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. Salty Dog Inn Snells Beach is 10 minutes drive from Warkworth. Goat Island and Pakiri are each a 30-minute drive, and Auckland is a 50-minute drive away. A refrigerator, toaster and tea and coffee making facilities are standard in all rooms. Each room features a bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. The bar is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing evening drink.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
or
3 single beds
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.5
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
8.2
High score for Snells Beach
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Amanda
    Australia Australia
    The Salty Dog has a great location. We stayed for two nights and used it as a base to explore the region. Visiting Matakana markets, Kawau Island and Scandrett Regional Park. The Salty Dog was affordable, spotlessly clean and had a great...
  • Clint
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We love this place. Tired but super comfy and great beds.
  • Esther
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The staff was very friendly and welcoming. The room was clean and tidy. The beds were amazingly comfortable. Beautiful location, and they have a great restaurant & and bar. Will definitely visit again sometime in the future. Highly recommended.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Facilities of Salty Dog Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Darts
  • Billiards
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
  • Room service
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Hindi

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules
Salty Dog Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 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 of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
NZD 30 per child, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Salty Dog Inn 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.

FAQs about Salty Dog Inn

  • Check-in at Salty Dog Inn is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Salty Dog Inn is 150 yards from the centre of Snells Beach. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Salty Dog Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Salty Dog Inn offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Billiards
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Evening entertainment
    • Happy hour
    • Live sport events (broadcast)

  • The nearest beach is just 600 yards from Salty Dog Inn. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Salty Dog Inn is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at Salty Dog Inn include:

    • Studio
    • Suite
    • Apartment

  • Salty Dog Inn has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1