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Curio Bay Salt House Motel

Property class: 3

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A balcony with wicker furniture overlooking a beach.
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 bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the beach through a sliding glass door.
A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the ocean and hills.
A modern two-story house with a flat roof, large windows, and a satellite dish.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $125
$109 nightly
$125 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24

Explore the area

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517 Waikawa-Curio Bay Rd, Curio Bay, 9884
  • Place, Curio Bay Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Curio Bay Petrified Forest
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Porpoise Bay Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Studio 1, Beach View

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, two chairs, and a view of the beach.

Studio 1, Beach View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Studio 2, 1 Bedroom, Beach View

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

Studio 2, 1 Bedroom, Beach View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Executive Apartment, Beach View

A neatly made bed with white linens, a dark knitted throw, and folded towels.

Executive Apartment, Beach View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Studio 3, Beach View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a TV.

Studio 3, Beach View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Curio Bay

With a stay at Curio Bay Salt House Motel in Curio Bay, you'll be on the beach, just a 3-minute walk from Curio Bay Beach and 8 minutes by foot from Curio Bay Petrified Forest. .This beach guesthouse is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Porpoise Bay Beach and 15.8 mi (25.4 km) from Waipapa Point Lighthouse.
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What's nearby

  • Curio Bay Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Curio Bay Petrified Forest - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Porpoise Bay Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Waipapa Point Lighthouse - 27 min drive - 21.3 miles
  • McLean Falls - 44 min drive - 28.0 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Cod Blues - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Niagara Cafe - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Curio Bay Salt House Motel

Curio Bay Salt House Motel offers 4 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Continental breakfasts are available daily for a fee.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Free in-room WiFi is limited to 24 hours per stay
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free for up to 24 hours per stay

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: NZD 10 for adults and NZD 10 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Living room
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

  • On the beach

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests who wish to book breakfast are encouraged to contact the property before arrival to pre-book it.

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 10.00 for adults and NZD 10.00 for children
  • Facilities fee: NZD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Free in-room WiFi is limited to 24 hours per stay; WiFi in public areas is also free for up to 24 hours per stay

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Curio Bay Salt House
Curio Bay Salt House Curio Bay
Curio Bay Salt House Motel Curio Bay
Curio Bay Salt House Motel Guesthouse
Curio Bay Salt House Motel Guesthouse Curio Bay

Curio Bay Salt House Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 312 out of 382 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 382 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 382 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 382 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 382 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This accommodation is excellent, great location and very spacious
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location with a great sea view. We were there in June and the heating was on which was grat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing place to stay, lovely to wake up to the rough sea just outside. Room was perfect, very comfortable. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Loved the location and view, lovely spot. All the basics there and check in etc all went to plan. Facilities getting a little tired which made it feel slightly pricey for the time if year etc.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of ocean from our room, very quiet, everything was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view and so spacious and warm
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable accommodation and view.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was awesome looking out the windows directly at the sea- especially when the dolphins were out playing!! We had everything we needed in the small kitchen for our stay. The bed was nice and comfy. A great place to stay!!
Looking out the window
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, large comfortable apartment
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Unobstructed beach view. Great location, lovely room with breakfast provided. Good parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in front of the beach. Beautiful house. Easy check in and out.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was right on the beach with a gorgeous view.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location right on the beach. Very comfortable room and the continental breakfast option was perfect for our morning.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great kitchen, clean, amazing view and grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
View was magnificent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with a beautiful view and very helpful manager
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was spotless and had everything that we needed. The location was absolutely beautiful!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant staff. Lovely breakfast and gorgeous views from the room ( for 2 days we could see a lot of dolphins from the terrace or our room)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, lovely place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here every year so peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and amazing apartment
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here at least once a year one of my favourite places to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view and location with a clean studio room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026