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Lazy Dolphin Lodge

67 reviews

#1 of 2 Specialty Lodging in Curio Bay

529 Curio Bay Road | Curio Bay, Curio Bay 9884, New Zealand

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4.5 66 reviews

Excellent55%
Very good35%
Average5%
Poor3%
Terrible2%

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“the kitchen”(13 reviews)
“double bed”(2 reviews)
“hostel”(20 reviews)

529 Curio Bay Road Curio Bay, Curio Bay 9884 New Zealand See on map

AMENITIES

Free Wifi

Free Parking

Beachfront

Non-Smoking Hotel

Family Rooms

Kitchenette

Self-Serve Laundry

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1 - 5 of 59 reviews

alpinewarrior

Reviewed yesterday

Laid back great place

comfortable bed , nice chill out facilities,well equipped kitchen , and a friendly helpful host. place is kept clean and tidy.close to the beach and wildlife. would definitely stay there again when coming back

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MagicGirl57

Wales

7412

Reviewed 24 September 2018

Don’t stay here

My daughter is backpacking in NZ and booked this hostel. She arrived at about 3.00 and there was a note saying the manager would be back at 5.00. Not convenient after a long journey but she hung around. By 7.00 there was still no sign....More

Thank MagicGirl57

Hi, I sincerely apologise for this inconvenience. There is know way that this should have happened, and I will be having serious discussions with my staff, who were supposed to be working during the day. I hope the rest of your daughters trip around NZ...More

LTP-BCC

Brisbane, Australia

182145

Reviewed 19 August 2018

Locations great...

Located conveniently in Curio bay, this lodge caters to those that don’t mind sharing bathroom facilities. Double bed, comfortable, warm room, bedding ok but nothing more in the room. Bathroom is basic but functional. Communal cooking, common lounge area supplied with DVDs, books etc. Rustic...More

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GeorgeI1091

Reviewed 4 April 2018

Really great place!

The dorm we had was comfortable with ample storage space. The communal area upstairs was kept spotless, was cosy and comfortable. It is large/spacious and has a speedy wifi connection. There is parking out front and if all the spaces are taken we were able...More

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Marta D

Sofia, Bulgaria

2011

Reviewed 19 March 2018 via mobile

Would not recommend...

Ok, so this place gets two stars only because the amenities are actually quite ok- the second floor kitchen and terrace were quite nice. However Lazy dolphin it is- there was Never anyone at the desk downstairs besides one guy who just told us to...More

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Description

Panoramic views of Curio Bay from the balcony. See dolphins swimming in the surf, penguins nesting & seals basking in the sun. Split level accommodation. 2 kitchens & 2 common rooms - plenty of room to spread …More out. Minutes walk to petrified forest & penguin viewing platform. Private access to the beach. Friendly, helpful host. Double, Twin and Shared accommodation available. Great place to get some time out. Less

Hotel Amenities

HOTEL FEATURES

Beachfront

Free Parking

Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)

Non-Smoking Hotel

Self-Serve Laundry

Pool

Room Service

Restaurant

Bar/Lounge

Breakfast included

Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room

Room types

Kitchenette, Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms

Room types

Kitchenette, Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms

Number of rooms

Price range

US$56 - US$60 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)

Location

New Zealand > South Island > Southland Region > Curio Bay

Room types

Kitchenette, Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms

Number of rooms

Price range

US$56 - US$60 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)

Location

New Zealand > South Island > Southland Region > Curio Bay

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Traveller (21)

Room & Suite (11)

Dining (3)

Pool & Beach (1)

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Questions & Answers

"higher floors have less unit noise"

alpinewarrior

yesterday

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"Don’t book a room here"

MagicGirl57

23 Sep 2018

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"Room at second level is convenient."

Adel_Lim

3 Oct 2014

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"try to get an upstairs room re the above comments"

290chrisc290

30 Aug 2014

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Lazy Dolphin Lodge, Curio Bay

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