Punakaiki Beachfront Motels

We appreciate that our room was exactly how it was advertised. Beach front with great views. Very spacious and great value for money.

If there is one thing we don’t like about our experience, it is finding the reception area. It is a bit confusing to find out that we have to go to the other hotel to check-in. It would’ve been better if this was communicated before checking in.

Lovely furnishings and comfortable beds and layout. Amazing location with stunning scenery.

The house itself very cozy and warm. Happy with the facilities.

The shower rose, took time to turn on and get hot water, it’s going cold and hot. Hard to adjust.

Stunning location, immaculate, clean and a lovely comfortable bed. Also very close to the local pub where we had a great meal.

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A really cool place to stay, the location is amazing! Punakaiki is well worth a stay!!! Great to have the pub on site too for those Travellers arriving late, I dont think there's any food stores near by. Cute decor, comfy warm room.

The motel was very cosy and clean and close to all the facilities.

The bed was very soft and at times difficult for my elderly husband to get in and out of.

The staff at the tavern where we checked in were very good. Our room was spacious and clean. Perfect pillows and the mattresses were good...

The shower was just a trickle. I could count the drops as they came out. Why was there plenty of pressure in the kitchen and bathroom taps but zero in the shower. Sort your showers out NZ. An embarrassing point with our overseas friends travelling with us.

Loved how close it was to the beach.

Beautiful rooms and great location.

Location was great right by the sea.

Had to ask for fresh towels and tea and coffee each day.Room was very cold as heating not adequate for room size. One of the double beds had dried blood on the mattress protector. Very confusing as to where to book in this needs to be on the booking schedule.

Great spot very roomy

The shower was very bad light little water coming out

Location great and right infront of the beach. Fantastic view!!

No heating! Really cold we had to go buy a heater to heat the place on our second night! Bed is too old and too soft!!!

Location and the scenery

Shower was ok had concerns about the heating as the plug point was extremely hot, unplugged and notified cleaners

Large comfortable room

Heater wasn’t working but rectified quickly for us. Cleaner had missed quite a few items.

Location great

Unfortunately rained on second day !!

No ocean veiw one of reasons to stay here very good

Right on the beach just magnificent

Great location - could walk straight out onto the seafront to watch sunset. Walking distance to hotel excellent food. Very well equipped, clean and toasty warm even in cold weather.

The fact the seaview was more than cherry on top on both sunset and sunrise moment. The place was surrounded with great views and I love how private and safe we feel. The place is made with top comfort.

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We stayed here after finishing the Paparoa Track and unfortunately would not recommend this accommodation, especially for the price. The only real positive was the hospitality at the associated bar — both lunch and dinner were excellent, and the staff there were lovely. However, the motel itself was very disappointing. Our first room had a strong musty smell which we initially put down to the West Coast climate. Later that evening, after turning on the electric blanket and returning to the room, there was an overwhelming vomit-like smell. To their credit, the receptionist agreed it was unacceptable and moved us to another room at around 9pm in the rain. Unfortunately, the second room was not much better. While it didn’t smell, the cleanliness was extremely poor. There was pink mould on the shower head, hair in the shower, toothpaste splatter on the mirror, urine marks beside the toilet, and so much dust on the rubbish bin I could literally write my name in it. At checkout, when I mentioned the cleanliness issues, the receptionist even acknowledged the rooms were not very clean. After completing the Paparoa Track we were exhausted and just wanted somewhere comfortable and hygienic to sleep, which really shouldn’t be too much to expect for $235 a night. What made the experience even more disappointing was the complete lack of willingness from the property to properly engage with or address the concerns raised afterward. Given the condition of both rooms and the late-night room change, we expected at least some acknowledgement or attempt to resolve the situation fairly. In our opinion, the close finish to the track is simply not worth it. You would be far better off walking a little further and staying somewhere like Scenic Circle, where the rooms are actually clean and, when we stayed, were even cheaper than this property.

Great location for the sunset. Come prepared with food as there is nothing nearby except a bar 300metres away.

Property is a little old. Need some upgrading. The tap are difficult to use with separate hot and cold water.

Its a great location for the main attraction of the area. Even more so for the river walk just North of the motel which is a really lovely thing to do. The unit is large with tons of space for a travelling couple like we were when staying.

Some maintenance on the appliances and fittings will be worth doing, in the unit we stayed in at least.

difficoltà per trovare il luogo. Reception non funzionale

Good location, apartment was a little dated but ok for one night.

TOP locatie, super dichtbij de Pancake Rocks enorm ruim lekkere bank grote keuken makkelijk parkeren naast zee voor prachtige zonsondergang aan een picknicktafel op wandelafstand van cafe/restaurantje

de douche....zeer lage waterdruk helaas

The location was amazing being right on the beach front. Had a lovely beach walk. This was the nicest cabin of our holiday, clean, spacious and was nicely styled.

Knowing we had to collect the key from the Hotel just down the road would have been helpful.

Clean and comfortable. Easy access. Good shower area.

No bedside light in the main bedroom. For a disabled unit having the only light switch by the door seemed unbelievable!! Very small area around the hand basin for displaying necessaries to use. A female would have problems with make up. ( guessing !!) washing machine but no powder.

We loved this motel! We stayed in the "TWO-BEDROOM SELF-CONTAINED CABIN" which is very comfortable, with 2 bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen with a table and chairs, everything very beautiful, clean and tidy. The location of the accommodations is wonderful. The beach, which is less than 50 meters away, is very beautiful and secluded... a dream location!

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Vicinanza alle Pancake Rocks, camera spaziosa, la cucina è dotata di fuochi per cucinare.

Camera non particolarmente pulita (abbiamo trovato tanti capelli di altri ospiti nelle coperte e negli asciugamani), staff della reception scortese. In generale soluzione abitativa un po' datata e trasandata.

Great location, spacious rooms.

Our fridge wasn’t working

Stayed here before. Great location right On the coast just north of the rocks. Easy walk to the hotel for great meals. Well appointed motel with a great space for my MIL. Loved siting up on the seawall watching the big Tasman Sea swells. Recommended

Location was perfect; 2 steps from the path running along the beach. Near hiking trails. A short walk from the Tourist Information Center and Punakaiki Pancake Rocks attractions. Kitchen well equipped.

We stayed in the Cottage which is old and dated. Musty smell (open windows helped but not all have screens) and needs paint refresh inside (baseboards, etc). There was a sitting area outside but a full ashtray on the table. The chairs/table really worn. Not clear where to get the keys. There is a big sign directing you to the nearby bar but this sign didn't mention the Cottage/ motel name I had on my reservation. Future guests note to take second left ( going north), the bar is at the corner.

So close to sightseeings, nice beach views

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Great location for visiting the Pancake Rocks. The cabin was spacious and well appointed, had everything you need for self catering.

There was little on the parking area, need to add a some light The couch was terrible, needs to be replaced.

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Location was perfect, requested for sea facing rooms accepted by staff. Happy about that

Unit was not clean, bedding was dirty, kitchen utensils were unwashed. Not happy with cleaning standards. Tables , floors ,corners were dusty. Found hairs on beds, & kitchen drawers.

Close to all the attractions in area. Easy to walk everywhere if you want. Clean and tidy.

Bathroom rather dated and no where to hang clothes. Rather expensive for what you get.

Great location, clean and tidy, best nights sleep with the ocean sound

No AC which would of been beneficial as room was very hot as the fan didn't do very much

la douche ne fonctionnait pas ! et impossible d'avoir quelqu'un au téléphone.

It was spacious, well equipped, and had a comfortable bed.

You couldn’t see beach from behind breakwater rocks and the dirt collecting below the couch.

Fantastic vacation, right on the beach front and easy access to local sites and amenities

Location was great. Close to beach and pancake rocks.

The bed was really uncomfortable. Looked old and worn out. There was a padding placed on top on one side which didn't help. Very distubed sleep plus wokeup with backache. The sofa was the same - creaky and worn out.

This is a beautiful spot and very comfortable.

Really nice place! Great rooms, modern and very clean.

die Lage direkt am Meer, sehr freundliches Personal

es war nicht ausreichend sauber

Fantastic location.

Shower is difficult to get right temperature bordering on dangerous 😳.

Clean and tidy. Modern. Near the beach.

Thought it would have a view of the sea from the unit but it didn't. But that was OK.

Close to beach. Pub close and easy walk to Panncake Rocks

Tv very hard to work. Interior very outdated Lots of dust around walks and floor joints

Excellent facilities, close to beach. Easy parking. Clean, tidy and very well kept.

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The property was very close to the blow holes, within walking distance if you wanted to do the walk. Room was clean and had everything we needed. Fan provided. Check in is at the pub/restaurant.

Good location and nice pub meal close by, clean and roomy. Great spot for enjoying nearby attractions if you have a car.

Place is a little on the older side, floors are uneven which is tricky if you have balance issues, carparks tight and no views.

Waanzinnige locatie op een paar meter van zee. Wij verbleven in the cottage.

De vraag is wat je kan verwachten voor deze prijs, maar wel jammer dat 1 buitenstoel kapot was, dit had makkelijk gemaakt kunnen worden. Ook hadden we maar 2 vorken terwijl het een 4-persoons huisje is. Geen afwasmiddel, geen schaar, de zoutpot was niet bijgevuld en het kookstel is zo scheef dat je een pan saus achterop moet zetten omdat de pan er anders af dreigt te glijden. Karige hoeveelheid keukenaccessoires

The property was in a good location.

We stayed in an original home on whose property four new cabins had been constructed. Our lodging had a musty odor, the water pressure came and went, the outdoor furniture was old and broken whereas the other cabins were all equipped with newer plastic furniture, there was an ashtray full of water and old cigarette butts on our outdoor table, the floors were stained. There was a large can of bug spray in the kitchen and a damaged fan in the living room. The wall was bubbled over a twin bed. We saw the inside of another cabin and it was night and day from ours. We had made reservations far in advance and felt like we were put into overflow or emergency housing. I did reach out to management and did not hear back.

It was comfortable and clean.

Comfortable and clean. Right on the beach and close to pancake rocks and walking trails

Bathroom a little tired

The location was perfect! We absolutely loved everything about this place would most definitely stay again.

The location was fantastic. It’s tucked away from the road so a bit more private. Just a brief walk to the mighty sea and a beautiful sunset

It’s a bit tight in the bedroom.