Curio Bay Salt House Motel

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On the beach
Balcony
Terrace/patio
Flat-screen TV

Overview of Curio Bay Salt House Motel

Curio Bay Salt House Motel

3.0 star property

4.8/5 Exceptional

Guests rated this property 4.8/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Breakfast available

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-in
  • Hand sanitiser provided
  • Personal protective equipment
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517 Waikawa-Curio Bay Rd, Curio Bay, 9884

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationMcLean Falls43 min drive
  • Popular LocationCatlins Lake72 min drive
  • Popular LocationJack's Blowhole92 min drive

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About this area

Curio Bay

Curio Bay Salt House Motel is located on the beach and in an area with great shopping. Waipapa Point Lighthouse is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Curio Bay Beach and Curio Bay Petrified Forest.
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What's nearby

  • Curio Bay Beach - 1 min walk
  • Curio Bay Petrified Forest - 8 min walk
  • McLean Falls - 43 min drive
  • Catlins Lake - 72 min drive
  • Jack's Blowhole - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • Curioscape - Tumu Toka - 8 min walk
  • Blue Cod Blues - 4 min drive
  • Niagara Falls Cafe/Gallery - 7 min drive

About this property

Curio Bay Salt House Motel

Beachfront guesthouse for sun and fun
Free self-parking and free WiFi in public areas are available at this smoke-free guesthouse. All 4 rooms provide conveniences such as living rooms and dining areas, plus free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Microwaves, electric kettles and hairdryers are among the other amenities available to guests. Limited housekeeping is available.
Curio Bay Salt House Motel offers 4 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. This accommodation offers separate living rooms. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
Property is disinfected with electrostatic spray
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Guest accommodations are sealed after cleaning
Follows the industry cleaning and disinfection practices of Intertek Cristal (third-party expert - Global)

Check-in

Contactless social distancing and check-out
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Guest accommodations are accessible via mobile device
Social distancing measures in place
Contactless room service is available.

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks are required at the property
Hand sanitiser provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
Reservations are required for the use of certain on-site facilities
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Free in-room WiFi is limited to 24 hours per stay
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free for up to 24 hours per stay

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily: NZD 10.00 for adults and NZD 10.00 for children

Family friendly

  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate living room

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited)
  • Luggage storage

Languages spoken

  • English

Outdoors

  • Beachfront location

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Separate living room

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 2 PM - midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests who wish to book breakfast are encouraged to contact the property before arrival to pre-book it.

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at the time of service, check-in or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: NZD 10.00 for adults and NZD 10.00 for children (approximately)
  • Facilities fee: NZD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Free in-room WiFi is limited to 24 hours per stay; WiFi in public areas is also free for up to 24 hours per stay

National rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Curio Bay Salt House
Curio Bay Salt House Curio Bay
Curio Bay Salt House Motel Curio Bay
Curio Bay Salt House Motel Guesthouse
Curio Bay Salt House Motel Guesthouse Curio Bay

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Overall score and ratings

4.8

Exceptional

Rating 5 - Excellent. 163 out of 199 reviews
5 - Excellent 82%
Rating 4 - Good. 32 out of 199 reviews
4 - Good 16%
Rating 3 - Okay. 4 out of 199 reviews
3 - Okay 2%
Rating 2 - Poor. 0 out of 199 reviews
2 - Poor 0%
Rating 1 - Terrible. 0 out of 199 reviews
1 - Terrible 0%

4.8/5

Cleanliness

4.5/5

Staff & service

4.5/5

Amenities

4.7/5

Property conditions & facilities

4.1/5

Eco-friendliness
Write a review

4/5 Good

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location on the beachfront just wonderful! Room is very small for 2 people but adequate and well set out.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

4/5 Good

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location with magnificent view of beach and everything we needed kitchen was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

3/5 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
No laundry facilities, no plug in basin, shower rose sprayed everywhere, entrance area not very inviting (untidy, overgrown, unkept and odour around overfill rubbish bins). We did see dolphins tho
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely perfect spot right on the beach, gorgeous, peaceful & dolphins right at your door step, amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Staff very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022