Title: Visit Curio Bay: Best of Curio Bay Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Curio Bay](https://expedia.ca/Curio-Bay-Hotels.d6353228.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Curio Bay](https://expedia.ca/Curio-Bay-Vacation-Rentals.d6353228.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Curio Bay Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Curio-Bay.d6353228.Car-Rental-Guide)[Curio Bay Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Curio-Bay.d6353228.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Curio Bay ## Travel Guide ![Photo by chickbill](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/049322a3abbf39c55840183f5e144e49.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by chickbill](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/049322a3abbf39c55840183f5e144e49.jpg) ![Photo by El Rose](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/da6cd7fb344cbb6a35757a99d099b176.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by El Rose](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/da6cd7fb344cbb6a35757a99d099b176.jpg) ![Photo by YoungAdventuress](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ccbfd0b1d02860d3e252ba55030d44bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by YoungAdventuress](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ccbfd0b1d02860d3e252ba55030d44bc.jpg) ## Visit Curio Bay Things to do Reviews - Curio Bay Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Curio Bay ![Curio Bay Salt House Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19550000/19549500/19549489/bf518c87_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Curio Bay Salt House Motel 517 Waikawa-Curio Bay Rd, Curio Bay CA $146 CA $170 total Oct 24 - Oct 25 includes taxes & fees 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! (334 reviews) "Beautiful spot on the beach. Ideal for a short stay in the Catlins." Reviewed on Sep 20, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F10%2F2025&endDate=25%2F10%2F2025&selected=19549489&PinnedHotelID=19549489&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6353228) ![Tram Track Retreat accommodation in Papatowai, The Catlins](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110990000/110985000/110985000/7dde5477_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tram Track Retreat accommodation in Papatowai, The Catlins Papatowai CA $114 CA $171 total Oct 9 - Oct 10 includes taxes & fees Stay at this cabin in Papatowai. Popular attractions Matai Falls and Purakaunui Falls are located nearby. 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(10 reviews) "Very friendly host and well maintained property" Reviewed on Apr 1, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Tahakopa-Hotels-Cosy-Rustic-Cabin-In-The-Absolute-Heart-Of-The-Catlins.h102742589.Hotel-Information) ![Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90980000/90972900/90972876/39871f3a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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. 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." 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