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Curio Bay Salt House Motel

3.0 star property

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Executive Apartment, Beach View | Terrace/patio
Studio 2, 1 Bedroom, Beach View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Aerial view
Executive Apartment, Beach View | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    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 | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Apartment, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Studio 2, 1 Bedroom, Beach View

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 the neighborhood

Curio Bay

With a stay at Curio Bay Salt House Motel in Curio Bay, you'll be on the beach, just a 3-minute walk from Curio Bay Beach and 8 minutes by foot from Curio Bay Petrified Forest. .This beach guesthouse is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Porpoise Bay Beach and 15.8 mi (25.4 km) from Waipapa Point Lighthouse.
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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 - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Waipapa Point Lighthouse - 25 min drive - 15.8 miles
  • McLean Falls - 28 min drive - 21.5 miles

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
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Continental breakfasts are available daily for a fee.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.

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 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

  • Smoke-free property

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 more details, 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
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

Curio Bay Salt House Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 238 out of 295 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 295 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 295 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 295 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 295 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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 traveler

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Traveled with partner
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

D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful
Excellent room, great facilities and a stunning view
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

steven

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location right on Porpoise Bay, beautiful beach. Comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location and view
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spot right on the beach with a wonderful view. Within minutes of arriving the Hector dolphins were surfing the waves out the front of our room. Absolutely lovely room, everything you could need
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cyndy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning seaviews from the unit and you can walk across the grass down to the beach. Comfortable and enough space, good shower. Would happily stay again. Carparking a bit cramped so may need to manoeuvre a little
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the 2 bedroom apartment and it is absolutely gorgeous. It had everything we needed, super comfortable beds, and an incredible view of the ocean with windows overlooking Porpoise Bay with a porch as well. Breathtaking. We walked right down to the beach from our place. Walked over to see penguins. The only problem we had was that the place was so beautiful that we had less motivation to go explore the area. We still did but loved returning to the beautiful accomodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bing

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great choice on curiobay
Amazing motel with great views and vibes! Also very conveniently located, clean. We enjoyed our stay thoroughly!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ren

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious well-appointed apartment above the beach and with wonderful views. Very quiet location - no local services, but we knew that and were prepared.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darcie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were far happier with the Salt House Motel than with the surrounding attractions. Our room was clean and well-organized, with a fabulous view of Porpoise Bay and its long, sandy beach. We were there in mid-spring, though, so it wasn't beach weather or Hector's Dolphin season, and the nearby attractions were disappointing. The "Petrified Forest" was underwhelming, and the yellow-eyed penguins were scarce. We did find a terrific hike nearby though -- the Waipohatu Waterfalls Track. The motel offers to provide a supply of breakfast food by pre-arrangement. What we didn't realize is that that's the ONLY way to get breakfast in the area. There are no grocery stores anywhere nearby, or cafes serving breakfast. So take the motel's offer, or bring groceries with you.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023