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A balcony with wicker furniture overlooking a beach.

1. Curio Bay Salt House Motel

Curio Bay Salt House Motel
3.0 star property
Curio Bay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (384 reviews)
"Lovely, well-equipped unit almost right on the beach so excellent view"
Australia
Lynette
The price is ￥16,641
￥19,188 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Curio Bay Salt House Motel
A single-story house with a red roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and various flowering plants.

2. Waikawa House

Waikawa House
3.5 star property
Waikawa
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (44 reviews)
"Wonderful rural house, will book again definitely!!!"
Australia
Tonia
The price is ￥16,641
￥19,188 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Waikawa House
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach with the ocean and a distant island.

3. The Kaka Point Motels

The Kaka Point Motels
4.0 star property
Kaka Point
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (297 reviews)
"Magnificent views, room very spacious had everything we needed. Short walk to the beach and local restaurant."
Australia
SUE
The price is ￥13,471
￥15,554 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
The Kaka Point Motels
A campground with two blue cabins, picnic tables, and a chessboard set up in the middle.

4. Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park

Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park
3.0 star property
New Haven
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (129 reviews)
"We loved our stay here. Saw the sea lions in their natural environment. The lady on reception was super helpful with local advice. Only downfall was the dirt road to access which we did not realise and we were in a hire car. It was a nice dirt road, just unexpected"
Australia
Kara
The price is ￥8,802
￥10,177 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park
A cylindrical wooden pod with a sloped roof, a small porch, and a seating area with a bench and a chair.

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

The Fern & Thistle Boutique Accommodation - Drinks, Hotpool, Sauna
4.0 star property
Benhar
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (67 reviews)
"It was a lovely experience"
Australia
Charity
The price is ￥13,507
￥15,533 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
The Fern & Thistle Boutique Accommodation - Drinks, Hotpool, Sauna
A beachside deck with two Adirondack chairs and a picnic table, overlooking a sandy beach and the ocean.

6. Surat Bay Lodge, Motel and Backpackers

Surat Bay Lodge, Motel and Backpackers
3.0 star property
New Haven
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (61 reviews)
"Beautiful, Fantastic, wish i had booked a longer stay"
Australia
Susan
The price is ￥12,819
￥14,822 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Surat Bay Lodge, Motel and Backpackers
A hotel room with a large bed, a black headboard, a black sofa, a small table, and a painting on the wall.

7. Riverlea Motel

Riverlea Motel
3.0 star property
Gore
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (103 reviews)
"Staff very helpful to find me a quiet room so I had a good sleep. The motel was renovated and clean."
United States
Huafang
The price is ￥14,135
￥16,299 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Riverlea Motel
A hotel room with a large bed, a dining table with chairs, and a balcony with wooden railings.

8. Kaka Point Luxury Spa Accommodation

Kaka Point Luxury Spa Accommodation
2.0 star property
Kaka Point
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay at Kaka point. Easy booking and entry process, a lovely well appointed apartment with incredible views."
Australia
Dave
The price is ￥23,341
￥26,842 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Kaka Point Luxury Spa Accommodation
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a built-in oven, a window with a view, and a black leather chair.

9. Esplanade Motels

Esplanade Motels
3.0 star property
East Gore
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (224 reviews)
"Very welcoming, homely accomodation. The only let down was the bed unfortunately it was like sleeping on a airbed"
Australia
Sharon
The price is ￥13,417
￥15,558 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Esplanade Motels
A compact room with a bed, a desk with chairs, a television, and a kitchenette.

10. Charlton Motel

Charlton Motel
3.5 star property
Gore
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (153 reviews)
"Friendly staff in a great location with lovely clean rooms. "
Australia
Stephen
The price is ￥14,316
￥16,533 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 21 - Nov 22
Charlton Motel
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding glass door.

11. Oakleigh Motel

Oakleigh Motel
2.5 star property
Gore
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (58 reviews)
"A great place to stay."
Australia
Faye
The price is ￥14,336
￥16,599 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Oakleigh Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a kitchenette.

12. Croydon Lodge Hotel

Croydon Lodge Hotel
4.0 star property
Croydon
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (276 reviews)
"Excellent Stay The only negative was as I was staying for two days I would have liked a sitting Chair in my room other than just an Office Chair."
Australia
Eoin
The price is ￥13,702
￥15,843 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Croydon Lodge Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside lamps, a painting on the wall, and a carpeted floor.

13. Charlies Motor Lodge

Charlies Motor Lodge
2.0 star property
Balclutha
7.2 out of 10, Good, (5 reviews)
"The staff was extremely helpful. Rooms were very clean. It help having night and day shop next door to motel."
Australia
Warren
The price is ￥12,077
￥13,907 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Charlies Motor Lodge
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Stay near popular Catlins Forest Park attractions

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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A multi-tiered waterfall surrounded by lush greenery and moss-covered rocks.
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Top Catlins Forest Park Hotel Reviews

Kaka Point Luxury Spa Accommodation

Kaka Point Luxury Spa Accommodation

10/10 Excellent
"Great location, with nice Ocean views and plenty of beaches to explore"
Steven 2-night trip
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Kaka Point Luxury Spa Accommodation

More cheap stays in Catlins Forest Park

Charlies Motor Lodge

Charlies Motor Lodge

23 Essex St Balclutha Otago Region
The price is ￥12,077 per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
￥12,077
￥13,907 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
includes taxes & fees
7.2/10 Good! (5 reviews)

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.