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.
Carrie
From
United States
Staff, Vicki, was wonderful - helpful, efficient, and friendly. The room was cozy, clean, and our room had a nice view.
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.
Kathy
From
United States
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.
Nestled among peaceful native bushland, Kaka Retreat Motel, Stewart Island offers spacious modern suites with kitchenette, flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi.
ken
From
United States
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,
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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Christine
Young couple
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