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Hilltop Accommodation Catlins

Lodge

77 Tahakopa Valley Road, Papatowai

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Why people book this hotel

Great location
7 mentions

Great location, extremely well equipped, quiet and private, and awesome views

Location & views

Comfortable rooms
5 mentions

The house was comfortable and perfect for three people

Comfy sitting room and an even more comfortable bed

Pool
2 mentions

Pool table

Heaps to do nearby, with bush walks fishing and exploring rock pools

Friendly staff
1 mentions

Beautiful House, great view, friendly contact

Good value
1 mentions

Location and value

Overview

Hilltop Accommodation Catlins is set on farmland beside native forest, overlooking Papatowai and the Southern Scenic Route . Guests experience stunning ocean and valley views, from our 2 historic homes. "The Lodge" (or Top House) - a restored character 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home: free wi-fi. cosy woodburner. heatpump, sunny conservatory, clawfoot bath. BBQ, full kitchen and laundry for self catering. Sleeps up to 9, so is ideal for larger families and groups of friends. All linen supplied. "The Cottage" (or Bottom House) - a restored miner's cottage featuring a queen bedroom with ensuite; a twin bedroom with separate shower and toilet, plus free wi-fi, TV, and DVD player, full kitchen and laundry, all set in a private yard. Ideal for couples and smaller families. Peaceful country accommodation, at the edge of the forest, in the heart of the Catlins, and far too relaxing to stay for only one night. Hilltop Accommodation Catlins is situated in the heart of Catlins, just over 1.5 hours' drive from Invercargil and 2 hours' drive from Dunedin.

Traveller reviews

K

Kim

solo_traveller

April 25, 2026

10

Beautiful location, fantastic amenities

Absolutely stunning spot that has everything you need for a home away from home. We were a family group with ages 1 to 66 and the house was perfect. Great location, extremely well equipped, quiet and private, and awesome views.

A

Andrew

extended_group

March 1, 2026

7

Lovely setting. Quaint cottage. Off the beaten track

J

Jane

couple

February 21, 2026

9

Cute cottage from yesteryear…super cosy & clean.It is well worth visiting the Papatowai beach at the back of the Pea

Location & views

H

Helen

family_with_children

November 29, 2025

10

Relaxing and peaceful.

The house was comfortable and perfect for three people. The views are superb, one is able to look right down the coast and watch waves breaking on the cliffs in the distance. Being on a hillside in the middle of fields it was supremely peaceful, the only sounds being sheep and birds. The kitchen was very well equipped. The cafe just down the road was excellent.

H

Halligan

couple

October 20, 2025

9

Loved our stay. The view a d wildlife of birds and sheep and wee lambs is fantastic

The view was amazing a d so was the wild life around the house

S

Stefan

family_with_children

April 23, 2025

10

The view of kings

Beautiful House, great view, friendly contact

R

Ronelle

extended_group

April 1, 2025

9

Delightful, very restful place to stop!

Beautifully presented cottage, cozy and warm with beautiful views. The tranquility was most appreciated, and yet still close enough to the store and the many beautiful sites the Catlins have on offer!

E

Eileen

extended_group

February 5, 2025

10

Loved the location and the cottage

The view from the cottage over the fields and the coast was breathtaking.. such a well- cared for home

G

Graham

couple

January 18, 2025

7

Cute cottage in a spectacular setting with wide country, cliff and sea views. Comfy sitting room and an even more comfortable bed!

D

Debbie

family_with_children

January 14, 2025

10

All had a great time

Excellent

J

Julian

family_with_children

January 8, 2025

10

Really well set up with everything you’ll need. Two bathrooms. Laundry. Pool table!! Decent size pots and pans, gas stove. Epic view.

G

Gillian

extended_group

October 26, 2024

10

Brilliant

Location and value

F

Frances

family_with_children

July 19, 2024

10

A hidden gem in the Catlins.

The accommodation was very welcoming and cosy. Facilities were excellent (great heat pump). It was perfect. Such a fabulous view of the ocean and beautiful birdsong in the morning. Additional touches such as a picnic backpack for guests were really lovely.

M

Michele

family_with_children

June 16, 2024

7

Great location and meet pit needs

Great location meet our needs

R

Royce

extended_group

April 29, 2024

8

Lovely location, secluded while handy to many of the local attractions

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D

Darrell

extended_group

April 28, 2024

8

Not much time to enjoy and wrong month for a wedding. Summer would be lovely

The location

M

Melissa

couple

April 17, 2024

9

I'd go back in a heartbeat.

The setting and outlook was fabulous.

K

Keith

family_with_children

April 13, 2024

10

peaceful.

Fantastic stay, Very cozy cottage perfect for the four of us. Had everything we needed and more. Could see and hear the waves crashing on the beach from the porch. Heaps to do nearby, with bush walks fishing and exploring rock pools. Can't wait to stay again.

M

Michelle

couple

March 20, 2024

9

Remote get away

The house is comfy and has everything one would need. It is a bit remote, but that is not a bad thing. It has a lovely view of the sea and ample seating outside to enjoy it. The main bedroom has a very comfy bed. The garden area surrounding the little house had the most beautiful hydrangeas.

C

Carole

family_with_children

March 20, 2024

10

Our first trip to the beautiful Catlins, definitely will not be the last.

The location was a wonderful surprise. The views were spectacular from every window. Pacific Ocean in front & green fields & paddocks surrounding the cottage.

Facilities

Activities

Billiards

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles

Food & Drink

Breakfast options

General

Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Heating, Bicycle parking, Indoor fireplace

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Outdoors

BBQ facilities, Garden, Sun terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area

Parking

Accessible parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Free parking, Parking

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed

Safety & security

Key access, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers, Carbon monoxide detector

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas

Self check-in

Lockbox key collection at the property

Services

Private check-in/check-out

Two-Bedroom Cottage with Private Bathroom - The Bottom House

Situated in an enclosed garden setting, this private cottage offers magnificent views. 1 bedroom has a queen-sized bed and an en suite bathroom. The 2nd bedroom has 2 single-sized beds or a double-sized bed as well as a separate bathroom with a shower and a toilet. You can request your preferred bedding configuration in the Special Requests Box at the time of booking.

Max 5 guests 77 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 15:00 to 20:00
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 10:30
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease note that the property suggests that guests bring their own food. Discount fuel, alcohol and limited groceries are available at the Papatowai Country Store, 2 km away.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 4:24 PM

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