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Curio Bay Salt House Motel

3.0 star property
Beachfront guesthouse for sun and fun

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Curio Bay Salt House Motel provides a comfortable base in Curio Bay. Guests enjoy continental breakfast each morning and can easily stay connected with in-room WiFi. The property offers practical conveniences including luggage storage and maintains smoke-free premises throughout.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio 1, Beach View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio 2, 1 Bedroom, Beach View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Apartment, Beach View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Apartment, Beach View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio 3, Beach View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
517 Waikawa-Curio Bay Rd, Curio Bay, 9884

What's nearby

  • Curio Bay Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Curio Bay Petrified Forest - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Porpoise Bay Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • McLean Falls - 35 min drive - 27.1 miles
  • Catlins Lake - 43 min drive - 48.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Curioscape - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Niagara Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Blue Cod Blues - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Curio Bay Salt House Motel

Property highlights
Curio Bay Salt House Motel provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Curio Bay Salt House Motel offer comforts such as separate dining areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Separate dining areas, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Free in-room WiFi is limited to 24 hours per stay
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free for up to 24 hours per stay

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: NZD 10 for adults and NZD 10 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Living room
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

  • On the beach

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests who wish to book breakfast are encouraged to contact the property before arrival to pre-book it.

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 10.00 for adults and NZD 10.00 for children
  • Facilities fee: NZD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Free in-room WiFi is limited to 24 hours per stay; WiFi in public areas is also free for up to 24 hours per stay

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Curio Bay Salt House
Curio Bay Salt House Curio Bay
Curio Bay Salt House Motel Curio Bay
Curio Bay Salt House Motel Guesthouse
Curio Bay Salt House Motel Guesthouse Curio Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is Curio Bay Salt House Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Curio Bay Salt House Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Curio Bay Salt House Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Curio Bay Salt House Motel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Curio Bay guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Curio Bay Beach and Curio Bay Petrified Forest. Porpoise Bay Beach is 0.6 mi (1 km) away.

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Curio Bay Salt House Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 280 out of 345 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 345 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 345 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 345 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 345 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location right on the beach. Very comfortable room and the continental breakfast option was perfect for our morning.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great kitchen, clean, amazing view and grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location and unit. Very helpful manager. Wonderful long sandy beach. Excellent bedfing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breath taking view, enjoyed nibbles and drinks in the sun. The electric fry pan was a must. Very comfortable beds. A most enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spot on the beach. Ideal for a short stay in the Catlins.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, well equipped apartment right on the beach, surrounded by nature. Such a lovely place to recoup for a couple of nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Barrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the view that made the biggest impact. A few steps onto the beach and stunning sun rises. Very comfy bed and sufficient kitchen tools for basic cooking.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

les

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

It was the warmest motel we have stayed in . We heard penguins in the night. The sea was so close . With surfers to watch for entertainment 😊loved it , thankyou!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cedric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and great view of the ocean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unbeatable Location

We enjoyed our stay at Curio Bay Salt House Motel. Our room was spacious, clean, and had an amazing view of the bay. We hope to stay here again on our next trip to NZ.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here every year so peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here at least once a year one of my favourite places to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

S J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A lovely place to stay.

This was alovely place to stay. Fantastic views and dolphins playing in the waves in front of the apartment.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good view of the bay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a perfect spot....everything amazing...great shower..plenty of room..warm cosy and a view to die for
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing views

Fabulous views of the bay, comfortable unit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mavis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, lovely place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rajesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, location, location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great beach location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was lovely, had everything we needed. The view over the bay was incredible. Would definitely book again if we went back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful beach. Accomodation great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Well-equipped and comfortable. What a view!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an idealistic place to stay in Curio Bay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely location, watched dolphins from bed. Remember to bring insect spray for the sandflies.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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