5/5 - Excellent
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Hector’s dolphins swimming in the surf!

The executive apartment was very large, comfortable and immaculately clean. The deck had beautiful ocean views - we saw a fur seal and penguins right from our deck. It's within walking distance of the penguin viewing area and petrified forest. It is a perfect place to enjoy Curio Bay.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025


Ray was very friendly and welcoming. The room was comfortable and warm. Didn’t realise it was separate from the bathroom although that was in the description. No sign of a hot tub? Would be better in the summer to enjoy the deck.
Reviewed on 24 May 2024


Ray was very friendly and welcoming. The room was comfortable and warm. Didn’t realise it was separate from the bathroom although that was in the description. No sign of a hot tub? Would be better in the summer to enjoy the deck.
Reviewed on 24 May 2024

We had a very good time in Papatowai. The Surfinn Eco Cottage is a good starting point for many activities around. We loved the room upstairs wit the nice view on the river side.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2025

Explore the great outdoors at Curio Bay Petrified Forest, a lovely green space in Curio Bay. Stroll along the beaches or visit the monuments while you're in the area.
Hector’s dolphins swimming in the surf!
Watching the dolphins surfing from our veranda was something we won’t forget
We saw the yellow eyed penguins in the evening, swam and surfed with dolphins, walked on the beautiful beaches, enjoyed visiting the petrified forest
