Title: Hotels in Tarara - Best Tarara Hotels from £47 - Fully Refundable Options - Expedia.co.uk [Tarara Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Tarara.dx692485074581913600)[Holiday Rentals in Tarara](https://expedia.co.uk/Tarara-Holiday-Rentals.d692485074581913600.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Tarara Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Tarara.d692485074581913600.Car-Hire-Guide)[Tarara Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Tarara.d692485074581913600.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![The Purakaunui Falls are one of the most beautiful waterfalls in New Zealand outside the mountains. Down in the Catlins it's off a gravel road past Papatowai. 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Located near Tarata St Park and the beach, with kayaking and surfing opportunities just moments away. --- "Everything was amazing! The people, the views, the marshmallow comfy bed! " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Heather £72 includes taxes & fees 5 Jan - 6 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kaka-Point-Hotels-The-Kaka-Point-Motels.h9679525.Hotel-Information) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21440000/21430600/21430526/bafb93b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21440000/21430600/21430526/b444a904.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21440000/21430600/21430526/f4b87266.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21440000/21430600/21430526/33c63816.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Surat Bay Lodge, Motel and Backpackers [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/New-Haven-Hotels-Surat-Bay-Lodge-Backpackers-Hostel.h21430526.Hotel-Information) New Haven 8.6/10 Excellent (54) Experience the coastal charm at this New Haven beach hostel with hiking trails nearby. Enjoy complimentary WiFi and parking while exploring local attractions like Cannibal Bay Beach and Jack's Blowhole. --- "Lovely stay with wonderful friendly hosts" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Philippa £54 includes taxes & fees 4 Jan - 5 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/New-Haven-Hotels-Surat-Bay-Lodge-Backpackers-Hostel.h21430526.Hotel-Information) ![Sports facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16040000/16038500/16038481/ff4f4585.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Tourist Flat 2 | Iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, travel cot, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16040000/16038500/16038481/6aecbfc7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16040000/16038500/16038481/c32ecec7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16040000/16038500/16038481/b1ca1e6b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/New-Haven-Hotels-Catlins-Newhaven-Holiday-Park.h16038481.Hotel-Information) New Haven 9.2/10 Wonderful (113) "Intimate, clean and friendly." ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Barbara £47 includes taxes & fees 31 Jan - 1 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/New-Haven-Hotels-Catlins-Newhaven-Holiday-Park.h16038481.Hotel-Information) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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[See all hotels in Tarara](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-17&endDate=2026-01-18&adults=2®ionId=692485074581913600) ![The Purakaunui Falls are one of the most beautiful waterfalls in New Zealand outside the mountains. Down in the Catlins it's off a gravel road past Papatowai. It's a bit hard to find online or concretely on a map, but there are yellow street signs everywhere pointing you there, so just follow the yellow signs and you'll get there, then its a quick 20 minute walk down to the falls](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/692485074581913600/bebc18cb-7658-4007-a58d-c49375e8b669.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=899&h=600&p=1&q=high) Photo by YoungAdventuress ## Top Tarara Hotel Reviews ![The Kaka Point Motels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9680000/9679600/9679525/2b9498f4_y.jpg) ### The Kaka Point Motels 10/10 Excellent "Everything was amazing! The people, the views, the marshmallow comfy bed! " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kaka-Point-Hotels-The-Kaka-Point-Motels.h9679525.Hotel-Information) ![Tram Track Retreat accommodation in Papatowai, The Catlins](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110990000/110985000/110985000/7dde5477_y.jpg) ### Tram Track Retreat accommodation in Papatowai, The Catlins 10/10 Excellent "A lovely cabin beautifully appointed with everything one needs. Very praceful and relaxing. I wish we had more time there. Only downside is the lack of a store nearby for groceries." [](https://expedia.co.uk/Papatowai-Hotels-Tram-Track-Retreat-Accommodation-In-Papatowai.h110985000.Hotel-Information) ![Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16040000/16038500/16038481/ff4f4585_y.jpg) ### Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park 10/10 Excellent "Intimate, clean and friendly." [](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Haven-Hotels-Catlins-Newhaven-Holiday-Park.h16038481.Hotel-Information) ![Surat Bay Lodge & Backpackers Hostel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21440000/21430600/21430526/bafb93b9_y.jpg) ### Surat Bay Lodge & Backpackers Hostel 10/10 Excellent "Staff were very friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean, comfortable and well equipped. Lovely beach feel. Beautiful part of the country. We were blessed to see seals swimming in the bay from the deck at the front of the property and a stunning sunset. " [](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Haven-Hotels-Surat-Bay-Lodge-Backpackers-Hostel.h21430526.Hotel-Information) ![Greenwood Homestead](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113560000/113556600/113556503/e8b98fa5_y.jpg) ### Greenwood Homestead 10/10 Excellent "So amazong to find a place our extended family could stay all together to celebrate a 75th Birthday. We loved the hot tub and space to spread out in, many happy memories were created enjoying the area." [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tarara-Hotels-Greenwood-Homestead.h113556503.Hotel-Information) ![The perfect Jacks Bay retreat](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110130000/110126500/110126474/4130b7d7_y.jpg) ### The perfect Jacks Bay retreat 10/10 Excellent "We really enjoyed our stay, the cabin is a perfect base to explore the Catlins and to have a relaxing break.The cabin itself is really lovely with a well equipped kitchen, great shower pressure (and hairdryer) and comfortable furnishings." [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hinahina-Hotels-The-Perfect-Jacks-Bay-Retreat.h110126474.Hotel-Information) ![Cosy, Comfortable, Rustic Cabin In The Absolute Heart Of The Catlins ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102750000/102742600/102742589/82dcfcb5_y.jpg) ### Cosy, Comfortable, Rustic Cabin In The Absolute Heart Of The Catlins 10/10 Excellent "Very friendly host and well maintained property " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tahakopa-Hotels-Cosy-Rustic-Cabin-In-The-Absolute-Heart-Of-The-Catlins.h102742589.Hotel-Information) ![Surfinn Eco Cottage - Papatowai Cottage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37993800/37993701/4e6d39db_y.jpg) ### Surfinn Eco Cottage - Papatowai Cottage 10/10 Excellent "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." [](https://expedia.co.uk/Papatowai-Hotels-Surfinn-Eco-Cottage-Papatowai-Cottage.h37993701.Hotel-Information) ## More cheap stays in Tarara ![3-Bedroom Family Cottage with Stunning Rural Views in The Catlins](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119460000/119453100/119453049/9ec52706_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=402&ra=fit) ### 3-Bedroom Family Cottage with Stunning Rural Views in The Catlins Owaka [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F01%2F2026&endDate=18%2F01%2F2026&selected=119453049&PinnedHotelID=119453049&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=692485074581913600) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Owaka-Hotels-Catlins-Country-Cottage.h119453049.Hotel-Information) ![Kaka Point Luxury Spa Accommodation](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95050000/95043900/95043862/w1816h3342x0y0-d5e09bfd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=402&ra=fit) ### Kaka Point Luxury Spa Accommodation 26 Esplanade Kaka Point Otago [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F01%2F2026&endDate=18%2F01%2F2026&selected=95043862&PinnedHotelID=95043862&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=692485074581913600) 10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kaka-Point-Hotels-Kaka-Point-Luxury-Spa-Accommodation.h95043862.Hotel-Information) ![Catlins Gateway Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36140000/36133400/36133311/92f5e8a2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=402&ra=fit) ### Catlins Gateway Motel 1 Royal Terrace Owaka Otago [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F01%2F2026&endDate=18%2F01%2F2026&selected=36133311&PinnedHotelID=36133311&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=692485074581913600) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Owaka-Hotels-Catlins-Gateway-Motel.h36133311.Hotel-Information) ## Frequently asked questions ### Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia? ### How can I save on a Tarara hotel booking with Expedia? ### How much is the nightly rate at a Tarara hotel? ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Accommodation - Flights - Packages - Holiday Homes - More ways to book - [4 Star Hotels in Balclutha ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/4Star-Balclutha-Hotels.s40-0-d6344454.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - 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