Salty Dog Inn

Property class: 3.5

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Located close to Warkworth Golf Club and Matakana Village, Salty Dog Inn provides a terrace, a garden, and 2 bars. In addition to a business center, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a view of the outside.

Twin Room (Studio)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Studio, 1 Bedroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the outdoors.

Studio

7.8 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern kitchen with a built-in sink, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a red sofa.

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Mountain view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of the sea.

Deluxe Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Snells Beach, Salty Dog Inn is near the beach. Mansion House is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Matakana Country Park and Omaha Beach. Don't miss out on a visit to Reptile Park. Visit our Snells Beach travel guide
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242 Mahurangi East Road, Snells Beach, 920

What's nearby

  • An aerial view of a vineyard with neatly arranged rows of grapevines, surrounded by rolling hills and a distant coastline.
    Matakana Village
    11 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • A coastal town with a beach, green hills, and a clear blue sea.
    Omaha Beach
    24 min drive - 12.6 miles
  • A wide sandy beach with clear blue water, surrounded by greenery and buildings in the distance.
    Orewa Beach
    32 min drive - 30.0 miles
  • Snells Beach
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Matakana Country Park
    13 min drive - 8.3 miles

Getting around

  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL)
    69 min drive

Restaurants

  • Honey Centre
    11 min drive
  • 8 Wired Barrelworks
    11 min drive
  • St Pierre's Sushi
    8 min drive
  • McDonald's
    9 min drive
  • Fired Pizza Company
    13 min drive

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 center, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Free self parking
    • Luggage storage, ATM/banking services, and multilingual staff
    • A billiards/pool table and a banquet hall
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Salty Dog Inn offer amenities such as WiFi.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Heating and fans
    • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
    • Hair dryers and soap
    • 32-inch TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and premium channels
    • Balconies or patios, refrigerators, and microwaves

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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 Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Salty Dog Inn on Oct 31, 2026 start from $79, including 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?

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?

Check-out 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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Salty Dog Inn Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 427 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 165 out of 427 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 427 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 427 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 427 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortable and the price good. The main drive could do with some remedial work but overall very satisfied and would happily stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless and the staff were friendly and efficient
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice, spacious, comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It is a well appointed space and roomy! Very conveniently sited in Snells Beach. I’m sure we will stay there again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities
Great reasonably priced hotel with good pub food on site
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy staff were very friendly and food at the restaurant was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff very helpful great food and rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and affordable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly. Location is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Helpful staff & a nice clean room. Large bed
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the quietness around the property and the staff are super friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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6/10 Okay

central location, good parking
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation with lovely pub next door. Great food and service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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A clean room with everything we needed incl a kitchenette. Easy checkin and checkout. It was a saterday night so there were a few roudy guests.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Who can complain about a hotel connected to an Irish Pub. Accommodations were suitable and convenient. Staff was friendly and helpful - dinner at the Pub was very good - and super convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay! The hotel is very cute and the rooms are excellent. Staff are friendly and helpful. We wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quite comfortable, enjoyed food at pub
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
QUIET AND CONVENIENT FOR A NIGHT STAY. IN SNELLS BEACH
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Inn near the beach

It was a great English style hotel. The room was spacious and comfortable. We ate dinner at the restaurant and found the food to be delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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6/10 Okay

Parking was safe. Room looked onto the parking area. It was not very private. You needed to keep the curtains closed. The shower area was not very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, although walls are very thing. Food and staff lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great value

Comfortable, warm, convenient accommodation - great value
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024