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Kepplestone by the Sea - The Catlins

Chalet

9 Surat Bay Road

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Why people book this hotel

Great location
11 mentions

great location

Great location close to sea lions

Comfortable rooms
10 mentions

Comfortable with everything we needed for a holiday weekend stay

roomy

Friendly staff
6 mentions

Jane our host is friendly and gave us enough information

Jane was really helpful

Clean rooms
5 mentions

Clean, comfortable and all the basics

Very rustic little cottage but very clean and comfortable

Breakfast available
3 mentions

Having breakfast items and eggs supplied was a bonus

Quiet, clean, comfortable, warm, good shower, comfortable bed, some breakfast pr…

Parking available
1 mentions

Parking was great

Overview

Offering a continental breakfast each morning, Kepplestone by the Sea - The Catlins is situated in New Haven in New Zealand's South Island. Free WiFi and free parking are provided. It is just 100-metres' walk to the beach where sea lions and seals can be seen during the summer months. It is 5-minutes' drive to the Owaka golf course and 9-minutes' drive to Owaka, where you will find shops, cafes and restaurants. Each apartment is fitted with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. They each have a kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, toaster and kettle. There is a private bathroom with a hair dryer in each apartment. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including golfing, horse riding and fishing.

Traveller reviews

L

lynne

couple

April 26, 2026

9

Great spot, comfortable, and clean

Comfortable with everything we needed for a holiday weekend stay

R

Rick

couple

April 15, 2026

9

Rustic charm. A reminder on how we once all lived. Clean, comfortable and all the basics

P

PAUL

solo_traveller

April 13, 2026

8

great location. roomy. good facilities

C

Carol

couple

April 13, 2026

9

A beautiful place finish our trip through Southland. Very comfortable and all facilities were great. The hosts made us f

The beautiful garden and the birds singing

A

Alison

couple

March 27, 2026

8

Cosy cabin

Great location close to sea lions. Gorgeous outlook and very peaceful Lots of information about the area provided in cottage

R

Robert

couple

March 26, 2026

8

Very happy

Very rustic little cottage but very clean and comfortable. Having breakfast items and eggs supplied was a bonus.

S

Sue

couple

March 24, 2026

8

Restful and quiet location.

Quiet, clean, comfortable, warm, good shower, comfortable bed, some breakfast provided.

T

Tony

couple

March 21, 2026

10

Excellent stay. Would recommend.

There was enough food left for us by the owner. It was like being home from home.

S

Susan Mei Lin

couple

March 17, 2026

9

Kepplestone

Comfortable, beautiful garden, great location to places of interest. Jane our host is friendly and gave us enough information.

M

Madelaine

couple

March 14, 2026

10

Fantastic location, beautiful beach walking and wildlife viewing. Very comfortable suites.

A

Adie

couple

March 1, 2026

10

A great cottage in Surat Bay

Jane was really helpful. The cottage had everything we needed, including a welcome book that was full of information on the local area.

C

Christopher

couple

February 15, 2026

8

A private and peaceful location to retreat back to after exploring the beautiful Catlins.

Serene location.

K

Kim

couple

February 13, 2026

10

Perfect location, facilities and host

Everything you could want

T

Tania

couple

February 12, 2026

10

All you need for the perfect stay that is off the beaten track😀

Everything you need for a relaxing stay in this part of NZ. Jane is a great host. Night sky is absolutely stunning! Sea Lions within walking distance. Other attractions within drivable distances.

C

Carol

couple

February 11, 2026

8

Thank you Jane, we both enjoyed your relaxing well-equipped unit. Will recommend to others.

Location, right by the beach. Information of the area in the house. The veranda. The house was exceptionally clean. Jane, the host very great. Eggs and breakfast well received. Quiet relaxing area at the end of the road.

J

Jenny Hood

couple

January 20, 2026

10

Chilling out in the Catlins

Jane- exceptional host. Fresh eggs and cereal with plenty of milk huge bonus. Loved outdoor covered area watching native birds am and pm sitting on a comfy sofa. Parking was great. Loved the outlook, short walk to the beach to view sealions. Great place to get away from it all. Saw lots of great books left for reading, never had the time, too busy enjoying the environment. Highly recommend

M

Malcolm

couple

January 20, 2026

10

Just perfect.

A fantastic location and the cottage was clean and well maintained. We couldn’t ask for a more relaxing experience and Jane ( the hostess) was perfect. I would totally recommend this cottage to anyone who wants a quiet peaceful beachfront holiday. We will certainly return in the future to continue our exploration of the Catlins area.

R

Richard

couple

December 30, 2025

9

Charming cottage for a relaxed time.

this accommodation was a cosy cottage by the sea, set in a cottage garden. Just what we needed to relax after a busy Xmas with family. Owner met us and introduced us to the accommodation, always a bonus to met a real person. The owner was a good communicator re the arrival.

G

Geoff

couple

December 26, 2025

10

Jane, Thank you very much for a lovely 2 night stay.

Great location with everything we needed for a lovely quiet get away. Set in a beautiful garden with birdlife - fantails and Tui

P

Petra

extended_group

December 25, 2025

8

Enjoy the sunrise

The location is absolutely amazing

Facilities

Activities

Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, Canoeing, Hiking, Horse riding, Beach

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning

Food & Drink

Snack bar, Breakfast in the room, Breakfast options

General

Heating, Facilities for disabled guests, Non-smoking rooms, Allergy-free room, Soundproof rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area, WiFi available in all areas

Internet

Internet services, Free WiFi, WiFi

Outdoors

BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace

Parking

Parking on site, Private parking, Accessible parking, Parking, Free parking

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety features

Access to health care professionals, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available

Apartment with Garden View

This apartment features garden views, a flat-screen TV and a kitchenette.

Max 2 guests 63 1 bedroom 2 bathrooms
Studio Apartment with Sea View

This apartment features ocean views, a flat-screen TV and a kitchenette.

Max 2 guests 63 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 03:00 to 20:30
Check-outFrom 04:00 until 10:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease note that there is a 5% charge when you pay with a credit card. Payment via bank transfer/PayPal is also available. For further information please contact the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 4:26 PM

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