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South Sea Hotel

2.5 star property
Waterfront inn in Halfmoon Bay with a bar

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Beach nearby
Exterior
Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Studio Units)
Outdoor dining
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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26 Elgin Terrace, Halfmoon Bay, 9846
  • Bunkhouse Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Rakiura Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Observation Rock
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Stewart Island (SZS-Ryans Creek)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Cottage Twin)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Hotel Seaview Double plus Single

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Hotel Twin Room)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Traditional Hotel Double plus Single

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Studio Units)

Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Studio Units)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Hotel Double Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Cottage Queen)

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Cottage Queen)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Hotel Single room)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Seaview)

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Seaview)

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Seaview)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Oban

At South Sea Hotel you'll be within steps of Bunkhouse Theatre and Rakiura Museum. Highlights at this inn include free in-room WiFi. .For a drink, you can stop by the inn's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Halfmoon Bay inn include Presbyterian Church Hall and Observation Rock.
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What's nearby

  • Bunkhouse Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Presbyterian Church Hall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rakiura Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Observation Rock - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rakiura National Park - 33 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪South Sea Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Snuggery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kai Kart - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪bird on a pear - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Drunken Octopus - ‬3 min walk

About this property

South Sea Hotel

Waterfront inn in Halfmoon Bay with a bar
South Sea Hotel offers its guests a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

This Halfmoon Bay inn is smoke free.

  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
South Sea Hotel offers 27 accommodations with a hairdryer. This Halfmoon Bay inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

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 alternative location: [At the bar.]

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

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

What is the cancellation policy at South Sea Hotel?

South Sea Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to South Sea Hotel?

The closest beach to South Sea Hotel is Oreti Beach (51.2 km).

Does South Sea Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, full brekkie is served daily between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at South Sea Hotel?

No, South Sea Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at South Sea Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at South Sea Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.