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9.3 / 10 Guest Rating

Kowhai Lane Lodge

11 View Street, Half-moon Bay, nz

Kowhai Lane Lodge - main view

About the Property

Breathtaking Views and Nature

Located overlooking Halfmoon Bay and the Foveaux Straits, Kowhai Lane Lodge offers stunning views and is surrounded by beautiful gardens, perfect for bird watching.

Convenient Amenities

With accommodation options including private rooms and self-contained apartments, all equipped with modern amenities like TV, electric blankets, and private bathrooms, Kowhai Lodge ensures a comfortable stay. Guests can also benefit from shared facilities like a communal kitchen, self-service laundry, and secure lockers for gear storage.

Central Location and Extra Perks

Situated just minutes away from the waterfront, ferry terminal, and Oban's shops and restaurants, Kowhai Lodge provides easy access to all the attractions. Plus, with a complimentary Ulva Island tour and daily supplies of tea, coffee, and fresh fruit, guests are in for a delightful experience.

Book your stay at Kowhai Lane Lodge for a memorable island getaway!

Facilities & Amenities

Golfing on site
Free beach shuttle
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Japanese garden
Secured parking
Free bus station shuttle
Beach toys
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Paddle boating nearby
Accessible shuttle

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out10:00 AM

Property Notes

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 accommodations, 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 0.9 mi easy walk - Guest return via boat back to the accommodations - 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. A deposit may be required at the property.

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1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

9.3
Exceptional38 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the close to the town center and frequently praise the tours included in price of lodging.

Categories

Cleanliness9.2
Service9.7
Location9.2
Room Quality9.2
Amenities9.2
Value for Money9.2
Food and Beverage9.2
Overall Experience9.5

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JosianeusUS
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 31, 2026

"I really enjoyed the bed and breakfast, the owners and loved the island."

9.0

The owners were lovely and very helpful in terms of what to do on the island.

There was nothing that I did not like

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TracyauAU
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 28, 2026

"Lovely visit with friendky hosts ready to share their knowledge of this beautiful Island"

8.0

Great location, clean and friendly hosts. Plenty of reading material and breakfast food, tea and coffee provided in the apartment

Upstairs rooms can be noisy.

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PatriciausUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Feb 23, 2026

"The hosts were incredibly helpful and welcoming. They made our stay unique!"

10.0

Well located, private and clean!

Nothing

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JacquelynusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 7, 2026

"We had a wonderful experience!!"

10.0

Close to the town center. Had everything we needed. Tours included in price of lodging.

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RobertusUS
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 15, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0
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PaulgbGB
Verified booking
young couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 29, 2025

"Nice stay and helpful host."

8.0

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.

Price a bit expensive and although we enjoyed the visit to Ulva Island some people might want to organise such visit themselves.

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LisaauAU
Verified booking
young couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 29, 2025

"Lovely house with welcoming hosts."

9.0

A lovely house with views over the water. The hosts are marvellous, very helpful.

It is fine but there is a bit of a walk back up the hill after a meal at the pub.

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LindausUS
Verified booking
young couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 25, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

The hosts at the lodge were amazing. Peter and Iris are a wealth of knowledge and are happy to share information about the island with you. Peter offers a tour of Ulva Island as part of the stay - he was a forest ranger there in the late 60s - and it was very good. It's a beautiful location with excellent views of the bay.

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BethnzNZ
Verified booking
family with young children
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 3, 2025

"It was a magical trip to Stewart Island and part of the magic was staying here. Our hosts were so beautiful and supporti"

10.0

Beautiful location with a gorgeous view. Very, very comfortable, it felt like home.

I liked everything about it.

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UschiusUS
Verified booking
young couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Feb 18, 2025

"Don’t book this accomodation thru booking.com!!"

8.0

Very comfortable sharing an entire house with other guests The 4-hr-trip to Ulva island led by Peter, a forester, which was included in the price. Operators were very caring making sure you were comfortable and providing a lot of recommendations.

No wifi No TV connection

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