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Bay Motel

3.0 star property
3-star guestrooms with kitchenettes

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
View from property
Standard Studio (Studio Spa) | Living area
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
    Parking includedParking included
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Business services
    Business servicesBusiness services

Explore the area

Map
9 Dundee Street,, Oban, Southland, 9846
  • Popular LocationBunkhouse Theatre3 min walk
  • Popular LocationObservation Rock8 min walk
  • AirportStewart Island (SZS-Ryans Creek)3 min drive
  • Popular LocationMillars Beach8 min drive

Room options

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Premium Suite, 2 Bedrooms | In-room safe, free WiFi

Premium Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Studio | In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Standard Studio (Studio Spa)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Studio (Queen)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom (Spa)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Oban

Close to the beach.Your stay at this hotel will put you steps from Bunkhouse Theatre and a 5-minute walk from Rakiura Museum. Presbyterian Church Hall and Observation Rock are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Bunkhouse Theatre - 3 min walk
  • Rakiura Museum - 4 min walk
  • Observation Rock - 8 min walk
  • Rakiura National Park - 6 min drive
  • Millars Beach - 8 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪South Sea Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kai Kart - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Just Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Church Hill Restaurant & Oyster Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Snuggery - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Bay Motel

3-star guestrooms with kitchenettes
WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business center. Bay Motel also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Halfmoon Bay hotel.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Bay Motel offers 12 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: NZD 16 per person

Things to do

  • Fishing

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

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 airplane 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 staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets 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

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

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

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

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
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.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

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

How close is Bay Motel to the airport?

Bay Motel is 1 mi (3-min drive) away from the Stewart Island (SZS-Ryans Creek) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Bay Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Bay Motel.

How close is Bay Motel to the beach?

This hotel is 1.1 mi (8-min drive) from Millars Beach.

Does Bay Motel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Bay Motel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 16.00 per person.

Is there a casino at Bay Motel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

Is there free parking at Bay Motel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Bay Motel have a pool?

Bay Motel does not have a pool.

Does Bay Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Bay Motel to downtown Halfmoon Bay?

Bay Motel is 0.1 mi away from Oban.

Bay Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
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 traveler

Traveled with group
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 traveler

Traveled with partner
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 traveler

Traveled with partner
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 traveler

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 traveler

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

Steve, auckland

Traveled with group
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

Traveled with partner
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 traveler

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