Catlins Forest Park
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Croydon Lodge Hotel
100 Waimea Street Croydon
$89 nightly
The price is $103 total per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
$103 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Croydon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hokonui Pioneer village ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (247 reviews)
We had called ahead to ask for an early check in as had a function to attend at checkin time. Staff were accommodating and we checked in half an hour early. Checkin was quick and easy as we had prepaid via Wotif. Clean, tidy, and enough space for what we needed. Toilet is a little tight against the ...
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025

The Kaka Point Motels
24 Rata Street Kaka Point
$85 nightly
The price is $99 total per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
$99 total
Jan 5 - Jan 6
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Kaka Point. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Tarata St Park and Kaka Point Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (267 reviews)
Everything was amazing! The people, the views, the marshmallow comfy bed!
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025

Esplanade Motels
35 Railway Esplanade Gore
$86 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Jan 10 to Jan 11
$100 total
Jan 10 - Jan 11
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Gore. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Brown Trout and Gore Historical Museum are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (211 reviews)
Checked in very late and they made sure l got easy access
Reviewed on Dec 13, 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.

Kākā Point Beach House
Kaka Point South Otago
Stay at this vacation home in Kaka Point. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Tarata St Park and Kaka Point Scenic Reserve are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (150 reviews)
Great little house and town. Enjoyed our stay here. House has everything you could need, plus has great water pressure in the shower!
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025

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 Dec 12, 2025

WARM & MODERN ART DECO HOME
Gore Mataura
Stay at this vacation home in Mataura. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attraction Gore Racecourse is located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (52 reviews)
Lovely art deco home. Vwry clean and tidy and great art deco styling. Warm and cosy
Reviewed on Dec 28, 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.
Popular places to visit

McLean Falls
This two-part waterfall is the end-point of an easy walk through varied forest and bush land and one of the most impressive in the Catlins area.
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- Gore Historical Museum
- Newman Park
- Hokonui Pioneer village and Museum
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