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Catlins Inn, hotel in Pounawea

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 Pounawea

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
Owaka Lodge Motel, hotel in Pounawea

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$83.10per night
Thomas's Catlins Lodge and Camp Ground, hotel in Pounawea

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 Pounawea

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
184 reviews
Price from$78.94per night
Catlins Retreat B & B, hotel in Pounawea

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
Catlins area accommodation, hotel in Pounawea

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$77.16per night
Lawfield, hotel in Pounawea

Offering barbecue facilities, Lawfield features accommodations in Glenomaru. With garden views, this accommodation offers a balcony.

Charming place
9.3
Scored 9.3
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
152 reviews
Price from$79.33per night
Tranquility, hotel in Pounawea

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
Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park, hotel in Pounawea

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
333 reviews
Price from$65.29per night
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What Guests Said About Pounawea:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    It is a small, modest village, with many unoccupied baches...

    It is a small, modest village, with many unoccupied baches when I was there. The natural features of water, bush and beach are unspoiled. However, the nearest facilities in Owaka are limited, so expectations should be adjusted accordingly. It has a small 4 Square Supermarket, a couple of cafes, and a very obliging restaurant which was closed for a private party, but made me a nice meal to collect . I returned the plate in the morning!!
    Justine
    New Zealand
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    We used Pounawea as a Catlins base.

    We used Pounawea as a Catlins base. Visited Nugget Point, Purakunui Falls, Matai Falls, McLean Falls, Lake Wilkie, The Lost Gypsy Gallery, Papatowai, Cathedral Caves. Loved the bush walks and spectacular scenery. A highlight was watching seals frolicking metres from the shoreline. Great spot for relaxing and unwinding while enjoying nature's beauty.
    Steve
    New Zealand
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Pounawea.

    Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Pounawea. Very quiet and peaceful. Very close to Surat Bay, which had sea lions and seals on beach. 36 kms to Nugget Point lighthouse, Roaring Bay and 26 kms to Kaka Point. Owaka Museum (about 4km) is a must visit and was only $4 each for seniors ($5 for adults). Plenty of accomodation to suit every budget in Pounawea. Owaka township had a small supermarket (Four Square), gas station and cafes.
    Jan
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Gorgeous wee place.

    Gorgeous wee place. A playground and loads of walks/water to explore for the kids. Owaka just down the road with a four square, pub and a couple of cafes. Heaps a beautiful drives and walks around the area!
    Nathan
    New Zealand
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Peaceful scenic location.

    Peaceful scenic location. Easy drive to major Catlins tourist attractions. Short drive to Owaka for supplies. Really need to be self sufficient as there’s not much around apart from the 4square in winter
    Karen
    New Zealand