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Reviews of South Sea Hotel - Stewart Island

Elgin Terrace, 9846 Half-moon Bay, New Zealand

#5 of 5 hotels in Half-moon Bay

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Review score

Based on 813 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    6.1

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  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    9.0
    Enjoyed our stay very relaxing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed a little hard and needed an extra pillow

    Close to the services and the water

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    7.0
    Really convenient facility and comfortable stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing springs to mind.

    Although not flashy this was a brilliantly located facility with a great view over the bay from the guest lounge/deck. The room was comfortable and having a well-stocked communal tea and coffee making area and adjacent lounge was excellent. The shared toilets and showers were never a problem, downstairs cafe and bar were convenient and the staff most accommodating. Completely satisfactory for our needs, and good value to boot.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. It was lovely

    It was great, thoroughly enjoyed our night there

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    8.0
    .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights

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    Very attentive staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Hotel Twin
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom was down the hall but that was fine

    Location Clean Friendly

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not a big thing but I would definitely renew the carpet and freshen the rooms up as they did look dated.

    The staff was lovely and let me check in earlier. The location was great and I had everything I needed in the room.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage Queen
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would be nice to have longlife milk or creamer for the tea and coffee provided and a dishcloth. Using a white flannel was awful,but had nothing else to wipe spills with. Also extra stool in the shower room for personal items and clean gear would be helpful

    Right in the heart of Oban. Simple and affordable, really clean and bed very comfortable. Not a huge space but totally suited for the outdoor explorer. Can hear the inconsiderate noisey neighbors, so ear plugs if that bothers you. Would certainly stay again and recommend.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    9.0
    Great place to stay. You could walk anywhere you wanted and then return for a drink while admiring v
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage Queen
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The location was spot on - located in the heart of the town

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    8.0
    Good central location and had everything I needed
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Larger room

    Doing washing, evening meal, two breakfasts

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    More info on where you could see kiwi and blue penguins at the time of year we were visiting.

    Very busy active bar, beer in jugs!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    Ideally located close to the ferry terminal and the main facitilities on the island

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    8.0
    Great place to stay on Stewart Island
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    A bit pricey

    Very comfortable large room and hotel is right at the centre of town with basically the only bar and restaurant in Oban

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    8.0
    Good experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some areas were a little tired

    Location was excellent and provided an old fashioned in a good way approach to hospitality

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    8.0
    Just a short stay this time wasn’t our first time very enjoyable like last time
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Cottage Twin
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints

    Location, everything available in one place Clean, comfortable, friendly staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    9.0
    Very homely place to stay and staff were great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Usually have our own bathroom but I must admit the facilities were spotless and close by

    Breakfast was amazing so much delicious food. Yea and hot x buns great too. Bed was very comfortable and room spotless Great value for money. A shared lounge for guests with best views

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    9.0
    Thoroughly enjoyed being at Stewart Island and wouldn’t let little things like above spoil our stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Seaview Double + Single
    • Stayed 1 night

    Lady at reception did not acknowledge us on arrival ( Older Lady) seemed like she didn’t want to be there. We expected to be able to eat in the dining room and were surprised that even though the dining room was half empty we were told it was fully booked and ate our meals off the bar.

    Convenient location, room was very comfortable, lovely showers. Although we usually go for self contained we were quite happy with the shared facilities for the price we paid.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Hotel Twin
    • Stayed 1 night

    Single beds , everything a little dated

    Location, Meals Atmosphere

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    9.0
    Everything you need in one building
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can’t really say much negative

    Convenience of a location. The hotel had complimented tea and coffee, 24 seven

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    7.0
    Great location and quiz night was fun.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The South African barmaid was extremely rude and condescending. Everyone else was great, but she was not a nice person to experience.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    9.0
    Centre of the island
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    We were in the hotel so had shared facilities and we usually opt for ensuite. There were a number of toilets and showers with good water pressure so it was not a major issue for us and we knew this was the situation when we booked.

    We were only able to book 2 nights if we were in different rooms. The first was more basic and the second had a sea view but in both rooms the beds were comfortable and we spent a lot of time in the lounge enjoying the view from there. We were allowed to check in early and could have bags held for us. The wifi was good. The staff were friendly and helpful especially as we were trying to find out about a historic family link to the island. It felt like the centre of island life.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    8.0
    We'd be happy to stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Seaview Double + Single
    • Stayed 1 night

    The common area was nice to have, but warmer lighting would have made it nicer!

    Great beachfront location a short walk from the ferry wharf. On-site restaurant/bar was very convenient (though noisy in the evening up until closing.) They stored our bags the next morning until we caught the ferry.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

    8.0
    Great for an overnight stay, fantastic location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Seaview Double + Single
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shared bathrooms

    Fabulous location and great bar/restaurant

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The walls were paperthin, I could hear the neighbors breathe. Even worse was the noise from the bar and the hangout next to the hotel, with singing and shouting people.

    Perfect location with a beautiful view from the guest lounge. My room was small but smartly equipped. I liked that there was a small sink in the room.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    8.0
    would have like to stay a couple more days
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Traditional Hotel Double plus Single
    • Stayed 1 night

    the dinner and breakfst

    Stayed in February 2024

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