The Catlins hotel guide. Independent hotel in The Catlins, New Zealand

"The hotel itself was nice and the staff were friendly, but the room description was misleading. It did not clearly state that the bathroom is not attached to the room. The toilet is down the hall and up a flight of stairs, and the bath/shower is in a separate room down another hallway. Having to leave the room and walk through common areas to use the bathroom, especially at night, was very inconvenient. This setup should be clearly stated in the listing so guests know what to expect before booking. Breakfast was disappointing. There were 4 types of dry cereal and two types of bread. There was no fruit, yogurt, eggs, meats or cheeses. "

"This was right on the beach with a gorgeous view. "

"Excellent room with lovely sea view. Good amenities. Great communication from staff. Local restaurant (Sandy's) was also very good."

"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."

"Clean it had everything we needed and the bed it was very comfy 😌 "

"Wonderful, clean and spacious quarters with up to date bathroom facilities and lighting. Cordial and welcoming hospitality from the staff. Ocean view from the center area and a short walk to the beach. "

"Comfortable chairs with a view! Modern and clean. "

"Esther and the rest of the staff are incredibly kind and welcoming - I feel so lucky to have stayed here during my visit to the Catlins region. There are also plenty of sea lions just a short walk away that you can observe from a distance! "