South Sea Hotel - Stewart Island
South Sea Hotel - Stewart Island
About this property
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.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free WiFi
- Beachfront
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Steven
Australia“Location. Warm and comfortable. Great guest lounge and balcony.” - Scott Australia“Absolutely beautiful. The trails and walks are stunning. A beautiful sunrise over half moon bay was awesome. Check out the patterns on the sand🥰🥰🥰”
Fiona
New Zealand“Panoramic views of bay from upstairs enclosed balcony.”- Roch Australia“Awesome location, great staff and the biggest meals you've ever seen! We had to leave early due to an illness and they didn't charge us for the second day, even though we were there until lunchtime. We will be back”
- Kaylee-teree New Zealand“I enjoyed everything Stewart Island had to offer. The tours, museum, doc display, friendly locals so helpful, the history, the isolation, the 3 generation Gin. The vibe in general is welcoming and inviting”
- Tidmarsh New Zealand“We arrived at Stewart Island with great expectations. It was a great 2 days and thorougly enjoyed the Cod dinners at night.We went by ferry for a good ride across fauvaux strait. We were not disappointed. The only thing that we missed was a bit...”
- Penny Australia“The building was beautiful and it was great to see it busy even in low season. Facilities were clean and no complaints at all would definitely stay again.”
- Rodneyf New Zealand“Handy location. Good staff interaction - especially in the Restaurant. Central location for Stewart Island. Good choice of wines and beers. Surprisingly warm. My 3rd/4th (?) stay, so I guess that tells a story.”
- Stephen New Zealand“Fantastic Spot. Had room with a view over the bay. Great prices at the Hotel restuarant. Great food and very freindly staff.”
- Stewart New Zealand“Great food and friendly staff - great experence on the island”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineSeafood • Australian
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
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
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.
