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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
$111 nightly
The price is $127 total per night from Jan 27 to Jan 28
$127 total
Jan 27 - Jan 28
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this 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! (350 reviews)
View. Comfotable. Handy to Catlins

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026

Curio Bay Salt House Motel
Waikawa House

Waikawa House

3.5 out of 5
14 Lisburn street Waikawa southland
$107 nightly
The price is $124 total per night from Jan 12 to Jan 13
$124 total
Jan 12 - Jan 13
Total with taxes and 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 Dec 16, 2025

Waikawa House
Tram Track Retreat accommodation in Papatowai, The Catlins

Tram Track Retreat accommodation in Papatowai, The Catlins

Papatowai Otago
$108 nightly
The price is $122 total per night from Jan 22 to Jan 23
$122 total
Jan 22 - Jan 23
Total with taxes and 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 Dec 12, 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 Dec 12, 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 Dec 11, 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 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 May 24, 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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