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The Whistling Frog Resort, hotel in Papatowai

The Whistling Frog Resort features outdoor seating areas and an onsite bar and restaurant. Guests can enjoy a TV lounge and access to a fully equipped shared kitchen.

The restaurant had a good selection of food. We had the Whistling Frog pizza. It was very tasty and the food service was prompt.
6.9
Scored 6.9
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
456 reviews
Price from$76.92per night
Mohua Park - Catlins Eco Accommodation, hotel in Papatowai

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$191.42per night
Catlins Inn, hotel in Papatowai

Featuring a bar, Catlins Inn is located in Owaka. The hotel provides both free WiFi and free private parking.

Decent room for price paid for 1 night. Bed on older side but slept well, quiet, and reasonably clean. Manager was also barkeep for the restaurant so bought a cold beer to take to my room.
7.5
Scored 7.5
Good
Rated good
262 reviews
Price from$62.32per night
Catlins Area Motel, hotel in Papatowai

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
992 reviews
Price from$83.10per night
Thomas's Catlins Lodge and Camp Ground, hotel in Papatowai

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$50.45per night
Surat Bay Lodge by the Sea/Backpackers Hostel, hotel in Papatowai

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
185 reviews
Price from$78.94per night
Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park, hotel in Papatowai

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
335 reviews
Price from$65.29per night
Catlins Retreat B & B, hotel in Papatowai

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
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
291 reviews
Price from$106.25per night
Tranquility, hotel in Papatowai

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
23 reviews
Price from$105.89per night
Pekapeka Tiny House, hotel in Papatowai

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$105.89per night
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What Guests Said About Papatowai:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    A perfect location with great host. Welcoming, informative.

    A perfect location with great host. Welcoming, informative. Everything we needed for our stay. We also found a wonderful store that did Fabulous meals and very special decorated ice creams. Now we had been total there wasn't anything within 10 kilometers away. This was within walking distance around the corner petrol too.
    Karen
    New Zealand
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Remote and quiet location with good road access, beautiful...

    Remote and quiet location with good road access, beautiful views from the cottage, very comfortable, cozy and tastefully decorated. Everything is there for convenience, but you have to bring your own food, it was helpfully mentioned by ownwrs prior arrival. A lot of walks in the area, waterfalls etc. Books, board games, DVDs or just break from busy life - whatever taste.
    Valentina
    New Zealand
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Davids deck and the view are amazing.

    Davids deck and the view are amazing. Bellbirds sining and peace and quiet. Loved Lost Gypsy caravan and coffee beside it. Great place for kids and the Adult section well worth entry fee. Cathedral caves and view from Florence hill exceptional. Lake Wilkie a treat. Papatowai has my vote for the best in the Catlins.
    Win
    New Zealand