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9.1

Exceptional

183 reviews

183 reviews

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9.3

Exceptional

Location rating score

Exceptional location
Parking
FREE
Nearby landmarks
Dollyworld 15.6 km
South Otago Museum 15.7 km
Clutha i-SITE Visitor Information Centre 15.8 km
Dunedin International Airport 59.7 km
Invercargill Airport 112.1 km
Queenstown Airport 171.0 km
Wanaka Airport 188.6 km
Manapouri Airport 190.1 km

Bates' Beach

3 Brighton St RD1 Balclutha, Balclutha, Balclutha, New Zealand, 9271 - See map

Conveniently situated in the Balclutha part of Balclutha, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options.

Highlights

Sparkling clean

Top Value

Excellent room comfort & quality

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Daily housekeeping

Facilities

Pets allowed

Car park

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

BBQ facilities

Contactless check-in/out

Wi-Fi in public areas

Daily housekeeping

Beach

Value for money9.4
Location rating9.3

Rooms available at Bates' Beach

Exceptional
Room comfort & quality

9.3

Deluxe Double Room with Shower
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • Sea view
  • 1 queen bed
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Frequently asked questions

What kind of non-water sports and outdoor activities are readily available at Bates' Beach?

Bates' Beach offers non-water sport and outdoor activities such as hiking trails for you to sweat it out.

Does Bates' Beach provide laundry services?

Yes! Bates' Beach offers hot water linen and laundry washing at your grasp for whenever you need your favorite outfits clean and fresh all throughout your holiday. Please contact the property for more information.

Does Bates' Beach offer an option for contactless check-in and check-out?

At Bates' Beach, guest visitors can take part in contactless check-in and check-out option provided by this property for your ease of use and safety.

At what time of the year is Bates' Beach most popular?

Bates' Beach's most popular month where verified guests have stayed the most is in December.

What is the verified guest review consensus about Bates' Beach's swimming pool?

100.0% of our past visitor feedback have given an optimistic review and comments about this property's swimming pool. You can look up on more detailed customer reviews, and comments for Bates' Beach down in the review section.

What is the verified guest review consensus about Bates' Beach's spa?

75.0% of our verified guest reviews have given a positive review and comments about this property's spa. You can look up on more detailed customer reviews, and comments for Bates' Beach down in the review section.

What is the typical rating that verified Solo travelers' have given to Bates' Beach?

Verified solo travelers that have stayed at this property have given Bates' Beach an average rating of 8.8. You can look up more detailed customer reviews and responses by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What is the typical rating that past Business travelers' have given to Bates' Beach?

Past business travelers that have stayed at this property have given Bates' Beach an average rating of 9.4. You can look up more detailed customer assessments and comments by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What is the average rating that verified Couples' have given to Bates' Beach?

Past couple travelers that have stayed at this property have given Bates' Beach an average rating of 8.6. You can look up on more detailed customer assessments, and responses by filtering for a specific type of verified guest travelers down in the review section.

What is the average rating that verified Families with young children have given to Bates' Beach?

Past families with young children that have stayed at this property have given Bates' Beach an average rating of 9.3. You can look up more in depth customer evaluations and remarks by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What is the typical rating that verified Group travelers have given to Bates' Beach?

Past group travelers that have stayed at this property have given Bates' Beach an average rating of 8.8. You can check out more specific customer reviews and responses by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

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Overall rating:

9.1

Exceptional
183 reviews
Cleanliness
9.3
Facilities
8.7
Location
9.3
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More about Bates' Beach

More about Bates' Beach

Situated in Kaka Point, within 100 metres of Port Molyneux Beach and 1.3 km of Kaka Point Beach, Bates' Beach features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Featuring barbecue facilities, the property is located within less than 1 km of Kaka Point. Romahapa is 6.4 km away and Paretai is 6.6 km from the guest house. The room is fitted with a desk, a patio with a sea view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. The room at Bates' Beach is also fitted with a seating area. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kaka Point, like hiking and fishing. Port Molyneux is 3.9 km from Bates' Beach, while Tokata is 5.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Dunedin Airport, 75 km from the guest house.

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Amenities and facilities

Excellent
Facilities

8.7

Languages spoken
  • English
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Internet services
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Fishing
  • Garden
  • Hiking
Cleanliness and safety
  • Anti-viral cleaning products
  • Cashless payment service
  • First aid kit
  • Guest rooms seal after sanitization
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Hot water linen and laundry washing
  • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
  • Room sanitization opt-out available
  • Rooms sanitized between stays
  • Sanitized kitchen and tableware items
  • Shared stationery removed
  • Staff trained in safety protocol
  • Temperature check for guests and staff
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • BBQ facilities
Services and conveniences
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Heating in public area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoking area
Access
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pets allowed
  • Smoke alarms
Getting around
  • Car park [free of charge]
Available in all rooms
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony/terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Cleaning products
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Desk
  • Dining table
  • Electric blanket
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Ground floor available
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities
  • Kitchenette
  • Linens
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Private bathroom
  • Private entrance
  • Refrigerator
  • Safety/security feature
  • Seating area
  • Separate dining area
  • Shower
  • Sleep comfort items
  • Smoke detector
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa
  • Toiletries
  • Towels
  • Trash cans
  • TV [flat screen]
  • Wine glasses
  • Wooden/parqueted flooring

Location

3 Brighton St RD1 Balclutha, Balclutha, Balclutha, New Zealand, 9271
Exceptional
Location

9.3

Property policies

Children and extra beds

All children are welcome.

Others
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Extra beds, if available, are dependent on the room you choose. Please ask the property for more details.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from16:00
  • Check-in until22:00
  • Check-out from09:30
  • Check-out until10:00

Property announcements

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. Managed by a private host

Reviews of Bates' Beach from real guests

Verified reviews provided by Booking
9.1
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10
Exceptional
Cleanliness9.3
Facilities8.7
Location9.3
Room comfort and quality9.3
Service9.1
Value for money9.4
High score for Balclutha
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9+ Exceptional (39)
8-9 Excellent (26)
7-8 Very Good (24)
6-7 Good (9)
<6 Below Expectation (6)
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10.0
Exceptional
Brenda
Couple

The host was very friendly and accommodating. Very comfortable unit which was spotless and well equi”

Location was super. It was at the beginning of our trip around the Catlins with several points of interest near by. Lovely beach.
Nothing
Reviewed January 19, 2023

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10.0
Exceptional
Deborah
Solo traveler

Quiet ocean view accomodation”

The Ocean View! Close drive to Nugget Light & easy access to locations along the coast. The room was a good size & comfortable bed. Norm is a great host. try his beer. Highly recommend.
I didn't really dislike the bathroom but it is small & the sink extra tiny- too tiny but it worked for just me.
Reviewed November 19, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Peter
Couple

very hospitable and comfortable stay. bed was comfy as too”

amazing place . Freedom!!!!
nothing. it was great!
Reviewed December 13, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Garry
Couple

Perfect for a one night stay.”

The location for an over night stay to access Nugget Point lighthouse was perfect. The ability to see the Catlins craft brewery on sight and sample product was a bonus. Norm MacLeod the director of the company was the perfect host.
Reviewed February 17, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Cherry
Solo traveler

Should have stayed longer!”

Was made to feel very welcome. Given a tour of the brewery which I really enjoyed. Norm is very passionate about his brewing and it showed in all the details. Room itself was really nice, spacious and comfortable. Had the best sleep in several days.
Reviewed August 01, 2021

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10.0
Exceptional
Derna
Couple

beautiful airbnb would 100% stay again when we visit again in the future :).”

it's exactly as it shows in the photos! norm was a fantastic host and and showed us the brewery! Sophie the doggo was definitely the highlight :). lovely location with beach view and minute walk to the beach!
everything was great. no complaints
Reviewed February 18, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Jason
Couple

Exceptional”

Great setting, sea view. Natalie & Norm were great hosts. The catlins beer was superb. The unit was very comfortable with an awesome shower. A very relaxing stay. Thank you so much.
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Reviewed April 07, 2021

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10.0
Exceptional
Hannah
Couple

Perfect stay”

Everything was just perfect. Super comfy bed, brilliant shower pressure and the hosts were very hospitable. The location is wonderful just a 1 minute walk down to the beach.
N/A
Reviewed April 05, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Glen
Couple

Nice place, quiet and peaceful”

A nice tidy little unit, very clean and quiet. With a craft brewery next door. Norm is a great host.
What's not to like?!
Reviewed October 28, 2021

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10.0
Exceptional
Joanne
Couple

Exceptional”

Very friendly people friendly dog comfortable bed every thing needed for great prize bummer only had 1 night but will be definitely back
Reviewed January 31, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Heidi
Solo traveler

Cozy and Comfy Stay”

Beautiful location, its right by the beach. Very easy to locate. The room is quite well equipped (although I couldn't find the hair dyer, not the end of the world). Very friendly greeting from the owners and dog.
Nothing. Everything is really good.
Reviewed April 05, 2021

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10.0
Exceptional
Chris
Couple

Warm, clean and comfy.”

The room was heated when we arrived so it was very welcoming. Clean and tidy. Hosts very informative and helpful.
Reviewed August 09, 2021

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10.0
Exceptional
John
Solo traveler

Exceptional”

The stay was brilliant. It was chilly and wet when I arrived the heater had been turned on and the room was toasty and warm. The bonus was so had the electric blanket. It's things like that that count
Nothing at all
Reviewed August 16, 2021

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10.0
Exceptional
Eimear
Couple

A home away from home, bonus a beautiful dog Sophie to pet”

Peaceful and quite, had everything we needed. make sure to do a brewery tour and tastings with Norm
Reviewed December 30, 2021

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10.0
Exceptional
Bishop
Business traveler

Great place to explore the Catlins from!”

Beautiful beach view. Very comfortable. Very food facilities.
Perfect
Reviewed January 21, 2021

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10.0
Exceptional
J
Business traveler

Great stay Bates Beach..”

It was great and value for our money a pity we couldn't stay another day or night , and our two doggies also relaxed..
Reviewed October 13, 2021

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10.0
Exceptional
Phillipa
Couple

Would go back again”

Loocation was brilliant - very close to the beach
Reviewed September 14, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Suzañne
Couple

Exceptional”

Really loved the brewery tour. It was great and we spent much. Sea view and quiet. Sophie the dog was a bonus.
Reviewed December 08, 2021

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10.0
Exceptional
Sarah
Solo traveler

Exceptional”

The location is amazing, my dog automatically took me to the beach for his walks. Great views. Warm cozy place, fulfilled all our needs for our one night stay.
Reviewed February 03, 2021

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10.0
Exceptional
Kapinga
Couple

Everthing was straight up bossed up🔥🔥🔥”

The view was Excellent amazing host
Everthing was great
Reviewed November 08, 2021

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