South Sea Hotel - Stewart Island | Hotel in Half-moon Bay

8.4 (716 Reviews) |  3 Bathrooms  17 Guests
Oban Hotel | South Sea Hotel - Stewart Island

Hotel in Oban, Half-moon Bay

Stewart Island's iconic South Sea Hotel is located on the foreshore, in the center 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 accommodations 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 organized 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 organize 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.

South Sea Hotel - Stewart Island is located in Half-moon Bay.

This 23 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Ocean View, Balcony/Terrace, Sports/Activities, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 716 reviews with the average score of 8.4 . Coming to Half-moon Bay and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Parking
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Wheelchair Accessible
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Kids' meals
  • Coffee house on site
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Parking
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Activities
  • Happy hour
  • Darts
  • Beachfront
  • Pool table
  • Beach
General
  • Heating
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Safe
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
Guest Services
  • Laundry
  • Packed lunches
  • Baggage storage
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
Security/Safety
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • First aid kits available
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Reviews

Value for money:
8.52
Location:
9.7
Staff:
8.9
Facilities:
8.02
Comfort:
8.51
Cleanliness:
8.59
PetraJS24
Sep 27, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   8
New Zealand
Reviewer Type: Extended Group
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Excellent location- You can see it when you get off the ferry, it's right in the main bay, next door to Four Square supermarket and everything else you need in the small town (tours, shops, museum etc.). A short and beautiful walk up the hill and over to Bathing beach. Room had amazing view of the bay/ocean. Although shared bathrooms, they were clean and multiple showers (with space to change) and toilets (with disinfectant spray). Warm room. Basin in room is convenient. Beds were okay. Ear plugs provided- pub noise didn't bother us.
Negative: Staff not very friendly but did give us room key and we had dinner and breakfast there. Restaurant is super expensive (expected being pretty much the only one), don't expect a pub menu (e.g. paua and lemongrass wontons)- wouldn't rate the food or eat there in future given quality, service and price. Keep windows closed due to lots of sandflies/bugs and smoking area in front of pub.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Studio
Room Type: Studio
Room Size: 1 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Studio

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Towels, Body soap, Shower, Walk-in shower, Free toiletries, Shampoo, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Toilet, Toilet paper

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Telephone, TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Kitchen

Toaster, Electric kettle, Wine glasses, Kitchenette, Refrigerator, Dining table, Microwave

General

Trash cans, Carpeted, Heating, Smoke Alarm

View

View, Garden view

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens, Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Toilet with grab rails, Entire unit located on ground floor, Roll-in shower

Room Amenities

Fold-up bed
Double or Twin Room with Sea View
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 1 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Bathroom

Towels, Body soap, Free toiletries, Shampoo, Shared toilet, Shared bathroom

General

Trash cans, Carpeted, Heating, Smoke Alarm

View

View, Sea view

Bedroom

Linens
Double or Twin Room
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 1 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Bathroom

Towels, Body soap, Free toiletries, Shampoo, Shared toilet, Shared bathroom

General

Trash cans, Carpeted, Heating, Smoke Alarm

Bedroom

Linens

View

Quiet street view
Single Room
Room Type: Single
Room Size: 1 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Bathroom

Towels, Body soap, Free toiletries, Shampoo, Shared toilet, Shared bathroom

General

Trash cans, Carpeted, Heating, Smoke Alarm

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

View

Quiet street view
Annex Queen
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 1 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Bathroom

Towels, Body soap, Free toiletries, Shampoo, Shared toilet, Shared bathroom

General

Trash cans, Carpeted, Heating, Smoke Alarm

Kitchen

Electric kettle

View

Garden view

Bedroom

Linens
Annex Twin
Room Type: Chalet
Room Size: 1 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Bathroom

Towels, Body soap, Free toiletries, Shampoo, Shared toilet, Shared bathroom

General

Trash cans, Carpeted, Heating, Smoke Alarm

Kitchen

Electric kettle

View

Garden view

Bedroom

Linens
Traditional Hotel Double plus Single
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 1 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Bathroom

Towels, Body soap, Free toiletries, Shampoo, Shared toilet, Shared bathroom

General

Trash cans, Carpeted, Heating, Smoke Alarm

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

View

Quiet street view
Seaview Double + Single
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 1 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Bathroom

Towels, Body soap, Free toiletries, Shampoo, Shared toilet, Shared bathroom

General

Trash cans, Carpeted, Heating, Smoke Alarm

View

View, Sea view

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens
Hotel Twin
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 1 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Bathroom

Towels, Body soap, Free toiletries, Shampoo, Shared toilet, Shared bathroom

General

Trash cans, Carpeted, Heating, Smoke Alarm

Bedroom

Linens

View

Quiet street view
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