Located in Owaka, Surat Bay Lodge by the Sea/Backpackers Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, BBQ area, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property has a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests. At the hostel, all rooms include a balcony with a sea view. Activities such as hiking, fishing, cycling can be enjoyed in the surrounding areas, and guests can relax along the beachfront. Dunedin Airport is 55 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
Bedroom 1
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
3 twin beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
9.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kevin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    So homely and the views were stunning. Esther was very welcoming.
  • Sydney
    United States United States
    Absolutely stunning and peaceful location, exactly the relaxing spot I was looking for. Plenty of pretty walks in the area and sea lions right on the beach below! Beach access directly in front of the place and a beautiful outdoor sitting area....
  • Lucy
    Ireland Ireland
    Nice location for exploring the Catlin's. Evelyn was very helpful and the place was spotless.
  • Jonathan
    United States United States
    We had a 270 degree view of the bay from our corner room! Very friendly helpful owner. Very well equipped shared kitchen. Only a few rooms in the hotel so it was very quaint. Nice sitting area with a sun room. Clean bathrooms.
  • Zhu
    China China
    The staffs are very warm. The lodge location is so beautiful.
  • 昊琛
    China China
    The staff are friendly. They gave me the exact advice to get to the hotel and where to play on the next day.
  • Megan
    United States United States
    Absolutely beautiful location, great communication by the host, good wifi
  • Barb
    Australia Australia
    Fantastic in every respect. Esther and Jack are the most wonderful hosts. We felt at home from the second we arrived. The location is amazing!!!
  • Rosellinda
    New Zealand New Zealand
    It was our first time at the Catlins and it was a great decision to stay at Surat Bay Lodge. They made our experience exceptional! The view was stunning, you were just by the beach and sealion sighting is just a usual scene in here. I lost count...
  • Emma
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful location, value for your money, homely, lots for the kids to explore and our hosts (Esther and Jack) were lovely.

Area info

Amenities of Surat Bay Lodge by the Sea/Backpackers Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

View

  • Sea view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • BBQ facilities
  • Balcony
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Beach
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Express check-in/out

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Spa

  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Filipino

House rules
Surat Bay Lodge by the Sea/Backpackers Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 8:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 4:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of NZD 100 is required on arrival. That's about $57. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Payment is via cash or credit card.

Please note that there is a 3% charge when you pay with a credit card.

Please note that the office closes at 18:00.

If you expect to arrive after 18:00, please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that there is little mobile phone coverage in the area.

Please inform Surat Bay Lodge by the Sea/Backpackers Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

A damage deposit of NZD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Surat Bay Lodge by the Sea/Backpackers Hostel

  • The prices at Surat Bay Lodge by the Sea/Backpackers Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Surat Bay Lodge by the Sea/Backpackers Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beachfront
    • Horseback riding
    • Beach
  • Surat Bay Lodge by the Sea/Backpackers Hostel is 3.1 miles from the center of Owaka. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Surat Bay Lodge by the Sea/Backpackers Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.