Property Description
Iris, Anne and Peter welcome you to Stewart Island, to Sails Ashore Boutique Hosted Lodge (B&B) and to Kowhai Lane Lodge (Self Catered). As well as being your hosts will also be your guides on your packaged Ulva Island walk. We can show you why Stewart Island is on most New Zealanders Bucket List.

Both properties overlook Halfmoon Bay and are about five minutes easy stroll from the waterfront. As well as delightful sea views, both have private gardens for you to enjoy offering just as you would expect from our 5 Star and 4 star plus standards. Both properties offer disabled access units.

Sails Ashore is 2 night minimum stay, Kowhai Lane 3 night minimum stay, and both are packaged with our discounted Guided Ulva Island walk.

In addition our guests enjoy a 10% discount on the Standard airfare if choosing to fly with Stewart Island Flights. And guests also enjoy a discount with selected local activities and quality Invercargill accommodation. Please inquire

For guests wishing to sample some of our longer walks we offer secure gear storage while away.

Property Facilities
A home away from home, we have everything you will require for a stay on Stewart Island.

We also offer local advice and tours and will be happy to book anything else that you may need help with organising. Our guests also enjoy discounts with other local operators, including off the standard return airfare with Stewart Island Flights

Room Facilities
All of our rooms at both Sails Ashore and Kowhai Lane offer ensuites including heated mirrors, toiletries, hair dryers and shower.

At Sails Ashore beds come with 100% cotton luxury linen, electric blankets and there is 24/7 central heating in all rooms.
Refrigerator, local iced water, Tea and coffee making facilities with a selection of fancy brands and home made cookies.
Free local telephone and wifi nternet. Clock and radio plus LCD television and home theatre with a selection of local interest videos. And there is an extensive library of local interest books
A small safe for personal items.

"Port" is disabled access, with wet area shower. Otherwise our "Starboard" suite is a mirror image.

At Kowhai Lane rooms come with high quality linen and covers, electric blankets and there is 24/7 central heating in all rooms.
Free local telephone and "Zenbu" internet. Clock and radio.
Each room has satellite television and in the lounge there is a home theater unit with a selection of local interest videos.
And there is an extensive library of local interest books

Check-In Time
14:00

Check-Out Time
10:00

Reception Hours
8am - 6pm

Additional Information
A stay at Kowhai Lane does not include meals, but the modern kitchen allows guests full reign to suit your own requirements. There is a stocked pantry which works on a "use and replace in kind" system.

Car Parking
We have guest parking, but you will be unable to bring your car to the Island. Cars are available locally for hire

Payment Policy
We require full payment to confirm your reservation,

PLEASE NOTE :- Credit Card payments may attract a 3% surcharge

Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy (New Zealanders)
longer than 60 days of arrival date………………10% forfeit of total tariff
8 to 60 days of arrival date………………………… 33% forfeit of total tariff
within 7 days of arrival date…………………….. 100% forfeit of total Tariff.
However for the period December 20th to January 10th
and all other Public Holidays no refund, unless we can rebook those dates.
In the event of further Government imposed travel/socialisation restrictions
we will give a full refund of course. And always happy with a postponement.

Cancellation Policy (Overseas Guests)
In these uncertain times we are reluctant to accept bookings from outside New Zealand.
However if pressed we will accept, but under the following terms with no exceptions due to Govt restrictions
longer than 60 days of arrival date………………20% forfeit of total tariff
14 to 60 days of arrival date……………………… 50% forfeit of total tariff
within 14 days of arrival date……………………. 100% forfeit of total Tariff.
However for the period December 20th to January 10th
and all other Public Holidays no refund, unless we can rebook those dates.

As both plane and ferry are subject to adverse weather (not often but it CAN happen)
we recommend travel insurance.
Any cancelled booking we are subsequently able to fill will be refunded in full less 10%.
If a guest cancels a booked activity…………..No refund
If we cancel a booked activity…………………..Full refund

Child Policy
Kowhai Lane, no Children under 10 unless taking all 4 rooms.
Kowhai Lane Apartment children welcome.
Sails Ashore, children welcome if sharing with a single parent, or if taking both rooms.

Location / Distances
Both Sails Ashore & Kowhai Lane lodges are only 4 or 5 minutes stroll from the village centre and waterfront.

Directions to Property
You will arrive onto Stewart Island either by plane (our guests enjoy a 10% discount off the return airfare... contact us for details) or by ferry. We will meet you off either. But you MUST advise us your arrival details