Overlooking Halfmoon Bay and the islands of the Foveaux Straits, Kowhai Lane Lodge is just 5 minutes’ walk from the waterfront. A 4-hour Ulva Island tour is included in your accommodation rate. All accommodation offers a TV and electric blankets. Set on Stewart Island, Kowhai Lodge is surrounded by lovely gardens, home to many species of native birds. It is 6 minutes’ walk from the ferry terminal and ferries to Bluff. There is a free bus transfer to and from the air terminal. Accommodation options include private rooms and self-contained apartments. All are heated and offer a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Shared facilities include a communal kitchen and a self-service laundry. There are secure lockers provided for gear storage while hiking the nearby trails. Guests enjoy a communal lounge with a DVD library. Kowhai Lodge Stewart Island is 4 minutes’ walk from Oban’s shops and restaurants. The communal kitchen offers a shared pantry and fresh fruit, tea, coffee and milk is supplied each day.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

FREE parking!


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Warren
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely self contained flat in a well cared for garden
  • Emelia
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Peter and Iris were friendly and informative. They picked us up and dropped us off anyplace we needed to go that was too far to walk easily. We had a great visit to Stewart Island
  • Christopher
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Wonderful hosts! We were collected from the ferry by Peter & taken to lodge where we met Iris. Ulva Island trip to view birdlife, flora & fauna, plus saw sea-lions on a beach. Birdlife around lodge was fantastic with Kaka feeding apple from our...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Kowhai Lane Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
Cleaning services
  • Laundry
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Electric blankets
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Carpeted
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Kowhai Lane Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash is not accepted Kowhai Lane Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 2.5% charge when you pay with any credit card. Excluding EFTPOS

Please note that the property meets guests upon arrival off either the ferry or plane. Please inform the property in advance of you travel details, as soon as possible the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Included in the rate is a 'Sails' Ulva Island Open Sanctuary tour with the following details:

- Tours can start early morning or late afternoon

- 4 hour return trip

- Departs from the accommodation, guests are taken to the water's edge and on a 10-minute boat ride

- Guests arrive at Ulva Island open sanctuary and are then taken by the guide on a 1.5km easy walk

- Guest return via boat back to the accommodation

- Tour usually consists of approximately 6 people

Please contact Kowhai Lane Lodge for additional information.

Please note that the Ulva Island tour is conducted in English only.

Please inform Kowhai Lane Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Kowhai Lane Lodge

  • The prices at Kowhai Lane Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Kowhai Lane Lodge include:

    • Double
    • Apartment

  • Yes, Kowhai Lane Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Kowhai Lane Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Walking tours
    • Beach

  • The nearest beach is just 400 yards from Kowhai Lane Lodge. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Kowhai Lane Lodge is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Kowhai Lane Lodge is 600 yards from the centre of Half-moon Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.