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A balcony with wicker furniture overlooking a beach.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the beach through a sliding glass door.

A spacious living area with a black leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a television. A kitchen is visible in the background, and large windows offer a view of the beach.

A modern two-story house with a flat roof, large windows, and a satellite dish.

1. Curio Bay Salt House Motel

Curio Bay

Tomas

CA $136

CA $159 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach with the ocean and a distant island.

A residential area with houses near a beach, featuring a prominent view of the ocean and hills in the background.

A beach view through a natural rock archway.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining table with chairs. There is a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the outdoors.

2. The Kaka Point Motels

Kaka Point

Bob

CA $116

CA $135 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A single-story house with a red roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and various flowering plants.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a window with a view of the outdoors.

A modern kitchen with a large window, built-in cabinets, and a small island with a painting.

A well-maintained garden with various plants and a wooden fence.

3. Waikawa House

Waikawa

Tonia

CA $138

CA $158 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A hotel room with a large bed, a dining table with chairs, and a balcony with wooden railings.

A balcony with a view of the sea, featuring two beige armchairs and a matching ottoman.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a towel rack with towels, and a window with a view of greenery.

4. Kaka Point Luxury Spa Accommodation

Kaka Point

Dave

CA $221

CA $254 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A sandy beach with footprints leading to the water, a clear sky, and a hilly landscape in the background.

A two-story building with a sign indicating an office.

A compact room with a wooden dining table, a single chair, a small kitchenette with a microwave, and a separate bathroom.

A room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

5. Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park

New Haven

Brian

CA $78

CA $91 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A cylindrical wooden pod with a sloped roof, a small porch, and a seating area with a bench and a chair.

A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a framed picture on the wall.

A brick house with a red roof, a front porch, and a well-maintained garden with flowers and a lawn.

A bedroom with a fireplace, a bed, a chair, a television, and a large window with curtains.

6. The Fern & Thistle Boutique Accommodation - Drinks, Hotpool, Sauna

Benhar

Charity

CA $112

CA $130 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A building with a covered walkway, potted plants, and a clear sky.

A compact kitchen with a dishwasher, a microwave, and a window above the sink.

A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a sink, and a towel rack.

A motel with a parking lot and a building with a flat roof.

7. St John's Court Motel

Milton

PIlar

CA $140

CA $163 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside lamps, a painting on the wall, and a carpeted floor.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a kettle, and a small refrigerator.

A reception desk with a clock, a calendar, and various informational posters on the wall.

A modern room with a dark sofa, a small table with a remote control, and a painting of a landscape on the wall.

8. Charlies Motor Lodge

Balclutha

Warren

CA $99

CA $114 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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Stay near popular The Catlins attractions

A coastal landscape with a lighthouse on a green hill, a winding path, and rocky outcrops in the sea.

Nugget Point Lighthouse

9.8/10 (75 reviews)

Sitting high above the water’s edge, this historic lighthouse has been a fixture of the Catlins for more than a century.

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A dense forest with ferns and tall trees.

Kaka Point Scenic Reserve

9.0/10 (26 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Kaka Point Scenic Reserve, a lovely green space in Kaka Point. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

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A multi-tiered waterfall surrounded by lush greenery.

McLean Falls

9.6/10 (81 reviews)

This two-part waterfall is the end-point of an easy walk through varied forest and bush land and one of the most impressive in the Catlins area.

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A small, green island surrounded by turquoise ocean waves.

Jack's Blowhole

8.6/10 (22 reviews)

See the powerful natural feature named after a Māori chief by following a short trail on a private sheep farm.

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Purakaunui Falls

9.6/10 (62 reviews)

Visit the Catlins’ most famous waterfalls to see why it has adorned postcards and postage stamps for decades.

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Curio Bay Petrified Forest

9.0/10 (95 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Curio Bay Petrified Forest, a lovely green space in Curio Bay. Stroll along the beaches or visit the monuments while you're in the area.

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Venture to sights like McLean Falls and Curio Bay Petrified Forest as you discover The Catlins.

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Top The Catlins Hotel Reviews

Private seaside couples hideaway

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hideaway nestled in the hill within easy walking distance of the ocean at Kaka Point. Private, secluded with lovely views, this cottage is a great retreat for a couple to enjoy time away. We highly recommend this “getaway”."

Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins

8/10 Good

"Ray was an absolute legend of a host. Kind and thoughtful. The space has everything you need. Please read the full description as it does have a unique layout. Also note that there is no spa pool/jet tub as mentioned by some of the listing companies!"

Waikawa House

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful rural house, will book again definitely!!!"

Kaka Point Holiday House

8/10 Good

"Good house for a family, don’t hesitate"

The Kaka Point Motels

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly and lovely spot .. would stay again"

Curio Bay Salt House Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic location with a great sea view. We were there in June and the heating was on which was grat."

Kaka Point Luxury Spa Accommodation

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic views. Super modern studio. Lovely welcome email from the manager. Just remember its self contained. There are no basics like salt and pepper, tin foil, or gladwrap or anything other than basic plates, knife,forks etc. No broom or anything to keep it tidy if your there more than a couple of days but im OCD about that sort of thing lol. Beautifully presented and high level of cleanliness. Take extra kitchen bags etc for your rubbish if your eating in. 2 ring cooker and very small airfryer. No salad bowls just very basic items provided. In saying this is not a negative as we adsalutly loved our 2 nights here. Just a heads up as the nearest supermarket is in Balclutha 20 minutes away if you need condiments for your meals!!!!! 5 star all the way!!!!"