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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 | View from room
Deluxe Studio, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
2 bars/lounges, sports bar
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Studio | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Studio

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Fan
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Twin Room (Studio)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Two Bedroom Spa Bath Suite | Living area | 32-inch TV with satellite channels, Netflix, streaming services

Executive Two Bedroom Spa Bath Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 60 sq m
  • 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
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
  • 60 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Deluxe Studio, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Studio, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
242 Mahurangi East Road, Snells Beach, 920

What's nearby

  • Brick Bay Wines & Sculpture Trail - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Sandspit Ferry Terminal - 8 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Matakana Village - 12 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Matakana Country Park - 14 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Omaha Beach - 25 min drive - 12.6 miles

Getting around

  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 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 center, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • A banquet hall, luggage storage, and a billiards/pool table
  • Multilingual staff and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Salty Dog Inn offer amenities such as WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Hair dryers and soap
  • 32-inch TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

  • Crib (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 center
  • 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 elevator
  • 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
  • Crib (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 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 percent 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 alternate 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 allowed for an extra charge of NZD 40 per pet, per stay (maximum NZD 40 per stay), plus a one-time 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 at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: NZD 40 per pet, per stay (maximum NZD 40 per stay) plus NZD 40 one-time 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 percent

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Salty Dog Inn Snells Beach
Salty Dog Inn
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 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?

Check-out 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. 118 out of 370 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 370 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 370 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 370 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 370 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

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

8/10 Good

Alan

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

6/10 Okay

Mike

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

6/10 Okay

Cameron

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

6/10 Okay

Nikala

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Gabriel

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

8/10 Good

Jeff

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

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff very helpful great food and rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very nice place to stay. Great when you have a dog. The attached restaurant was also handy and the food was good. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was all good. Solid accommodation in the budget category, I’d stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big room, quiet and clean. Friendly helpful staff and quite a good restaurant all at a reasonable price. Glad I stopped
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great accommodation, fantastic food, we’ll definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023