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Catlins Retreat B & B

27 Main Road, 9535 Owaka, New Zealand – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.4/10! <small>(score from <b>288</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
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a dining room with a table and a television at Catlins Retreat B & B in Owaka
a waterfall in the middle of a forest at Catlins Retreat B & B in Owaka
a bedroom with two beds and a table with a vase of flowers at Catlins Retreat B & B in Owaka
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Catlins Retreat B & B

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Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
288 reviews

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Catlins Retreat B & B is situated in Owaka. Featuring garden and quiet street views, this guest house also includes free WiFi. Guests can access the guest house via private entrance. At the guest house, every unit comes with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Some units have a seating area and/or a patio with outdoor furniture. All units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Guests at the guest house can enjoy a continental breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. Guests at Catlins Retreat B & B will be able to enjoy activities in and around Owaka, like cycling. Dunedin Airport is 84 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Continental

FREE parking!

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
10
High score for Owaka
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • David
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Location was superb Land Lady Host was so friendly and helpful”
  • Brendon
    Australia Australia
    “Large comfortable room with ensuite. Located in the heart of the Catlins and walking distance to hotel and Lumber Jacks restaurant.. Jill was a very informative host.”
  • J
    Juliet
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Excellent location, in Owaka, right in the heart of the beautiful Catlins area. Our welcome was very warm and our host gave us loads of useful information. Our room was comfortable and would sleep three. It had lights on two sides, so s very...”
  • Jo
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We had a lovely welcome at the B&B with lots of useful information. It's in a great spot for exploring the local coastline and falls. Easy to get to local spots to eat too.”
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Facilities were good and the continental breakfast was good. A lot of effort and tbought had gone into organising the room. The staff were very friendly.”
  • David
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Breakfast was good. It was continental in our room.”
  • Julie
    Australia Australia
    “It was quaint, beautiful and very comfortable. The breakfast was lovely. The China ware was gorgeous and we sat and had tea from it on arrival. Close to town and walkable if wanted. The host Jill was Gorgeous and very friendly. Highly recommend”
  • Janet
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Walking distance to shops, cafe and restaurant. Lovely pretty period house . We loved the room nice big space well decorated. The bed very comfortable. There are utensil and crockery insitu, nice comfortable seating and eating area. Outside...”
  • Fred
    Australia Australia
    “Site worked for us. The room and facilities were excellent and the host very helpful.”
  • Hubert
    Germany Germany
    “A lovely place with English style and romantic interieur. All ingredients for our breakfast were nicely and well prepared. Bed was comfortable.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days

  • Hi do you have a laundry? It says no vacancy outside but there are rooms for tonight online.

    Hi there, sorry we dont have a guest laundry, but we do have a room available tonight. In this weather the vacancy sign changes to no vacancy in the wind.
    Answered on 12 January 2022

  • Is there anywhere where we could use a microwave

    No we don't have a guest kitchen sorry. There are a range of eateries within a short walk.
    Answered on 17 February 2023

  • Is it possible to get a dinner meal on Gd Friday night

    Ive just asked at the Bakehouse and they will be open. They do burgers, chips, fish, curry, pizza abd more
    Answered on 15 March 2021

  • Hi, I will be travelling with my small dog. Are you happy to have a pet stay in your accommodation? Thank you

    No dogs allowed, sorry this is pet free accomodation. Good luck, Jill
    Answered on 6 March 2023

Host Information

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score
Relax and put your feet up, unwind at our retreat in the serenity of the Catlins. Our historic villa is in the heart of Owaka, cafes and shops are 2 minutes walk away and it's only a short drive to beaches, bush walks, waterfalls and the many attractions the Catlins has to offer. Each spacious villa guest room has a queen and single bed, a private en-suite bathroom, and a fridge, table and chairs and tea and coffee. A delicious continental breakfast is available as an optional extra. This historic building was built by the community to attract a doctor to the area about 100 years ago. The result is a beautiful character villa in central Owaka. Guests will stay in the 2 grandest rooms at the front of the house. There is plenty of free parking on the street just outside.
Owaka is a small rural town with a warm welcome and everything you need. Situated on the Southern Scenic Route it is the perfect place to explore the Catlins, between Invercargill and Balclutha. There is a 4 Square shop, garage, pub, cafe's, second hand book shop, gift shops, health shop, museum and information centre, all within a short walk of the Catlins Retreat. The Catlins is famous for stunning scenery and wildlife. The beach at Pounawea is only a 5 minute drive where you can find a river/estuary area suitable for boating/fishing and water sports, and the local golf course. The more rugged Surat bay is only 3 km further, where you can go horse riding, see sea lions and walk around to Cannibal Bay. Within a 30 minute drive of Owaka is a wide range of bush walks, beach walks, waterfalls and wildlife.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Catlins Retreat B & B
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Horse riding
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Windsurfing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Private check-in/check-out
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Catlins Retreat B & B

  • Check-in at Catlins Retreat B & B is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Room options at Catlins Retreat B & B include:

    • Twin/Double

  • Catlins Retreat B & B is 450 yards from the centre of Owaka. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Catlins Retreat B & B offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Horse riding

  • The prices at Catlins Retreat B & B may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at Catlins Retreat B & B can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental