See all properties
Save

South Sea Hotel

2.5 star property
Waterfront inn in Halfmoon Bay with bar/lounge
your current months are May, 2024 and June, 2024.
May 2024
June 2024

Photo gallery for South Sea Hotel

Beach nearby
Beach nearby
Exterior
Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Studio Units)
Bar (on property)
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • BarBarBar
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
The price is AU$105
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May

Check out the area

Map
26 Elgin Terrace, Halfmoon Bay, 9846
  • Popular LocationBunkhouse Theatre2 min walk
  • Popular LocationRakiura Museum4 min walk
  • Popular LocationObservation Rock9 min walk
  • AirportStewart Island (SZS-Ryans Creek)3 min drive
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

Room options

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Cottage Twin)

Highlights

Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Satellite channels
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Hotel Seaview Double plus Single

Highlights

Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Hotel Twin Room)

Highlights

Fridge
Hairdryer
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Traditional Hotel Double plus Single

Highlights

Fridge
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Studio Units)

Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Studio Units)

Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Studio Units)

Highlights

Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Hotel Double Room)

Highlights

Fridge
Hairdryer
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Cottage Queen)

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Cottage Queen)

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Cottage Queen)

Highlights

Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Hotel Single room)

Highlights

Fridge
Hairdryer
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Seaview)

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Seaview)

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Seaview)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Satellite channels
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Similar properties

Walk to Observation Rock

Exterior

Kererū House - Rakiura/Stewart Island

Stewart Island
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Water view
Microwave
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (112)
Kererū House - Rakiura/Stewart Island

About the area

Oban

Located in Halfmoon Bay, South Sea Hotel is in a national park and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rakiura National Park and Observation Rock, while Bunkhouse Theatre and Rakiura Museum are cultural highlights.
Visit our Oban travel guideOpens in a new window
View more Inns in ObanOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Bunkhouse Theatre - 2 min walk
  • Presbyterian Church Hall - 3 min walk
  • Rakiura Museum - 4 min walk
  • Observation Rock - 9 min walk
  • Millars Beach - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Stewart Island (SZS-Ryans Creek) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • South Sea Hotel - 1 min walk
  • Kai Kart - 2 min walk
  • Just Cafe - 1 min walk
  • Church Hill Restaurant & Oyster Bar - 3 min walk
  • The Snuggery - 3 min walk

About this property

South Sea Hotel

Inn by the ocean
At South Sea Hotel, you can look forward to a garden, laundry facilities and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a billiards/pool table and luggage storage
  • A front desk safe and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the location
Room features
All guest rooms at South Sea Hotel offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: NZD 10 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

Policies

Check-in

Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 10–30 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

South Sea Hotel Oban
South Sea Oban
South Sea Hotel Inn
South Sea Hotel Halfmoon Bay
South Sea Hotel Inn Halfmoon Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is South Sea Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

South Sea Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 172 out of 374 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 374 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 374 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 374 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 374 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the above
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Everything was great no problems
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Connie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was fantastic and very informative. Very easy access to Ferry Terminal - about a 3 minute walk.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles L.

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Brett

Travelled with partner
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
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Shazia

Liked: Cleanliness
On the harbor
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Shazia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice basic accommodations with beautiful views of the harbor. The staff was very friendly and accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024