We stayed here end of March for 2 nights. Definitely one of the highlights of our trip. The studio was in great shape and had wonderful beach views. In fact you could see the dolphins surfing the waves right from the balcony! In some places in New Zealand you have to pay to swim with dolphins so the ability to... More

We stayed in one of the Boutique rooms and really enjoyed it. The view of the ocean is stunning, the bathroom is modern and clean, the kitchen is well equipped and the matress was the most comfortable one during our holidays.

You should by all means try to visit the Catlins if you are on the S Island, and if you visit the Catlins you should definitely stay here! We didn't have reservations and picked this rather randomly … and when we got there, immediately wished we could stay for longer than a night. We did happen to meet the owners... More

Curio Bay Accommodation actually has a few properties to stay at. I stayed at the Beach House Apartment. This was a studio apartment attached to the owners house - though you would never know it. It is a beach front room with a glass door that opens up to the back lawn and path to the beach. You can sit... More

I am in two minds as to whether to write this review, because the accommodation is limited, and I want to go back and find it vacant! However, that will be a while away, and others deserve to enjoy the place so here goes. This place is simply beautiful. The setting on the beach with a private track to beach... More

This is a really really great little house (we had the right hand unit). No oven but there is a microwave and a stove and dishes, silverware, dish soap, glasses, etc. Very clean. Shoes not allowed in the house (which we approve of). Very comfy bed. Free washer and dryer and soap is on-site. One of the best views you'll... More

Looks lovely and an awesome location. But.....this is an apartment set up to WOW on first impression and look good in photos rather than actually live in. Not a drawer nor a shelf, not a hanger, nor a hook, so the tenants live out of suitcases on the floor and drape clothes on the bedposts - which does rather spoil... More

The Apartment is spacious, has a grand hand made wooden frame & king size bed and a view that is difficult to adequately describe. The bathroom boasts a tub with an ocean view and a separate shower with a ceiling rain head and a hand held. It is worth a two night stay and more if you have time. The... More

Ever since I stumbled across other reviews mentioning about penguins nesting at the Curio Bay Boutique Accomodation, I dreamed about staying here and watching little blue penguins from the comfort of the room. (One reviewer mentioned that he was woken up by the insistent tapping of the glass door by the penguin!) So we wrote in and booked the Curio... More