Title: Waikawa House Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Waikawa House Guesthouse in Waikawa with free parking ![Family House | Garden view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46970000/46965700/46965625/5f063b6b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46970000/46965700/46965625/7e03e13f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46970000/46965700/46965625/57354449.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46970000/46965700/46965625/6375e631.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Family House | Garden view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46970000/46965700/46965625/fcd5fbb2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Waikawa House welcomes visitors with its beautiful garden and comfortable outdoor seating areas. Guests can relax on the sunny terrace, prepare meals on the barbecue grills, and take advantage of convenient laundry facilities during their stay. 9.6 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Laundry - Parking included - Air conditioning £94 includes taxes & fees 17 Oct - 18 Oct ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 16 - Oct 17](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=46965625&PinnedHotelID=46965625&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=46965625&PinnedHotelID=46965625&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 17 - Oct 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=46965625&PinnedHotelID=46965625&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=46965625&PinnedHotelID=46965625&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 17 - Oct 19](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=46965625&PinnedHotelID=46965625&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=46965625&PinnedHotelID=46965625&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct 24 - Oct 26](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=46965625&PinnedHotelID=46965625&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=46965625&PinnedHotelID=46965625&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Family House | Living room | 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46970000/46965700/46965625/41b0948c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family House 10.0 Exceptional 6 reviews ### Highlights Garden Air conditioning Heating Free cots/infant beds Kitchen Full-sized fridge/freezer Flat-screen TV Washing machine - 3 bedrooms - Sleeps 8 - 2 Queen Beds, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FWaikawa-Hotels-Waikawa-House.h46965625.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FWaikawa-Hotels-Waikawa-House.h46965625.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-46.62242%2C169.13133&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ITuYjqYayHU4QFkc665jlgoEb90=) 14 Lisburn street, Waikawa, southland, 9441 #### What's nearby - Porpoise Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 3.0 miles - Curio Bay Beach - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles - Curio Bay Petrified Forest - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles - Waipapa Point Lighthouse - 32 min drive - 23.9 miles - McLean Falls - 34 min drive - 23.5 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Niagara Cafe - ‬3 min drive - ‪Curioscape - ‬7 min drive - ‪Blue Cod Blues - ‬3 min walk ## About this property ### Waikawa House Property highlights Consider a stay at Waikawa House and take advantage of a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - Free self-parking - Express check-out, express check-in and secured bike storage - Outdoor furniture, luggage storage and barbecues Room features All guest rooms at Waikawa House include comforts, such as air conditioning. Other amenities include: - Hairdryers and soap - 42-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels and DVD players - Private gardens, wardrobes/cupboards and kitchens ## Similar properties ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19550000/19549500/19549489/bf518c87.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Curio Bay Salt House Motel Curio Bay - Parking included - Free WiFi - Breakfast available - Microwave 9.6 Exceptional 335 reviews £94 includes taxes & fees 30 Oct - 31 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=19549489&PinnedHotelID=19549489&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9850000/9848400/9848335/8e17a710.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Whistling Frog Cafe & Resort Chaslands [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=9848335&PinnedHotelID=9848335&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site - 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 ### Access methods Access code, private entrance ### Pets Pets stay for free Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### National rating For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system. ### Property is also known as Waikawa House Waikawa Waikawa House Guesthouse Waikawa House Guesthouse Waikawa ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Waikawa House pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Waikawa House? > As of 16 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waikawa House on 17 Oct 2025 start from £93.91, 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Waikawa-Hotels-Waikawa-House.h46965625.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Waikawa House? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Waikawa House? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. ### What time is check-out at Waikawa House? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Waikawa House located? > Situated in Waikawa, this guesthouse is 3 mi (4.7 km) from Porpoise Bay Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Curio Bay Beach and Curio Bay Petrified Forest. Cathedral Caves and McLean Falls are also within 20 miles (32 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Waikawa House Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 26 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 9.4/10 Staff & service ### 9.0/10 Amenities ### 9.4/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 9.2/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabethjoy 1 Oct 2025 Love the heat pumps. ##### Elizabethjoy Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Siobhan 11 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great comms from Pip, perfect family place with plenty of space ##### Siobhan Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Terressa 14 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The property was clean and had everything you needed for a quiet time away. ##### Terressa Stayed 1 night in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca 12 Mar 2024 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 ##### Rebecca ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashley 9 Jan 2024 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! ##### Ashley Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cynthia 15 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Loved the privacy here. Flexibility of the host also! ##### Cynthia Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Simon 21 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Such a large nice open space ##### Simon Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanne 2 Dec 2023 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!! ##### Joanne Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Philip 2 Dec 2023 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. ##### Philip ### 8/10 Good #### sally 27 Oct 2024 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. ##### sally Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Melissa 14 Mar 2025 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. ##### Melissa Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claire 8 Dec 2022 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 ##### Claire ### 10/10 Excellent #### Winston 9 Oct 2023 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. ##### Winston ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie 13 Nov 2022 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. ##### Julie Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### A.F. 16 Nov 2023 Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The surroundings were beautifull, very quiet as well. Wgen we came everything seemed fine.... but the next morning we had NO water and NO electricity. We could not shower, have breakfast, very cold. We left in a hurry. Could not reach the owner at all; phonenumber seemed disconected and there was NO internet available. ##### A.F. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David 13 Jul 2025 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. ##### David Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### James 7 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Staff & service ##### James Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James 27 Mar 2025 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. ##### James Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sonja 20 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Heel mooi huis Wat een mooi huis op een fijne locatie, zoveel rust en comfort! ##### Sonja Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ELIEZER 11 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### ELIEZER Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pierre 8 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Pierre Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alyssa 20 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Alyssa Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Axel 26 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities It was great ##### Axel Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Norbert 28 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Ein Haus für eine Nacht Das Haus hatten wir nur für eine Nacht. Dafür ist es okay. Man muss sich selbst versorgen, es gibt nichts in der Nähe, weder Einkaufsmöglichkeiten noch Tankstellen. ##### Norbert Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Randi 12 Nov 2023 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. ##### Randi Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Rainforest Retreat](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-Rainforest-Retreat.h7088168.Hotel-Information) > > [All-Inclusive Hotels in Albania](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Albania-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d2-tAllInclusiveHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Hotels near Swallow Falls](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Swallow-Falls-Hotels.0-l6086463-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Family-Friendly Hotels in Salou](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Salou-Hotels-Family-Friendly-Hotel.0-0-d180897-tFamilyFriendlyHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [The Tower Hotel, by Thistle](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-The-Tower-Hotel.h2479.Hotel-Information) > > [Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Budapest-Hotels-Kempinski-Hotel-Corvinus-Budapest.h21146.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Sanibel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sanibel-Hotels.d9791.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Harmony Bay Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Limassol-Hotels-Harmony-Bay-Hotel.h9662041.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis Rotorua](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rotorua-Hotels-Ibis-Rotorua.h1131218.Hotel-Information) > > [Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Mandarin-Oriental-Hyde-Park.h4026.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Naples by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Naples-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Naples.h22859.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels with Connecting Rooms in Barcelona](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Barcelona-Hotels-Hotel-With-Connecting-Rooms.0-0-d179992-thotelwithconnectingrooms.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Tongariro Suites at The Rocks](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Horopito-Hotels-Tongariro-Suites-At-The-Rocks.h9679404.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels with Parking in South Coast](https://www.expedia.co.uk/South-Coast-Hotels-Hotel-With-Free-Parking.0-0-d6046244-thotelwithfreeparking.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [5 Star Hotels in Kassiopi](https://www.expedia.co.uk/5Star-Kassiopi-Hotels.s50-0-d6051481.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Timperley](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Timperley-Hotels.d500517.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Cheap Hotels in Acton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Acton-London-Hotels-Budget-Hotels.0-n6251614-0-tBudgetHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Rosewood Matakauri](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Matakauri-Lodge.h1097561.Hotel-Information) > > [Richmond Holiday Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Richmond-Hotels-Richmond-Holiday-Park.h29218591.Hotel-Information) > > [Cheap Hotels in Wimbledon](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wimbledon-London-Hotels-Budget-Hotels.0-n179539-0-tBudgetHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Anglers paradise and great family holiday place](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Makarora-Hotels-Anglers-Paradise-And-Great-Family-Holiday-Place.h37278832.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Islay Island (ILY) to Paisley (GLA)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/ily/gla/islay-to-glasgow) > > [Flights from London (LHR) to Sola (SVG)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lhr/svg/london-to-stavanger) > > [British Airways London (LHR) to Luqa (MLA) flights](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flight-routes/british-airways-from-heathrow-to-malta-intl/ba/lhr/mla) > > [Flights from Paisley (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/gla/lpl/glasgow-to-liverpool) > > [Flights from Edinburgh (EDI) to Avignon (AVN)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/edi/avn/edinburgh-to-avignon) ### Packages > [Southwark Cathedral](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Southwark-Cathedral-London-City-Centre.d6079083.Attraction) > > [Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kirstenbosch-National-Botanical-Gardens-Cape-Town.d6066769.Attraction)