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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

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$132
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug

Room options

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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
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Fan
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Studio

Studio

7.8 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Executive Two Bedroom Spa Bath Suite | Living area

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
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
  • 60 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
242 Mahurangi East Road, Snells Beach, 920

What's nearby

  • Brick Bay Wines & Sculpture Trail - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Sandspit Ferry Terminal - 8 min drive - 6.2 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
  • ‪The Parsley Pot Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bp - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Savan's Bakery - ‬7 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
  • ATM/banking services, luggage storage and multilingual staff
  • A banquet hall and a billiards/pool table
  • 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

Languages

English, Hindi

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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

  • Business centre
  • Conference space

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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Salty Dog Snells Beach
Salty Dog Inn Inn
Salty Dog Inn Snells Beach
Salty Dog Inn Inn Snells Beach

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 11 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Salty Dog Inn on 10 Aug 2025 start from NZ$132.14, 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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Salty Dog Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 374 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 374 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 374 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 374 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 374 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Adrianne

central location, good parking
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for our requirements The beds were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Suzie

Disliked: Cleanliness
Good location but bathroom was shabby
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Quite weekend away from the city
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Amenities
Great reasonably priced hotel with good pub food on site
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Reasonably priced
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Paeata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quite comfortable, enjoyed food at pub
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Cameron

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It’s in a good spot
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Ian

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Arrived at check inn, gave my name and was given a key, showed a picture of the accommodation block show my unit and that was it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Nikala

Liked: Staff & service
Basic accommodation for a overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Mike

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not a bad motel but very dated and tired. Whoever thought that smooth glassed tiles on the bathroom floor was a good idea had rocks in their head, once wet they are an ice rink. The experience was let down by the poor house keeping with most of the cutlery missing, one wine glass and one sherry glass both dirty and antes on the bench.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sasawan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely place will return again soon
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaneel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good accessible location if you have a vehicle. They have a restaurant and bar which is handy. Generally clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tuaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the quietness around the property and the staff are super friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Rie

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Middle of town, so it was convenient for us!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
QUIET AND CONVENIENT FOR A NIGHT STAY. IN SNELLS BEACH
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Staff & service
This was easy, affordable place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place in the town
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation with lovely pub next door. Great food and service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Joanna

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here out of desperation due to lack of other options in the area . Not sure I Would again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cleanliness & staff service were good, bed was comfortable, shower was great. However, don’t drink the tap water, it’s genuinely foul. Use bottled water instead. Even boiling the water didn’t help.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025