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South Sea Hotel - Stewart Island

South Sea Hotel - Stewart Island
South Sea Hotel - Stewart Island – Stewart Island, WA
South Sea Hotel - Stewart Island – Stewart Island, WA
Check in 2:00 PM
Check out 10:00 AM

About South Sea Hotel - Stewart Island

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.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • Meeting space
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Dry cleaning
  • Luggage storage
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • In-room safe

Reviews

4.2 / 5
Great 486 reviews
  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great location, super comfortable beds, warm room

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The location was great. The seaview room well worth paying a little more for. Dinner was delicious an amzing chef with great flavour and taste. The bar was also lovely Housemaids were unfriendly

  • Engine customer May 2026

    It was a comfy bed before tramp. Nothing fancy but great location and good restaurant

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Location excellent- staff very friendly and helpful - the lounge area very relaxing and amazing view. The bar staff and atmosphere fun fun Safe parking for our bikes . Confusion of signage re room cleaning

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    This hotel is such a wonderful place to stay! The bar downstairs has such a fun atmosphere (but quiets down at a reasonable time). We ordered food multiple times and it always surpassed expectation! We stayed two nights - first in twin rooms and then in a queen room. Both set ups were very comfortable. When staying above the bar you have access to the living area upstairs that overlooks the bay, a perfect location to spend time on a rainy day! Nothing :)

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Breakfast good. Location 10/10. Lack of fridge in room, had to ask for milk , and nowhere to store it.

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    Location in center of town and large room.

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    The unit was bigger then expected. The bed was comfortable and the location was quite. The wifi worked perfectly. Highly recommend. Nothing

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    Location was great! Beds were not very comfortable. My daughter found a weird bug in her bed.

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    The hotel is right on the beach on the main harbour which was walking distance to everything. Amazing! My tiny room with a single bed was perfect for me especially at the low price. There were lots of toilets and shower-rooms so i didn't have to wait ever. The lounge upstairs had an incredible view of the harbour and was a great place to meet and chat with other guests with the free tea and coffee provided. Staff were helpful. The pub downstairs was also another place to meet people, enjoy a drink and relax. The restaurant had good basic meals. The rooms are old-school but that's OK for the price. Not much. The continental breakfast was a bit basic but at $15 i suppose that's OK.

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    We had a small room with single beds, which were very comfortable. We used the shared facilities and was perfect for our short stay

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    Value for money old school hotel with separate toilets, showers and tea/coffee facilities. Breakfast was great. No bedside lamp. Bar food and service in evening could be improved

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    Convenient location to ferry No en-suite

  • Engine customer Feb 2026

    Beds weren’t the most comfortable

  • Engine customer Feb 2026

    Rooms for rent above the centrally located local pub. How lovely and convenient! Staff were stellar. Bed was comfortable. View of the bay out the window was delightful. Food and drink for purchase downstairs. Pub downstairs is popular and busy in the evenings and it might be a little noisy if you are looking for a peaceful. However, I was not in my room during that time and place was silent when I got in just after midnight, so no issue for me. Also, the WC’s are shared, not en suite.

  • Engine customer Feb 2026

    Central location for doing the tours I wanted. Only wished I could find accommodation for more than 1 night

  • Engine customer Feb 2026

    The place was built a long time ago

  • Engine customer Feb 2026

    Guest lounge upstairs has stunning views

  • Engine customer Feb 2026

    Great location l, nice staff Noise and music from bar downstairs. But it stopped by 10pm

  • Engine customer Feb 2026

    The location is very convenient and the downstairs bar serves good food at reasonable prices. There is a local buzz which is warm and inviting. The room was right above the bar and was pretty noisy.

Frequently asked questions about South Sea Hotel - Stewart Island

Does South Sea Hotel - Stewart Island have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, South Sea Hotel - Stewart Island offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does South Sea Hotel - Stewart Island offer parking?
Yes, paid self-parking is available on-site at South Sea Hotel - Stewart Island.
Does South Sea Hotel - Stewart Island have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. South Sea Hotel - Stewart Island offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does South Sea Hotel - Stewart Island have a fitness center?
South Sea Hotel - Stewart Island does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is South Sea Hotel - Stewart Island located, and how walkable is the area?
South Sea Hotel - Stewart Island is located at Elgin Terrace, Stewart Island, WA 9846. With a Walk Score of 30, the area is rated Car-Dependent. A car or rideshare is recommended for most trips in this area.

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