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Salty Dog Inn

3.5 star property
Snells Beach inn with 2 bars/lounges

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Near Matakana Village, Salty Dog Inn offers a cozy retreat with a garden and two bars. Connect to WiFi in public areas, unwind with billiards or explore the nearby Warkworth Golf Club and Matakana Country Park. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Room service
  • Business center
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli
  • ATM/banking services
  • Conference space
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Microwave
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is CNY464
CNY534 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 1 - Jun 2

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)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Deluxe Studio, 1 Bedroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Studio

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

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View from room

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Mountain view
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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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)
  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
242 Mahurangi East Road, Snells Beach, 920

What's nearby

  • Snells Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Brick Bay Wines & Sculpture Trail - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Matakana Village - 10 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Omaha Beach - 16 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Sky Tower - 56 min drive - 77.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪St Pierre's Sushi - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Bridgehouse Lodge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Honey Centre - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Zen Den - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Salty Dog Inn

  • When you stay at Salty Dog Inn, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Warkworth Golf Club and Matakana Village. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Salty Dog Inn Restaurant, which serves dinner. There are 2 bars/lounges, a snack bar/deli, and in-room conveniences like refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 14 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 10 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 1 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Beach nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Conference space (1615 square feet)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1994
  • ATM/banking
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch TV
  • Premium satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio

Freshen up

  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2.5 percent

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for NZD 15.0 per stay
  • Rollaway beds are available for NZD 20.0 per stay

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are 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

Policies

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.

This property does not have elevators.

Parties and events are allowed on site.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

National rating

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

Also known as

Salty Dog Inn Snells Beach

Salty Dog Inn

Salty Dog Snells Beach

Salty Dog Inn Inn

Salty Dog Inn Snells Beach

Salty Dog Inn Inn Snells Beach

Frequently asked questions

Does Salty Dog Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Salty Dog Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Salty Dog Inn?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of NZD 40 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Salty Dog Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Salty Dog Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in is available.

What is there to do at Salty Dog Inn and nearby?

Salty Dog Inn has 2 bars and a garden.

Does Salty Dog Inn have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

What's the area around Salty Dog Inn like?

Salty Dog Inn is a short 20-minute walk from Brick Bay Wines & Sculpture Trail and 7 minutes' walk from Snells Beach.

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Reviews

Salty Dog Inn Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The property is conveniently located near the beach. (3 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was spotless and the staff were friendly and efficient
Carl, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Karen, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The room was great.
Steve, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Helpful staff & a nice clean room. Large bed
Grant, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A clean room with everything we needed incl a kitchenette. Easy checkin and checkout. It was a saterday night so there were a few roudy guests.
Maria, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and tidy staff were very friendly and food at the restaurant was lovely
vicki, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Staff are friendly.
Suzie, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great reasonably priced hotel with good pub food on site
Nicola, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Who can complain about a hotel connected to an Irish Pub. Accommodations were suitable and convenient. Staff was friendly and helpful - dinner at the Pub was very good - and super convenient.
Wayne, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were friendly. Location is great.
Suzie, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

central location, good parking
Adrianne, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff very helpful great food and rooms
Trevor, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Love the quietness around the property and the staff are super friendly
Tuaine, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great location and affordable.
Michael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great accommodation with lovely pub next door. Great food and service.
Sharon, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

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.
Nicola, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay! The hotel is very cute and the rooms are excellent. Staff are friendly and helpful. We wish we could have stayed longer!
Hannah, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Quite comfortable, enjoyed food at pub
Paeata, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Cozy Inn near the beach

It was a great English style hotel. The room was spacious and comfortable. We ate dinner at the restaurant and found the food to be delicious.
Colin J, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable stay

Great facilities, comfortable room, convenient location, friendly staff
Robert, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

QUIET AND CONVENIENT FOR A NIGHT STAY. IN SNELLS BEACH
Barry, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

It’s in a good spot
Cameron, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice rooms, although walls are very thing. Food and staff lovely.
Natalie, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Easy to access the beach, which was very pleasant. Checkin was easy, friendly and quick. As was checkout.
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great value

Comfortable, warm, convenient accommodation - great value
Catherine P, 1-night trip