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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
The price is AU$183 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
AU$183
8 Dec - 9 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach guesthouse in Curio Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Curio Bay Beach and Curio Bay Petrified Forest ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (343 reviews)
Amazing view, clean room, modern interior

Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

Curio Bay Salt House Motel
Tram Track Retreat accommodation in Papatowai, The Catlins

Tram Track Retreat accommodation in Papatowai, The Catlins

Papatowai Otago
The price is AU$186 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
AU$186
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this cabin in Papatowai. Popular attractions Matai Falls and Purakaunui Falls are located nearby.
Tram Track Retreat accommodation in Papatowai, The Catlins
Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins

Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins

RD2 Owaka Otago
The price is AU$171 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
AU$171
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this cabin in Tahakopa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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 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.
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.
Tram Track Retreat accommodation in Papatowai, The Catlins
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 Wi-Fi, 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 cabin in the heart of 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)
Very nice Location
We had a very good time in Papatowai. The Surfinn Eco Cottage is a good starting point for many activities around. We loved the room upstairs wit the nice view on the river side.

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2025

Surfinn Eco Cottage - Papatowai Cottage
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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Reviews of Curio Bay

4.7
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 71%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 29%
3 - Okay
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

If you haven’t been there, go!!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

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.

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