Kowhai Lane Lodge

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Scored 9.3
Rated superb

Staff

9.6

About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Kowhai Lane Lodge in Stewart Island offers a 4-star lodge experience with private bathrooms, sea views, and a sun terrace. Each room includes a hairdryer, shower, carpeted floors, and a wardrobe. Convenient Facilities: Guests enjoy free airport shuttle service, a garden, and an outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include a shared kitchen, laundry service, and free parking. Local Attractions: Ringaringa Beach is 2 km away, and Invercargill Airport is 71 km from the property. Hiking and cycling are popular activities in the surrounding area. Guest Services: Private check-in and check-out, a lounge, concierge service, and a tour desk enhance the stay. Highly rated for its friendly host.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free parking

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • FREE parking!

Availability

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1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Paul
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was a nice accommodation. Kitchen and living room shared with others. Host knowledgeable about what was going on in Oban and Stewart Island. Trip to Ulva Island was included in the price.”
Lisa
Australia Australia
“A lovely house with views over the water. The hosts are marvellous, very helpful.”
Beth
New Zealand New Zealand
“Beautiful location with a gorgeous view. Very, very comfortable, it felt like home.”
Martin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great lodge a few minutes walk from the town. Nice and peaceful with everything you need. Iris and Peter are great hosts and we had a fantastic time. Recommended.”
Warren
New Zealand New Zealand
“Lovely self contained flat in a well cared for garden”
Emelia
New Zealand New Zealand
“Peter and Iris were friendly and informative. They picked us up and dropped us off anyplace we needed to go that was too far to walk easily. We had a great visit to Stewart Island”
Christopher
New Zealand New Zealand
“Wonderful hosts! We were collected from the ferry by Peter & taken to lodge where we met Iris. Ulva Island trip to view birdlife, flora & fauna, plus saw sea-lions on a beach. Birdlife around lodge was fantastic with Kaka feeding apple from our...”
Nicolien
New Zealand New Zealand
“Well located in Oban with lovely view of Half Moon Bay Peter very welcoming host, knowledgeable guide for area activities Pick up at ferry , short tour of Oban”
Stephen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We loved our stay on Stewart Island, staying at Kowhai Lane with Peter and Iris. The accommodation was fantastic in every way and the Information supplied by our hosts was comprehensive, their knowledge of the island and it's history was shared...”
Sandie
New Zealand New Zealand
“Pete and Iris were lovely. Pete transported me all over the place and showed me round. The place was spotlessly clean and had everything you would need. The gardens were just lovely, and views from the balcony over Halfmoon Bay were gorgeous. It...”

Property surroundings

Facilities of Kowhai Lane Lodge

Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free parking

House rules

Kowhai Lane Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 2.5% charge when you pay with any credit card. Excluding EFTPOS

Please note that the property meets guests upon arrival off either the ferry or plane. Please inform the property in advance of you travel details, as soon as possible the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Included in the rate is a 'Sails' Ulva Island Open Sanctuary tour with the following details:

- Tours can start early morning or late afternoon

- 4 hour return trip

- Departs from the accommodation, guests are taken to the water's edge and on a 10-minute boat ride

- Guests arrive at Ulva Island open sanctuary and are then taken by the guide on a 1.5km easy walk

- Guest return via boat back to the accommodation

- Tour usually consists of approximately 6 people

Please contact Kowhai Lane Lodge for additional information.

Please note that the Ulva Island tour is conducted in English only.

Please inform Kowhai Lane Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.