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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

Lynette

￥16,663

￥19,213 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

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.

2. Waikawa House

Waikawa

Tonia

￥14,623

￥17,173 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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

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

A campground with two blue cabins, picnic tables, and a chessboard set up in the middle.

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

3. Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park

New Haven

Brian

￥8,631

￥10,008 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

A beach view through a natural rock archway.

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

A compact kitchen with a view of the sea, a small trash bin, and a door leading to an outdoor area.

4. The Kaka Point Motels

Kaka Point

Lynette

￥13,355

￥15,442 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

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

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

A garden with a variety of plants and a grassy path.

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

Benhar

Charity

￥12,375

￥14,274 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A wooden picnic table with a metal railing, set against a backdrop of a coastal landscape with a grassy hill and a body of water.

A coastal property with a large house, a dock, and a view of the sea.

A riverside picnic area with a bench and table, surrounded by grassy banks and hills in the background.

A room with large windows, a bed, a wicker chair, and a small table with a book.

6. Surat Bay Lodge, Motel and Backpackers

New Haven

Susan

￥11,498

￥13,504 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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.

7. Kaka Point Luxury Spa Accommodation

Kaka Point

Dave

￥24,043

￥27,862 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a kitchenette.

A cozy seating area with a fireplace, two armchairs with colorful cushions, and a table with a bottle and glass.

A modern lobby with a marble wall, a black reception desk, a chandelier, and a framed picture on the wall.

A restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, a bar area with a variety of bottles, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

8. Croydon Lodge Hotel

Croydon

Michael

￥13,216

￥27,685 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A brick building with a dome roof, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a sign indicating it is open.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a dining area with red chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a built-in oven, a window with a view, and a black leather chair.

A room with a TV, a painting, a table with chairs, and a fireplace.

9. Esplanade Motels

East Gore

Sharon

￥12,725

￥14,870 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding glass door.

A row of white buildings with potted plants on the walls, a gravel driveway, and a grassy area with a swing set.

A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a TV, a dining table with chairs, and a small shelf with decorative items.

A row of single-story buildings with a paved driveway, benches, and potted plants.

10. Oakleigh Motel

Gore

Faye

￥13,638

￥15,838 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A hotel room with a large bed, a black headboard, a black sofa, a small table, and a painting on the wall.

A room with a bed, a dark-colored sofa, a window with curtains, and a door with frosted glass panels.

A single-story building with a gabled roof, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, a microwave, and a window providing natural light.

11. Riverlea Motel

Gore

Wendy

￥13,570

￥15,737 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 row of two-story buildings with balconies, a driveway, and outdoor seating areas.

12. Charlies Motor Lodge

Balclutha

Warren

￥11,360

￥13,192 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A row of single-story buildings with red roofs, a paved driveway, and a trash bin.

A single-story building with a red roof, white exterior walls, and a small porch area with outdoor seating.

A bedroom with two beds, a chair, and a window.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, kettle, sink, and stove.

13. Charlton Motel

Gore

Stephen

￥14,022

￥16,242 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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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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Kākā Point Beach House

10/10 Excellent

"Comfortable stay"

The Kaka Point Motels

10/10 Excellent

"The apt is spacious, clean with everything needed for cooking"

Curio Bay Salt House Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely, well-equipped unit almost right on the beach so excellent view"

Charlies Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was extremely helpful. Rooms were very clean. It help having night and day shop next door to motel."

Oakleigh Motel

10/10 Excellent

"A great place to stay."

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”."

Esplanade Motels

10/10 Excellent

"Warm, value for money, clean, comfortable and safe, always great to stay here,"

Croydon Lodge Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice accommodation that is well presented and maintained. Easy quick drive from CBD."

WARM & MODERN ART DECO HOME

8/10 Good

"Nice house was clean and tidy. Just a shame their was no instruction manual for the cook top. The television would turn on but couldn't be used. No communication for check in."

More cheap stays in Catlins Forest Park

Charlies Motor Lodge

23 Essex St Balclutha Otago Region

￥11,360

￥13,192 total

Oct 24 - Oct 25

includes taxes & fees

7.2/10 Good! (5 reviews)

Oakleigh Motel

70 Hokonui Drive Gore

￥13,638

￥15,838 total

Oct 14 - Oct 15

includes taxes & fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (58 reviews)

Kaka Point Luxury Spa Accommodation

26 Esplanade Kaka Point Otago

￥24,043

￥27,862 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

includes taxes & fees

9.8/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)

Whistling Frog Cafe & Resort

Rewcastle Road, 9 Chaslands Otago

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Catlins Gateway Motel

1 Royal Terrace Owaka Otago

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Rosebank Lodge

265 Clyde Street Balclutha Otago

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Frequently asked questions

What's the best place to stay in Catlins Forest Park?

Curio Bay Salt House Motel, located 14 mi (22.5 km) from the heart of Catlins Forest Park, is a top choice for your stay based on our traveler data. Two other options for your visit to the area are The Kaka Point Motels and Croydon Lodge Hotel. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Catlins Forest Park.

What are some of the best vacation rentals in Catlins Forest Park?

WARM & MODERN ART DECO HOME: This vacation home rental outside of Catlins Forest Park is located on a river and offers a barbecue grill, air-conditioning, and laundry facilities to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. It has 5 bedrooms as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge, and an oven, so you can cook with friends or family. See all vacation rentals in Catlins Forest Park.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Catlins Forest Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Catlins Forest Park.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Catlins Forest Park?

For more details about updating your trip to Catlins Forest Park or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What's the best hotel to stay with easy access to McLean Falls?

Whistling Frog Cafe & Accommodation is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this property offers a restaurant and free parking. It's located 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from McLean Falls. Other good options in the area include Curio Bay Salt House Motel and Catlins Mohua Park.

What's the best hotel for staying near Invercargill Airport (IVC)?

Kelvin Hotel is a popular 3.5-star hotel featuring a restaurant and free WiFi. It's located a short 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Invercargill Airport. Other good choices within close proximity to the airport include Victoria Railway Hotel and Homestead Villa Motel.

How is it to stay in Catlins Forest Park?

Visitors can enjoy all that Catlins Forest Park has to offer including its parks. There are 53 hotels and other accommodations in the surrounding area. Find out more about Catlins Forest Park.

What is there to see in Catlins Forest Park?

A favorite place to visit is McLean Falls. You'll also find Curio Bay Beach and Curio Bay Petrified Forest in the area. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Catlins Forest Park guide.

What's the weather like in Catlins Forest Park?

The hottest months are usually February and January with an average temp of 56°F, while the coldest months are July and August with an average of 45°F. Average annual precipitation for Catlins Forest Park is 44 inches.

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Our top choices for Catlins Forest Park hotels

1. Curio Bay Salt House Motel

2. Waikawa House

3. Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park

4. The Kaka Point Motels

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

6. Surat Bay Lodge, Motel and Backpackers

7. Kaka Point Luxury Spa Accommodation

8. Croydon Lodge Hotel

9. Esplanade Motels

10. Oakleigh Motel

11. Riverlea Motel

12. Charlies Motor Lodge

13. Charlton Motel

Stay near popular Catlins Forest Park attractions

McLean Falls

Learn more about Catlins Forest Park

Top Catlins Forest Park Hotel Reviews

Kākā Point Beach House

The Kaka Point Motels

Curio Bay Salt House Motel

Charlies Motor Lodge

Oakleigh Motel

Private seaside couples hideaway

Esplanade Motels

Croydon Lodge Hotel

WARM & MODERN ART DECO HOME

More cheap stays in Catlins Forest Park

Charlies Motor Lodge

Oakleigh Motel

Kaka Point Luxury Spa Accommodation

Whistling Frog Cafe & Resort

Catlins Gateway Motel

Rosebank Lodge

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