Located in Owaka, Catlins Inn features a bar. The hotel provides both free WiFi and free private parking. Every room comes with an electric tea pot and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while selected rooms include a kitchen equipped with a fridge. At the hotel all rooms have bed linen and towels. At Catlins Inn you'll find a restaurant serving Local cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested. Dunedin Airport is 52 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3:
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.7
Free Wifi
7.3
Low score for Owaka
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mere
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location is good, excellent food and the room was good value for money , while small it had a ensuite.
  • Joanna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room was basic but clean, tidy and comfortable. Bathroom was clean with towels , soap and shampoo. Very quiet.
  • Bruce
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Kitchen facilities and shower and picnic table under the verandah
  • Brent
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location. Good meals on-site. Nice warm bar and restaurant area.
  • Sharyn
    Australia Australia
    best unit at a hotel , staff friendly, best meals , everything was great
  • Shafeen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Comfy and warm. Worth the money The location was perfect. Room was spacious.
  • Bryan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Exceptional 2 nights Great staff - good to catch up with Ollie (don’t overdo the working) Fantastic meals - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for the blue cod Nachos, schnitzel and loaded wedges very good too Will be back and spreading the word Thanks for a great...
  • Camille
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great place to stay. Comfortable, clean, nice, and warm. Friendly staff, amazing service, and outstanding meals. The schnitzel was delicious. Will definitely be back.
  • Jodie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    This is a hidden gem of the South!. Ollie and his team were incredible hosts, nothing was a problem. The pizza was amazing! and Ollie makes an awesome Bloody Mary breakfast in a glass! Thanks Ollie we'll be back!
  • Vicki
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The room was warm, clean and nicely decorated. The food was all well prepared, presented and delicious. The staff were very friendly, polite and helpful. We recommend to everyone.

Property questions and answers
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  • What restaurants, attractions, and public transport options are nearby? Hi, we are staying in Owaka on 12th February 2025, know its a long way off bu..

    Hi there, thank you for your enquiry. There are lots of secluded beaches, waterfalls and wildlife. We have 4 eateries in town. There isn't much in the..
    Answered on 8 September 2024
  • Can I park my 6 berth campervan at your site?

    yes, there is plenty of space
    Answered on 26 August 2023
  • Hi is there room for a portacot anywhere. I have twins so this from needs to accommodate them another baby an a twelve year old.

    yes, there is plenty of space in the room with the twin beds
    Answered on 8 November 2020
  • Hi there, looking at booking for a few nights but probably a silly question I cant see any information on tea/coffee facilities in rooms. Is there any

    yes there is tea and coffee provided in all rooms
    Answered on 14 August 2021
  • Is breakfast available, on premises or nearby. Regards James

    We have cereal available for guests and also in town there is a Cafe that opens at 9am for breakfast
    Answered on 4 October 2022
  • Hi does your wifi support video calling?

    I am not 100% sure, if the video calling is done through internet, I believe it will
    Answered on 31 January 2021
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Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Ryleys Cafe
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Catlins Inn

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Alarm clock
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Happy hour
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Packed lunches
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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FAQs about Catlins Inn

  • Room options at Catlins Inn include:

    • Studio
    • Apartment

  • Catlins Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Happy hour
    • Live sports events (broadcast)

  • Check-in at Catlins Inn is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Catlins Inn is 1,000 feet from the center of Owaka. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Catlins Inn has 1 restaurant:

    • Ryleys Cafe

  • The prices at Catlins Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.