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Waikawa House

3.5 star property
Guesthouse in Waikawa with free parking

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$220
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

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 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the area

Waikawa

At Waikawa House, you'll be 4.7 km (3 mi) from Porpoise Bay Beach and 5.1 km (3.2 mi) from Curio Bay Beach. .This pet-friendly guest house offers a terrace, a garden and barbecues. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a picnic area and express check-in. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Waikawa guest house include Curio Bay Petrified Forest and Cathedral Caves.
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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

Guesthouse in Waikawa with free parking
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 guest house.

  • 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 accommodation at Waikawa House offers DVD players and coffee/tea makers. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Accommodation at this 3.5-star guest house has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board.

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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

What is the cancellation policy at Waikawa House?

Waikawa House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Waikawa House?

As of 16 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waikawa House on 23 Feb 2026 start from NZ$220.0, including 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.

Is parking available at Waikawa House?

Yep, Waikawa House has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Waikawa House?

The closest beach to Waikawa House is Porpoise Bay Beach (2.4 km).

Is Waikawa House family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, a BBQ and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that Waikawa House is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Waikawa House?

No, Waikawa House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Waikawa House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Waikawa House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabethjoy, Red Beach

Love the heat pumps.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
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

8/10 Good

James, Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

ELIEZER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

sally

Travelled with family
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with partner
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.

10/10 Excellent

Randi

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Winston

Travelled with partner
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.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, lovely house
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkawa house was a well presented and designed home. Loved the bird life and peace and quiet. Next time will have to stay longer .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely home. Spacious, clean, warm. Loved the bird life.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021