South Sea Hotel - Stewart Island

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.7

Property highlights

About this property

Stewart Island's iconic South Sea Hotel is located on the foreshore, in the centre of town. It is 2 minutes’ walk from the ferry and airline terminals. The self-contained studio units are adjacent to the main hotel building. The older-style accommodation upstairs in the main hotel offers shared facilities including a communal guest lounge overlooking the harbor, which offers tea and coffee making facilities. The restaurant offers local seafood, and a varied menu with daily specials. The on-site bar is a great place to meet locals, view historic photos, and learn about island life and history. Wildlife tours can be organised by the tour desk where it is possible to see kiwis and sea lions. Bravo Adventure Cruises is just a 5-minute walk from The South Sea Hotel and can organise fishing trips. Ringa Ringa Golf Course is less than a 20-minute walk from the hotel, while Invercagrill Airport is a 20-minute flight away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Cot available on request

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

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Guests who stayed here loved

Margaret
Australia Australia
“Quaint and comfortable hotel with an excellent bar and restaurant menu. We absolutely loved the quiz night on Sunday!”
Donna
Australia Australia
“Motel rooms only a short walk to restaurant & bar within main hotel. Food & staff excellent. Room warm & dry while the wild weather battered the Island. Convenient location to Red Shed for tour connections and ferry updates, as well as very well...”
Cathy
New Zealand New Zealand
“We stayed at the beach house, was tidy, clean and great location. Has 3 bedrooms, lounge and kitchen. Great for families and groups. The food at the hotel was tasty, a little bit pricey. Coffee and muffins excellent. Great vibe. Staff were great...”
Sara
Australia Australia
“Fabulous in every way. Lots of character and embedded community. Food outstanding.”
Petrajs24
New Zealand New Zealand
“Excellent location- You can see it when you get off the ferry, it's right in the main bay, next door to Four Square supermarket and everything else you need in the small town (tours, shops, museum etc.). A short and beautiful walk up the hill and...”
Conrad
New Zealand New Zealand
“Amazing views of the harbour really good food at there restaurant and a great bar 10/10 very good 😊”
Russell
New Zealand New Zealand
“The meals were great, a traditional Pub / Hotel. Agreat place to watch an All Balck Test in the bar, when they are winning.”
Brent
New Zealand New Zealand
“Value for money accommodation with an excellent view. Room was clean and comfortable and certainly enough for a couple exploring the island. Staff were very friendly and helpful.”
Andrew
New Zealand New Zealand
“The food - absolutely superb and value for money Staff and service was excellent”
Scott
Australia Australia
“Absolutely beautiful. The trails and walks are stunning. A beautiful sunrise over half moon bay was awesome. Check out the patterns on the sand🥰🥰🥰”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Seafood • Australian
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
NZD 15 per child, per night
2 years
Cot upon request
NZD 15 per child, per night
Extra bed upon request
NZD 15 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 15 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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