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’s 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 for travelers.

I am the foundering director of a retail and wholesale business - Hydro Surf. Part of my work has involved regular travel around New Zealand so I have taken this experience and added some of those little things that make a difference when you are travelling to the Hydro Esplanade Apartments. I enjoy travelling, tramping, walking, surfing, snowboarding, gardening, good food and the occasional great bottle of wine. I appreciate art and in my spare time I like to make things like felting, knitting, jewellery ..... I enjoy hosting travelling and doing all possible to ensure they have a fabulous time.

The Hydro Esplanade newly spacious apartments are located 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. The Otago Peninsula, is easily accessed via car and there is a very regular bus service to Dunedin City.