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Salty Dog Inn

3.5 star property
Inn with free parking, in the vicinity of Matakana Village

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Deluxe Studio, 1 Bedroom
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Located near Matakana Village, the Salty Dog Inn offers a comfortable retreat with a garden setting. Guests can access WiFi in common areas, play billiards, or visit nearby attractions like Warkworth Golf Club and Matakana Country Park. Previous visitors praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$145
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Fan
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Studio

Studio

7.8 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Sofa bed - double
Fan
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Twin Room (Studio)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Fan
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Two Bedroom Spa Bath Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Fan
2 bedrooms
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Fan
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Studio, 1 Bedroom

Deluxe Studio, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Sofa bed - double
Fan
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Located in Snells Beach, Salty Dog Inn is near the beach. Mansion House is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Matakana Country Park and Omaha Beach. Don't miss out on a visit to Reptile Park.
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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 - 12 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Matakana Country Park - 14 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Omaha Beach - 25 min drive - 20.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Sandspit - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Parsley Pot Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crimson Coast Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bp - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Salty Dog Inn

Inn near Matakana Village
Located close to Warkworth Golf Club and Matakana Country Park, Salty Dog Inn provides a terrace, a garden and 2 bars. In addition to a business centre, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • A billiards/pool table, multilingual staff and luggage storage
  • ATM/banking services and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Salty Dog Inn have amenities, such as WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Hairdryers and soap
  • 32-inch TVs with Netflix, streaming services and premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, fridges and microwaves

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

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 and check-out are 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 per cent 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 alternative 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of NZD 40 per pet, per stay (maximum NZD 40 per stay), plus a one-off cleaning fee of NZD 40
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20.0 per stay.
Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: NZD 40 per pet, per stay (maximum NZD 40 per stay) plus a one-off NZD 40 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 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Salty Dog Inn Snells Beach
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Frequently asked questions

Is Salty Dog Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of NZD 40 per pet, per stay. A cleaning fee of NZD 40 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Salty Dog Inn?

As of 18 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Salty Dog Inn on 22 Sept 2025 start from NZ$144.71, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Salty Dog Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Salty Dog Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Salty Dog Inn?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Salty Dog Inn located?

Situated by the sea, this inn is within 9 mi (15 km) of Matakana Village, Warkworth Golf Club and Matakana Country Park. SheepWorld and Mansion House are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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