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Owaka Lodge Motel

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  • Average9%
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Non-Smoking Rooms
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All reviewson arrivalacross the roadwonderful southern hospitalitythe ownernot hesitate to stay here againplunger coffeedated decordelicious muffinsa bit tiredhome made muffinslovely surpriseeasy parkingstayed here for one nightwithin walking distancethe pubnice staya great place to stay
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Gaynor was so friendly and helpful with lovely apricot muffins when we arrived. The room was spacious. Floors and shower weren't very keen but the beds were comfortable and location was excellent. We would stay again as the price is good and the room is...More

Thank Kinuck
Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

We had a good stay in the spacious clean motel. The motel is very retro which was actually quite nice. Close to pub and restaurants. Good option if travelling in the catlins. The motel was also very good value

Thank Praxmeyer
Reviewed 19 December 2017

We are in the Catlins Southland New Zealand. Off the tourist track. The Owaka Lodge Motel has all the facilities for a comfortable stay. Gaynor our hostess is amazing and treats her guests as family. The units have a kitchenette and the rooms are spotlessly...More

Thank Stirg
Reviewed 16 December 2017 via mobile

Comfortable little motel. Everything was clean and worked well. Comfy bed and well equipped kitchenette. Gaynor brought freshly cut Roses, muffins and milk for tea. She was full of local knowledge, and ideas on how to spend our time in the area. She pointed us...More

Thank TassPerth
Reviewed 2 December 2017

In general, NZ does motels very well and this was no exception. The room was clean and comfortable, with a kitchenette and the requisite milk and plunger coffee. A nice touch was the muffins we were given when we checked in. Nice people with a...More

Thank Carol H
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Amenities
Top amenities
Free Parking
Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
Hotel Amenities
Free Parking
Laundry Service
Room amenities
Refrigerator in room
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Price range
US$76 - US$92 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
Room types
Kitchenette, Non-Smoking Rooms, Suites
Details
Price range
US$76 - US$92 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
Room types
Kitchenette, Non-Smoking Rooms, Suites
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"Going to the Catlins this is the place to stay"
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"While the unit was on the road .. it was quiet!! (April 2017)"
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"We stayed in the King Bedroom"
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"Think twice at staying in Owaka unless you aim to explore the catlins in great detail. Especially glum if its..."
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