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With panoramic views of the Tasman Sea, The Bay Motel overlooks Halfmoon Bay on Stewart Island. It features a nearby golf course, a free shuttle service and free private parking on site.

Staff, Vicki, was wonderful - helpful, efficient, and friendly. The room was cozy, clean, and our room had a nice view.
Review score
Wonderful
636 reviews
Price from
$118.21
1 night, 2 adults

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.

I liked Oban as the centre of all things special about Rakiura/Stewart Island. The location of the hotel is excellent & can be seen & walked to from the ferry wharf. Looking out at the harbor from the hotel is wonderful for sunrise & sunset, a pristine little harbor. I didn't heed the warning to advance book (prior to arriving to the island) for dinners at the restaurant so didn't get to enjoy a meal there but had a chowder in the pub - really good. There are nice walks from the South Sea Hotel around the local area, to Golden Harbor (not far) & to see kiwi at night.
Review score
Very Good
742 reviews
Price from
$76.84
1 night, 2 adults

Nestled among peaceful native bushland, Kaka Retreat Motel, Stewart Island offers spacious modern suites with kitchenette, flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi.

Modern update. Clean as a whistle, lots of outdoor light, very comfortable beds. Spacious room, free and friendly, pick up and drop off service from ferry or airport. Delicious water. French press coffee in rooms,
Review score
Excellent
521 reviews
Price from
$138.90
1 night, 2 adults
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Both travelers on the road and on a budget rely on motels for convenient stops with reasonable rates. Direct access to parking makes a motel an easy place to catch some sleep after a day of driving. The relatively smaller size of this accommodation type can also help make check-in quick and easy.

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  • Avg. price/night: $118.21
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    Wonderful · 636 reviews
    Absolutely perfect motel on Stewart Island The motel was spotlessly clean,well equipped and had everything required for a relaxing stay The management couple couldn't do enough and helped make our stay happy and relaxed Thank you Chris
    Guest review by
    Hoss123
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $118.21
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    Wonderful · 636 reviews
    Lovely little motel run by a wonderful couple. If you come to Stewart Island, you couldn't find more generous and caring hosts.
    Guest review by
    Lei Na
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $118.21
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    Wonderful · 636 reviews
    The view is so beautiful with the port and the sea. I spent a lovely time in this motel. And the hosts are really kind and very welcoming.
    Guest review by
    Alizee
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $144.81
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    Excellent · 521 reviews
    Excellent support from the staff. Very helpful for getting to and from the Flight Centre to the motel and sorting out breakfast.
    Guest review by
    Warwick
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $118.21
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    Wonderful · 636 reviews
    I appreciate that the host picked us at the Ferry Terminal and transported us to the motel. Being given a small bottle of milk.
    Guest review by
    Garth
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $118.21
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    Wonderful · 636 reviews
    I enjoyed the facilities at the motel after three hard muddy days on the Rakiura Track.
    Guest review by
    Garth
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $118.21
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    Wonderful · 636 reviews
    Excellent service. The motel van was waiting for us when we arrived in the airport shuttle. They took us back when we checked out and showed us where to store our bags so we were free to explore the island until our flight left. The staff were friendly and helpful and the motel is an easy walk to town and has stunning views.
    Guest review by
    Gayl
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $144.81
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    Excellent · 521 reviews
    We only stayed one night at the motel, but it was a very nice room. The owners of the motel were also very forthcoming and friendly.
    Guest review by
    Lars
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $118.21
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    Wonderful · 636 reviews
    We were collected as arranged and our luggage stored until the room was ready, we did arrive at 10.30am so expected the room to be unavailable immediatley. The staff were amazing and offered some guidence for us to be able to book the things we wanted to do. We loved being able to open the balcony doors and enjoy the bird life in the plantings that surrounded the motel. They offered us transport back to the flight hub, we did choose to to walk but the offer was appreciated. I recommend this motel.
    Guest review by
    Kristine
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $118.21
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    Wonderful · 636 reviews
    The room was great, the bed was comfortable. The views of the harbour from the balcony were lovely. We were greeted by host when we arrived and they took us and our luggage to our meeting point for Ulva island taxi. They took our luggage to the motel. I would recommend the bus tour of the island too.
    Guest review by
    Christine
    Young couple