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Surat Bay Lodge Surat Bay Road, New Haven, Owaka, The Catlins Tel (03) 415 8099 Website www.suratbay.co.nz BUG review This place is more of a beach house than a lodge. It has a kitchen, laundry facilities, central heating, internet access with Skype and a large common room with sofas, a TV and log fire. The dorms are clean and spacious with good bunks. They have kayak hire and an excellent location near the beach where sea lions are almost always seen. Surat Bay Lodge is by the sea, around 5½km from Owaka. About BUG's hostel reviews This hostel was visited by one of BUG's team of hostel inspectors who write independent reviews and assess a star rating based on an objective assessment criteria. We show up unannounced at hostels to write honest and unbiased hostel reviews. Many of BUG's reviews now feature videos and photo slideshows. BUG never receives payment for listing any establishment and BUG's researchers never accept free accommodation in exchange for favourable reviews. Price Dorm bed $26 ($23 BBH) Double/twin room $62 ($56 BBH) Prices are in New Zealand dollars and are inclusive of all taxes. Credit cards MasterCard, Visa   Tell a friend      Last update: May 15, 2012 Guest reviews for Surat Bay Lodge Average rating based on 2 Reviews Maintenance   (4.50) Cleanliness   (4.50) Facilities   (4.50) Atmosphere   (4.50)   Compared to other hostels in The Catlins Maintenance   (4.50) Cleanliness   (4.60) Facilities   (4.30) Atmosphere   (4.70)

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Anonymous   The Netherlands       Relaxing and fine 10 January 2005 Pros: n/a Cons: n/a      Anonymous saw things this way Maintenance    (4) Cleanliness    (4) Facilities    (4) Atmosphere    (4) (Review ID: 12482) It has been a while (october 2000) but is it a great place to stay. Meet the sea lions at breakfast, explore the beach and the dunes and it is a great place to discover the surrounding. Nice & pleasant people!   2 of 9 people found this review helpful Was this review helpful to you?                   Anonymous   San Francisco, CA       A great getaway! 7 May 2003 Pros: n/a Cons: n/a      Anonymous saw things this way Maintenance    (5) Cleanliness    (5) Facilities    (5) Atmosphere    (5) (Review ID: 12483) Unfortunately, I only got to stay at this hostel for one night but I enjoyed every second of it. It is a small, relaxing and quaint place. The best part about it is the beach is literally steps away from the door. You can see sea lions lounging around the beach or just relax and take in the beauty of the Catlins. The hostel runs several tours that allow you to see Penguins, see seals or Kayak. While in the Catlins, I would definately recommend doing the Catlins Coastal Walk. The hostel has a flyer for this as well. Cheers!   1 of 10 people found this review helpful Was this review helpful to you?

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