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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

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

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
$89 nightly
The total price is $102
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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

Twin Room (Studio)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 323 sq ft
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
  • 323 sq ft
  • 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
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Two Bedroom Spa Bath Suite | Living area | 32-inch TV with satellite channels, Netflix, streaming services

Executive Two Bedroom Spa Bath Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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View from room

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
  • 323 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Dec 23 - Dec 24
Total with taxes and fees
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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
  • Auckland Ferry Terminal - 57 min drive - 78.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪St Pierre's Sushi - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Crimson Coast Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Savan's Bakery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Smoke Junction BBQ - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Salty Dog Inn

When visiting Snells Beach, Salty Dog Inn is a great choice to consider. 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 smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

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

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The restaurant and bar offered great value pub meals with a delicious and tasty dining experience. (6 reviews)
  • The property is close to beaches and easy to access. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and tidy staff were very friendly and food at the restaurant was lovely
vicki, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

6/10 Good

central location, good parking
Adrianne, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

8/10 Very good

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

6/10 Good

It’s in a good spot
Cameron, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Great location and affordable.
Michael, 2-night trip

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

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Good accessible location if you have a vehicle. They have a restaurant and bar which is handy. Generally clean
Shaneel, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

This was a good place to stay! Spacious and comfortable. Just getting a bit dated with poor lighting and a lack of power points. Otherwise very good.
Karen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable stay

Great facilities, comfortable room, convenient location, friendly staff
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great value

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

8/10 Very good

A very nice place to stay. Great when you have a dog. The attached restaurant was also handy and the food was good. Would recommend.
Lindsay, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved this quaint british-style pub and hotel. Its a bit old school but that definintely adds to the charm. The nearby sculture garden is also a fun stop worth the time, as it feels pretty unique to wander through the primordial forest looking at scultures planted around...
Tim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was an amazing property, close to evverything including beach. Room was a a smidge dated, but their attention to detail was wonderful. They even had a heated mattress pad, wowsers!! Pub food was great also.
Judith, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Always friendly staff

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly service
Philip, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Big room, quiet and clean. Friendly helpful staff and quite a good restaurant all at a reasonable price. Glad I stopped
Allan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Comfortable bed value for money
Patricia, 1-night trip