest in conversation as "like you are coming home".
Even though the building is old it doesn't feel like it but as a serviced apartment is just 'cool'. It is immaculately clean and excellently furnished. The size of the apartment is also very good as it feels like you are moving between rooms not just in an oversized hotel room.
The Majestic Mansions provides spacious apartment accommodation minutes from the sea front in St Clair.
Separate bedroom, kitchen, bathroom and lounge room gives you all the space you need and all the equipment and appliances to be as self contained as you like.
There are restaurants and cafes a stone's throw away and you'll be on the seafront in a minutes walk.
Dunedin City is a short drive away providing lots to do and see.
We were able to get the free undercover parking every time without effort which was a real boon. The only negative is the steps up from the street and internally if you are not on the ground floor. We were on the ground floor and steps were not a deal breaker for us.
I love this place - this is my fourth time staying here. The facilities are lovely - up-to-date and modern design that respects the Art Deco architecture. You can see and hear the sea and there is everything you need for a comfortable stay. The bus to the city stops outside the door and there is easy parking. Close to great cafes and restaurants. Lovely walks along the beach. I always stay here when I am in Dunedin. Thanks Penny and team!
Liz
Response from Penny on 31 Oct 2023
Thanks for staying with us again, Liz. Wonderful to hear you love this old beauty :) Thank you for your great feedback. Look forward to seeing you again. Take care and kind regards, Penny
Full of character, with good quality, tasteful furnishings. Lots of space, with a fabulous view from the top floor apartments. Very convenient to the beach and awesome cafes. A great spot to stay!
Lovely old property, well presented and a selection of cafes in close walking distance. One block from the ocean, so good for walks. The host was very efficient, helpful and informative.
Disappointing.
Two flights of stairs plus at least a flight of stairs to get to the front door.
Substandard bathroom.
Wedges of wood in each oom to prevent the windows rattling.
Old is OK but dated and tired is not.
Hi Benoit, thanks for staying with us. We appreciate your feedback! Glad you enjoyed the views from your apartment - they are special and it is also lovely to hear the sounds of the ocean. Our two bedroom apartments have open balconies.
Lovely older building renovated.
Just know there is no elevator , so if you have heavy suitcases you are lugging them upstairs. But not really a big deal, as it's not like 10 flights.
Close to places to eat clean and tidy , great little kitchen.
Catherine
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from LK on 5 Mar 2023
Hi Catherine, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay at the Majestic Mansions and our wonderful seaside location at St Clair. Apologies re the stairs, the Majestic Mansions was built over a 100 years ago so not so easy to install now :)
10/10 Excellent
Stephen
3 Feb 2023
Stephen
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from LK on 10 Mar 2023
Thank you for staying at the Majestic Mansions and taking the time to give us a review.
4/10 Poor
Peter
25 Jan 2023
Peter
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from LK on 10 Mar 2023
Thank you for staying with us at the Majestic Mansions. We appreciate feedback on your stay so we may continue to improve our guest experience.
Loved this place had a great time great location great places to eat. Quiet location
Carls
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from LK on 26 Jan 2023
We are thrilled you enjoyed your experience at St Clair and your stay at the Majestic Mansions. So glad you got to sample some of our wonderful restaurants which are only a few minutes’ walk from the property. We appreciate the review and hope you get to come and visit us again soon.
Fantastic location, apartments are very comfortable and relaxing
Chris
Response from LK on 24 Dec 2022
We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope you get a chance to come back and visit us again soon.
6/10 Okay
Kylee
Travelled with family
13 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was cosy and next to beach. Sadly not quite accommodating for a family of 4. Needs to be a bigger unit. Windows rattle like crazy in the wind even with supplies wood slices.
Would stay again as a couple but not with our kids
Kylee
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from LK on 19 Nov 2022
Thanks for choosing to stay with us, Kylee. Fantastic you found your apartment to be cosy, however sad to hear you found the space not big enough for your needs. You might like to try our new place next door - esplanade.co.nz – which has bigger 2-bedroom apartments for your next family visit.With regards to the windows, the Majestic Mansions is over 100 years old and does have old windows. We have been experiencing unusually strong winds at present. Our wee wedges stop a lot of it. Perhaps there was not enough in your apartment so apologies about that.
10/10 Excellent
Ben
27 Oct 2022
Ben
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from LK on 2 Nov 2022
Thank you for staying with us and taking the time to give us a 10 out of 10 review. We hope you get to come back for another visit soon.
6/10 Okay
Richard
Travelled with group
24 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location good
No fuss access
Richard
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from LK on 25 Oct 2022
Thank you for staying with us and taking the time to give us a review.
I loved having separate lounge, kitchen etc. Had a friend around for a meal and my bedroom was not on show.
Gwenda
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from LK on 23 Sept 2022
Hi Gwenda, thank you for giving us such a lovely review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and loved the layout of our one bedroom apartment. We hope you come back and visit us again soon.
Lovely historic property, decor has been tastefully updated. Beautiful view of St Clair surf beach. Our apartment was spacious. Amenities were good.
Great restaurants/ cafes next door.
Raewyn
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from LK on 2 Aug 2022
Hi Raewyn, thank you for staying with us and taking the time to give us such a great review. We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay and got to enjoy our lovely property and the beachside suburb of St Clair. We are so very lucky to have such an awesome beach and restaurants within a few minutes walk from us:)