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Salty Dog Inn

Property class: 3.5

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A large, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a covered outdoor area.
A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a well-maintained lawn and distant hills.
A classic black car parked in front of a modern white house with multiple levels and blue roofs.
A bar with a variety of liquor bottles and glasses.
A banquet hall with multiple tables set for dining, a stage at the front, and a high ceiling with modern lighting.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $85
$74 nightly
$85 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14

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242 Mahurangi East Road, Snells Beach, 920
  • Place, Snells Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Matakana Village
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Omaha Beach
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Twin Room (Studio)

A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a view of the outside.

Twin Room (Studio)

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

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Studio, 1 Bedroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the outdoors.

Studio

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

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A hotel room with a bed, curtains, a window with a view, and a hanging light fixture.

Twin Room (Studio)

  • Sleeps 3

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A hotel room with a large window, a bed with white linens, a pink pillow, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Deluxe Studio, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 2

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A modern kitchen with a built-in sink, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a red sofa.

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of the sea.

Deluxe Twin Room

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

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A room with two beds, a nightstand, and three windows with shutters.

Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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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
  • Matakana Village - 11 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Matakana Country Park - 13 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Omaha Beach - 24 min drive - 12.6 miles
  • Orewa Beach - 32 min drive - 30.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪St Pierre's Sushi - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Honey Centre - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪8 Wired Barrelworks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fired Pizza Company - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Salty Dog Inn

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. Open select days.
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 fire extinguisher and 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

Property class

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. 139 out of 425 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 425 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 425 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 425 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 425 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortable and the price good. The main drive could do with some remedial work but overall very satisfied and would happily stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely accommodation, close to supermarket, take away options.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Good stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless and the staff were friendly and efficient
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice, spacious, comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
PROPERTY IS OLD AND NEEDS SOME TLC. FOOD AT THE RESTAURANT WAS VERY AVERAGE.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jacques

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious room and balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It is a well appointed space and roomy! Very conveniently sited in Snells Beach. I’m sure we will stay there again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Amenities
Great reasonably priced hotel with good pub food on site
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The place was clean the surf was friendly and it was well set up to accommodate my accessible needs.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

vicki

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Cathy

Bathroom was in poor condition, cups in kitchenette were dirty. Food was good in the pub.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Helpful staff & a nice clean room. Large bed
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great accommodation, fantastic food, we’ll definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff very helpful great food and rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Staff & service
This was easy, affordable place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Suzie

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

10/10 Excellent

Suzie

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