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Set in Owaka, Mohua Park - Catlins Eco Accommodation features accommodation with seating area. There is a private entrance at the chalet for the convenience of those who stay. The chalet offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. Wonderful place - will be back. Well fitted out, great environment. Huge room with lots of options built into how different users / groups might use it - from families to friends and solo travellers. Staff were great and so helpful

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9.6
Exceptional
34 reviews
Price from
US$210
per night

Boasting a garden, Owaka Lodge Motel is set in Owaka. The motel also offers free WiFi and free private parking.

At the motel, all rooms include a wardrobe. All rooms have a coffee machine and a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, while some rooms also offer a kitchen fitted with an oven. At Owaka Lodge Motel rooms come with a desk and a flat-screen TV. The lady was extremely nice and pleasant: hot muffins to welcome us, sending back an item which we had forgotten, nice piece of advice... The room was clean and large, and the location in Owaka is perfect to discover the Catlins.

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8.1
Very good
338 reviews
Price from
US$96
per night

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. Guests enjoy free use golf clubs. Our excellent hosts made everyone feel very welcome!

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8.7
Fabulous
332 reviews
Price from
US$75
per night

Looking out to Kaka Point Beaches and Nugget Point Light House, this motel offers a variety of accommodation types with free WiFi and access to barbecue facilities.

Kaka Point Motels is 3 minutes’ drive from Willsher Bay and 4 minutes' drive from Short Bay. Roaring Bay is 11 minutes’ drive away. The unit was spacious, quiet, in a great location with a magnificent view. The bed was comfortable and the shower was good. It’s a great place to stay to enjoy the beach at Kaka Point and nearby Nugget Point as well.

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8.8
Fabulous
727 reviews
Price from
US$99
per night

Hilltop Accommodation Catlins has river views, free WiFi and free private parking, set in Papatowai.

The lodge provides guests with a patio, sea views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a dishwasher, and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. An oven, a microwave and stovetop are also available, as well as a kettle. It's cosy, clean and have everything that I need especially in the kitchen.

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8.8
Fabulous
56 reviews
Price from
US$174
per night

Set in Owaka in the Otago region, Thomas's Catlins Lodge and Camp Ground offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

A flat-screen TV with DVD player, private bathroom with a hairdryer, and a kitchen with fridge are offered in certain units. Cool place to stay. Old building but nice and warm. Loved the jar of chocolate fish in the mini kitchenette.

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7.8
Good
261 reviews
Price from
US$26
per night

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 Whistling Frog Resort is a 5-minute drive from McLean Falls, Cathedral Caves and Tautuku Beach. It is a 25-minute drive from Owaka and an 80-minute drive from Invercargill. very nice place and very clean, the staff were very nice and helped in every problem, perfect location close to a lot of things in the Catlins

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6.9
Review score
538 reviews
Price from
US$58
per night

Situated in Tarara in the Otago region, Greenwood Homestead has a balcony and garden views. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The holiday home features a hot tub and private check-in and check-out.

For guests with children, the holiday home features an indoor play area and an outdoor play equipment. Guests at Greenwood Homestead can enjoy fishing nearby, or make the most of the garden.

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10
Exceptional
1 reviews
Price from
US$204
per night

Forest Edge, The Catlins is located in Papatowai and offers a garden. The air-conditioned accommodation is 2.9 km from Papatowai Beach, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary WiFi.

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10
Exceptional
3 reviews
Price from
US$255
per night

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