Featuring a bar, Catlins Inn is located in Owaka. The hotel provides both free WiFi and free private parking.
James
United States of America
Decent room for price paid for 1 night. Bed on older side but slept well, quiet, and reasonably clean. Manager was also barkeep for the restaurant so bought a cold beer to take to my room.
Guests staying at Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park are a 5-minute walk from Surat Bay, a long sand beach in Newhaven, where you may be lucky enough to see a Hooker Sea Lion.
Catlins area accommodation provides accommodations in Owaka. This apartment features free private parking, private check-in and check-out, and free Wifi.
Catlins Area Motel is located in Owaka and features a garden and barbecue facilities. There's a terrace and guests can use free WiFi and free private parking.
Heidi
New Zealand
Lovely clean rooms with plenty of space for two. Glad to have a single bed in the lounge and double in the room, so we could have separate rooms. The chair on the deck with built in table was lovely for dinner outside. Tessa was very nice and helpful!
The air-conditioned vacation home is composed of 1 separate bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are provided in the vacation home.
Victoria
United States of America
The tiny house concept is interesting. The decor was charming (especially the William Morris print bedspread) and the kitchen well stocked. It was great to pick apples and pears to eat. The owners are truly committed to the environment.
Located in the North Catlins, Surat Bay Lodge offers friendly private and dormitory rooms with free WiFi.
jonathan
United States of America
We had a 270 degree view of the bay from our corner room! Very friendly helpful owner. Very well equipped shared kitchen. Only a few rooms in the hotel so it was very quaint. Nice sitting area with a sun room. Clean bathrooms.
Located in Owaka, Owaka Lodge Motel has a garden. The motel also has free WiFi and free private parking. At the motel, all rooms include a desk and a flat-screen TV.
Rachelle
New Zealand
The host was very lovely... the muffins added a sweet touch to the already warm welcome.
With sea views, this accommodation offers a patio. The air-conditioned vacation home is composed of 1 separate bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, and 1 bathroom.
ANA
United States of America
First time staying in a tiny home, and I love it!! The place has everything you need and is really comfy (although it did get really cold at night!). The hosts were super kind and waited pretty late for me to arrive.
Looking out to Kaka Point Beaches and Nugget Point Light House, this motel offers a variety of accommodations types with free WiFi and access to barbecue facilities.
Esther
Australia
Fantastic location and value. Gorgeous sea views in two directions. Spacious living area. Lovely bedrooms. Great beach just down the hill. Good heating. Friendly cat. I would stay here for a week next time.
We loved being so close to a beautiful bay reknowned for...
We loved being so close to a beautiful bay reknowned for being a sea lion hangout. Great walk from Surat Bay to Cannibal Bay and saw lots of sea lions. We loved being able to hear the sea when we were lying in bed. The wifi was brilliant. Jane was an excellent host and left us a big range of breakfast foods and gave us fresh tomatoes from her garden. The cabin was really well equipped with kitchen equipment and was very homely . we didn’t need them but there were plenty of heaters for when it’s chilly, also electric blankets. We didn’t eat out but Jane gave us lots of recommendations.
Camilla
United Kingdom
Scored 10
10
The accommodation is perfect, clean and very comfortable...
The accommodation is perfect, clean and very comfortable surrounded by a very lovely garden. Our host Jane is friendly, kind and caring. The situation of the accommodation is in a very tranquil area about 3/5 min walk to the bay and a long beach walk with lots of wildlife. I found it very easy to get to other parts of The Catlins along the coast from here.
Ismay
United Kingdom
Scored 8.0
8.0
The setting is wonderful. The beach and sea lion
The setting is wonderful. The beach and sea lion
Access really great. The accommodation is clean and comfortable- just needs a little modernisation which our lovely host says she will be starting on this winter
KMAOM
New Zealand
Scored 8.0
8.0
Norm & Thelma were excellent hosts.
Norm & Thelma were excellent hosts. Thelma provided cooked breakfasts & catered for my restricted diet & allergies. They are both talented artists. Their long time neighbour happened to be a relative of mine & we met up for lunch in Timberjacks, a very good Owaka Cafe. The sight seeing is remarkable in the Catlins, but you need a car, & be prepared to walk. Take care on the beaches and give the Sea Lions a wide berth. They can move at 25 to 30km/hr so you wont outrun them! If you come in winter the weather will be very cold.
Warrington
New Zealand
Scored 6.0
6.0
Location was brilliant and a fantastic base to cycle or walk...
Location was brilliant and a fantastic base to cycle or walk around a beautiful coastal area. The accommodation was fine for a short stay but is a bit dated. The shower pressure is not very good and the heating is a single portable heater which would not be very effective if it was cold. Overall a reasonable base to explore an amazing part of the country but definitely not luxurious.
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Christopher
New Zealand
Scored 10
10
New Haven was quiet and pretty with rustic holiday homes...
New Haven was quiet and pretty with rustic holiday homes set between the sea and rich farmland. The Lumberjack cafe in Owaka was superb with a welcoming atmosphere and excellent food provided by a German chef. His wife was at front of house and so nice. During our meal, a guest at a neighbouring table came and spoke to us...he has lived in the area all his life and calls it 'his piece of paradise'.
Nugget Point and Kaka Point which are not far away were the highlights of our trip. Beautiful beaches with rocks, driftwood and some pretty shells. The view from Nugget Point Lighthouse is breathtaking.
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Anonymous
New Zealand
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