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Curio Bay Salt House Motel

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Executive Apartment, Beach View | Balcony
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Executive Apartment, Beach View | Living area | Flat-screen TV
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Executive Apartment, Beach View | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
The current price is $127
$110 nightly
$127 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

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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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio 1, Beach View

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Apartment, Beach View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio 3, Beach View

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

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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
  • McLean Falls - 44 min drive - 28.0 miles
  • Matai Falls - 52 min drive - 40.0 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Curioscape - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪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

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

National rating

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. 307 out of 376 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 376 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 376 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 376 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 376 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

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

8/10 Good

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Merry

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

10/10 Excellent

Sara

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

10/10 Excellent

brian

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

10/10 Excellent

Angie

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

10/10 Excellent

Henk

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

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Modern, clean, cosy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shall be perfect with shear curtains, only black outs available
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view of the beach from the accommodation and easy access to the beach for walks. Rooms are well lit so you can read at night easily with lots of power points to charge your appliances. As this place is in Curio Bay, it’s recommended to bring your own food as grocery shops and dining out options are scarce. Check in instructions were easy to follow. A relaxing stay with the bonus of location being beachfront with uninterrupted beach view.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and amazing apartment
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect. It was the wow factor as soon as we walked into the apartment, the view, everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

les

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

10/10 Excellent

renata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing view, clean room, modern interior
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spot on the beach. Ideal for a short stay in the Catlins.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, well equipped apartment right on the beach, surrounded by nature. Such a lovely place to recoup for a couple of nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marc

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room clean with basic amenities. Only complaint was mild musty smell, outweighed by the area’s natural beauty and quiet. There’s not much in Curio Bay, other than a small visitor’s center and “restaurants”. But the peacefulness and bay/beach are outstanding.
Curio Bay
Eats- Blue Cod Blues
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breath taking view, enjoyed nibbles and drinks in the sun. The electric fry pan was a must. Very comfortable beds. A most enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

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

10/10 Excellent

Mavis

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