South Sea Hotel - Stewart Island
About this property
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.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Weatherley
New Zealand“Central location, one stop shop, i.e. food beverages and accommodation. Plus, entertaining local characters.” - Sabrina New Zealand“Location extremely central to everything. Wonderful staff for the hotel the coffee shop and at the bar. It’s a 99 year old hotel. Loved the old world charm”
- Kathy
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...” - Kathy United States“The location near the ferry dock & facing the bay is easy & spectacular. I loved the upstairs common room with its fantastic picture window- like a painting looking out. Thanks for putting milk for tea & coffee in the little fridge there.”
Gee United States“Dinner at hotel resturant, expectional value, great food, friendly staff and right down stairs from rooms. Would eat here again Stayed News Years Eve, so booked up early, bar was open all night it was loud and had a great vibe Showers were...”- Soo United States“Great location, good food at the restaurant. We were only managed to get a shared bathroom room. it turns out fine. Bathroom and shower are very clean.”
- Mills
United Kingdom“easy check in and out... warmth of welcome. basic but comfortable rooms and the heating on the first night was appreciated.” - Briar New Zealand“The location was very handy right in the centre of town, the staff were very friendly. The room and facilities were clean and we'll equiped. We would definitely stay here again!”
- Laressa New Zealand“Have stayed before and would stay again Rooms large, clean, well provisioned Staff friendly and helpful, really knowledgeable”
- Laressa New Zealand“Staff were really accommodating and friendly. Rooms clean and a good size.”
Area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineSeafood • Australian
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
