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.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)


Availability

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1 single bed
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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
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Guest review summary
Guests loved the South Sea Hotel's prime <b>location</b> near the ferry and local amenities. The staff were praised for their friendliness. The bar and restaurant received mixed reviews due to noise, but the food was appreciated. <b>Room comfort</b> and <b>cleanliness</b> were generally well-received, with stunning views enhancing the stay.
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Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
6.7
Low score for Half-moon Bay

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

Facilities of South Sea Hotel - Stewart Island
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Free toiletries

Bedroom

  • Linen

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Garden

Activities

  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Darts
  • Billiards
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Packed lunches
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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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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All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
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