Title: Visit Curio Bay: 2026 Travel Guide for Curio Bay, Southland | Expedia.com [Hotels in Curio Bay](https://expedia.com/Curio-Bay-Hotels.d6353228.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Curio Bay](https://expedia.com/Curio-Bay-Vacation-Rentals.d6353228.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Curio Bay](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Curio-Bay.d6353228.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Curio Bay](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Curio-Bay.d6353228.Car-Rental-Guide)[Curio Bay Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Curio-Bay.d6353228.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Curio Bay ## Travel Guide ![Curio Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353228/ee0460e2-e6cc-4046-b0ab-ffcbefcd0fd0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Curio Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353228/54c875c4-06c4-428c-92f5-ac6663f43ce2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Curio Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353228/057f9ab8-13dc-479e-bd86-8a3e6150e5a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Curio Bay Things to do - Curio Bay Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Curio Bay ![Curio Bay Salt House Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19550000/19549500/19549489/94f04a9f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Curio Bay Salt House Motel 517 Waikawa-Curio Bay Rd Curio Bay $104 nightly $120 total Apr 21 - Apr 22 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! (368 reviews) Beautiful location, large comfortable apartment Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F21%2F2026&endDate=4%2F22%2F2026&selected=19549489&PinnedHotelID=19549489&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6353228) ![Cosy, Comfortable, Rustic Cabin In The Absolute Heart Of The Catlins ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102750000/102742600/102742589/4e6d419d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cosy, Comfortable, Rustic Cabin In The Absolute Heart Of The Catlins Tahakopa Otago $98 nightly $110 total Apr 21 - Apr 22 Total with taxes and fees 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! (11 reviews) Very welcoming host and cool little room and deck area. Great location, close to lots of the Caitlin sights and beaches. Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F21%2F2026&endDate=4%2F22%2F2026&selected=102742589&PinnedHotelID=102742589&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6353228) ![Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90980000/90972900/90972876/5d2a0352_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins RD2 Owaka Otago $98 nightly $110 total Apr 21 - Apr 22 Total with taxes and 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. 8.8/10 Excellent! (5 reviews) The property was just lovely. Yard and gardens were immaculate and Ray was very nice and pleasant to deal with. It was fine for one nice, but very dated and rather inconvenient to have the bedroom, fridge and "kitchen" & bathroom in 3 separate rooms-you had to go outside to go between them. A moderate ... Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F21%2F2026&endDate=4%2F22%2F2026&selected=90972876&PinnedHotelID=90972876&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6353228) [See all 17 properties in Curio Bay](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=4%2F9%2F2026&endDate=4%2F10%2F2026®ionId=6353228) 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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90980000/90972900/90972876/5d2a0352_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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. 8.8/10 Excellent! (5 reviews) The property was just lovely. Yard and gardens were immaculate and Ray was very nice and pleasant to deal with. It was fine for one nice, but very dated and rather inconvenient to have the bedroom, fridge and "kitchen" & bathroom in 3 separate rooms-you had to go outside to go between them. A moderate ... Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Tahakopa-Hotels-Cosy.h90972876.Hotel-Information) ![Tram Track Retreat accommodation in Papatowai, The Catlins](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110990000/110985000/110985000/4e66c774_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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. 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