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Curio Bay Salt House Motel

3.0 star property
Beachfront guesthouse for sun and fun

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Executive Apartment, Beach View | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$210
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr

Explore the area

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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

Highlights

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

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Executive Apartment, Beach View

Executive Apartment, Beach View

Highlights

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio 2, 1 Bedroom, Beach View

Highlights

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio 1, Beach View

Highlights

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

About the area

Curio Bay

At Curio Bay Salt House Motel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Curio Bay Beach and Curio Bay Petrified Forest. Highlights at this beachfront guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This beach guest house has free WiFi in public areas and luggage storage. Each morning continental breakfast is available. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Curio Bay guest house include Porpoise Bay Beach and Cathedral Caves.
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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 - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Waipapa Point Lighthouse - 25 min drive - 25.4 km
  • McLean Falls - 28 min drive - 34.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Cod Blues - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Niagara Falls Cafe - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Curio Bay Salt House Motel

Beachfront guesthouse for sun and fun
WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Curio Bay guest house is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
Curio Bay Salt House Motel offers 4 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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 transport

  • 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

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

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

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: from approximately NZD 10.00 for adults and from 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

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 ratings 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

What is the cancellation policy at Curio Bay Salt House Motel?

Curio Bay Salt House Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 27 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Curio Bay Salt House Motel on 3 Apr 2025 start from NZ$210.00, including 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.

Is parking available at Curio Bay Salt House Motel?

Yep, Curio Bay Salt House Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Curio Bay Salt House Motel?

Yep, Curio Bay Salt House Motel is a short 3-minute walk from Curio Bay Beach.

Does Curio Bay Salt House Motel serve breakfast?

Yep, continental brekkie is on offer daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Curio Bay Salt House Motel?

No, Curio Bay Salt House Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Curio Bay Salt House Motel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Curio Bay Salt House Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Curio Bay Salt House Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 258 out of 320 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 320 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 320 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 320 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 320 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

Vicki

Travelled with partner
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

Dawn

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ngaere

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

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

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Easy access rooms a bit bland
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
No one there, give you advice like a funeral very impersonable .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place
An amazing hotel. We stayed in the 2 bedroom apartment with a balcony overlooking the sea. Easy straight forward check in. The apartment is so spacious and has everything you need. Fabulous kitchen well stocked with everything you need. Lovely bath and walk in shower. Comfortable beds. You will need to take food with you as no shops nearby. There is a cafe we did not go into it so cannot review. Overall an amazing place would definitely go back.
Sunrise from the balcony
Slope point
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Glen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kelly’s travels
We had the upstairs 2 bedroom apartment. It was a self check in. It was very spacious full lounge and kitchen with great appliances. Full veranda to look straight out onto beach and the water. We had two nights here very relaxing
Curio bay salt house
From patio
Sea lion on the beach very near accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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