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Serene on Marine, Kaka Point
All went well ,nice place to stay .
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026

Kaka Point Holiday House
Nice home. Great location
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026

Curio Bay Salt House Motel
Great location, right on the beach with easy access into the surf! Only a short stay, but perfectly adequate facilities - and even managed to spot a few Hector’s dolphins cruising in the waves as we were checking out!
Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

Riverlea Motel
Clean, comfortable beds and easy walking to restaurants
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Kākā Point Beach House
Very comfortable and cosy crib; we enjoyed our short stay, thank you ☺️
Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

The Kaka Point Motels
Very friendly host. Great location with fabulous views of the sea. Saw wonderful sunrise
Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026

Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park
Wonderful, clean and spacious quarters with up to date bathroom facilities and lighting. Cordial and welcoming hospitality from the staff. Ocean view from the center area and a short walk to the beach.
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

Surat Bay Lodge & Backpackers Hostel
Esther and the rest of the staff are incredibly kind and welcoming - I feel so lucky to have stayed here during my visit to the Catlins region. There are also plenty of sea lions just a short walk away that you can observe from a distance!
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026

Croydon Lodge Hotel
Yes
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
Catlins Forest Park Hotel & Travel Guide
Travelocity's user-friendly database features one place to put your feet up that is within driving distance of Catlins Forest Park.
Around 100 miles (167 kilometers) away from Catlins Forest Park is Queenstown which is where you can find a selection of accommodation options, such as the Matakauri Lodge and Eichardt's Private Hotel.
After you have spent time in Catlins Forest Park, put aside some time to visit the other great attractions South Island has to offer. South Island offers beaches and coastal plains, and commonly visited places of interest include old towns and cathedrals. Fun-loving travelers may get into snowboarding, skiing and mountain biking in the area.
40 miles (68 kilometers) to the west of Catlins Forest Park, you will reach Invercargill, which is where you can spend the day enjoying Civic Theatre and Anderson Park. Next time you visit Invercargill, be sure to check out the Tower Lodge Motel and ASURE Townsman Motor Lodge. Or, you could consider staying in Gore, 30 miles (48 kilometers) northwest of Catlins Forest Park, where you can pick from the Heartland Hotel Croydon and Esplanade Motels. When you visit Gore, be sure to explore the Hokonui Moonshine Museum and Gore Historical Museum.
Before your Catlins Forest Park trip draws to a close, why not spend an afternoon cheering wildly in the company of avid lovers of sport at an exciting game. Rugby Park Stadium is 45 miles (69 kilometers) to the west of Catlins Forest Park. Modern visitors who would like the ease of checking in to a room nearby, book a room in the Balmoral Lodge Motel or Colonial on Tay.
When you are flying via Invercargill Airport and are looking to book a room nearby, why not consider Ibis Styles Invercargill or Bella Vista Motel Invercargill.
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