Kowhai Lane Lodge
Lodg, 4-star11 View Street, Half-moon Bay, New ZealandShow on map
Top rated
Guests rate it highest for service, cleanliness and location.
9.338Reviews- Check-in from 2:00 PMCheck-out by 10:00 AM.
- Superb locationGuests rate the location 9.2 out of 10, at 11 View Street.
- Free parkingThe property states parking on site is free for guests.
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.
What this place offers
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden
- Hiking
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Cycling
Rooms
9.3
Top rated
Rated 9.3 out of 10 by 38 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness9.2
- Service9.7
- Location9.2
- Rooms9.2
- Amenities9.2
- Value9.2
- Food & drink9.2
Guests mention
Close to the town centerTours included in price of lodging
JosianeUnited StatesI really enjoyed the bed and breakfast, the owners and loved the island.
The owners were lovely and very helpful in terms of what to do on the island.
There was nothing that I did not like
TracyAustraliaLovely visit with friendky hosts ready to share their knowledge of this beautiful Island
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.
PatriciaUnited StatesThe hosts were incredibly helpful and welcoming. They made our stay unique!
Well located, private and clean!
Nothing
JacquelynUnited StatesWe had a wonderful experience!!
Close to the town center. Had everything we needed. Tours included in price of lodging.
PaulUnited KingdomNice stay and helpful host.
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…
LisaAustraliaLovely house with welcoming hosts.
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.
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated February 2026.
Where you’ll be
11 View Street, Half-moon Bay, New Zealand
Guests rate the location 9.2 out of 10 — superb.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-out by 10:00 AM
No children
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No pets
Free parking on site
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
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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.
What we’d check for you here
- That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Kowhai Lane Lodge
What time is check-in and check-out at Kowhai Lane Lodge?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM. Check-out is by 10:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Kowhai Lane Lodge allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at Kowhai Lane Lodge?
Yes — the property states that parking on site is free. Whether a space can be reserved in advance varies, so we check it against your dates.
Does Kowhai Lane Lodge have wheelchair accessible rooms?
The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.
How do I book Kowhai Lane Lodge?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Kowhai Lane Lodge?
11 View Street, Half-moon Bay.
Other places we book in Half-moon Bay
Nothing to do with the booking above. The same market, priced the same way, for if this one is not it.
