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Salty Dog Inn

3.5 star property

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A large, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a covered outdoor area.
A modern building with large sliding glass doors, a patio area with outdoor furniture, and a view of the surrounding landscape.
Exterior
A hotel room with a large window, a bed with white linens, a pink throw, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A classic black car parked in front of a modern white house with multiple levels and blue roofs.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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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 a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside table, and a view of a building through a glass door.

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 Single Bed

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A hotel room with a large window, a bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a view of the countryside.

Deluxe Studio, 1 Bedroom

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, a small desk, a lamp, a picture on the wall, and a window with a view.

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

Room

  • 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.

Room

  • Sleeps 2

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A balcony with two chairs and a table, surrounded by a white wall and a garden with trees.

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms

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

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Deluxe Twin Room

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 Single Bed

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

Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

Salty Dog Inn

Along with 2 bars/lounges, this inn has a snack bar/deli and a business center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, a garden, and ATM/banking services.
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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Salty Dog Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Snells Beach. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus 2 bars.
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the 2 bars/lounges
  • Amenities include a business center, conference space, and a multilingual staff
  • 9 minutes by car from Warkworth Golf Club and 10 minutes from Matakana Village
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. There's an onsite business center.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this inn measures 1615 square feet (150 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Salty Dog Inn. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Snells Beach inn.

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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

  • Cot (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 centre

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 lift
  • 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
  • Cot (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: NZD 40 per pet, per stay (maximum NZD 40 per stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of NZD 40
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 11:30 AM - 7:00 PM.
Guests arriving after hours will need to go to the following location to check in: Onsite bar
Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property class

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

Property is also known as

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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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

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

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night 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

8/10 Good

Jacques

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

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

8/10 Good

Steve

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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
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

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

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