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Curio Bay Salt House Motel

Curio Bay Salt House Motel

3 out of 5
517 Waikawa-Curio Bay Rd, Curio Bay
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$210 per night from 25 July to 26 July
NZ$210
25 July - 26 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach guesthouse in Curio Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Curio Bay Beach and Curio Bay Petrified ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (330 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

Curio Bay Salt House Motel
Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins

Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins

RD2 Owaka
The price is NZ$193 per night from 23 July to 24 July
NZ$193
23 July - 24 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this cabin in Tahakopa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions McLean Falls and Matai Falls are located nearby.
Catlins respite
"Ray was very friendly and welcoming. The room was comfortable and warm. Didn’t realise it was separate from the bathroom although that was in the description. No sign of a hot tub? Would be better in the summer to enjoy the deck."

Reviewed on 24 May 2024

Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins
Waikawa House

Waikawa House

3.5 out of 5
14 Lisburn street, Waikawa, southland
The price is NZ$220 per night from 23 July to 24 July
NZ$220
23 July - 24 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star guesthouse in Waikawa. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Porpoise Bay Beach and Curio Bay Beach ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (29 reviews)
"Spacious, warm (well insulated!) property. We were especially grateful for the pet-friendly policy, which allowed us to get away for a family break with our dog. Gertie really appreciated the opportunity to come away with us. Thank you. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Waikawa House
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins

Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins

RD2 Owaka
Stay at this cabin in Tahakopa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions McLean Falls and Matai Falls are located nearby.
Catlins respite
"Ray was very friendly and welcoming. The room was comfortable and warm. Didn’t realise it was separate from the bathroom although that was in the description. No sign of a hot tub? Would be better in the summer to enjoy the deck."

Reviewed on 24 May 2024

Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins
Cosy, Comfortable, Rustic Cabin In The Absolute Heart Of The Catlins

Cosy, Comfortable, Rustic Cabin In The Absolute Heart Of The Catlins

Tahakopa
Stay at this cabin in Tahakopa. Enjoy patios. Popular attractions McLean Falls and Matai Falls are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (10 reviews)
"Very friendly host and well maintained property"

Reviewed on 1 Apr. 2025

Cosy, Comfortable, Rustic Cabin In The Absolute Heart Of The Catlins
Surfinn Eco Cottage - Papatowai Cottage

Surfinn Eco Cottage - Papatowai Cottage

Papatowai
Stay at this cottage in Papatowai. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Matai Falls and Purakaunui Falls are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (10 reviews)
Very nice Location
"We had a very good time in Papatowai. The Surfinn Eco Cottage is a good starting point for many activities around. We loved the room upstairs wit the nice view on the river side."

Reviewed on 7 Feb. 2025

Surfinn Eco Cottage - Papatowai Cottage
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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