Is parking available at the property?

Parking is available at the property, but it is limited. It is not specified whether it is on-site or off-site, covered or uncovered, and no reservation is required.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in time is at 14:00 and check-out time is at 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out availability and any associated costs are not specified.

Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located on the foreshore in the center of Halfmoon Bay, just a 2-minute walk from the ferry and airline terminals. It is also close to local attractions such as Bravo Adventure Cruises and Ringa Ringa Golf Course.

South Sea Hotel - Stewart Island, New Zealand

Average nightly price at South Sea Hotel - Stewart Island by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$90
February	$73
March	$84
April	$72
May	$66
June	$66
July	$65
August	$66
September	$66
October	$66
November	$78
December	$87

What guests think

At South Sea Hotel - Stewart Island, reviewers describe a characterful, centrally located base with friendly staff and a bustling social vibe, delivering a simple, good value stay that prioritizes convenience and community over polished, modern trimmings.

The waterfront setting makes it easy to walk to the ferry, wharf, and village services, with many enjoying bay views. The pub and restaurant draw praise for tasty meals and a lively atmosphere, though seating can be crowded and some find prices high. Rooms are basic and sometimes dated, with some using shared bathrooms; noise from the bar or porch and patchy Wi-Fi can affect certain rooms. Expect a central, characterful base rather than modern luxury.

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Cleanliness

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Service

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Facilities

Lively on-site bar and restaurant plus an upstairs lounge with bay views; some units have kitchenettes, and there are guest tea and coffee areas and laundry access. Shared bathrooms feature in parts of the property, and Wi-Fi can be weak in some rooms.

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Gina

Dec 14, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great views from this relaxed hotel. Not posh but well priced accordingly. Upstairs landing tea station very handy. Upstairs lounge with fabulous view comfortable.

10

Fay

Apr 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Right on the waterfront in Horseshoe Bay, handy to everything. Stayed in single room, it was clean, showers were awesome, loads of towels, plenty of toilets to use. The wee kitchen was for all to use and well stocked. All in all comfy comfy

8

Mario

Dec 8, 2023

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We had a really nice stay at South Sea Hotel. Unfortunately, we had the last room and Wifi didn't reached our room.

10

Michaela

Jan 12, 2024

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Hotel was great! You need to go for Quiz night!!

2

Eric

Jan 9, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The accomodation was back packer standard without the kitchen facilities and the wifi was nearly non existant

6

Ruth

Jan 6, 2023

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Stayed 19,361 nights

Enjoyed the location and ambience. Meals were overpriced for what we got. It would have been good to have had the tea/coffee aree on the first floor maintained. I think the hotel was overwhemed with visitors.

10

Andrea

Dec 18, 2022

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Stayed 19,337 nights

We stayed in the motel units behind the hotel and it was a cool place to stay - tidy, clean, good kitchenette. Very happy with our room and with the food, drink and atmosphere in the hotel. Fantastic at getting food orders out to a large crowd on a Saturday night.

8

Ivy

Jan 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quaint old style hotel with shared bathrooms and shower rooms. Clean and comfy. Might be noisy as the bar is right below our room, but on Sunday quilted down early. Dinner was spectacular in the dining room! Definitely recommended!

10

Jarrod

Jan 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to stay on Stewart Island. Easy access from the ferry and walkable everywhere. Bar was excellent and laundry facilities a real help

8

Brett

Apr 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very convenient quirky, I haven't stayed in a hotel without an ensuite in a long time. Nice area upstairs overlooking the bay,with tea and coffee facilities. I would recommend staying here

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Cleanliness

Most guests find rooms and shared areas clean, with some praising very clean rooms and well-kept bathrooms; a few report lapses. Overall standards are solid for an older property.

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Su

Jan 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This iconic hotel is in the centre of Oban. You can all to everywhere food is good. Very very clean rooms

10

Fay

Apr 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Right on the waterfront in Horseshoe Bay, handy to everything. Stayed in single room, it was clean, showers were awesome, loads of towels, plenty of toilets to use. The wee kitchen was for all to use and well stocked. All in all comfy comfy

10

Mandy

Dec 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean,reasonably priced, comfortable accommodation after tramping... highly recommend.

10

David

Jan 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were friendly and accommodating the room was really clean comfodouble, Great location Very sensibly priced ,would definitely stay there again any time. Thanks cheers Dave

10

Gregory

Apr 20, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff from check in to maid service was exceptional. Nothing was a problem.

10

Kelsey

Jan 16, 2023

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Stayed 19,369 nights

Lovely staff, clean room with everything we needed, perfectly placed in the lovely town.

10

Andrea

Dec 18, 2022

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Stayed 19,337 nights

We stayed in the motel units behind the hotel and it was a cool place to stay - tidy, clean, good kitchenette. Very happy with our room and with the food, drink and atmosphere in the hotel. Fantastic at getting food orders out to a large crowd on a Saturday night.

8

Ivy

Jan 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quaint old style hotel with shared bathrooms and shower rooms. Clean and comfy. Might be noisy as the bar is right below our room, but on Sunday quilted down early. Dinner was spectacular in the dining room! Definitely recommended!

10

Nicky

May 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We love the South Sea and stay there every time we spend the night at Rakiura. The staff are awesome. Its not flash - old pub accomodation, but its traditional, clean and welcoming. Perfect views and the food is amazing.

6

jack

Jun 27, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Bit too expensive for the shared bathrooms. Room could have been nicer and cleaner. Heater didn't work. Weird people outside partying all night. In future would stay at the back packers instead

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Rooms

Rooms are basic, old-pub style, with some dated decor and a mix of shared-bathroom rooms and motel units. Many enjoy harbor views, but noise from the bar or porch can carry into some rooms.

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Susan

Dec 4, 2022

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Stayed 4 nights

Convenient place to stay. Food was good in restaurant. Motel units a little tired but quite satisfactory. Were glad we chose to stay there.

8

Rita

Mar 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice basic accommodations with beautiful views of the harbor. The staff was very friendly and accommodating!

8

Mary

Feb 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We paid for a room that was advertised as sea view. What we weren’t told was that our sea view would be obscured, during the day, by people using the second floor porch! If we opened our curtains during the day, people using the porch and picnic tables could look right into our room. If we closed our curtains we of course didn’t have a sea view at all. We could hear conversations as if people were right in our room. This continued on into the night—people weren’t supposed to use the porch after 8 but were often there,talking, laughing and carrying on, after midnight. No one enforced the 8 rule. It really wasn’t anyone’s idea of a sea view.

8

Russell

May 7, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

old and creaky but rustic

6

karen

Feb 17, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great Location, popular pub with good view. Helpful staff but the accommodation is in desperate need of renovation.

8

Lachie

Feb 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

So close to wharf, fantastic setting and views, unique. A little noisy sleeping above the bar but no trouble getting to sleep after a big days walk.uUits at rear of property were great

8

Ivy

Jan 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quaint old style hotel with shared bathrooms and shower rooms. Clean and comfy. Might be noisy as the bar is right below our room, but on Sunday quilted down early. Dinner was spectacular in the dining room! Definitely recommended!

8

Michael

Nov 14, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

It had a convenient location to all activities and the section we stayed in was relatively new

10

Nicky

May 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We love the South Sea and stay there every time we spend the night at Rakiura. The staff are awesome. Its not flash - old pub accomodation, but its traditional, clean and welcoming. Perfect views and the food is amazing.

8

Brett

Apr 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very convenient quirky, I haven't stayed in a hotel without an ensuite in a long time. Nice area upstairs overlooking the bay,with tea and coffee facilities. I would recommend staying here

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Service

Service is generally friendly and helpful, with accommodating staff, useful local advice, and efficient handling of busy periods; some guests even checked in early. A few noted lapses, including unenforced quiet hours and occasional unfriendly interactions.

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Cynthia

Jan 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Checked in early no problem

8

Rita

Mar 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice basic accommodations with beautiful views of the harbor. The staff was very friendly and accommodating!

10

Mark

Jun 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Awesome food & stafff

10

Geoff

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This was a unique experience, the accomodation was great & central to Halfmoon bay, staff were friendly & helpful.

10

Gregory

Apr 20, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff from check in to maid service was exceptional. Nothing was a problem.

6

Michaela

Oct 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very noisy and staff quite unfriendly.

10

liz

Nov 1, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

This was my 4th time staying in the south seas and I wouldn't want to stay anywhere else...unless I win the lotto then I'll build a house, anyway..I love its quirkiness and its heritage. Staff are happy to help if they can and always give a smile. The food is amazing and the quiz night is a laugh.The lounge room upstairs is always warm and cosy with an awesome view. Loved my stay and will be back next year!

8

Connie

May 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was fantastic and very informative. Very easy access to Ferry Terminal - about a 3 minute walk.

10

WARREN

Nov 8, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Good service & amazing views

10

Tony

Mar 20, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I had a great time and lovely meals in the bar also the staff where very friendly and helpful 😊

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Location

Consistently praised central waterfront location within easy walking distance of the ferry, wharf, and town amenities. Many enjoy scenic bay views and convenient access to walks and tours.

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Susan

Dec 4, 2022

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Stayed 4 nights

Convenient place to stay. Food was good in restaurant. Motel units a little tired but quite satisfactory. Were glad we chose to stay there.

8

Su

Jan 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This iconic hotel is in the centre of Oban. You can all to everywhere food is good. Very very clean rooms

10

Fay

Apr 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Right on the waterfront in Horseshoe Bay, handy to everything. Stayed in single room, it was clean, showers were awesome, loads of towels, plenty of toilets to use. The wee kitchen was for all to use and well stocked. All in all comfy comfy

8

Halina

Dec 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

excellent location, dinning options

10

Skyler

Nov 15, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was in the perfect location! I could easily walk around town and into the national park! The cafe and restaurant had great food and was super convenient! The facilities were great and the room was very private!

8

Carolyn

Nov 3, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Superb location for any visit to Oban

10

Sharon

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

8

Connie

May 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was fantastic and very informative. Very easy access to Ferry Terminal - about a 3 minute walk.

8

Catherine Lois

Apr 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Close to everything

10

Jarrod

Jan 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to stay on Stewart Island. Easy access from the ferry and walkable everywhere. Bar was excellent and laundry facilities a real help

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Dining

The on-site bar and restaurant serve tasty meals with a lively atmosphere and even a quiz night. Some guests found meals overpriced or seating crowded at peak times, but overall feedback on food is positive.

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Murry

Dec 31, 2022

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Stayed 19,353 nights

Great stay at the South Seas over Christmas. Great meals at the restaurant and a great locality.

10

Charles L.

Apr 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A unique hotel on an incredible island. People were friendly. The restaurant and bar offered a wonderful and authentic atmosphere and great food. A wonderful experience.

8

Su

Jan 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This iconic hotel is in the centre of Oban. You can all to everywhere food is good. Very very clean rooms

8

Michael

Feb 16, 2024

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Gute Lage, zu Fuss von Fähre erreichbar. Leider für Hotelgäste kein separater Raum oder Tische für Abendessen. Sehr überfüllt am Abend.

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Ruth

Jan 6, 2023

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Stayed 19,361 nights

Enjoyed the location and ambience. Meals were overpriced for what we got. It would have been good to have had the tea/coffee aree on the first floor maintained. I think the hotel was overwhemed with visitors.

8

Ivy

Jan 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quaint old style hotel with shared bathrooms and shower rooms. Clean and comfy. Might be noisy as the bar is right below our room, but on Sunday quilted down early. Dinner was spectacular in the dining room! Definitely recommended!

10

Ivy

Nov 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very central to everything for us and great dining.

8

Petra

Apr 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved that is was the local hub of the community. Staff were friendly. Some of the meals were less than expected.

8

CARSWELL

Feb 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good stay at good old Kiwi pub. Prices were fair and food and drink was good Would definitely stay there again

10

Nicky

May 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We love the South Sea and stay there every time we spend the night at Rakiura. The staff are awesome. Its not flash - old pub accomodation, but its traditional, clean and welcoming. Perfect views and the food is amazing.

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