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Salty Dog Inn

3.5 star property
Coastal getaway where travelers can play billiards during the day and relax with drinks at either of two welcoming bars when evening falls

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Located near Matakana Village, the Salty Dog Inn offers a comfortable retreat with a garden setting. Guests can access WiFi in common areas, play billiards, or visit nearby attractions like Warkworth Golf Club and Matakana Country Park. Previous visitors praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
The current price is NT$2,804
NT$3,224 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - 2026/1/15

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Twin Room (Studio)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Studio, 1 Bedroom | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Studio, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Studio

7.8 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
  • 323 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
242 Mahurangi East Road, Snells Beach, 920

What's nearby

  • Snells Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Brick Bay Wines & Sculpture Trail - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Matakana Village - 10 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Omaha Beach - 16 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Sky Tower - 56 min drive - 77.3 km

Getting around

  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪St Pierre's Sushi - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Crimson Coast Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Savan's Bakery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Smoke Junction BBQ - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Salty Dog Inn

Inn near Matakana Village
Located close to Warkworth Golf Club and Matakana Country Park, Salty Dog Inn provides a terrace, a garden, and 2 bars. In addition to a business center, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • A banquet hall, a billiards/pool table, and luggage storage
  • ATM/banking services and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Salty Dog Inn offer amenities such as WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Hair dryers and soap
  • 32-inch TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Guinness Sports Bar
  • Salty Dog Inn Restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 1,615 square feet of conference space
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1994
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 11:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Onsite bar]
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NZD 40 per pet, per stay (maximum NZD 40 per stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of NZD 40
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: NZD 40 per pet, per stay (maximum NZD 40 per stay) plus NZD 40 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20.0 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Salty Dog Inn Snells Beach
Salty Dog Inn
Salty Dog Snells Beach
Salty Dog Inn Inn
Salty Dog Inn Snells Beach
Salty Dog Inn Inn Snells Beach

Frequently asked questions

Is Salty Dog Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of NZD 40 per pet, per stay. A cleaning fee of NZD 40 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Salty Dog Inn?

As of 2025/12/18, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Salty Dog Inn on 2026/1/14 start from NT$2,804, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Salty Dog Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Salty Dog Inn?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Salty Dog Inn located?

Situated by the sea, this inn is within 9 mi (15 km) of Matakana Village, Warkworth Golf Club, and Matakana Country Park. SheepWorld and Mansion House are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Salty Dog Inn Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 392 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 154 out of 392 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 392 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 392 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 392 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Staff & service
Apart from noisy neighbors and stained carpet all was good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Who can complain about a hotel connected to an Irish Pub. Accommodations were suitable and convenient. Staff was friendly and helpful - dinner at the Pub was very good - and super convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Neville

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was very musty.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy staff were very friendly and food at the restaurant was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bryce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
All good great having hotel on site. Thought bathrooms in rooms need reconditioned
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicola

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property has definitely gone downhill since my last stay. In need of a refurbishment and some TLC. Good location with excellent 4 Square next door.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly. Location is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sara

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room had been poorly cleaned. The table had a white plastic doily tablecloth that was very mouldy. The duvet had tears. The vanity joinery was swelling and paint peeling and the tiles had fallen off the skirting in areas. The bathroom had hair on the floor and lots of dead bugs stuck all over the ceiling. It wasn't very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Amenities
Great reasonably priced hotel with good pub food on site
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Adrianne

central location, good parking
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for our requirements The beds were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jacques

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very nice 👌
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Suzie

Disliked: Cleanliness
Good location but bathroom was shabby
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Quite weekend away from the city
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parking was a bit far away from the unit, especially for my husband who has mobility issues. Also there were broken bottles on the driveway so concerned about security of car. Units were very clean and the bed was a king size so that was great. Inside kitchen and bathroom units were a bit tired. Kitchen was a bit under supplied with equipment
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Driveway could do with some attention. Is very bumpy to drive on.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sasawan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely place will return again soon
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Paeata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quite comfortable, enjoyed food at pub
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay! The hotel is very cute and the rooms are excellent. Staff are friendly and helpful. We wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Staff & service
This was easy, affordable place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Reasonably priced
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tuaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the quietness around the property and the staff are super friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024