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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
The price is NZ$220 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
NZ$220
27 Jan - 28 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach guesthouse in Curio Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Curio Bay Beach and Curio Bay Petrified Forest ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (349 reviews)
Very pleasant staff. Lovely breakfast and gorgeous views from the room ( for 2 days we could see a lot of dolphins from the terrace or our room)

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

Curio Bay Salt House Motel
Waikawa House

Waikawa House

3.5 out of 5
14 Lisburn street Waikawa southland
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$210 per night from 8 Jan to 9 Jan
NZ$210
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Waikawa. Enjoy free parking, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Porpoise Bay Beach and Curio Bay Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
This property was much more than we expected. So lovely to have this much space.

Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025

Waikawa House
Tram Track Retreat accommodation in Papatowai, The Catlins

Tram Track Retreat accommodation in Papatowai, The Catlins

Papatowai Otago
The price is NZ$210 per night from 9 Jan to 10 Jan
NZ$210
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this cabin in Papatowai. Popular attractions Matai Falls and Purakaunui Falls are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
A lovely cabin beautifully appointed with everything one needs. Very praceful and relaxing. I wish we had more time there. Only downside is the lack of a store nearby for groceries.

Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025

Tram Track Retreat accommodation in Papatowai, The Catlins
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.
Tram Track Retreat accommodation in Papatowai, The Catlins

Tram Track Retreat accommodation in Papatowai, The Catlins

Papatowai Otago
Stay at this cabin in Papatowai. Popular attractions Matai Falls and Purakaunui Falls are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
A lovely cabin beautifully appointed with everything one needs. Very praceful and relaxing. I wish we had more time there. Only downside is the lack of a store nearby for groceries.

Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025

Tram Track Retreat accommodation in Papatowai, The Catlins
Surfinn Eco Cottage - Papatowai Cottage

Surfinn Eco Cottage - Papatowai Cottage

Papatowai Otago
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)
Warm and amenties suited our needs. 2 double rooms. A great garden to get out of the wind and have drinks in the afternoon. Close to village and beach.

Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025

Surfinn Eco Cottage - Papatowai Cottage
Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins

Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins

RD2 Owaka Otago
Stay at this cabin in Tahakopa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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
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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