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Waikawa House

3.5 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this 3.5-star Waikawa guest house

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Front of property
Interior
Family House | Garden view
Family House
Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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14 Lisburn street, Waikawa, southland, 9441
  • Place, Porpoise Bay Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Curio Bay Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Curio Bay Petrified Forest
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Family House | Living room

Family House

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the area

Waikawa

In Waikawa .At this Waikawa guesthouse, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Porpoise Bay Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of Curio Bay Beach. Curio Bay Petrified Forest is within 6 miles (10 km) and Cathedral Caves is within 20 miles (32 km).
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What's nearby

  • Porpoise Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Curio Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Curio Bay Petrified Forest - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Waipapa Point Lighthouse - 24 min drive - 38.5 km
  • McLean Falls - 32 min drive - 37.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Curioscape - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Blue Cod Blues - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Niagara Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Waikawa House

Enjoy the free parking at this 3.5-star Waikawa guest house
Waikawa House offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. Waikawa House also features a picnic area, laundry facilities, and express check-in. The front desk is open around the clock. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Waikawa guesthouse.

  • 1 guestroom or unit
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Air-conditioned accommodations at Waikawa House offer DVD players and coffee/tea makers. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Accommodations at this 3.5-star guesthouse have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • DVD player
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • DVD player

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Waikawa House Waikawa

Waikawa House Guesthouse

Waikawa House Guesthouse Waikawa

Frequently asked questions

Does Waikawa House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Waikawa House.

How much does it cost to stay at Waikawa House?

As of Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waikawa House on Jun 3, 2026 start from CA $153, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How close is Waikawa House to the beach?

This guesthouse is 3 mi (4-min drive) from Porpoise Bay Beach and 3.2 mi (4-min drive) from Curio Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Waikawa House offer free breakfast?

Waikawa House does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Waikawa House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Waikawa House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Waikawa House?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Waikawa House have a pool?

Waikawa House does not have a pool.

Does Waikawa House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Waikawa House to downtown Waikawa?

Waikawa House is 0.3 mi away from Waikawa.

Waikawa House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
What a lovely house. We arrived cold and bedraggled after a 3 day hike, to a beautiful house with sunshine streami g through the windiws. Spacious, well appointed, lovely house with well appointed kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Huge house in beautiful large gardens full of spring flowers and birdsong. Everything we needed for a relaxing night's stay in the Caitlins.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was much more than we expected. So lovely to have this much space.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Terressa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and had everything you needed for a quiet time away.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great comms from Pip, perfect family place with plenty of space
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabethjoy

Love the heat pumps.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property with all the amenities, comfortable beds and heaters. Would not hesitate to recommend to other travellers. Loved our stay. Thanks so much Pip
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Couple from Nebraska

Had a great stay! Thanks pip for everything you have a lovely home and everything we needed to enjoy the area of the Catlins!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Rayto

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious 3‑bedroom house. The washer and dryer were great after we finished an overnight Doubtful Sound cruise. At first our clothes were still damp even after quite some time in the dryer, but we eventually realized the lint screen needed a serious clean! There is no Wi‑Fi, but for a simple overnight stay that was fine for us.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

HIROKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful house

It was a very nice comfortable house. Enough beds for families with kids and cozy setting for couples too. Laundry facilities were nice since we stayed here in the middle of a long trip. Felt like home and I would recommend for everyone.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a large nice open space
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the privacy here. Flexibility of the host also!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Home!

This is a beautiful, spacious, and quiet home surrounded by lovely lawn and grounds. It’s well suited for a short car ride to see the penguins, dolphins, and other sights in and around Curio Bay. We had a very enjoyable stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful, equipped, spacious home

Wonderful house. Spacious, clean, flowers, clean, comfortable, great kitchen, had all we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A whole three bedroom house on your own land, not far from a number of waterfalls walks & Cathedral caves. Over looking the estuary / bay. Loved this place. Host was easy to communicate with. Would definitely stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Axel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, warm (well insulated!) property. We were especially grateful for the pet-friendly policy, which allowed us to get away for a family break with our dog. Gertie really appreciated the opportunity to come away with us. Thank you. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great communication with host. Lovely quiet location. Large bungalow well equipped and comfortable beds. Lounge arm chairs uncomfortable but settee was. Fully equipped kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire

While there was a hiccup with the booking, through no fault of Pips, she was amazingly helpful and would gladly stay in the future. No doubt you will be very looked after here
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great house with everything you need. Easy to walk around the area. Didn’t receive check in code so was lucky the neighbour contacted owner and we were able to access house. Very comfortable and would love to come and stay for a week next time.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Winston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this property. But i think this would be difficult to access without own transportation. The property has no wifi but i understand why. Overall, very good accommodation. Everything was provided for too - from kitchen to laundry.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location is a short drive to Curio Bay, hence the reason we selected. It’s a big, clean house with no WiFi. The kitchen items are random, stovetop is rusted, and sofa is very worn in. Bathroom appears upgraded with good hot shower. Communication was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful home in a relaxed and peaceful setting. Well-appointed and comfortable. I immediately felt rested on entering the front door. Depending on the day, there may not be any dining options available in the small township. There was no house number at the front gate but only two properties in the street with the other property being numbered.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

A.F.

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The surroundings were beautifull, very quiet as well. Wgen we came everything seemed fine.... but the next morning we had NO water and NO electricity. We could not shower, have breakfast, very cold. We left in a hurry. Could not reach the owner at all; phonenumber seemed disconected and there was NO internet available.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Heel mooi huis

Wat een mooi huis op een fijne locatie, zoveel rust en comfort!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025