Title: Book The Best Hotels in Waikawa Valley for 2026 from CA $176 - Fully Refundable Options - Expedia.ca [Vacation Rentals in Waikawa Valley](https://expedia.ca/Waikawa-Valley-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635926198225.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Waikawa Valley Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Waikawa-Valley.d553248635926198225.Car-Rental-Guide)[Waikawa Valley Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Waikawa-Valley.d553248635926198225.Destination-Travel-Guides) ![Default HTG hotel image](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/fallback-images-brand/bex_lodging_v2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/fallback-images-brand/bex_lodging_v2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__bed.svg) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## Check prices for these dates Tonight [Mar 1 - Mar 2](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248635926198225&startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Tomorrow [Mar 2 - Mar 3](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248635926198225&startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Next weekend [Mar 6 - Mar 8](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248635926198225&startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) In two weeks [Mar 13 - Mar 15](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248635926198225&startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) ## Our top choices for Waikawa Valley hotels ![Executive Apartment, Beach View | Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19550000/19549500/19549489/94f04a9f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19550000/19549500/19549489/762d56b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Executive Apartment, Beach View | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19550000/19549500/19549489/54536d88.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19550000/19549500/19549489/bf518c87.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Curio Bay Salt House Motel [](https://www.expedia.ca/Curio-Bay-Hotels-Curio-Bay-Salt-House-Motel.h19549489.Hotel-Information) Curio Bay 9.6/10 Exceptional (362 reviews) "View was magnificent " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) brian CA $152 CA $176 total includes taxes & fees Mar 30 - Mar 31 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Curio-Bay-Hotels-Curio-Bay-Salt-House-Motel.h19549489.Hotel-Information) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46970000/46965700/46965625/6375e631.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46970000/46965700/46965625/7e03e13f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Family House | Garden view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46970000/46965700/46965625/5f063b6b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46970000/46965700/46965625/57354449.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waikawa House [](https://www.expedia.ca/Waikawa-Hotels-Waikawa-House.h46965625.Hotel-Information) Waikawa 9.6/10 Exceptional (37 reviews) "This property was much more than we expected. So lovely to have this much space." ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Martin CA $156 CA $180 total includes taxes & fees Mar 2 - Mar 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Waikawa-Hotels-Waikawa-House.h46965625.Hotel-Information) 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. [View all properties](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-14&endDate=2026-03-15®ionId=553248635926198225&adults=2&sort=RECOMMENDED&openPlayBack=true) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Waikawa-Hotels-Waikawa-House.h46965625.Hotel-Information) ![Curio Bay Salt House Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19550000/19549500/19549489/bf518c87_y.jpg) ### Curio Bay Salt House Motel 10/10 Excellent "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!" [](https://expedia.ca/Curio-Bay-Hotels-Curio-Bay-Salt-House-Motel.h19549489.Hotel-Information) ![Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90980000/90972900/90972876/39871f3a_y.jpg) ### Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins 8/10 Good "The property was just lovely. Yard and gardens were immaculate and Ray was very nice and pleasant to deal with. It was fine for one nice, but very dated and rather inconvenient to have the bedroom, fridge and "kitchen" & bathroom in 3 separate rooms-you had to go outside to go between them. A moderate renovation & some updates would go a long way to making this spot extra special." [](https://expedia.ca/Tahakopa-Hotels-Cosy.h90972876.Hotel-Information) ![Crayfish Creek Farmstay - Rustic meets Coastal Charm & Stunning panoramic views.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121810000/121802600/121802532/61959292_y.jpg) ### Crayfish Creek Farmstay - Rustic meets Coastal Charm & Stunning panoramic views. 10/10 Excellent "Our family only stayed one night but it was lovely. Super comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen and a great view of the surrounding countryside. The breakfast supplies provided (fresh farm eggs, bread, homemade jams) were also great, especially as the location is somewhat remote. Definitely a great place to stop if you are exploring the area." [](https://expedia.ca/Tokanui-Hotels-Crayfish-Creek-Farmstay-Rustic-Meets-Coastal-Charm-Stunning-Panoramic-Views.h121802532.Hotel-Information) ![Tram Track Retreat accommodation in Papatowai, The Catlins](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110990000/110985000/110985000/7dde5477_y.jpg) ### Tram Track Retreat accommodation in Papatowai, The Catlins 10/10 Excellent "An absolutely delightful cabin with relaxing views and great location for exploring the Catlins. We recharged after a busy Xmas and had the lovely quiet New Year at Tram Track Retreat was perfect!" [](https://expedia.ca/Papatowai-Hotels-Tram-Track-Retreat-Accommodation-In-Papatowai.h110985000.Hotel-Information) ![Surfinn Eco Cottage - Papatowai Cottage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37993800/37993701/4e6d39db_y.jpg) ### Surfinn Eco Cottage - Papatowai Cottage 8/10 Good "Warm and amenties suited our needs. 2 double rooms. A great garden to get out of the wind and have drinks in the afternoon. Close to village and beach." [](https://expedia.ca/Papatowai-Hotels-Surfinn-Eco-Cottage-Papatowai-Cottage.h37993701.Hotel-Information) ![Greenwood Homestead](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113560000/113556600/113556503/e8b98fa5_y.jpg) ### Greenwood Homestead 10/10 Excellent "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." [](https://expedia.ca/Tarara-Hotels-Greenwood-Homestead.h113556503.Hotel-Information) ![Hilltop Accommodation Catlins - Cottage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70440000/70435800/70435789/c9376312_y.jpg) ### Hilltop Accommodation Catlins - Cottage 10/10 Excellent "Thank you for our wonderful stay, comfortable cottage with everything we needed. Gorgeous views, privacy, close enough to everywhere we wanted to go." [](https://expedia.ca/Papatowai-Hotels-Catlins-Country-Cottage-With-Stunning-Views.h70435789.Hotel-Information) ![Cosy, Comfortable, Rustic Cabin In The Absolute Heart Of The Catlins ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102750000/102742600/102742589/82dcfcb5_y.jpg) ### Cosy, Comfortable, Rustic Cabin In The Absolute Heart Of The Catlins 10/10 Excellent "Very friendly host and well maintained property " [](https://expedia.ca/Tahakopa-Hotels-Cosy-Rustic-Cabin-In-The-Absolute-Heart-Of-The-Catlins.h102742589.Hotel-Information) ## More cheap stays in Waikawa Valley ![Crayfish Creek Farmstay - Rustic meets Coastal Charm & Stunning panoramic views.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121810000/121802600/121802532/61959292_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=402&ra=fit) ### Crayfish Creek Farmstay - Rustic meets Coastal Charm & Stunning panoramic views. Tokanui Southland Region CA $221 CA $390 total Mar 2 - Mar 3 includes taxes & fees 10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews) [](https://expedia.ca/Tokanui-Hotels-Crayfish-Creek-Farmstay-Rustic-Meets-Coastal-Charm-Stunning-Panoramic-Views.h121802532.Hotel-Information) ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the best area to stay in Waikawa Valley? > Waikawa is a small, coastal settlement located along the Catlins coast. It's known for its relaxed pace and proximity to natural wonders. The main road through Waikawa, Niagara-Waikawa Road, connects the various accommodations and leads directly to the Waikawa Harbour. You'll find a few local eateries and craft shops dotted along this route. > > > Couples looking for a quiet retreat will appreciate Waikawa for its seclusion and natural beauty. It's an ideal base for exploring nearby waterfalls like McLean Falls and the beautiful sandy beaches of Porpoise Bay and Curio Bay, which are known for their wildlife viewing opportunities. ### When is the best time to go to Waikawa Valley? > During summer, you'll experience longer daylight hours, making it ideal for exploring the various walking tracks and coastal attractions. The average temperatures are comfortable for outdoor activities, and rainfall is generally lower than other times of the year. This period is great for families looking to enjoy the beaches and natural surroundings without the chill of cooler seasons. > > > For those interested in wildlife viewing, particularly the local marine life, summer is also an excellent time. 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