Catlins Retreat B & B

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.2
Rated superb

Free WiFi

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Catlins Retreat B & B in Owaka offers comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, free WiFi, and garden views. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and private entrance. Convenient Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, private check-in and check-out services, an outdoor seating area, bicycle parking, and free parking. Breakfast is served in the room with continental options including juice and fruits. Local Attractions: Located 84 km from Dunedin Airport, the property is near attractions such as Catlins Coast and Owaka River. Cycling enthusiasts can explore the surrounding area. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests for its friendly host, delicious breakfast, and comfortable rooms.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Continental

  • FREE parking!

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1 single bed
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1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

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Australia Australia
“This was such a gem - perfect location in the middle of the Catlins - Jill is an exceptional host and had so many great suggestions on where to go and where to eat that it really added to our stay - we loved the comfy warm room and all the...”
Fabienne
Luxembourg Luxembourg
“Nice reception, lot of information Location Stylish room deco, out of ordinary Quiet place Heating works 😁 …”
Donna
New Zealand New Zealand
“Highly Recommend- Great location for exploring the Catlins - wonderful hosts - provided recommendations on local restaurants & what to see & do - supplied with mini chocolates everyday - stayed in the quirky purple room -”
Jude
New Zealand New Zealand
“Loved the purple room experience! Always look for a good bit of quirky fun!”
Terri
New Zealand New Zealand
“Love the purple room. It is very beautiful and has complete amenities. Has made our stay very worthwhile. Jill has also been very helpful in providing tips for our Catlins trip.”
Bernadette
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Wonderful host made to feel very welcome. Everything you could need available in the room taking care to retain history of the house. Helpful information for the area made available.”
Claire
New Zealand New Zealand
“Comfortable and fun. Great location near to beautiful beaches and scenery.”
Amrit
Thailand Thailand
“It is rather quite convinient B&B in this small town. Only one small conveniet store and some restuarants which open till 7.00PM. There is some microwave and kattle with coffe and tea. It is Ok to stay for one night.”
Irrie
Australia Australia
“Very cosy with nice extra touches. Some fruit and chocolate. It’s also decorated so pretty”
Graham
Australia Australia
“My wife and I loved the quirky nature of this B&B. It was filled with old world charm, very comfortable and the breakfast provided was excellent. The staff were very informative about the local area. An easy stroll to evening dining options.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

9.8
Host review score
Relax and put your feet up, unwind at our retreat in the serenity of the Catlins. Our historic villa is in the heart of Owaka, cafes and shops are 2 minutes walk away and it's only a short drive to beaches, bush walks, waterfalls and the many attractions the Catlins has to offer. Each spacious villa guest room has a queen and single bed, a private en-suite bathroom, and a fridge, table and chairs and tea and coffee. A delicious continental breakfast is available as an optional extra. This historic building was built by the community to attract a doctor to the area about 100 years ago. The result is a beautiful character villa in central Owaka. Guests will stay in the 2 grandest rooms at the front of the house. There is plenty of free parking on the street just outside.
Owaka is a small rural town with a warm welcome and everything you need. Situated on the Southern Scenic Route it is the perfect place to explore the Catlins, between Invercargill and Balclutha. There is a 4 Square shop, garage, pub, cafe's, second hand book shop, gift shops, health shop, museum and information centre, all within a short walk of the Catlins Retreat. The Catlins is famous for stunning scenery and wildlife. The beach at Pounawea is only a 5 minute drive where you can find a river/estuary area suitable for boating/fishing and water sports, and the local golf course. The more rugged Surat bay is only 3 km further, where you can go horse riding, see sea lions and walk around to Cannibal Bay. Within a 30 minute drive of Owaka is a wide range of bush walks, beach walks, waterfalls and wildlife.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.