Salty Dog Inn

About this motel

Situated in Auckland Region, this charming motel for R 2,062 per night is a great option for your next trip. Just 5 minutes’ walk from Kawau Bay, Salty Dog Inn features a restaurant, BBQ facilities and free karaoke. All rooms have satellite TV, and free Wi-Fi is available in the business centre.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Hot Tub / Spa

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

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Nearby attractions

Auckland War Memorial Museum

Salty Dog Inn

3.9

Good(1,092 Reviews)

Motel in Auckland Region

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for pets

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen / Kitchenette and more

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About this motel

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Hot Tub / Spa

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Auckland Region

Nearby attractions

Auckland War Memorial Museum

Reviews

3.9/5.0

Good(1,092 Reviews)

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9.0

Apr 2024

Great!

Location, size, ease of check in.

It wasn’t clear that their restaurant would be shut. It would have been good to have been told as it was Easter and we had not organised anywhere else to eat.

7.0

Apr 2024

Good for the money

Good location. Room was a decent size

Room was very smelly, not sure if perhaps it had flooded during the cyclone but really needed to be aired out or have the carpets cleaned. Very tired but ok for the price.

7.0

Jul 2023

Good

Quiet6

The bar meal. The room was a little tired but was clean and bed comfortable. Had electric blanket and heater. Was spacious

10.0

Jul 2023

Exceptional

The place is very quiet at night. Also, the service at salty dog was great and the food too.

Nothing to say.

9.0

May 2023

good value for money, would stay again

good value for price. staff lovely. had on-site restaurant and bar. rooms were massive.

is a bit run down, could do with a refurb.

6.0

May 2023

Only go there if you don't bring a dog or they'll charge you $40 for nothing

Reasonable size of the room and nice garden even in the back of the house. Gas station right next to the hotel and also a liquor store. Pub and restaurant belong to the hotel but I didn't eat there, so no idea about the quality or the prices

First of all they charge $40(!) for bringing your dog with the reason that (quote:) "they always leave such a mess". Might be true but not necessarily. Couldn't you just charge a fair amount or even better just nothing when your pet is cleaner than most children and better behaving as well?! (When you mention it, you get treated like a Karen and just ignored btw, even though you say it in a normal tone) And if charging such an amount, why were there stains in my room? I expect the room being super clean for charging such a fee but the opposite appeared. (I took the pictures right after entering the room, so not much more than a bit of vacuuming was done to this floor). The rest of the stay was ok, even though the back door didn't close very well. Even after checking if locked, it opened once or twice. Maybe just a bit run out. The mattresses could get changed as well bc no matter on which side you fell asleep, you ended up in the middle of the bed and I was by myself and wasn't pulled there by a partner.

9.0

May 2023

Nice hotel, close to beach. Pub was good.

Dinner was excellent. Had pork ribs. YUMM.. lovely grounds & room had everything needed. Happy customer

Was allgood..

5.0

May 2023

Passable

The bed was very comfortable and clean bedding.

It was in need of upgrade of kitchen area and bathroom. Very bad condition in areas Very jaded.

9.0

May 2023

very happy

excellent staff and great food

accom a little tired

10.0

May 2023

Always love staying here and always recommend to family and friends

Great hosts, great food, comfortable and clean rooms.

10.0

Apr 2023

awesome stay

great beds, clean. block out curtains . quiet.

5.0

Apr 2023

Just what we needed, a clean room and a comfy bed for the night

The room was bright, clean and fresh, no problem with the facilities except Sky TV would have been nice! The staff were very pleasant, checking in and out very easy.

The food in the restaurant was very not good - very average and straight out of packets.

8.0

Jan 2023

Stayed just the one night. We had two adjacent rooms (one for the kids) so was very handy. Nice meal at the pub too!

value for money

nothing

10.0

Jan 2023

Was a wonderful spot, better looking in person, didn’t disappoint

open, clean large space for 2 people. also great good. very happy

10.0

Jan 2023

What a Treasure!

We LOVED the Salty Dog Inn. What a wonderful surprise. Snells Beach is a hidden treasure even in the rain. I booked it for one night on our way from Rotorua to Paihia. I wish we had made this more than in interim stopover. The room was wonderful. The restaurant food delightful. The staff was excellent. And did I mention the great WIFI? You can not go wrong staying here!

Nothing. Everything exceeded expectations.

10.0

Jan 2023

Exceptional

Clean and tidy.

8.0

Nov 2022

Friendly and convenient

The staff were very friendly. Because of flight delays we ended up arriving 4 hours later than we planned, right on closing time. The staff at the time were very friendly and happy to make us some bar snacks for dinner. And a cot was also provided for our baby.

We had to leave after breakfast the next morning so if there is something to note it didn't happen to us. Our stay was pleasant

8.0

Oct 2022

Great value in a great location

Large comfortable beds. Big bathroom and a sitting area. The grounds were kept clean and the garden was lovely. We only stayed over night but we'd stay there again.

For the price, it was great 👍

8.0

Oct 2022

Hassle free and friendly

Friendly staff, handy spot and everything I needed. Great with the restaurant on site for a bite to eat. Room was tidy and comfortable. Thanks very much!

9.0

Sep 2022

Lovely relaxing spot, beautiful outlook over gardens

Easy to find

Spa bath only a large bath, jets decomissioned

9.0

Jul 2022

All in all a great place to stay especially if you have a 5 hour travel to Auckland from home.

Nice place to stay, great proximity to Auckland, which shortened our trip both ways

Parking was an issue, especially if you left for the evening..we had to park in the walkway

9.0

Jul 2022

Superb

Huge bed,very comfortable. Great restaurant and pub as part of the salty dog. Walking distance to bakery and cafe in morning.

Could not work the TV, only could find 1 channel,the next morning. Followed all instructions.

9.0

Jul 2022

Superb

Staff were great deal with. Food wad great

Toilet seat in the room needs repair Toilet seat in the Inn needs repair

FAQs

How much does this motel cost compared to others in Auckland Region?

The average price for a rental in Auckland Region is R 2,722 per night. This rental is R 660 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this motel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Salty Dog Inn. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this motel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this motel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Salty Dog Inn pet friendly?

Yes! This motel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Salty Dog Inn?

We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and smoking allowed.

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Salty Dog Inn

About this motel

Amenities

Map of Auckland Region

Nearby attractions

Salty Dog Inn

Motel in Auckland Region

Reasons to book

About this motel

Amenities

Map of Auckland Region

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this motel cost compared to others in Auckland Region?

Is parking included with this motel?

Is there a pool at this motel?

Is Salty Dog Inn pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Salty Dog Inn?

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