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South Sea Hotel

2.5 star property
Travelers find peaceful moments in the garden setting, where they can relax with drinks among friends or enjoy a friendly game of billiards together.

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The South Sea Hotel offers oceanside relaxation with its welcoming garden and sociable bar. Guests appreciate practical touches like laundry facilities and luggage storage that make their stay both convenient and connected to the coastal surroundings.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Seaview) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Seaview)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Hotel Single room)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Hotel Twin Room)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Cottage Twin)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Hotel Double Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Studio Units)

Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Studio Units) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Studio Units)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Cottage Queen)

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Cottage Queen) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Cottage Queen)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Hotel Seaview Double plus Single

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Traditional Hotel Double plus Single

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
26 Elgin Terrace, Halfmoon Bay, 9846

Getting around

  • Stewart Island (SZS-Ryans Creek) - 4 min drive

About this property

South Sea Hotel

Inn by the ocean
At South Sea Hotel, you can look forward to a garden, laundry facilities, and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a billiards/pool table, and smoke-free premises
  • A front-desk safe and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at South Sea Hotel include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: NZD 10 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 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: [At the bar.]

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from October 12 2025 to April 2 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 10 to 30 per person

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

South Sea Hotel Oban
South Sea Oban
South Sea Hotel Inn
South Sea Hotel Halfmoon Bay
South Sea Hotel Inn Halfmoon Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is South Sea Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at South Sea Hotel?

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 South Sea Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is South Sea Hotel located?

Situated on the waterfront, this inn is steps from Bunkhouse Theatre and Rakiura Museum. Presbyterian Church Hall and Observation Rock are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

South Sea Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 180 out of 383 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 383 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 383 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 383 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 383 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jindina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff and good food at the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Halina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent location, dinning options
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay- comfortable, quaint, great location, accessible to everything, lively pub and a good restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, good restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very homely, beautiful spot and friendly, helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central to everything for us and great dining.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, clean room with everything we needed, perfectly placed in the lovely town.

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome food & stafff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Superb location for any visit to Oban
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean,reasonably priced, comfortable accommodation after tramping... highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything and a great Pub
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Murry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at the South Seas over Christmas. Great meals at the restaurant and a great locality.

8/10 Good

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice basic accommodations with beautiful views of the harbor. The staff was very friendly and accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed everything accessible and convenient and friendly people
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was great, center of everything with a pub and restaurant in the building.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jarrod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay on Stewart Island. Easy access from the ferry and walkable everywhere. Bar was excellent and laundry facilities a real help
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a unique experience, the accomodation was great & central to Halfmoon bay, staff were friendly & helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

CARSWELL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stewart Island stay

Good stay at good old Kiwi pub. Prices were fair and food and drink was good Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Takashi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I could stay here comfortably. Very good hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel had everything you needed for a relaxed holiday, the staff were very accomidating and a great view from a relaxing lounge.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It had a convenient location to all activities and the section we stayed in was relatively new
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

WARREN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good service & amazing views
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best place to go.

I had a great time and lovely meals in the bar also the staff where very friendly and helpful 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023