5/5 - Excellent
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Curio Bay Salt House Motel
517 Waikawa-Curio Bay Rd, Curio Bay
Fully refundable
The price is AU$192 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$192
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star 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! (334 reviews)
"Beautiful spot on the beach. Ideal for a short stay in the Catlins."
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025
Waikawa House
14 Lisburn street, Waikawa, southland
The price is AU$194 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
AU$194
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star guesthouse in Waikawa. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Porpoise Bay Beach and Curio Bay Beach ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews)
"Spacious, warm (well insulated!) property. We were especially grateful for the pet-friendly policy, which allowed us to get away for a family break with our dog. Gertie really appreciated the opportunity to come away with us. Thank you. Highly recommend."
Reviewed on 13 July 2025
Tram Track Retreat accommodation in Papatowai, The Catlins
Papatowai
The price is AU$168 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$168
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this cabin in Papatowai. Popular attractions Matai Falls and Purakaunui Falls are located nearby.
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
RD2 Owaka
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 24 May 2024
Cosy, Comfortable, Rustic Cabin In The Absolute Heart Of The Catlins
Tahakopa
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! (10 reviews)
"Very friendly host and well maintained property"
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2025
Hilltop Accommodation Catlins - Lodge
Papatowai
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Papatowai. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Matai Falls and McLean ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Hilltop
"Great property which six over 70 year olds thoroughly enjoyed as a base to explore the Catlins"
Reviewed on 29 Mar 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
Curio Bay Petrified Forest
Explore the great outdoors at Curio Bay Petrified Forest, a lovely green space in Curio Bay. Stroll along the beaches or visit the monuments while you're in the area.
Reviews of Curio Bay
4.7
Top destination
5/5 - Excellent
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We only spent one night here and it rained the next day, but we still enjoyed it and will return.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Beautiful wee place would love to visit again in summertime
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
The cafe up the road serves food, wine and spirits if you don’t want to cook.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
This is a place of such contrast. The fierce wind a high seas changed completely the next morning to a flat sea and little wind.
