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Curio Bay Salt House Motel
517 Waikawa-Curio Bay Rd, Curio Bay
The price is NZ$210 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
NZ$210
19 Nov - 20 Nov
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! (339 reviews)
Awesome location and unit. Very helpful manager. Wonderful long sandy beach. Excellent bedfing
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins
RD2 Owaka
The price is NZ$193 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
NZ$193
14 Nov - 15 Nov
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
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
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
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
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
Cosy, Comfortable, Rustic Cabin In The Absolute Heart Of The Catlins
Tahakopa
Stay at this cabin in Tahakopa. Enjoy patios and in-room fireplaces. 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
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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Curio Bay Petrified Forest
4/5(15 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Curio Bay Petrified Forest, a lovely green space in Curio Bay. Stroll along the beaches or visit the monuments while you're in the area.
Reviews of Curio Bay
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5/5 - Excellent
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We only spent one night here and it rained the next day, but we still enjoyed it and will return.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Beautiful wee place would love to visit again in summertime
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
The cafe up the road serves food, wine and spirits if you don’t want to cook.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
This is a place of such contrast. The fierce wind a high seas changed completely the next morning to a flat sea and little wind.
