Salty Dog Inn
Motel in Auckland Region
1 king bed
Reasons to book
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
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About this motel
Just 5 minutes’ walk from Kawau Bay, Salty Dog Inn features a restaurant, BBQ facilities and free karaoke. All rooms have satellite TV, and free Wi-Fi is available in the business centre.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly
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Available Rooms
Studio
1 King • 322 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Twin Studio
1 King or 3 Single • 322 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Two-Bedroom Suite
1 King • 1 King • 645 ft²
Sleeps 4
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Deluxe Studio
1 King • 322 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Executive Two-Bedroom Suite with Spa Bath
1 King • 2 Single • 645 ft²
Sleeps 4
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Reviews
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8.0
the shower pressure was too strong so the bathroom floor was wet halfway across the bathroom
9.0
Location, size, ease of check in.
It wasn’t clear that their restaurant would be shut. It would have been good to have been told as it was Easter and we had not organised anywhere else to eat.
7.0
Good location. Room was a decent size
Room was very smelly, not sure if perhaps it had flooded during the cyclone but really needed to be aired out or have the carpets cleaned. Very tired but ok for the price.
7.0
Quiet6
The bar meal.
The room was a little tired but was clean and bed comfortable. Had electric blanket and heater. Was spacious
10.0
The place is very quiet at night. Also, the service at salty dog was great and the food too.
Nothing to say.
6.0
Reasonable size of the room and nice garden even in the back of the house. Gas station right next to the hotel and also a liquor store. Pub and restaurant belong to the hotel but I didn't eat there, so no idea about the quality or the prices
First of all they charge $40(!) for bringing your dog with the reason that (quote:) "they always leave such a mess". Might be true but not necessarily. Couldn't you just charge a fair amount or even better just nothing when your pet is cleaner than most children and better behaving as well?! (When you mention it, you get treated like a Karen and just ignored btw, even though you say it in a normal tone)
And if charging such an amount, why were there stains in my room? I expect the room being super clean for charging such a fee but the opposite appeared. (I took the pictures right after entering the room, so not much more than a bit of vacuuming was done to this floor).
The rest of the stay was ok, even though the back door didn't close very well. Even after checking if locked, it opened once or twice. Maybe just a bit run out. The mattresses could get changed as well bc no matter on which side you fell asleep, you ended up in the middle of the bed and I was by myself and wasn't pulled there by a partner.
9.0
good value for price. staff lovely. had on-site restaurant and bar. rooms were massive.
is a bit run down, could do with a refurb.
9.0
Dinner was excellent. Had pork ribs. YUMM.. lovely grounds & room had everything needed. Happy customer
Was allgood..
5.0
The bed was very comfortable and clean bedding.
It was in need of upgrade of kitchen area and bathroom. Very bad condition in areas Very jaded.
10.0
Great hosts, great food, comfortable and clean rooms.
9.0
excellent staff and great food
accom a little tired
10.0
great beds, clean. block out curtains . quiet.
5.0
The room was bright, clean and fresh, no problem with the facilities except Sky TV would have been nice! The staff were very pleasant, checking in and out very easy.
The food in the restaurant was very not good - very average and straight out of packets.
8.0
value for money
nothing
10.0
open, clean large space for 2 people. also great good. very happy
10.0
We LOVED the Salty Dog Inn. What a wonderful surprise. Snells Beach is a hidden treasure even in the rain. I booked it for one night on our way from Rotorua to Paihia. I wish we had made this more than in interim stopover. The room was wonderful. The restaurant food delightful. The staff was excellent. And did I mention the great WIFI? You can not go wrong staying here!
Nothing. Everything exceeded expectations.
10.0
Clean and tidy.
8.0
The staff were very friendly. Because of flight delays we ended up arriving 4 hours later than we planned, right on closing time. The staff at the time were very friendly and happy to make us some bar snacks for dinner. And a cot was also provided for our baby.
We had to leave after breakfast the next morning so if there is something to note it didn't happen to us. Our stay was pleasant
8.0
Large comfortable beds. Big bathroom and a sitting area. The grounds were kept clean and the garden was lovely. We only stayed over night but we'd stay there again.
For the price, it was great 👍
8.0
Friendly staff, handy spot and everything I needed. Great with the restaurant on site for a bite to eat. Room was tidy and comfortable. Thanks very much!
9.0
Easy to find
Spa bath only a large bath, jets decomissioned
FAQs
How much does this motel cost compared to others in Auckland Region?
The average price for a rental in Auckland Region is $230 per night. This rental is $74 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this motel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Salty Dog Inn. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this motel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this motel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Salty Dog Inn pet friendly?
Yes! This motel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Salty Dog Inn?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and smoking allowed.
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