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South Sea Hotel

2.5-star property
26 Elgin Terrace, Halfmoon Bay, 0508 053 286
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4.5 out of 5
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"This iconic hotel is in the centre of Oban. You can all to everywhere food is good. Very very clean rooms " More

By a verified traveller on Sun 28 Jan 2024

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Hotel Description

At South Sea Hotel you'll be within steps of Bunkhouse Theatre and Rakiura Museum. Highlights at this inn include free in-room WiFi.

For a drink, you can stop by the inn's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Halfmoon Bay inn include Presbyterian Church Hall and Observation Rock.

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Hotel Double Room)

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
NZ$100* Per night/room 21 Apr. - 22 Apr.

Traditional Hotel Double plus Single

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Hotel Twin Room)

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Hotel Seaview Double plus Single

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Cottage Twin)

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Studio Units)

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

South Sea Hotel ratings based on 95 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.5 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for South Sea Hotel

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4 out of 5
This iconic hotel is in the centre of Oban. You can all to everywhere food is good. Very very clean rooms

Posted by on 28 Jan. 2024

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4 out of 5
Superb location for any visit to Oban

Posted by on 3 Nov. 2023

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4 out of 5
old and creaky but rustic

Posted by on 7 May 2023

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4 out of 5
Great location, good restaurant.

Posted by on 16 Apr. 2023

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5 out of 5
It was so peaceful to look out over halfmoon bay even though lots of visitors.

Posted by on 13 Apr. 2023

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5 out of 5
Great service,nice room,nice food, great location . A bit noisy for oldies from young ones down below doing what young ones do. All good after 10.30

Posted by on 7 Apr. 2023

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5 out of 5
Atmosphere

Posted by on 8 Jan. 2023

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5 out of 5
Great stay at the South Seas over Christmas. Great meals at the restaurant and a great locality.

Posted by on 31 Dec. 2022

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5 out of 5
We stayed in the motel units behind the hotel and it was a cool place to stay - tidy, clean, good kitchenette. Very happy with our room and with the food, drink and atmosphere in the hotel. Fantastic at getting food orders out to a large crowd on a Saturday night.

Posted by on 18 Dec. 2022

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5 out of 5
The location was great, center of everything with a pub and restaurant in the building.

Posted by on 29 Oct. 2022

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About the South Sea Hotel

Location 26 Elgin Terrace, Halfmoon Bay, 9846

Property Features

South Sea Hotel offers its guests a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. This Halfmoon Bay inn is smoke free.

  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Room Amenities

South Sea Hotel offers 27 accommodations with hair dryers. This Halfmoon Bay inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Refrigerator
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 8:00 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM. If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [At the bar.]. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Guests arriving after hours will need to go to the following location to check in: At the bar.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Front desk opens daily at 7:00 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 8:00 PM
  • Debit cards
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on site
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

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

National Rating

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

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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.