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Salty Dog Inn

3.5 star property

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Executive Two Bedroom Spa Bath Suite | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Deluxe Studio, 1 Bedroom | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
$97
$84 nightly
$97 total
Total with taxes and fees
Feb 11 - Feb 12

Explore the area

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242 Mahurangi East Road, Snells Beach, 920
  • Place, Snells Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Brick Bay Wines & Sculpture Trail
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Omaha Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Twin Room (Studio)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Garden view

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Deluxe Studio, 1 Bedroom | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Studio, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Garden view

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Studio | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Studio

7.8 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Garden view

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Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Mountain view

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Deluxe Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Mountain view

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About the neighborhood

Snells Beach

Located in Snells Beach, Salty Dog Inn is by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of Warkworth Golf Club and Matakana Village. .This inn is 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Matakana Country Park and 7.7 mi (12.3 km) from SheepWorld.
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What's nearby

  • Snells Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Brick Bay Wines & Sculpture Trail - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Matakana Village - 10 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Omaha Beach - 16 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • Sky Tower - 56 min drive - 48.1 miles

Getting around

  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪St Pierre's Sushi - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Honey Centre - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Smoke Junction BBQ - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Savan's Bakery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Crimson Coast Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Salty Dog Inn

Inn with bars, in the vicinity of Matakana Village
Salty Dog Inn offers 14 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix.

Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Additionally, rooms include fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 14 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Satisfy your appetite for dinner at the inn's restaurant, Salty Dog Inn Restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include a business center, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Snells Beach? This inn has facilities measuring 1615 square feet (150 square meters), including conference space. Free self parking is available onsite.
Salty Dog Inn Restaurant - This restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Guinness Sports Bar - This sports bar serves light fare only. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Guinness Sports Bar
  • Salty Dog Inn Restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 1,615 square feet of conference space
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1994
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 11:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Onsite bar]
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NZD 40 per pet, per stay (maximum NZD 40 per stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of NZD 40
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: NZD 40 per pet, per stay (maximum NZD 40 per stay) plus NZD 40 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20.0 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Salty Dog Inn Snells Beach
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Salty Dog Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 400 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 400 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 400 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 400 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 400 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Nicola

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property has definitely gone downhill since my last stay. In need of a refurbishment and some TLC. Good location with excellent 4 Square next door.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parking was a bit far away from the unit, especially for my husband who has mobility issues. Also there were broken bottles on the driveway so concerned about security of car. Units were very clean and the bed was a king size so that was great. Inside kitchen and bathroom units were a bit tired. Kitchen was a bit under supplied with equipment
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Bryce

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
All good great having hotel on site. Thought bathrooms in rooms need reconditioned
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joel

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Suzie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

brian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Driveway could do with some attention. Is very bumpy to drive on.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

ke

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Air condition not working at night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

vicki

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy staff were very friendly and food at the restaurant was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly. Location is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicola

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
We love the Salty Dog but it is definitely looking a bit like run down and in need of an upgrade. The sheets looked quite old and grubby!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very nice 👌
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Suzie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good location but bathroom was shabby
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Adrianne

Traveled with family
central location, good parking
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mike

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not a bad motel but very dated and tired. Whoever thought that smooth glassed tiles on the bathroom floor was a good idea had rocks in their head, once wet they are an ice rink. The experience was let down by the poor house keeping with most of the cutlery missing, one wine glass and one sherry glass both dirty and antes on the bench.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Traveled with partner
Quite weekend away from the city
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Ian

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Arrived at check inn, gave my name and was given a key, showed a picture of the accommodation block show my unit and that was it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for our requirements The beds were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Reasonably priced
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Sandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointed in poorly ventilated room.

Whilst the units were in a quiet garden setting, the unit we stayed in was not good. We had 3 adults sleeping in one room, including a shabby, tiny kitchenette. To watch TV we had to sit on the beds. After sleeping the night the walls, etc were covered in condensation - no fan or heatpump to use. The bathroom had a wetfloor shower which caused the whole room to be drenched in water everywhere. There were no towel rails, no fan or ventilation apart from a tiny window. No shelves or working area. It wasn't nice. Overall we were totally disappointed in our stay. The only plus was it was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a good place to stay! Spacious and comfortable. Just getting a bit dated with poor lighting and a lack of power points. Otherwise very good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025