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Curio Bay Salt House Motel

3.0 star property
Beachfront guesthouse for sun and fun

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Courtyard
Microwave, electric kettle, cookware/dishes/utensils
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is P6,174
P7,100 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Apartment, Beach View

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(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio 2, 1 Bedroom, Beach View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio 1, Beach View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

What's nearby

  • Curio Bay Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Curio Bay Petrified Forest - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Porpoise Bay Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Waipapa Point Lighthouse - 28 min drive - 34.2 km
  • McLean Falls - 40 min drive - 43.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Cod Blues - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Niagara Falls Cafe - ‬7 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), smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
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

Languages

English

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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
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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Curio Bay Salt House Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Curio Bay Salt House Motel?

As of Jul 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Curio Bay Salt House Motel on Jul 11, 2025 start from P 6,214.81, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Curio Bay Salt House Motel?

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. 267 out of 330 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 330 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 330 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 330 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 330 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

les

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

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

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

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

Rajesh

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

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

Derryn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Love the location as you are right by the beach. A little track takes you down to the sand. But you can also just sit outside and watch the waves roll in. u
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

Elizabeth

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

Mavis

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location right on the beach. Sadly we didn’t see any penguins but did enjoy walking the beach searching for them.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey

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

Thomas

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

Laura

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Terry

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb location, especially the local Hectors dolphins!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

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

10/10 Excellent

Nanette

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