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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 | 2 bedrooms, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
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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 Rp1.344.023
Rp1.545.626 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov

Room options

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

Twin Room (Studio)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Studio, 1 Bedroom | 2 bedrooms, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Studio, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Studio

7.8 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Twin Room | 2 bedrooms, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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About the area

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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Zen Den - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪St Pierre's Sushi - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Savan's Bakery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Crimson Coast Cafe - ‬3 min walk

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, a banquet hall and multilingual staff
  • ATM/banking services and luggage storage
  • 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

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includes taxes & fees
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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

  • 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 at the property

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 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 1 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Salty Dog Inn on 21 Nov 2025 start from Rp1.344.023, excluding 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. 122 out of 387 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 387 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 387 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 387 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 387 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

10/10 Excellent

Suzie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly. Location is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jan

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

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parking was a bit far away from the unit, especially for my husband who has mobility issues. Also there were broken bottles on the driveway so concerned about security of car. Units were very clean and the bed was a king size so that was great. Inside kitchen and bathroom units were a bit tired. Kitchen was a bit under supplied with equipment
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ross

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Comfortable stay

Great facilities, comfortable room, convenient location, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice comfortable basic accommodation which was kept nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Kay

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

"Off Season" Road Trip

A good, affordable place to spend the night on an "off season" road trip.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, quiet, and in a beautiful setting.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Staff & service
Very friendly staff. The dinner meal was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

ke

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Air condition not working at night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area, very friendly staff. Good sized room with doors front and back, lawns front and back so nice to sit out. Very good wifi, TV and facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Comfortable bed value for money
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed before great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

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

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good but basic accommodation. The bed was ok, so that is the main thing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very Nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was well kept and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Peter

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Grubby and showing it’s age
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our first greeting from the new Fijian young man, what a pleasure he was. Great customer service skills, he was very pleasant and accomadating.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Will not return - ever!

A poor experience. Good sized unit but with a very small bathroom in need of maintenance and upgrade - shower curtain arrangement. Bed was comfortable and sheets were clean but food crumbs on bench and hairs in the hand basin not a good look! Overall very tired!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like this property. The rooms are big and very comfortable. The only thing we were disappointed about was because it being Christmas Day on our first morning our room was not serviced and we had no dry towels or clean washcloths on our 2nd morning. We understand the holiday problem but fresh towels could have been left for us. Other than that all was good and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Dalet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent, Bathroom can just do with a bit of an upgrade as it's very unattractive compared to rest of the room. The shower is also not suitable for tall people.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024