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Curio Bay Salt House Motel

3.0 star property

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On the beach
Executive Apartment, Beach View | Private kitchen
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
517 Waikawa-Curio Bay Rd, Curio Bay, 9884
  • Curio Bay Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Curio Bay Petrified Forest
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Porpoise Bay Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio 3, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Apartment, Beach View

Executive Apartment, Beach View

  • 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 2, 1 Bedroom, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio 1, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About this property

Curio Bay Salt House Motel

Beachfront guesthouse for sun and fun
Free self parking and free WiFi in public areas are available at this smoke-free guesthouse. Limited housekeeping is available.
Curio Bay Salt House Motel offers 4 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
During your stay at Curio Bay Salt House Motel, you're just a quick walk from Curio Bay Beach. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and breakfast (surcharge) are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include luggage storage
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Curio Bay Beach and 8 minutes by foot from Curio Bay Petrified Forest
WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Curio Bay guesthouse is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily.

Languages

English

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 public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily: NZD 10.00 for adults and NZD 10.00 for children

Family friendly

  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate living room

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited)
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Beachfront location

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • 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
Guests who wish to book breakfast are encouraged to contact the property before arrival to pre-book it.

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property for check-in instructions. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

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

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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

Curio Bay Salt House Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 253 out of 314 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 314 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 314 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 314 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 314 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

Thomas, Grimsby

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this property is top notch. Large, very well appointed, beautiful ocean front location. Simply excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chong Cheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing spot. Loved our short stat, wish I'd booked for longer
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura, Auckland

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Proprty was clean, comfortable and the view was amazing. Cooking equipment was all we needed for a short stay. Wifi worked well.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue Ellen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful quiet location right on the beach. The night sky was fantastic. I’ve never seen so many stars. We didn’t see any dolphins in the bay or penguins at porpoise bay either. We were only there for one night though. Don’t know if it was the time of the year. House was clean. I would go back and would recommend to friends.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overnight stay before commencing our journey through the Catlin's to Dunedin. Interesting find was the petrified forest.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

luke

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nanette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the closeness to the sea. Great for children. Wonderful long stretch of beach for long walks. The beds were very comfortable and the apartment warm all the time. We could see sea lions and dolphins from our apartment.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend. Clean, comfortable and warm and you can’t beat the view!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

Sharon

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

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful remote location with stunning views. Would love to come back again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, great spot just loved it Just a few cobwebs & dust webs
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Joanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was contactless and communication was excellent. We were made aware to bring our own supplies and kitchen equipment was adequate but personally would have liked larger mugs. Shower head and water pressure made showering unpleasant. Unit was clean and comfortable bed with great linen. Wonderful outlook your room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rae

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A lovely sea view, clean and inviting studio. Heaters throughout ensured we were cosy on a cold night. Quite good cooking facilities - a hotplate and microwave, but no oven or BBQ facilities. Prompt communication from the host. Easy off street parking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Always a great place to stay. Will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Neville

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable self contained studio with superb views over the bay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Travelled with partner
Very peaceful, comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room right on the coast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place was lovely. Right on the beach and had all the comforts of home. Property was very clean and the lady I dealt with was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Annette

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024