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Bay Motel

3.0 star property

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Standard Studio (Studio Spa) | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils
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Standard Studio | In-room safe, free WiFi

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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9 Dundee Street,, Oban, Southland, 9846
  • Place, Rakiura Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bunkhouse Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Observation Rock
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

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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
  • Free WiFi

Standard Studio (Queen)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Premium Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Garden view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom (Spa)

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Oban

Bay Motel places you next to Bunkhouse Theatre and within a 5-minute walk of Rakiura Museum. Each of the 12 rooms at this 3-star hotel includes a kitchenette, a balcony, and a refrigerator.

What's nearby

  • Rakiura Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bunkhouse Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Presbyterian Church Hall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Observation Rock - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Rakiura National Park - 18 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Butcher Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪South Sea Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Snuggery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kai Kart - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Just Café (Kiwi-French Crêpery) - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Bay Motel

Guests of Bay Motel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a business center, and a terrace. There's free parking if you drive. Staff members can answer questions about accommodations, and also provide front-desk service during limited hours. Additional amenities include a garden and a picnic area.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and satellite TV. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Kitchenettes, balconies, and refrigerators are also available. Housekeeping is not available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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 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 center

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 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 staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 12 and younger (only guests older than 12 are allowed)

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.

National rating

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

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

What is there to do within easy reach of Bay Motel?

This hotel is located in Oban, just steps from Bunkhouse Theatre and Rakiura Museum, and within a short walk of Observation Rock. You'll also find Rakiura National Park and Millars Beach within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Bay Motel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Wheelchair-accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Bay Motel have a casino?

No, Bay Motel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Bay Motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Bay Motel?

Couples staying at this hotel will value amenities like a kitchenette, a private hot tub in some guestrooms, as well as a terrace.

Are there hot tubs at Bay Motel?

No, but this hotel offers jetted bathtubs in some guestrooms.

Does Bay Motel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Bay Motel offers continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does Bay Motel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Bay Motel.

Are there connecting rooms at Bay Motel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Bay Motel?

The closest major airport to Bay Motel is Stewart Island (SZS-Ryans Creek), which is within a mile.

Are there rooms with balconies at Bay Motel?

Yes, every guestroom at Bay Motel comes with a balcony and some offer sea and garden views.

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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

cowe

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eva

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location and views-very comfortable. Easy to walk to most places
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Kazza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely outlook. Nice clean room with good amenities. Only thing was we would have appreciated a sleep-in but the owner started cleaning the unit next door at 8am and was walking back and forward in front of our sea view room every few minutes. Having said that, her husband was very helpful in giving us a lift to and from the motel with our luggage. Guess she was just being efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kriss

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

Perfect Stay in Oban

Had an amazing stay at Bay View Motel. Great location and an excellent size room with a fabulous view. Will be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was large and roomy and exceptionally clean. We did not like the glass door as it let in too much light in the morning. We also did not like having the room attached to the proprietors home as it was extremely loud in the morning very early and we were exhausted and had wanted to sleep in til 7:00 or 8:00. But that was impossible. Sounded like she was moving furniture at 6am.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019