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Bay Motel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Halfmoon Bay with free parking

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Standard Studio (Studio Spa) | Living area
Standard Studio (Studio Spa) | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils
Bay Motel overlooks the coastline, offering a genuine break from routine. The property features complimentary in-room WiFi and a peaceful garden for relaxation. Previous visitors consistently mention how well-positioned the hotel is for exploring the area.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Standard Studio (Studio Spa) | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils

Standard Studio (Studio Spa)

Highlights

Balcony
Private hot tub
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Studio (Queen)

Highlights

Balcony
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Premium Suite, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi

Premium Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Standard Studio | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Studio

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom (Spa)

Highlights

Balcony
Private hot tub
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Halfmoon Bay, Bay Motel is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rakiura National Park and Observation Rock, while Rakiura Museum and Bunkhouse Theatre are cultural highlights. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Map
9 Dundee Street,, Oban, Southland, 9846

What's nearby

  • Rakiura Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bunkhouse Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Presbyterian Church Hall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Observation Rock - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Stewart Island (SZS-Ryans Creek) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fin & Feather - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪South Sea Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Just Café (Kiwi-French Crêpery) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪bird on a pear - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Old Butcher Cafe - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Bay Motel

Property highlights
A terrace, a garden and a business centre are just a few of the amenities provided at Bay Motel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge)
Room features
All guestrooms at Bay Motel feature comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Balconies or patios, kitchenettes and fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: NZD 16 per person

Things to do

  • Fishing

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-out

Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 10.00

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via aeroplane or boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 24 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 12 are welcome

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 16.00 per person
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 10.00 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Bay Motel Stewart Island Oban
Bay Stewart Island Oban
Bay Motel Oban
Bay Motel Hotel
Bay Motel Hotel Oban
Bay Motel Stewart Island

Frequently asked questions

Is Bay Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bay Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

Where is Bay Motel located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Bunkhouse Theatre and Rakiura Museum. Presbyterian Church Hall and Observation Rock are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Bay Motel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 140 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

cowe, Freiburg

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Sauber, modern, alle sehr freundlich, sehr hilfsbereit
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had some spare time, were dropped off by courtesy van to go for walks with good commentary on the way
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our ferry sailing was cancelled, and there was no problem arranging new time. The double unit was spacious, private and we enjoyed listening and seeing the birdlife nearby. Definitely recommend to friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, bathroom away from main area. Very helpful hosts, included pick up and drop off at terminal. Will look forward to being able to stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and all staff at the Bay Motel were wonderful providing helpful advice about things to do, a really useful introduction to the area and taking us to the right places to start a walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, large and clean room with a great patio and view! Staff was most pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place and lovely people

Great location, lovely views. Jeff and wife lovely people very helpful. Only stayed one night wish it could have been longer. Very clean and beds lovely and nice sheets.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Generous studio room with basic kitchen, very comfortable bed, heating and bay glimpses. Free friendly pick-up from, and drop-off to, the ferry was much appreciated!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bay Motel is located on a hill overlooking Half Moon Bay. Our suite was spacious, clean, well-appointed and very comfortable. It also had a nice balcony off the main room to enjoy the lovely view. Jeff and Helen were gracious hosts with Jeff picking us up at the ferry terminal and returning us upon check-out. Couldn't really ask for more!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steve, auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Motel was very clean and tidy, great location and huge rooms with comfy beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eva, Vancouver, BC

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice view, great owners/managers that go the extra mile to make your stay a memorable experience!! Great bed, room and bathroom. Nice decor. I’d definitely recommend this motel to my friends and family. ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This is a great location and a nice place to stay.

The hotel owners are very kind people. We enjoyed them very much. The only issue we had was that the room was freezing when we got there and were told the heat didn't come on until 2:00 pm. So we sat there and froze. Other than that, it is a nice place in a very good location near town!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great stay, clean and tidy, comfort bed

great stay, clean and tidy, comfort bed
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views from our room, good location and hosts were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful and friendly host and hostess accommodation perfect with great view
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host and hostess were very friendly and helpful. Accommodation was excellent close to village with great view
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Bay Motel, Oban, Stewart Island - great views.

We stayed at the Bay Motel between Aug 28 and Sept 2, 2019. We were attending the NZ archaeology conference in Oban, just down the road. We had a magnificent view of the harbour and town. Rhonndda and Jeff looked after us really well, starting by picking us up from the Stewart Island Flights office in town. The weather was so windy and wet most days, but also turned sunny and calm. Bit of everything. The rooms are well heated and comfortable, and protected from the winds. They were happy to fill us in on all activities and places to go around town, and where kiwis might be spotted. The kakas were friendly and visited often on the verandah. Just beautiful. No traffic noise - quiet. I would recommend visiting Stewart Island, doing the walks, visiting the pub (great seafood), and staying at the Bay Motel.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Both host and hostess very welcoming and very informative about the area. Very impress with the motel amenties etc
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property wss in a great location with awesome views
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was excellent, view was stunning. Shower was forceful and plenty hot water, but I’m not a fan of fixed heads.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was given a great room. View of the township and bay and balcony which was a bonus. Room a bit dated but clean and very functional. Probably the best on the Island👍
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019