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Catlins Area Motel, hotel in Owaka

Catlins Area Motel is located in Owaka and features a garden and barbecue facilities. There's a terrace and guests can use free WiFi and free private parking.

We've stayed before. The motel is well set up with plenty of room, an excellent kitchen with gas cooking, parking is under cover.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
993 reviews
Price from$82.69per night
Owaka Lodge Motel, hotel in Owaka

Located in Owaka, Owaka Lodge Motel has a garden. The motel also has free WiFi and free private parking. At the motel, all rooms include a desk and a flat-screen TV.

Super comfy, warm and fully equipped room with plenty heating options, comfortable bed, very clean, and the host super nice. I accidentally mistaken and picked a wrong date, when I asked her if its ok to change it for the next day she agreed and asked me to cancel the original reservation. Unfortunately, i didn't understand that at the time and didn't cancel it. Only later as we arrived I came to realize that she lost that night as it was still booked on me. I felt horrible and offered to fully pay for that extra night. The kind hostess said she won't charge me for that, and believed me that it was an honest mistake. Later that evening she even dropped by to give us milk and muffins she have made! Lovely place, lovely hostess. Thank you!
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
335 reviews
Price from$82.69per night
Thomas's Catlins Lodge and Camp Ground, hotel in Owaka

Located within a 105 year old converted hospital building, the unique Thomas's Catlins Lodge and Camp Ground is located in Owaka.

Friendly people, willing to help They allowed me to have my do inside. Grounds were pleasant
7.2
Scored 7.2
Good
Rated good
200 reviews
Price from$50.21per night
Surat Bay Lodge by the Sea/Backpackers Hostel, hotel in Owaka

Located in the North Catlins, Surat Bay Lodge offers friendly private and dormitory rooms with free WiFi.

We had a 270 degree view of the bay from our corner room! Very friendly helpful owner. Very well equipped shared kitchen. Only a few rooms in the hotel so it was very quaint. Nice sitting area with a sun room. Clean bathrooms.
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very Good
Rated very good
186 reviews
Price from$78.56per night
Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park, hotel in Owaka

Guests staying at Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park are a 5-minute walk from Surat Bay, a long sand beach in Newhaven, where you may be lucky enough to see a Hooker Sea Lion.

The location was fabulous
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
336 reviews
Price from$64.97per night
Mohua Park - Catlins Eco Accommodation, hotel in Owaka

Set on 34 acres of forest, Mohua Park offers self-contained chalets with free WiFi. Guests can enjoy free private parking.

Our cabin, Kaku, surrounded by trees and birdlife, overlooked rolling green fields dotted with sheep and the surrounding hills. It was so peaceful. Within 2 minutes walk were magical forest paths lined with magnificent tree ferns, crown ferns and undisturbed vegetation. The cabin was beautifully decorated, and contained books on the area, games, a well equipped small kitchen with a barbecue on the balcony. The old house on the estate was built in the 1920s and creates a feeling of timelessness. The owners helpfully supplied local history and tourist information and were so welcoming. We would have happily stayed longer in this unique oasis of tranquility and nature and would recommend it to anyone who appreciates these special qualities.
9.3
Scored 9.3
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
60 reviews
Price from$190.48per night
Catlins Retreat B & B, hotel in Owaka

Catlins Retreat B & B features accommodations in Owaka. Featuring garden and quiet street views, this guest house also includes free Wifi.

Location, charm and comfort
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
289 reviews
Price from$105.73per night
Catlins area accommodation, hotel in Owaka

Catlins area accommodation provides accommodations in Owaka. This apartment features free private parking, private check-in and check-out, and free Wifi.

Location
7.6
Scored 7.6
Good
Rated good
8 reviews
Price from$76.78per night
Tranquility, hotel in Owaka

The air-conditioned vacation home is composed of 1 separate bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are provided in the vacation home.

The tiny house concept is interesting. The decor was charming (especially the William Morris print bedspread) and the kitchen well stocked. It was great to pick apples and pears to eat. The owners are truly committed to the environment.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
22 reviews
Price from$105.37per night
Pekapeka Tiny House, hotel in Owaka

With sea views, this accommodation offers a patio. The air-conditioned vacation home is composed of 1 separate bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, and 1 bathroom.

First time staying in a tiny home, and I love it!! The place has everything you need and is really comfy (although it did get really cold at night!). The hosts were super kind and waited pretty late for me to arrive.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
27 reviews
Price from$105.37per night
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What Guests Said About Owaka:

  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Lovely wee town!

    Lovely wee town! Make sure if you see the country store or little boutique stores open, you go and have a look!! My biggest regret is leaving that to our last day as there was so much to see! The park also has a nice picnic area too! Four square staff are lovely!!
    Lititia
    New Zealand
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Many environmental places nearby to visit.

    Many environmental places nearby to visit. Exceptional museum/library that is worthwhile visiting. A few shops but interesting items. Local pub & cafes offer range of food. All highly recommended. Our must visits = Tunnel Hill (Take a torch), McLean Falls (track has a number of steps). Owaka is walking friendly everywhere.
    Neville
    New Zealand
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Owaka, Southland, Catlins, a very special and underestimated...

    Owaka, Southland, Catlins, a very special and underestimated Paradise where you can find tranquility and inner peace. The Mother Nature makes you feel like you are the only person in this wonderful part of the World. I can't wait to come back here again.....
    Rita
    New Zealand
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Nugget point lighthouse. Cathedral Caves.

    Nugget point lighthouse. Cathedral Caves. Mclean Falls , Matai Falls and other Falls in the area. Plenty of nature walks and beautiful beaches, scenery, plenty for the nature lovers to explore. Good small shopping supermarket in Owaka even has small screw on EN517 gas canisters for reasonable price and other camping essentials. Very impressive for a small town. Would definitely recommend a stay in this Catlins area.
    Coffeeguy
    Australia
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Handy 4 square, great wee pub, and I saw a cafe sign or two.

    Handy 4 square, great wee pub, and I saw a cafe sign or two. Its a small kiwi town...evening walk along the street I saw one person. Dogs allowed at Thomas's. Lots of people staying there and still it was quiet and querky. A great economic place to base, and then travel each day to other areas...fantastic beaches and coastine. Walks are well signed and all levels of fitness catered for. Dog friendly in places too. Sealions on the beaches, seals in rock pools, and a photographers joy! Weather changeable so take your windbreaker, and comfy walk shoes.
    magsme1
    New Zealand
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Friendly and efficient information centre with gift shop and...

    Friendly and efficient information centre with gift shop and museum, IGA, cafes and restaurants. Within easy reach of Catlins attractions. A good place to base yourself when visiting the area. No spectacular views, but more facilities than just ther small centres in the Catlins.
    June
    Australia