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 9.7 for a two-person trip.
“Location was excellent and was affordable. Glassed in lounge overlooking the bay was a great spot to sit.”
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Alison
Australia
“Quaint hotel overlooking the bay, we were able to enjoy our pints outside on the upstairs guest balcony enjoying the outlook, comfy quiet room, lovely chicken parmi dinner!”
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David
United Kingdom
“Located right in the center of Oban, near to the pier and where any trips start from.”
Sharon
New Zealand
“The location was excellent right on the waterfront in the heart of the town. We stayed in the rooms above the hotel and they had everything you could need. The shared bathrooms were exceptionally clean and we loved the tea/coffee station. We would...”
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Brian
Australia
“Clean and spacious studio unit. Pretty good restaurant on site.”
Steve
New Zealand
“This historic hotel is a real blast of nostalgia with a touch of modern updates to make sure you are not totally in the dark ages!
Service and food is great. The old hotel rooms we stayed in were the type where the bathroom is down the hall not...”
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Kym
New Zealand
“Great staff, great location and the food downstairs was spectacular.”
Jane
Australia
“Its an old building doing a good job of entertaining guests and keeping them well fed and rested. A great guest lounge upstairs. Make a Tea and coffee and have the best view of the harbour. Great staff.”
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Jan
Australia
“Right on the water and a 5 minute stroll from the ferry wharf. The rooms are a good size - we stayed in the pub upstairs in a twin and then a queen and also outside in a queen. The beds were comfortable, the rooms a good size - all rooms have a...”
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Lora
United Kingdom
“Location - near to ferry terminal and with great views of the 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
House rules
South Sea Hotel - Stewart Island takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 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 option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
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.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
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
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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