Surat Bay Lodge by the Sea/Backpackers Hostel

Property building, Facade/entrance, Spring, Day, Bird's eye view, Winter, Summer, Garden, Autumn, On site

Bed, Photo of the whole room, Bedroom, towels

Kitchen or kitchenette, minibar, pet friendly, stove

8.3 / 10.0

Excellent(181 Ratings)

Hostel in Otago

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this hostel

Situated in the North Catlins, Surat Bay Lodge offers friendly private and dormitory rooms with free WiFi. Guests enjoy 2 fully equipped communal kitchens, 2 lounge/dining areas, a conservatory lounge and a garden overlooking the beach.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Beachfront or waterfront

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Otago

Nearby attractions

Otago Museum

91.1 mi

Toitu Otago Settlers Museum

Available Rooms

1 Double • 161 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 Single or 1 Queen • 161 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Bunk • 409 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Sofa • 3 Single • 1 Double • 613 ft²

Sleeps 5

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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Surat Bay Lodge by the Sea/Backpackers Hostel

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8.3 / 10.0

Excellent(181 Ratings)

Hostel in Otago

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this hostel

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Beachfront or waterfront

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Otago

Nearby attractions

Otago Museum

91.1 mi

Toitu Otago Settlers Museum

Available Rooms

1 Double • 161 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 Single or 1 Queen • 161 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Bunk • 409 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Sofa • 3 Single • 1 Double • 613 ft²

Sleeps 5

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

8.3 / 10.0

Excellent(181 Ratings)

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10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Loved our short stay at Surat Bay Lodge… absolutely stunning location and a warm, welcoming and comfortable place to sta

Fantastic location and views from our room!! We watched a seal come ashore from our rooms. Great facilities, everything you need! Even freshly laid eggs! Warm and comfortable.. Host Esther and Jack were very friendly and informative.., thank you.

Zilch

8.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Very good

The view from my bedroom. How friendly the host were. The location.

8.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Very good

For backpackers accomodation it was very good. Clean, warm and comfortable. Our group had self contained unit with own lounge, bathroom and kitchen...great for our group. Ester was lovely...very attentive.

9.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Superb

The position right on the coast with the incredible view out the window was exceptional

1.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Disappointing

The accommodation that was booked was not the accommodation received. Very misleading. We didn’t even stay there. We stayed elsewhere

9.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Superb

Budget accommodation in a fabulous location. Esther and her husband were lovely and they shared their excellent knowledge on the wildlife. A great place to escape to. Eggs available to purchase which was useful too.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Excellent stay in an outstanding location

Had a really friendly welcome from the owner, the bedroom was a really great size, comfy bed, exceptional view of the beach from my window, really well stocked kitchen for cooking and preparing meals.

Nothing at all, it was perfect

5.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

We wouldn't stay there again despite the setting by the sea.

Lovely setting by the sea.

Noise from bathroom woke us through the night. Pillows were uncomfortable. Hole's in window frame so it was not sealed so cold air and moisture came in around the window.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Exceptional

Beautiful place ..very very clean ..quite relaxing beach walks sit in the garden soaking up the sun and fresh air having a drink just perfect

6.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Good value for money as a backpackers. I was confused by the wording of the advertisement.

Location to beach. Friendly host.

A bit grubby in the corners of rooms. Creaky floors when trying to be quiet for other guests.

9.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Lovely place in a perfect location. it was a bit tricky to find but we got there in the end.

Friendly owner of the property and beautiful view from our room. Very clean

A family with kids kind of took over the kitchen and it was difficult to prepare a meal for us. Bathrooms were a little cramped but functional

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Exceptional

A lovely place with a very nice ambiance !! We could see sea lions from the window of our room. Will come back there if I come back to NZ !!!

Just to said something, they should put the big bed on the other side of the room like this you can see the sea from the bed !!

9.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Superb

very nice place. Location was perfect and sea lions on the beach were wonderful to watch. very friendly host. Recommend!

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Exceptional

Great value for money and great location. very peaceful and the apartment was huge. loved watching the sea lions in the morning!

9.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Superb

Great place next to the beach with lots of sea lions. Very spacious house and excellent facilities in the kitchen. Option to buy fresh eggs from the hens!

9.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Superb

Amazing location right on the beach. An older building, but very clean and well maintained. Had all the facilities you need and comfy rooms. Friendly owners.

Nothing really

8.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Very good

Old but clean. Great location.

9.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Superb

Great place

Peaceful

8.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

perfect location

the location is perfect as it’s right on the beach in Surat bay. check in was easy and staff was lovely. great value for money. the view from the room was breathtaking

the walls were thin and you could hear the neighbours slightest noise but not a problem as sound sleepers but bring ear plugs if you are a light sleeper. would still recommend

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

Exceptional

Great hospitality, sooo close to the Sea Lions, fresh eggs and good coffee 👍🏼

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

Exceptional

the location, the room with sea lion view and the friendly people

8.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Check this place out, well worth being 15mins out of town

Staff were awesome, incredibly accomodating, have recommended this location to several people since my trip. We ended up here because we were supposed to be staying at Thomas Catlins Hostel, however the lady there was very rude and cancelled our booking made months in advance 10 days before our trip, she had forgotten we had a booking there when she accepted others. Our group for the most part was therefore left without accomodation shortnotice before a busy Easter weekend. Managed to get a booking at Surat and they were amazing, plus the location on the beach was stunning.

8.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

Hidden gem

Lovely owners, great location right by the sea. Warm, peaceful place to stay

8.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

Great

Location, friendly staff, knowledge of the area, restaurant recommendations. Great set up with lounge and kitchen. Parking outside property and it was accessible.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2022

Exceptional

Very clean, lovely owners, beautiful view and great location

9.0 / 10.0

Feb 2022

Spotlessly clean and an amazing location.

We stayed in a private double room with an amazing sea view which was cosy and warm. The entire place is spotlessly clean to a very high standard. The kitchen has all the amenities including coffee plunger. Ester (the host) was very hospitable and friendly. The area has so much to offer; beach walk, sea lions, cockle collecting and more. We would definitely return.

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Otago?

The average price for a rental in Otago is R 3,512 per night. This rental is R 2,407 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Surat Bay Lodge by the Sea/Backpackers Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Surat Bay Lodge by the Sea/Backpackers Hostel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Surat Bay Lodge by the Sea/Backpackers Hostel?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, and balcony or patio.

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Surat Bay Lodge by the Sea/Backpackers Hostel

Hostel in Otago

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Otago

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Surat Bay Lodge by the Sea/Backpackers Hostel

Hostel in Otago

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Otago

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Otago?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Surat Bay Lodge by the Sea/Backpackers Hostel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Surat Bay Lodge by the Sea/Backpackers Hostel?

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