Stewart Island's iconic South Sea Hotel is located on the foreshore, in the centre 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 accommodation 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 organised 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 organise 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
“Motel rooms only a short walk to restaurant & bar within main hotel. Food & staff excellent. Room warm & dry while the wild weather battered the Island. Convenient location to Red Shed for tour connections and ferry updates, as well as very well...”
Cathy
New Zealand
“We stayed at the beach house, was tidy, clean and great location. Has 3 bedrooms, lounge and kitchen. Great for families and groups. The food at the hotel was tasty, a little bit pricey. Coffee and muffins excellent. Great vibe. Staff were great...”
Sara
Australia
“Fabulous in every way. Lots of character and embedded community. Food outstanding.”
G
Gabrielle
New Zealand
“Breakfast was great. Room excellent as had view over sea
Showers excellent”
Hills
New Zealand
“Great location being so close to the ferry, easy to get to some amazing walks, etc. The staff were friendly, room was a great size and everything was clean”
Petrajs24
New Zealand
“Excellent location- You can see it when you get off the ferry, it's right in the main bay, next door to Four Square supermarket and everything else you need in the small town (tours, shops, museum etc.). A short and beautiful walk up the hill and...”
C
Conrad
New Zealand
“Amazing views of the harbour really good food at there restaurant and a great bar 10/10 very good 😊”
R
Russell
New Zealand
“The meals were great, a traditional Pub / Hotel. Agreat place to watch an All Balck Test in the bar, when they are winning.”
B
Brent
New Zealand
“Value for money accommodation with an excellent view. Room was clean and comfortable and certainly enough for a couple exploring the island. Staff were very friendly and helpful.”
A
Andrew
New Zealand
“The food - absolutely superb and value for money
Staff and service was excellent”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
Cuisine
Seafood • Australian
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Family friendly • Traditional
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Facilities of South Sea Hotel - Stewart Island
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1
Most popular facilities
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Restaurant
Beachfront
Free WiFi
Bar
House rules
South Sea Hotel - Stewart Island takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
NZD 15 per child, per night
2 years
Cot upon request
NZD 15 per child, per night
Extra bed upon request
NZD 15 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 15 per person, per night
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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