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Surat Bay Lodge & Backpackers Hostel

3.0 star property
Beachfront hostel for sun and fun

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Enjoy a serene beachside setting with a clear view of the ocean and a palm tree.
Relax on the lakeside dock, surrounded by lush greenery and a serene view of the water.
Enjoy a room with a curved ceiling, large windows, and a comfortable seating area.
Enjoy meals at the central dining table, surrounded by appliances and a large window with a view.
Set amidst a serene natural setting, this charming building offers a welcoming entrance with a beautifully maintained garden.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Beach/ocean view

Family Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Toaster
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Self Contain Apartment

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
2 bedrooms
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Toaster
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Teapot World - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Catlins Lake - 14 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Kaka Point Beach - 23 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Cannibal Bay Beach - 29 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Nugget Point Lighthouse - 45 min drive - 32.0 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
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue grills and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Surat Bay Lodge & Backpackers Hostel have comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other 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 program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, Filipino

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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 transportation

  • 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 elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 percent 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

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 rating 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 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?

Check-out 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 mi (20 km).

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Surat Bay Lodge & Backpackers Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is mega cool. Such an awesome spot right on the estuary. We walked for 5 minutes to the ocean and saw leopard seals sleeping onshore. Communal facilities are clean an water pressure in shower is great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marieka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely lovely hosts, clean and right on the beach. Loved it !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jnaneshwar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful river view with peace
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Second time stay.

I had the pleasure to visit the Catlins again this year so took the opportunity to stay agsin in Surat as well this accommodation. The owner very friendly & helpful. It’s a great wee spot & property has awesome views of the sea & bay area. Large grounds as well with outdoor seating. Definitely will stay another time.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenis

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Secluded backpackers

Surat Bay Lodge is an enjoyable place to stay as a backpacker, with a nice kitchen and living area to hang out in. The bay itself is steps away, and extremely quiet. Enjoyed my stay, but a car is a must.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

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

Philippa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay with wonderful friendly hosts

8/10 Good

Eric

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

Chambre avec salle de bain partagée

Très bien placé, la chambre partage les espaces communs (salle de bain, wc, cuisine, séjour)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Klavs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

arnon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing view, the best housekeeping, small but comfortable place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

C B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Grant

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny

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

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

8/10 Good

siew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

meir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Katja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

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

海沿いのロッジ

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: 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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

ross

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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