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Greenwood Homestead
Tarara Otago
A hot tub is featured at this farm stay, along with a garden and laundry facilities.
Lovely stay with extended family
So amazong to find a place our extended family could stay all together to celebrate a 75th Birthday. We loved the hot tub and space to spread out in, many happy memories were created enjoying the area.
Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

Curio Bay Salt House Motel
517 Waikawa-Curio Bay Rd Curio Bay
$106 nightly
The price is $123 total per night from Dec 16 to Dec 17
$123 total
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Total with taxes and fees
This guesthouse doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. Luggage storage is also provided.
The executive apartment was very large, comfortable and immaculately clean. The deck had beautiful ocean views - we saw a fur seal and penguins right from our deck. It's within walking distance of the penguin viewing area and petrified forest. It is a perfect place to enjoy Curio Bay.
Reviewed on Nov 26, 2025

Waikawa House
14 Lisburn street Waikawa southland
$110 nightly
The price is $127 total per night from Dec 12 to Dec 13
$127 total
Dec 12 - Dec 13
Total with taxes and fees
This guesthouse features a terrace, laundry facilities, and free self parking. A garden, a picnic area, and express check-in are also on offer.
Huge house in beautiful large gardens full of spring flowers and birdsong. Everything we needed for a relaxing night's stay in the Caitlins.
Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025

Surfinn Eco Cottage - Papatowai Cottage
Papatowai Otago
This cottage includes a garden and laundry facilities.
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 Feb 7, 2025

Cosy, Comfortable, Rustic Cabin In The Absolute Heart Of The Catlins
Tahakopa Otago
$99 nightly
The price is $111 total per night from Dec 13 to Dec 14
$111 total
Dec 13 - Dec 14
Total with taxes and fees
This cabin features barbecue grills.
Very friendly host and well maintained property
Reviewed on Apr 1, 2025

Tram Track Retreat accommodation in Papatowai, The Catlins
Papatowai Otago
$108 nightly
The price is $121 total per night from Jan 9 to Jan 10
$121 total
Jan 9 - Jan 10, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this cabin in Papatowai. Popular attractions Matai Falls and Purakaunui Falls are located nearby.

Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins
RD2 Owaka Otago
$99 nightly
The price is $111 total per night from Dec 13 to Dec 14
$111 total
Dec 13 - Dec 14
Total with taxes and fees
This cabin includes a garden and barbecue grills.
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

Beresford Heights & Rise
361 Puketiro Rd Puketiro Otago
A hot tub, free self parking, and concierge services are featured at this lodge. Guests will appreciate free perks like continental breakfast and WiFi in public ...

Mohua Park - Catlins Eco Accommodation
744 Catlins Valley Road, Owaka Tawanui ZQN
This motel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. A terrace, a garden, and a picnic area are also on offer.
Mohua Park was an excellent base for discovering the Catlins in full. The natural setting was very appropriate together with the excellent landscape views from the cottage,
Reviewed on Apr 21, 2021
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Curio Bay Salt House Motel
5 out of 5
Posted 2 weeks ago
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"The executive apartment was very large, comfortable and immaculately clean. The deck had beautiful ocean views - we saw a fur seal and penguins right from our deck. It's within walking distance of the penguin viewing area and petrified forest. It is a perfect place to enjoy Curio Bay."
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