A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, ocean waves, grassy hills, and a distant island.

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Tonight
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Tomorrow
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Next weekend
23 Oct - 25 Oct
In two weeks
30 Oct - 1 Nov

Our top choices for Papatowai beach hotels

A sandy beach with footprints leading to the water, a clear sky, and a hilly landscape in the background.
A two-story building with a sign indicating an office.
A compact room with a wooden dining table, a single chair, a small kitchenette with a microwave, and a separate bathroom.
A room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

1. Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park

Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park
New Haven
NZ$122
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park
A wide sandy beach with gentle waves, a clear sky, and a distant green hill.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the beach through a sliding glass door.
A spacious living area with a black leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a television. A kitchen is visible in the background, and large windows offer a view of the beach.
A balcony with wicker furniture overlooking a beach.

2. Curio Bay Salt House Motel

Curio Bay Salt House Motel
Curio Bay
NZ$207
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Curio Bay Salt House Motel
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach with the ocean and a distant island.
A wooden deck with outdoor furniture overlooking a beach and ocean.
A residential area with houses near a beach, featuring a prominent view of the ocean and hills in the background.
A beach view through a natural rock archway.

3. The Kaka Point Motels

The Kaka Point Motels
Kaka Point
NZ$169
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
The Kaka Point Motels
A single-story house with a red roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and various flowering plants.
A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a dresser, and a window with curtains.
A well-maintained garden with various plants and a wooden fence.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a window with a view of the outdoors.

4. Waikawa House

Waikawa House
Waikawa
NZ$207
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Waikawa House
A riverside picnic area with a bench and table, surrounded by grassy banks and hills in the background.
A room with large windows, a bed, a wicker chair, and a small table with a book.
A wooden picnic table with a metal railing, set against a backdrop of a coastal landscape with a grassy hill and a body of water.
A coastal property with a large house, a dock, and a view of the sea.

5. Surat Bay Lodge, Motel and Backpackers

Surat Bay Lodge, Motel and Backpackers
New Haven
  • Sun, sand, and surf at your doorstep with a beachfront stay boasting fishing spots and a path straight to the ocean.
NZ$161
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Surat Bay Lodge, Motel and Backpackers
A sandy beach with a seal resting on a rock.
A bedroom with a purple bedspread, pillows, and a bedside table with a lamp, a tissue box, and a decorative item.
A lighthouse on a cliff overlooking the ocean with a clear sky.
A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white sink, and a mirror above it.

6. Unwind in style: historic villa with a hint of luxury in the heart of Owaka

Unwind in style: historic villa with a hint of luxury in the heart of Owaka
Owaka
NZ$191
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Unwind in style: historic villa with a hint of luxury in the heart of Owaka
A hotel room with a large bed, a dining table with chairs, and a balcony with wooden railings.
A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a towel rack with towels, and a window with a view of greenery.
A sign for Kaka Point Luxury Spa Accommodation with amenities like self-contained rooms, a king studio, sky TV, and free wifi.
A balcony with a view of the sea, featuring two beige armchairs and a matching ottoman.

7. Kaka Point Luxury Spa Accommodation

Kaka Point Luxury Spa Accommodation
Kaka Point
NZ$285
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Kaka Point Luxury Spa Accommodation
A sandy beach with footprints and a shell.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a painting on the wall.
A kitchenette with a toaster oven, a coffee maker, and a sign that reads "Welcome to Earthlore's Pekapeka Tinyaway House."
Property grounds

8. Pekapeka Tiny House by Tiny Away

Pekapeka Tiny House by Tiny Away
Owaka
NZ$244
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Pekapeka Tiny House by Tiny Away
A sandy beach with footprints and a plastic bag.
A kitchen area with a chalkboard sign, jars of condiments, and wine glasses on a shelf.
A modern bedroom with a bed, a desk, a kettle, and a view of greenery outside.
A modern, compact house with a wooden exterior, a small deck, and a gravel pathway leading to the entrance.

9. Tranquility Tiny House by Tiny Away

Tranquility Tiny House by Tiny Away
Owaka
NZ$255
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Tranquility Tiny House by Tiny Away
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Top Papatowai Hotel Reviews

Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park

Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park

8/10 Good
"We loved our stay here. Saw the sea lions in their natural environment. The lady on reception was super helpful with local advice. Only downfall was the dirt road to access which we did not realise and we were in a hire car. It was a nice dirt road, just unexpected"
Kara 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park
The Kaka Point Motels

The Kaka Point Motels

10/10 Excellent
"The apt is spacious, clean with everything needed for cooking"
Jacques 3-night trip
Posted 10 days ago
The Kaka Point Motels

Frequently asked questions

What is Papatowai like for travellers who love the beach?
Reserve your ideal place to stay in Papatowai, which has a lot to offer the traveller planning a beach holiday.
When's the best time for a beach holiday in Papatowai?
You can plan your beach trip with a look at weather throughout the year in Papatowai: The hottest months are usually February and January, with an average temperature of 13°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 7°C. Average annual precipitation for Papatowai is 1116 mm.
What is there to see and do around Papatowai?
After checking into your accommodation of choice, you'll probably want to venture out and explore. Beach lovers can spend some quality time by the water at Cannibal Bay Beach. Discover a variety of local attractions, which include McLean Falls and Jack's Blowhole. You can also pay a visit to Curio Bay Petrified Forest or Purakaunui Falls for more to see and do.

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