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Surat Bay Lodge & Backpackers Hostel

3.0 star property
Beachfront hostel for sun and fun

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On the beach
Living area
Dining
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$120
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar

Room options

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Family Room, Sea View | Beach/ocean view

Family Room, Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Toaster
Stovetop
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Standard Double Room, Sea View

Standard Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Toaster
Stovetop
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Self Contain Apartment

Self Contain Apartment

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
2 bedrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Toaster
Stovetop
Living room
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
19 Surat Bay Road, New Haven, South Otago, 9585

What's nearby

  • Teapot World - 10 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Catlins Lake - 13 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Jack's Blowhole - 25 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Cannibal Bay Beach - 27 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Nugget Point Lighthouse - 39 min drive - 26.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Catlins Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lumber Jack Cafe & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tahatika Coffee Traders - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Earthlore - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bakehouse Takeaways - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Surat Bay Lodge & Backpackers Hostel

Eco-certified hostel in the mountains
Surat Bay Lodge & Backpackers Hostel provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • A TV in reception, barbecues and outdoor furniture
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free property
Room features
All guestrooms at Surat Bay Lodge & Backpackers Hostel offer comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens with ovens, toasters and stovetops
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English, Filipino

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 5 per cent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Reception hours are 9:30 AM - 6 PM in winter, 9:30 AM to 7 PM in summer.
Towels for the Shared Dormitory are available for a surcharge.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

MONETIZATION_ON

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Surat Bay Lodge Backpackers Hostel New Haven
Surat Bay Backpackers New Haven
Surat Backpackers New Haven
Surat Bay Lodge & Backpackers Hostel New Haven

Frequently asked questions

Is Surat Bay Lodge & Backpackers Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Surat Bay Lodge & Backpackers Hostel?

As of 11 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Surat Bay Lodge & Backpackers Hostel on 19 Mar 2025 start from AU$120.44, 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 at Surat Bay Lodge & Backpackers Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Surat Bay Lodge & Backpackers Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Surat Bay Lodge & Backpackers Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Surat Bay Lodge & Backpackers Hostel located?

Nestled on the beach, this New Haven hostel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Teapot World, Catlins Lake and Jack's Blowhole. Cannibal Bay Beach and Willsher Bay Domain Reserve are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Surat Bay Lodge & Backpackers Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

arnon

Amazing view, the best housekeeping, small but comfortable place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenis

What a fabulous find. Extremely clean place, walking distace to the beach to find sealions basking in the sun, well equipped kitchen with comfy beds and a sunny lounge to relax in. A geat meeting place of interesting travellers, and the best hosts. Thankyou so much for your hospitality. 💝💖
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jnaneshwar

Wonderful river view with peace
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marieka

Absolutely lovely hosts, clean and right on the beach. Loved it !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Loved it
Great location! Right on the beach and many activities to do that were very close! Place itself was very nice with kitchen and sitting areas!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Andrés

Disliked: Staff & service
Nice location bad hotel service
The location is very nice and it deserves to meet Surat Bay! However, maybe this hotel is not the best choice as the treat received was not good at all. Although we hace contact to the hotel to comunicate our arrival time (8.30 pm) and they confirm us that there was no problem, the girl receive us angry saying that we do not write them and open our room giving us the key without explaining nothing about the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

C B

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Grant

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

siew

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

meir

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Katja

Schöne Lage am Wasser mit der Möglichkeit Seelöwen zu sehen, gutes Zimmer, sehr sauber, umfangreiche Küche Ausstattung. Sehr nette und hilfsbereite Gastgeberin. Vielen Dank, wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

keiichiro

海沿いのロッジ
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Shared Bathroom...
Achtung: Es war bei unserer Buchung nicht klar erkennbar, dass das die Zimmer kein eigenes Badezimmer hat. Es gibt nur zwei gemeinsame Badezimmer, die über die Küche erreichbar sind, für alle Gäste.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Xiangrong

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

ross

Nice comfortable bed,room had amazing view of beach .lodge was very clean & tidy . Host very friendly .
View from room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Great place to stay
Great site and lovely charming people, a great place to stay.
Inside our room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Nice low-key beachfront place, good value
We had a pleasant three-day stay in November, with only about half the rooms occupied. The place is right on the water, with some wonderful outdoor seating to watch the tide come in and out. Day one a juvenile sea lion snoozed 30 meters from the picnic table! The place is a little worn, but comfortable and completely fair for the price. Water pressure good, wifi fine, communal kitchen has most things but a little small if the place is busy. (there are two stoves and two sinks though) Owners were wonderful, and very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. We saw a yellow eyed penguin thanks to their tip! There is a nice beach walk right off the property. We saw several sea lions every time we walked to the next cliff, about 40 minutes away. (Just past the Triplets) Town is a short drive, and has a great Four Square.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Zara

Friendly and homely hospitality right on the beach
We enjoyed another lovely stay at Surat Bay Lodge with Esther & Jack, who warmly welcomed us and our children back. Our boys loved helping to feed the chickens again, trying their hands at fishing and eating some of what Dad had caught fresh off the on-site BBQ. And I got to see a big sea lion bull waddle all the way up the beach on one of my walks. Feels like a return to our own beach bach.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Nice location on beach front and really friendly host. The property is an older building and shared facilities were OK.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Zara

Beach-side hospitality
We had a lovely stay at Surat Lodge with our boys. The owners, Esther & Jack, were very welcoming and we loved sampling the delicious eggs from their very happy on-site chooks! The location literally could not have been closer to the beach and the view from our room was great. You could actually see sea lions from the window at times! The kitchen was well resourced and clean with a big dining table to eat at and there were free hot drinks, plus a caravan on-site for real coffee. The boys enjoyed being able to chill out at the end of the day and watch DVDs from reception in the comfortable shared lounge. We had mixed weather during our stay, but found plenty to keep us occupied and loved seeing the changing light and tides from the Lodge.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Antemo, Christchurch

Friendly, clean, stunning location. Amazing value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Great location, meh accommodation
The location is absolutely gorgeous with sea lions almost literally in your backyard. However, the walls were super thin with being RIGHT outside the kitchen and having neighbors who weren’t exactly sleeping. Pricey For what it was but they were out of dorm beds in the entire catlins for the night I booked
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020