For a fun evening's entertainment don't miss the quiz night at this place. Fast and furious with Vicky in total control, complete with whistle, duct tape and scary words! Brilliant. Warning - just make sure that any food you order can be shared with at least half a dozen others with hearty appetites as the platters are enormous.

This is the place to sleep on Stewart Island. South Sea Hotel is an old, beautiful place with an impressive history. The employees and the owner Helen are always willing to help, and the hotel bar is without comparison. Sunday evenings, the pub quiz take place - an event you will never forget.

Having checked out of Te Anau a day early we had to book an extra night on Stewart Island and at such short notice this was the only accomodation we could find. It is bang in the centre of everything and just a short walk from the ferry terminal. Check in was easy and on the way to the room... More

When you stay on an island with few roads and very few vehicles, being at the centre of the action is even more important. The South Sea Hotel is what you expect to find in a town like Oban, timeless, comfortable, friendly. As well as the upstairs rooms with sea views there are budget rooms "out the back" that are... More

second time that we've stayed, booked the motel rooms at the back this time, very comfortable, would return

The hotel has convenient location,only one block from the wharf where the ferry from Bluff comes to Stewart,and only one block from the depot where the office of Invercargill-Stewart island flight drop you off or checking in for the flight.The food are fresh,tasty and well price.The reception is very helpful.The bar is decent.It is the center of every thing in... More

We had a similar experience to CarinJapie - even down to the same room and snoring neighbour. Agree that the food was above average - both lunch and dinner - friendly staff. Enjoyed mixing with the locals in the armchair lounge after being forced inside by pesky sandflies. The lady in the house next door has made pets of the... More

OK although nothing spectacular. We arrived and the "receptionist" did not know who we were or where the key to our room was. She told us she actually does not work there but just uses their computer as they've got internet, she did not make haste to get anyone else to help us ... great welcome, NOT. Eventually she got... More

We stayed a night there twice in June on two trips with our club. Good beers, good food, good looking bar maids and humorous locals. Great quiz night on Sundays.