Sails Ashore Lodge
We chose the name Sails Ashore Lodge to reflect the close relationship the Island enjoys with the sea. Overlooking Halfmoon Bay and the islands of Foveaux Straits beyond Sails Ashore Boutique Lodge is a short 4 minutes stroll from the village waterfront, set in a private native and flower garden. Guests enjoy their own wing, each room with a private entrance.
Internal decor features extensive use of native Rimu timber, much of it salvaged from old logs, long sunk in a West Coast lake. Muted colours, original art and the best of fittings makes for a casual elegance.
Sails Ashore is Solar Powered
We now produce 100 % of our electrical needs, and have cut our non renewable heating fuel usage to around 20% of pre solar.
We have instant online booking
Your Hosts Iris, Anne & Peter are fully vaccinated against Coronavirus
tait@sailsashore.co.nz
Please note Sails Ashore is two night and Kowhai Lane Lodge three nights minimum stay . Our booking system may not cope with a single guest for the Guided Walk. If not we will refund the appropriate tariff. There will be no hidden extras as all taxes, GST, VAT, “Resort Fees” etc are included in the tariff.
Some international bank transfers now attract a significant surcharge of as much as 15%, and in some cases this has been deducted from the payment we receive, and the payor was not aware that this was happening.. As you will imagine this does not fill us with cheer and joy, and until we have this clarified we will not accept international bank transfers unless the full invoice amount is received…. please contact us as required.
Begin the day with Iris’s special continental breakfast, at your convenience. We Stewart Islanders try to ignore clocks as far as possible, so we do things to suit you. Perhaps followed by a scenic road tour, the ideal way to get your bearings and learn a little about local history and village life.
A “Sails” guided exploration of Ulva Island is a must do and is part of the Sails Ashore package and as we generally restrict party size to a maximum of 6 you will be really involved. The local walks are a relaxed way of exploring the forests and beaches the community nestles amongst.
And our “Peoples Story” 2 hour road tour will explain the human story of the Island. What life was like here in the past, and what it’s like here now … all while visiting our beaches, bays and scenic look outs
If the weather is a trifle boisterous the Museum, Dept of Conservation Centre and local craft shops are an easy way of spending an interesting hour or two. Or if feeling really “indoors” enjoy our extensive library of local interest books and DVD’s.
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You’ll also leave with a free DVD containing a short film and slide shows about Stewart Island and we’ll copy your digital images onto the disk as well.
Our Rooms & Facilities
Sails Ashore “Port” Room
Both of our rooms have their own access, and are more or less 
mirror images of each other. Except that “Port” is fully disabled access.
The ensuite has a heated floor, and features native “paua” shell trim. Guests have their own tea and coffee facilities and some of Iris’s homemade cookies. There is a dvd player in the room, and an extensive library of local interest DVDs and Books. Fine linen on the king double/twin of course, electric blankets and centrally heated 24/7. Stewart Island can be damp at times, so we installed a heated shelf for wet shoes. WIFI is complimentary, as is the guest laundry.
Please note Sails Ashore is two consecutive night minimum booking and also
our booking system may not cope with a single guest for the Guided Walk.
If not we will refund the appropriate tariff
Sails Ashore “Starboard” Room
Both of our rooms have their own access, and are more or less mirror images of each other. Except that “Port” is fully disabled access.
The ensuite has a heated floor, and features native “paua” shell trim. Guests have their own tea and coffee facilities and some of Iris’s homemade cookies. There is a dvd player in the room, and an extensive library of local interest DVDs and Books. Fine linen on the king double/twin of 
course, electric blankets and centrally heated 24/7. Stewart Island can be damp at times, so we installed a heated shelf for wet shoes. WIFI is complimentary, as is the guest laundry.
Please note Sails Ashore is two consecutive night minimum booking and also
our booking system may not cope with a single guest for the Guided Walk.
If not we will refund the appropriate tariff
Our Rooms and our Services reflect what we like to find when we travel …..
** Luxury Ensuites, with heated tile floors, heated mirrors, toiletries, hair dryers
** King Double or Twin beds , 100% cotten luxury linen, electric blankets
** Refrigerator, local bottled water,
** Tea & Coffee ….facilities in each room, with a selection of fine brands and home made cookies
** Free WIFI
** LCD TV and home theatre and a selection of local interest videos and books
** A small safe and a heated shelf for damp footwear.
** Central Heating in all rooms… 24/7
** Complimentary Guest Laundry
** Complimentary digital photo to disc burning
** Complimentary transfers on arrival & departure and to all “Sails” tours
** Complimentary DVD celebrating Stewart Island
** Secure Gear Storage if leaving “Sails Ashore” for overnight or longer hiking trips.
We are proud to be associated with
Hosts Iris, Anne & Peter are fully vaccinated against Covid.
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.
Any postponement by the client is entirely at the hosts discretion
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
Warning
Last Summer ('20) DoC had a bad infestation of Bed Bugs, which same took them a month to inform the community.
As yet of 22 Dec '21 we have not had conformation the situation has been resolved and so we are still not accepting off track bookings
We deeply regret any inconvenience but our priority must be maintaining our high standards of cleanliness and protecting our guests health.
NEW !!!
Air New Zealand now has direct flights, Auckland to Invercargill Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, & Monday.
These depart Auckland 1030, arriving 1240.
Stewart Island Flights has a connection departing Invercargill 1330.
So it's now even easier to visit Stewart Island ex Auckland. More or less straight through, no waiting
on hold due to Covid Restrictions
And our guests enjoy a 10% discount off the Standard Return Airfare, Invercargill to Stewart Island
Our Guests enjoy a 10% discount when flying with Stewart Island Flights.
If you wish to enjoy this please email Flights direct once confirmed with us
Do not use their online booking system as it does not cope with the discount.
phone +64 3 2189129
email them info@stewartislandflights.co.nz
Our Guests Say
Sails Ashore and Kowhai Lane are Solar Powered
Sails Ashore now produces 100 % of our electrical needs, and have cut our non renewable heating fuel usage to around 20% of pre solar.
Kowhai Lane is "Grid Tied" and exports excess electricity to the local grid.
Both have significantly reduced our carbon footprint
Sails Ashore, Kowhai Lane & Sails Tours
11 View Street,
Stewart Island, 9846
NEW ZEALAND
+64 3 219 1151
Email: tait@sailsashore.co.nz
Web: www.sailsashore.co.nz
We are Fully Vaccinated