Punakaiki Beachfront Motels
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From
US$118
/ night
About this property
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Amenities
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Business amenities
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 11 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Rooms have private furnished patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Location
Located in Punakaiki, Punakaiki Beachfront Motels is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Punakaiki Beach and Pancake Rocks. This beach motel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Pororari River Track and 18.6 mi (29.9 km) from Underworld Adventures.
What's nearby
Punakaiki Horse Treks(0.1 Miles)
Punakaiki Beach(0.1 Miles)
Paparoa National Park(0.1 Miles)
Pancake Rocks(0.3 Miles)
Pororari River Track(0.3 Miles)
Punakaiki Visitor Centre(0.6 Miles)
Pororari River Track(0.8 Miles)
Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes(0.8 Miles)
Truman Track(1.2 Miles)
Truman Track(1.2 Miles)
Underworld Adventures(18.6 Miles)
Mitchells Gully Gold Mine(20.4 Miles)
Rapahoe Beach(21 Miles)
Wingham Park(25.5 Miles)
West Coast Rail Trail(27.5 Miles)
Westport (WSZ)(36.7 Miles)
Hokitika (HKK)(52.2 Miles)
Christchurch International Airport (CHC)(177.1 Miles)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Family room
Garden
Beach (nearby)
Self laundry
Location
Mabel Street, Punakaiki, New Zealand
Punakaiki Horse Treks (0.1 Miles)
Punakaiki Beach (0.1 Miles)
Paparoa National Park (0.1 Miles)
Pancake Rocks (0.3 Miles)
Pororari River Track (0.3 Miles)
Punakaiki Visitor Centre (0.6 Miles)
Room options
7
Studio, Kitchenette
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
and 1 Single Bed
Sleeps 3
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)KitchenettePatio
11
Family Studio, Kitchenette (Motel Unit 6)
Room details
2 Large Double Beds
and 2 Single Beds
Sleeps 6
549 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)KitchenettePatio
6
Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen (The Cottage)
Room details
1 Double Bed
and 2 Single Beds
Sleeps 4
592 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)KitchenPatio
11
Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchenette
Room details
2 Large Double Beds
and 3× Single Beds
Sleeps 7
624 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)KitchenettePatio
8
Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
388 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)KitchenPatio
7
Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible, Kitchen
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
and 1 Single Bed
Sleeps 3
581 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)KitchenPatio
Guest reviews of Punakaiki Beachfront Motels
8.7
Fabulous
Based on 577 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Couple
62%
Family
32%
Group
5%
What guests think
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At Punakaiki Beachfront Motels, travellers highlight the scenic, quiet setting steps from the surf and very close to Pancake Rocks, with easy beach access via a protective seawall and picnic spots for enjoying spectacular West Coast sunsets.
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At Punakaiki Beachfront Motels, travellers highlight the scenic, quiet setting steps from the surf and very close to Pancake Rocks, with easy beach access via a protective seawall and picnic spots for enjoying spectacular West Coast sunsets.
Many cabins are spacious and comfortable with well equipped kitchens and useful touches like heaters and porches. Cleanliness earns frequent praise, though several reviews mention dated units or maintenance issues such as uneven floors, temperamental showers, or damp smells. Wi‑Fi is often unreliable (sometimes affecting smart TVs), and check‑in happens at a nearby pub/restaurant that some find confusing; direct ocean views from cabins are limited. Expect simple seaside cabins in a great spot, with strengths in space and location but uneven modernity and connectivity.
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Facilities
Cabins commonly feature well equipped kitchens; some have porches or picnic tables on the seawall, and parking beside units. Overall the setup is simple but practical for short stays.
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Philippa
6 Jan 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The staff were very polite when we went to book in. The room was spacious and well equipped. Bed & settee very comfortable
The staff were very polite when we went to book in. The room was spacious and well equipped. Bed & settee very comfortable
10
Pao-Ting
14 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Private cabin with a full kitchen. Area was quite and right by the beach.
Private cabin with a full kitchen. Area was quite and right by the beach.
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Bradford
25 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great motel. Parking was a little tight but space is limited in this area. Very nice walk along the beach which is literally right out back
Great motel. Parking was a little tight but space is limited in this area. Very nice walk along the beach which is literally right out back
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Ross
1 Mar 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Nice location, quiet but good amenities
Nice location, quiet but good amenities
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Debra
11 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Less than 1 km from Punakaiki rocks. We rented a 1 bedroom cabin, it was more like a beautiful little home. Well supplied kitchen, sofa in the living room, separate bed and bath area and a laundry sink. A wonderful porch with table and chairs and an outside grill and picnic table. We had a wonderful meal at the restaurant. I highly recommend Punakaiki Beachfront Motels cabins. I wish we could have stayed longer. Very large and welcoming living areas.
Less than 1 km from Punakaiki rocks. We rented a 1 bedroom cabin, it was more like a beautiful little home. Well supplied kitchen, sofa in the living room, separate bed and bath area and a laundry sink. A wonderful porch with table and chairs and an outside grill and picnic table. We had a wonderful meal at the restaurant. I highly recommend Punakaiki Beachfront Motels cabins. I wish we could have stayed longer. Very large and welcoming living areas.
10
Donna
28 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very cute rustic cabin . Beach front but rockwall in front but 20 step walk up to see ocean. It was raging for our visit. Had 2 heaters so toasty warm. Shower interesting as never seen a box on the wall before and no taps. Figured it out. Large fridge. Cooking facilities and everything u needed to cook and clean up. TV interesting and one remote had flat battery. Extra blankets and pillows. Reception at pub down the road. Good place for dinner.
Very cute rustic cabin . Beach front but rockwall in front but 20 step walk up to see ocean. It was raging for our visit. Had 2 heaters so toasty warm. Shower interesting as never seen a box on the wall before and no taps. Figured it out. Large fridge. Cooking facilities and everything u needed to cook and clean up. TV interesting and one remote had flat battery. Extra blankets and pillows. Reception at pub down the road. Good place for dinner.
10
Sarona
5 Feb 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Perfectly situated, clean, with excellent kitchen, laundry and shower facilitied with roomy lounge and carparkong spaces directly outside our units. The beach a minute's walk away. Advisable that you provide a map next time as we were given offhand directions and went to wrong set of units where there was no unit 9 or 10. After some frustrating blundering around one of the people in Unit 4 produced a map which redirected us to right site. Other than how fab to have everything within easy walking distance eg Punakaiki rocks, pub, many great walks. Will def be back again. Thank you!
Perfectly situated, clean, with excellent kitchen, laundry and shower facilitied with roomy lounge and carparkong spaces directly outside our units. The beach a minute's walk away. Advisable that you provide a map next time as we were given offhand directions and went to wrong set of units where there was no unit 9 or 10. After some frustrating blundering around one of the people in Unit 4 produced a map which redirected us to right site. Other than how fab to have everything within easy walking distance eg Punakaiki rocks, pub, many great walks. Will def be back again. Thank you!
10
Gabriel
2 Feb 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Really nice cabin just a few metres away from the sea with lots amenities the heating blankets and hot-water bottle, surrounded by amazing nature. What else can you ask for?
Really nice cabin just a few metres away from the sea with lots amenities the heating blankets and hot-water bottle, surrounded by amazing nature. What else can you ask for?
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Antonia
25 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Good location. Very spacious living area. Nice kitchen.
Good location. Very spacious living area. Nice kitchen.
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Scott
28 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
These are very nice individual cabins right next to the beach. While you cannot see the beach from the units, due to the break wall being in the way, you can certainly hear the surf! The units are spacious and have very well appointed kitichens.
These are very nice individual cabins right next to the beach. While you cannot see the beach from the units, due to the break wall being in the way, you can certainly hear the surf! The units are spacious and have very well appointed kitichens.
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Cleanliness
Many guests found units clean, sometimes spotlessly so. Several others reported dust, musty odors, or missed cleaning details, indicating inconsistent housekeeping.
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Janet
28 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Kitchen well stocked with crockery cutlery cooking equipment. Spotlessly clean. Comfortable bed. Quiet location apart from the crashing waves🙂
Kitchen well stocked with crockery cutlery cooking equipment. Spotlessly clean. Comfortable bed. Quiet location apart from the crashing waves🙂
10
Michael
27 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This place is very very cozy and clean. Well with the money
This place is very very cozy and clean. Well with the money
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david
5 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
There is a light stanch of urine on the fabric inside the room. Internet connection was laggy and got disconnected often.
There is a light stanch of urine on the fabric inside the room. Internet connection was laggy and got disconnected often.
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Susan
3 Oct 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Super clean room. No view of the beach but a 2 minute walk and you’re there. Perfect for my dog I’ve been there before and I will go there again.
Super clean room. No view of the beach but a 2 minute walk and you’re there. Perfect for my dog I’ve been there before and I will go there again.
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Gary
19 Mar 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Location, location, location! Wonderful property right on seafront (behind seawall). Well appointed cottages. Appreciated screens on some windows. One minor complaint, cottage was dusty and bedcovers were musty. But if you want a true back to nature stay without giving up modern comforts, this is your place.
Location, location, location! Wonderful property right on seafront (behind seawall). Well appointed cottages. Appreciated screens on some windows. One minor complaint, cottage was dusty and bedcovers were musty. But if you want a true back to nature stay without giving up modern comforts, this is your place.
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Lee
1 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great location. This property has so much potential. We found it could do with a good clean. The kitchen utensils/plates and cups were dirty. Checkin was confusing. You had to check in at the pub up the road.
Great location. This property has so much potential. We found it could do with a good clean. The kitchen utensils/plates and cups were dirty. Checkin was confusing. You had to check in at the pub up the road.
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Tammy
10 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Was a lovely place and the scenery was great, however there was so much old accumulated dust under the rugs, couches, beds etc with our children sneezing the entire time we were there. The place needs a good vacuum and mop. In hotter months I would suggest more than just one small fan, the fan was also covered in dust.
Was a lovely place and the scenery was great, however there was so much old accumulated dust under the rugs, couches, beds etc with our children sneezing the entire time we were there. The place needs a good vacuum and mop. In hotter months I would suggest more than just one small fan, the fan was also covered in dust.
10
JG
11 Nov 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean, comfortable, and spacious. Great location with a gravel road along the ocean and very near to the hotel. Lovely to have a small kitchen with a kettle, toaster, frig and milk, coffee, tea etc. Great stay! Thank you!!
Very clean, comfortable, and spacious. Great location with a gravel road along the ocean and very near to the hotel. Lovely to have a small kitchen with a kettle, toaster, frig and milk, coffee, tea etc. Great stay! Thank you!!
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Magdalena
25 Mar 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The location is great. We were a larger group, so we stayed in the cottage. The place was old, musty and in need of renovation. There were spider webs in the corners, dead sand flies on the windows, and we found a spider on the pillow. We noticed that other, smaller units were newer or newly renovated, so if you can stay there, you will be pleased. Unfortunately, for us it was not a good experience.
The location is great. We were a larger group, so we stayed in the cottage. The place was old, musty and in need of renovation. There were spider webs in the corners, dead sand flies on the windows, and we found a spider on the pillow. We noticed that other, smaller units were newer or newly renovated, so if you can stay there, you will be pleased. Unfortunately, for us it was not a good experience.
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Tracy
5 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Our stay was fantastic. Lots of space The room was very clean Staff were friendly Would recommend to stay
Our stay was fantastic. Lots of space The room was very clean Staff were friendly Would recommend to stay
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Rooms
Cabins range from modern to quite dated; many are spacious and comfortable, but some have uneven floors, small beds, or tired decor. Wi‑Fi is repeatedly weak or nonfunctional (affecting smart TVs), and showers/heating can be temperamental; direct sea views are limited.
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Philippa
6 Jan 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The staff were very polite when we went to book in. The room was spacious and well equipped. Bed & settee very comfortable
The staff were very polite when we went to book in. The room was spacious and well equipped. Bed & settee very comfortable
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Richard
18 Jan 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The “Cottage” is very dated, wires everywhere, uneven floor, cooker rings at an angle tipping the pan at 6 degrees. The insulation on the cottage is poor - in the evening it was like being in a sauna - they do provide a fan…. But you have to unplug the tv/wifi to have it in a position to make use of it. In the morning, it’s the opposite - FREEZING (as it’s at the bottom of a cliff, so doesn’t get the morning sun). Water heater in the kitchen looks like it was put in back in the 1940’s. Overall very disappointed in the room. Note: check-in is not at the location, no indication in the check-in instructions and no details outside on where to go - checkin is approx 400m away
The “Cottage” is very dated, wires everywhere, uneven floor, cooker rings at an angle tipping the pan at 6 degrees. The insulation on the cottage is poor - in the evening it was like being in a sauna - they do provide a fan…. But you have to unplug the tv/wifi to have it in a position to make use of it. In the morning, it’s the opposite - FREEZING (as it’s at the bottom of a cliff, so doesn’t get the morning sun). Water heater in the kitchen looks like it was put in back in the 1940’s. Overall very disappointed in the room. Note: check-in is not at the location, no indication in the check-in instructions and no details outside on where to go - checkin is approx 400m away
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John
2 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The quality of the shower was a challenge. The water temperature was erratic and the shower head was very loose. Stayed in early October and found the heating only just warm enough. Some family type games for rainy days would be welcome.
The quality of the shower was a challenge. The water temperature was erratic and the shower head was very loose. Stayed in early October and found the heating only just warm enough. Some family type games for rainy days would be welcome.
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Brian
8 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed for one night in a studio. Whilst the unit had most of the things you would need and was clean, it appeared very tired and dated. The WiFi connection was virtually non existent, which meant that we couldn't actually watch the smart TV. Staff warned us about this at check in, so one has to ask why nothing has been done about it. We would certainly not stay there again.
We stayed for one night in a studio. Whilst the unit had most of the things you would need and was clean, it appeared very tired and dated. The WiFi connection was virtually non existent, which meant that we couldn't actually watch the smart TV. Staff warned us about this at check in, so one has to ask why nothing has been done about it. We would certainly not stay there again.
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Charmaine
9 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The villa was absolutely beautiful but the wifi let us down , if staying at beach villa ,you have no wifi and no tv as it’s run on wifi. We had to move out of the villa close to hotel to get wifi , a absolute let down
The villa was absolutely beautiful but the wifi let us down , if staying at beach villa ,you have no wifi and no tv as it’s run on wifi. We had to move out of the villa close to hotel to get wifi , a absolute let down
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Nader
16 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Spacious, clean and perfectly located for this beautiful spot
Spacious, clean and perfectly located for this beautiful spot
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Nicholas
19 Jan 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely room with small kitchen (which we did not use). Great location. Small bed for 2 persons, but there was a small single that my wife used. Shower was okay. Short walk to a nice restaurant and bar with a great vibe. A little confusing with address, because you have to check-in at the above mentioned restaurant.
Lovely room with small kitchen (which we did not use). Great location. Small bed for 2 persons, but there was a small single that my wife used. Shower was okay. Short walk to a nice restaurant and bar with a great vibe. A little confusing with address, because you have to check-in at the above mentioned restaurant.
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Bill
12 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Right on the beach off highway 6 and around the bend from the Pancake Rocks and Cave attractions. Room was clean and had bed and separate sitting area. Wi-Fi for us was spotty at times. Nearest restaurant down the road about 400 m where you also check-in. We thought room was fine for a night’s stay.
Right on the beach off highway 6 and around the bend from the Pancake Rocks and Cave attractions. Room was clean and had bed and separate sitting area. Wi-Fi for us was spotty at times. Nearest restaurant down the road about 400 m where you also check-in. We thought room was fine for a night’s stay.
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Vasile
18 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We arrived 1 hour prior to check in time and unfortunately the unit wasn’t ready. The lady doing the check in was really nice unfortunately one of the helpers (waitress I guess) was borderline rude. The area is gorgeous but unfortunately for us it rained really heavy. The units are named “beachfront” but no unit can see the beach as all the units are behind a tall sea wall. The minuses are as follow:- the shower wasn’t functional, it has some sort of heating device which was delivering either steaming hot water (for short times) or ice cold -the internet did work AT ALL.
We arrived 1 hour prior to check in time and unfortunately the unit wasn’t ready. The lady doing the check in was really nice unfortunately one of the helpers (waitress I guess) was borderline rude. The area is gorgeous but unfortunately for us it rained really heavy. The units are named “beachfront” but no unit can see the beach as all the units are behind a tall sea wall. The minuses are as follow:- the shower wasn’t functional, it has some sort of heating device which was delivering either steaming hot water (for short times) or ice cold -the internet did work AT ALL.
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Scott
28 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
These are very nice individual cabins right next to the beach. While you cannot see the beach from the units, due to the break wall being in the way, you can certainly hear the surf! The units are spacious and have very well appointed kitichens.
These are very nice individual cabins right next to the beach. While you cannot see the beach from the units, due to the break wall being in the way, you can certainly hear the surf! The units are spacious and have very well appointed kitichens.
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Service
Staff are generally friendly and helpful. Check‑in occurs at a nearby pub/restaurant and can be confusing, with a few reports of unhelpful service or booking mix‑ups.
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Amanda
8 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly & helpful staff member. When picking our key up.
Very friendly & helpful staff member. When picking our key up.
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Randolph
1 Mar 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great place to stop over with lots to do with the beaches and park. Check in process not obvious but worked out okay.
Great place to stop over with lots to do with the beaches and park. Check in process not obvious but worked out okay.
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Wendy
13 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Property owner very friendly and accommodating. Dinner recommendations were great and walkable from hotel.
Property owner very friendly and accommodating. Dinner recommendations were great and walkable from hotel.
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Anna Christine
2 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
While check in was awkward, theroom was clean and comfortable. Very good meal at the Hotel part of the property.
While check in was awkward, theroom was clean and comfortable. Very good meal at the Hotel part of the property.
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Armando
1 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean, very easy to check-in and check-out. I would recommend it
Very clean, very easy to check-in and check-out. I would recommend it
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Gary
19 Jan 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Property is on the beach. Fabulous walks along the roaring ocean Staff, particularly the lady in charge of the units was not friendly or willing to be helpful. Our unit had one wine glass, one small glass, and one large glass. Clearly short on utensils. When we asked to have this corrected she said hopefully staff will fix it tomorrow!!! Not happy with lackadaisical attitude toward customer service.
Property is on the beach. Fabulous walks along the roaring ocean Staff, particularly the lady in charge of the units was not friendly or willing to be helpful. Our unit had one wine glass, one small glass, and one large glass. Clearly short on utensils. When we asked to have this corrected she said hopefully staff will fix it tomorrow!!! Not happy with lackadaisical attitude toward customer service.
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Anton
27 Apr 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Unit is very nice, attention to detail. Checking was confusing as the resort had no record of the booking, issue was resolved with a number of phonecalls by staff. We’re very helpfull.
Unit is very nice, attention to detail. Checking was confusing as the resort had no record of the booking, issue was resolved with a number of phonecalls by staff. We’re very helpfull.
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Bernard
7 Feb 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Checking in was a bit difficult since the manager was not on site but two blocks away at a restaurant. So it took us far too long to get to our cabin. Much of this was inadequate signage on the site. The facility was neat and clean and comfortable.
Checking in was a bit difficult since the manager was not on site but two blocks away at a restaurant. So it took us far too long to get to our cabin. Much of this was inadequate signage on the site. The facility was neat and clean and comfortable.
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Brian
25 Jan 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Our stay was great. Property was clean and had a comfortable sitting area with kitchen. Location was close to the attractions we wanted to see. It was a bit hard to find and unclear how to check in at first but then realized we had to go to local restaurant for check in. Limited shopping in area, so come prepared with any groceries you need.
Our stay was great. Property was clean and had a comfortable sitting area with kitchen. Location was close to the attractions we wanted to see. It was a bit hard to find and unclear how to check in at first but then realized we had to go to local restaurant for check in. Limited shopping in area, so come prepared with any groceries you need.
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Jeff
25 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Super friendly staff. Great location. A little rustic but comfortable
Super friendly staff. Great location. A little rustic but comfortable
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Location
Scenic, quiet setting by the shore and an easy walk or short drive to Pancake Rocks and other local walks; beach access is via a seawall, so views from cabins are limited. A few note distance to shops or the bus stop.
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Janik
13 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The room was nice and spacious, and the location just steps from the waterfront was nice. Note that the beach begins a few hundred meters further down, at the motel it is just a sea wall.
The room was nice and spacious, and the location just steps from the waterfront was nice. Note that the beach begins a few hundred meters further down, at the motel it is just a sea wall.
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Donald
14 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Right on the beach although the ocean view from the room was blocked by an armour stone breakwall. Great view from the top of the wall which made a rough walkway along the waters edge.
Right on the beach although the ocean view from the room was blocked by an armour stone breakwall. Great view from the top of the wall which made a rough walkway along the waters edge.
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Laura
24 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The suite was beautiful and right on the beach. We loved watching the sunset from the breakwall.
The suite was beautiful and right on the beach. We loved watching the sunset from the breakwall.
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sally
10 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent location right on the beach. Nice welcome on arrival. Comfortable one night stay.
Excellent location right on the beach. Nice welcome on arrival. Comfortable one night stay.
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Linda
21 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Walkable to the cavern, blowholes and pancake rock. Great location by the beach. Take a bottle of wine and sit on the picnic tables overlooking the ocean for sunset. Magical. Only negative is that there isn’t anything much within 30 miles, but the restaurant next door is great, and they sell wine by the bottle to take away. 🙂
Walkable to the cavern, blowholes and pancake rock. Great location by the beach. Take a bottle of wine and sit on the picnic tables overlooking the ocean for sunset. Magical. Only negative is that there isn’t anything much within 30 miles, but the restaurant next door is great, and they sell wine by the bottle to take away. 🙂
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Iain
14 Oct 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
You have to book in at the hotel 400 meters down the road. Cabin we had fine for the two of us and faced west overlooking the ocean giving us fantastic sunsets. The downside is that it’s situated nearly 50 kilometres from the neatest store. Only the hotel is near for dinner but is a bit expensive and limited choice. Truman trail,River walk and the Pancake Rocks are not to be missed..
You have to book in at the hotel 400 meters down the road. Cabin we had fine for the two of us and faced west overlooking the ocean giving us fantastic sunsets. The downside is that it’s situated nearly 50 kilometres from the neatest store. Only the hotel is near for dinner but is a bit expensive and limited choice. Truman trail,River walk and the Pancake Rocks are not to be missed..
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Dale
29 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good location for seeing Pancake Rocks
Good location for seeing Pancake Rocks
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Alicia
24 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It’s in a beach facing site but don’t expect to see the sea from the cabin. They are set in a pretty, leafy garden. Lovely and quiet. I think a coffee machine promised but cafetière & sachet of coffee very welcome. The most important thing is that the cabins & most accommodation is downhill by the sea and quite a walk from the spectacular blowholes, rocks and visitor centre which are together at the top of the hill in a different location.
It’s in a beach facing site but don’t expect to see the sea from the cabin. They are set in a pretty, leafy garden. Lovely and quiet. I think a coffee machine promised but cafetière & sachet of coffee very welcome. The most important thing is that the cabins & most accommodation is downhill by the sea and quite a walk from the spectacular blowholes, rocks and visitor centre which are together at the top of the hill in a different location.
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Susan
7 Jan 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel was further than expected from the Intercity bus stop, but without luggage, it would be a nice walk. Check-in is at a different location, which when walking with luggage is a bit inconvenient. The beach view is blocked by a protective rock wall, but the shore Is easy to reach by climbing a few stairs.
The hotel was further than expected from the Intercity bus stop, but without luggage, it would be a nice walk. Check-in is at a different location, which when walking with luggage is a bit inconvenient. The beach view is blocked by a protective rock wall, but the shore Is easy to reach by climbing a few stairs.
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Zhen Liang
28 Dec 2022
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Stayed 1 night
A few minute walk to Pancake Rocks and beach. Nice and clean. Highly recommend to visitors to stay in this hotel.
A few minute walk to Pancake Rocks and beach. Nice and clean. Highly recommend to visitors to stay in this hotel.
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Dining
Many enjoyed good dinners and a pleasant vibe at the associated pub/restaurant next door. Options nearby are limited and some encountered reduced menus or service delays at busy times.
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Tran
13 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Room's Clean, excellent services. Had Dinner at Punakaiki Rocks hotel and Gardens bar: steak cooked to perfection, yummy chocolate pudding. Would highly recommend.
Room's Clean, excellent services. Had Dinner at Punakaiki Rocks hotel and Gardens bar: steak cooked to perfection, yummy chocolate pudding. Would highly recommend.
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Tammy
22 Nov 2023
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Stayed 1 night
This was our favorite place of the trip. The view was absolutely gorgeous - caught the evening sunset - beautiful. Location is right on the beach. We arrived a little late for check-in but they graciously accommodated us at the restaurant. They even cooked us food after they had closed the kitchen. Wonderful people, very courteous. Also went out of their way to make us special coffee. Would highly recommend. Would love to visit again.
This was our favorite place of the trip. The view was absolutely gorgeous - caught the evening sunset - beautiful. Location is right on the beach. We arrived a little late for check-in but they graciously accommodated us at the restaurant. They even cooked us food after they had closed the kitchen. Wonderful people, very courteous. Also went out of their way to make us special coffee. Would highly recommend. Would love to visit again.
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Anna Christine
2 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
While check in was awkward, theroom was clean and comfortable. Very good meal at the Hotel part of the property.
While check in was awkward, theroom was clean and comfortable. Very good meal at the Hotel part of the property.
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Damon
18 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The cabin was sooooo nice. Airy, light and spacious. Even with the torrential rain, we were warm and cosy and did not feel closed in. When it isn’t raining the walk along the breakwater is stunning. Easy walk to the local pub for a delicious meal. Easy quick drive to pancake rocks. Wish we had stayed longer.
The cabin was sooooo nice. Airy, light and spacious. Even with the torrential rain, we were warm and cosy and did not feel closed in. When it isn’t raining the walk along the breakwater is stunning. Easy walk to the local pub for a delicious meal. Easy quick drive to pancake rocks. Wish we had stayed longer.
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Linda
21 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Walkable to the cavern, blowholes and pancake rock. Great location by the beach. Take a bottle of wine and sit on the picnic tables overlooking the ocean for sunset. Magical. Only negative is that there isn’t anything much within 30 miles, but the restaurant next door is great, and they sell wine by the bottle to take away. 🙂
Walkable to the cavern, blowholes and pancake rock. Great location by the beach. Take a bottle of wine and sit on the picnic tables overlooking the ocean for sunset. Magical. Only negative is that there isn’t anything much within 30 miles, but the restaurant next door is great, and they sell wine by the bottle to take away. 🙂
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Melissa
6 Nov 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great little 3 bedroom family unit for 6 or 7 people. Had everything we needed. Listening to the ocean while sleeping was bliss. Pub Kitchen was being renovated so a very limited menu which made it hard when arriving late but understandable. Lovely owners, wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
Great little 3 bedroom family unit for 6 or 7 people. Had everything we needed. Listening to the ocean while sleeping was bliss. Pub Kitchen was being renovated so a very limited menu which made it hard when arriving late but understandable. Lovely owners, wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
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Iain
14 Oct 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
You have to book in at the hotel 400 meters down the road. Cabin we had fine for the two of us and faced west overlooking the ocean giving us fantastic sunsets. The downside is that it’s situated nearly 50 kilometres from the neatest store. Only the hotel is near for dinner but is a bit expensive and limited choice. Truman trail,River walk and the Pancake Rocks are not to be missed..
You have to book in at the hotel 400 meters down the road. Cabin we had fine for the two of us and faced west overlooking the ocean giving us fantastic sunsets. The downside is that it’s situated nearly 50 kilometres from the neatest store. Only the hotel is near for dinner but is a bit expensive and limited choice. Truman trail,River walk and the Pancake Rocks are not to be missed..
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Stephen JR
19 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This is a great location, set back from the beachfront wall. The property was adequate but a little tired. The bed looked a bit lumpy but we actually slept well. Biggest disappointment was the chef at the linked restaurant/bar being unable to cook for us because she had a booking for 14 due in half an hour and they took priority. We felt it was badly handled and they could have offered for us to come back later. We would have happily sat with a drink and waited. Bar staff were unresponsive to the situation. There was nowhere else to go so we had to cobble something together ourselves. It was a bit of a let down.
This is a great location, set back from the beachfront wall. The property was adequate but a little tired. The bed looked a bit lumpy but we actually slept well. Biggest disappointment was the chef at the linked restaurant/bar being unable to cook for us because she had a booking for 14 due in half an hour and they took priority. We felt it was badly handled and they could have offered for us to come back later. We would have happily sat with a drink and waited. Bar staff were unresponsive to the situation. There was nowhere else to go so we had to cobble something together ourselves. It was a bit of a let down.
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Melanie
26 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Loved this place. Perfect overnight spot traveling along the west coast and right next to the Pancake Rocks and Blowholes. Cottages were comfortable and spacious and well equipped and sunset views on the beach were unbeatable. We enjoyed the restaurant bar and David and staff were wonderful. Highly recommend.
Loved this place. Perfect overnight spot traveling along the west coast and right next to the Pancake Rocks and Blowholes. Cottages were comfortable and spacious and well equipped and sunset views on the beach were unbeatable. We enjoyed the restaurant bar and David and staff were wonderful. Highly recommend.
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James
6 Mar 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great little cabin close to beach. Cute! Nice to walk around. Food and ambiance was good at related restaurant too.
Great little cabin close to beach. Cute! Nice to walk around. Food and ambiance was good at related restaurant too.
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keith
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
It was spring but very cold and we were unable to heat unit sufficiently with small children Other than that it was clean and tidy
It was spring but very cold and we were unable to heat unit sufficiently with small children Other than that it was clean and tidy
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DIONISIO
21 Sept 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent view
Excellent view
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Jill
6 May 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Great location close to beach and Pancake Rocks.
Great location close to beach and Pancake Rocks.
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Morgan
30 Apr 2026
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Stayed 1 night
My family of 6 thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Right next to the beach and under the towering cliffs behind. The unit was large and comfortable. We wished we had booked for longer. We would love to stay here again.
My family of 6 thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Right next to the beach and under the towering cliffs behind. The unit was large and comfortable. We wished we had booked for longer. We would love to stay here again.
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jean
28 Apr 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely cottage well stocked on the beach.
Lovely cottage well stocked on the beach.
FAQs about Punakaiki Beachfront Motels
Is parking available at the property?
Free self-parking is available on-site.
Are pets allowed at the property?
Pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a pet fee of NZD 25 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:00 to 21:00, and check-out is by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Punakaiki, within a 15-minute walk of Punakaiki Beach and Pancake Rocks. It is 0.4 mi from Pororari River Track and 18.6 mi from Underworld Adventures.
Are children allowed at the property?
Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies are not provided.
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The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
- 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 accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
- The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Pet fee: NZD 25 per accommodation, per stay
- Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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