Reviews of 1 St James
1 Saint James Avenue, 7334 Hanmer Springs, New Zealand
#15 of 131 vacation rentals in Hanmer Springs
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 38 hotel reviews
9.0Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.6
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Comfort
9.3
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Location
9.9
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Facilities
9.0
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Staff
9.5
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Value for money
8.8
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Free Wifi
10.0
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Reviewed: July 20, 2025
Smith
Australia2 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Three-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Cosy and warm. Close to all amenities in hanmer Springs. We walked everywhere
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 8, 2025
Sara
New Zealand6 Reviews9.0“Great house for a big family to relax in and enjoy down time between the pools and all the outdoor activities”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Three-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
So close to town and easy to access everything without having to get in the car and drive. Was warm and cosy
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: April 14, 2025
Teresa
New Zealand14 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Three-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No cleaning products..other wise place was great
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: April 8, 2025
Angela
New Zealand34 Reviews5 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Three-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I would highly recommend this property we were a group of ladies and we all found it very clean and comfortable from every aspect including the beds super comfortable with nice linen and plenty of large white fluffy towels in spotless bathroom. One small negative there were no platters in the kitchen which would have been handy. We had an issue with the wifi which the owner corrected straight away. Thankyou
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: April 6, 2025
Linda
New Zealand50 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“A gem of a place and soo comfortable!”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Three-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Loved this property would stay again but it is very expensive. Fabulous set up!! Very comfortable with everything you need!!
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 9, 2025
Angel
New Zealand11 Reviews1 helpful vote10“An Awesome weekend in an Awesome Space”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Three-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The wifi was slow & patchy.
Location, cleanliness, spaciousness of the house was so great, amount of towels made available was amazing! Beds really comfortable, plenty of blankets on bed, good amount of cooking utensils made available. We cooked and ate at the house for the duration of our stay & having the equipment to do so was awesome. Great conversion of the garage was a great move we played darts while doing our laundry.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 6, 2025
Paul
New Zealand4 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Three-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The only thing you need to be aware of is that the hot water is not a continuous Infinity system so with a number of people staying you need to plan shower times so it doesn't run out. Not a real problem but good idea to make guests aware.
Great location, easy walking distance to town center. Very clean, great setup.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 24, 2025
Nicole
New Zealand23 Reviews10“Well look forward to visiting again”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Three-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Perfect location to enjoy Hanmer on foot Lovely comfortable beds Thankyou for lovely fresh fruit bowl
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 1, 2025
Leonie
United Kingdom12 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Three-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No milk for coffee and tea. Toilet holders looked industrial. Hotel description says 3 bathrooms, there is 1 1/2. Would be nice to have a small dishwasher drawer.
Location and beds very comfortable.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: January 28, 2025
Jules
New Zealand9 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Three-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Na
Close to the township. Great facilities provided. Had wonderful stay with family. Didnt need any more. Great communication
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: January 26, 2025
Reina
Philippines8 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Three-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Been here last week and the place is great! Spacious and very comfortable. Definitely coming back
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: January 5, 2025
Shelley
United States4 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Three-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 1 night
Thought for the cost asking for the dishes to be done or we would be charged was a bit on the nose
Close to town
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: August 25, 2024
Linda
New Zealand17 Reviews10“Everything you see in advert was their”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Three-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing it was perfect
Everything was as stated Close proximity to pools The fruit was great.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: July 28, 2024
Rivka
New Zealand13 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Three-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Spacious, light, spotlessly clean and very comfortable
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: June 17, 2024
Andrea
New Zealand1 review10“So warm, clean and comfortable .”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Three-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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There were 5 luxury beds instead of 3 and bunks. We were 5 siblings.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: May 28, 2024
Paulden
Australia41 Reviews11 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Three-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Someone parked 2 mini buses right in front of the house entire weekend ,cutting out a nice view of the hills and reduced reversing safety out of driveway, not another vehicle parked in the street yet we nearly got cleaned up by a car comming down street who could not see us reversing.
Not the largest home we have stayed in on our many visits to HS, however it's perfectly set out to accomodate our large group. It's clean and functional, warm with great beds and bedding. The closest to the village ,an easy 5min walk.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 19, 2024
Myra
New Zealand5 Reviews10“Wonderful place enjoyed the cleanliness and wonderful sheets and toowels”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Three-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
All good could do with outside chairs even fold up ones
Great facilities linen was lovely and would stay again .location Couldn.t be better
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 2, 2024
Gina
New Zealand18 Reviews2 helpful votes10“Excellent”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Three-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very clean and inviting. Very close to the township.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 23, 2024
Kyla
New Zealand3 Reviews1 helpful vote10“Lovely place, highly recommend”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Three-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Great location, close to the shops and pool. House was warm and cosy, nice open plan area as well. Easy to contact the owner and he was very helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: March 5, 2024
Emma
New Zealand7 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Ideal place!”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Three-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
Great location and value for money. All the amenities you needed with the complimentary apples and washing powder a real bonus - thanks very much
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 1, 2024
Mr
Australia33 Reviews2 helpful votes10“Great value well equiped comfy unit”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Three-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
All good
Unit had everything for an relaxed enjoyable stay. Location is very close to town and baths and is quiet and secure. Parking and access is good and unit is spacious and comfortable and a good range of accessories are provided.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: February 26, 2024
Stephanie
New Zealand30 Reviews5 helpful votes10“Family holiday”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Three-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Location, facilities
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 21, 2024
John
New Zealand87 Reviews24 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Three-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A lovely place in a great location, so very handy to village, pools, walks and biking tacks. The garage was a wonderful bonus as we were able to keep bikes and associated equipment safely stored.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: January 9, 2025
Melanie
New Zealand3 Reviews6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Three-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The wetback pipes at the rear of the log burner leaked profusely meaning we had to remove the gate and keep tipping out the water. There was no vessel large enough to take on enough water for us to leave the property while the fire was lit. There was significant cooking splatters up the wall and blind above stove. The bench, although it had been wiped, was covered in some sticky residue and needed cleaned before I could use the kitchen. A very dated home for such a large sum of money for one night.
Location
Stayed in January 2025
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