Curio Bay Travel Guide

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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$189 per night from 11 Dec to 12 Dec
AU$189
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
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! (296 reviews)
"Amazing spot. Loved our short stat, wish I'd booked for longer"

Reviewed on 18 Nov. 2024

Curio Bay Salt House Motel
Cosy, Comfortable, Rustic Cabin In The Absolute Heart Of The Catlins
Cosy, Comfortable, Rustic Cabin In The Absolute Heart Of The Catlins
Tahakopa
The price is AU$177 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
AU$177
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Stay at this cabin in Tahakopa. Enjoy patios. Popular attractions McLean Falls and Matai Falls are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Real.country experience
"We were looking for country experiences on our trip to NZ and this was a great stop with a very friendly host. Ray was watching for us at the driveway to his quaint setting. Beautiful flowers and trees nestled near a river with pastures of sheep. Ray offered alot of info regarding nearby sites and ..."

Reviewed on 16 Apr. 2024

Cosy, Comfortable, Rustic Cabin In The Absolute Heart Of The Catlins
Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins
Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins
RD2 Owaka
The price is AU$177 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
AU$177
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Stay at this cabin in Tahakopa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions McLean Falls and Matai Falls are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
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.
Cosy, Comfortable, Rustic Cabin In The Absolute Heart Of The Catlins
Cosy, Comfortable, Rustic Cabin In The Absolute Heart Of The Catlins
Tahakopa
Stay at this cabin in Tahakopa. Enjoy patios. Popular attractions McLean Falls and Matai Falls are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Real.country experience
"We were looking for country experiences on our trip to NZ and this was a great stop with a very friendly host. Ray was watching for us at the driveway to his quaint setting. Beautiful flowers and trees nestled near a river with pastures of sheep. Ray offered alot of info regarding nearby sites and ..."

Reviewed on 16 Apr. 2024

Cosy, Comfortable, Rustic Cabin In The Absolute Heart Of The Catlins
Hilltop Accommodation Catlins - Cottage
Hilltop Accommodation Catlins - Cottage
Papatowai
Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in Papatowai. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Matai Falls and McLean Falls are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
New year break
"Perfect location, delievered what was needed. Relaxation. Walks and encounters with nature"

Reviewed on 3 Jan. 2024

Hilltop Accommodation Catlins - Cottage
Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins
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.
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
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.

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Reviews of Curio Bay

4.7
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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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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