Name: Surat Bay Lodge, Motel and Backpackers
Address: 19 Surat Bay Road, 9585 Owaka, New Zealand, 19 Surat Bay Road, Otago, 9585, New Zealand
Rating: 8.8

Surat Bay Lodge, Motel and Backpackers

–Excellent location – show map

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About this property

Beachfront Location: Surat Bay Lodge, Motel and Backpackers in Owaka offers direct beachfront access, a sun terrace, and a lush garden. Guests enjoy sea views and a serene setting with a quiet street. Comfortable Accommodations: The hostel features family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and carpeted floors. Ground-floor units provide mountain views, while shared bathrooms are available for added convenience. Amenities and Services: Free WiFi, a lounge, shared kitchen, and daily housekeeping service ensure a pleasant stay. Additional facilities include a coffee shop, outdoor seating area, picnic spots, bicycle parking, and free on-site private parking. Activities and Nearby Attractions: Guests can enjoy fishing, hiking, and cycling. Dunedin Airport is 55 mi away, offering convenient travel options. Highly rated for its beachfront access, convenient location, and scenic views.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Double Room with Sea View 1 full bed
Double Room with Sea View 1 full bed
Family Room with Sea View 1 full bed and 1 bunk bed
Studio Apartment with Sea View 1 twin bed and 1 full bed 3 twin beds 1 sofa bed

Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Mikhail

Canada

“I think this is a hidden gem. Clean, good bathrooms and kitchen. Located right on the bay with a great view. I think it's a great value”

Valdez

New Zealand

“The location was splendid because it's on the bayside with stunning views. Just a short walk to the Surat Bay, where we easily spotted fur seals and sea lions. The owner (Esther) is amazing; she gave us meaningful and practice life advice...”

Sarah

United States

“Everything! Amazing location, very friendly, kind, and funny host, clean, had everything we needed and more, WiFi worked great. Sea lions less than a five minute walk!”

Kevin

Canada

“The location is really what sells this place. If you like being close to the ocean for evening or morning ocean walks away from the action of a city, this place is fantastic. Kitchen was good. There was a nice common lounge”

Kevin

United Kingdom

“So homely and the views were stunning. Esther was very welcoming.”

Sydney

United States

“Absolutely stunning and peaceful location, exactly the relaxing spot I was looking for. Plenty of pretty walks in the area and sea lions right on the beach below! Beach access directly in front of the place and a beautiful outdoor sitting area....”

Lucy

Ireland

“Nice location for exploring the Catlin's. Evelyn was very helpful and the place was spotless.”

Jonathan

United States

“We had a 270 degree view of the bay from our corner room! Very friendly helpful owner. Very well equipped shared kitchen. Only a few rooms in the hotel so it was very quaint. Nice sitting area with a sun room. Clean bathrooms.”

Zhu

China

“The staffs are very warm. The lodge location is so beautiful.”

昊琛

China

“The staff are friendly. They gave me the exact advice to get to the hotel and where to play on the next day.”

Area info

Amenities of Surat Bay Lodge, Motel and Backpackers

Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

House rules

Surat Bay Lodge, Motel and Backpackers takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 8:30 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 4:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of NZD 100 is required on arrival. That's about $58. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Payment is via cash or credit card.

Please note that there is a 3% charge when you pay with a credit card.

Please note that the office closes at 18:00.

If you expect to arrive after 18:00, please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that there is little mobile phone coverage in the area.

Please inform Surat Bay Lodge, Motel and Backpackers of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

A damage deposit of NZD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.