Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes - 16 min walk
Carters Beach - 57 min drive
Getting around
Westport (WSZ) - 60 min drive
Hokitika (HKK) - 76 min drive
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 113.2 miles/182.1 km
Restaurants
Pancake Rocks Cafe - 10 min walk
Wild Coast Cafe - 10 min walk
Punakaiki Crafts & Cafe - 10 min walk
Wild Coast Cafe - 5 min drive
About this property
Punakaiki Beachfront Motels
Enjoy your visit to Punakaiki with a stay at Punakaiki Beachfront Motels. Free perks include WiFi and self-parking.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
11 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Barbecue grills
What to do
Beach nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Walkway to water
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Furnished patio
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Microwave
Toaster
Cookware, dishes and utensils
Free tea bags/instant coffee
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of NZD 25 per accommodation, per stay
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Punakaiki Beachfront Motels Cabin
Punakaiki Beachfront Motels
Punakaiki Beachfront Motels Motel
Punakaiki Beachfront Motels Punakaiki
Punakaiki Beachfront Motels Motel Punakaiki
Frequently asked questions
Does Punakaiki Beachfront Motels offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Punakaiki Beachfront Motels does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Punakaiki Beachfront Motels?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of NZD 25 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Punakaiki Beachfront Motels?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Punakaiki Beachfront Motels?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Punakaiki Beachfront Motels and nearby?
Punakaiki Beachfront Motels has a picnic area and a garden.
Does Punakaiki Beachfront Motels have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a furnished patio.
What's the area around Punakaiki Beachfront Motels like?
Punakaiki Beachfront Motels is located near Punakaiki Beach, only a short 6-minute walk from Pancake Rocks and 16 minutes' walk from Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes.
Punakaiki Beachfront Motels Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
31 December 2024
Great location by the beach and near Pancake Rocks.
Payment and key collection at nearby tarvan. Which wasn't mentioned in the booking.
Verified traveller
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 December 2024
Liang
Liang, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
5 December 2024
Room with Urine Stench
There is a light stanch of urine on the fabric inside the room. Internet connection was laggy and got disconnected often.
david
david, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
21 November 2024
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 November 2024
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
27 October 2024
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 October 2024
Spencer
Spencer, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
14 October 2024
Best Sunset in New Zealand
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..
Iain
Iain, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
13 October 2024
Bruce
Bruce, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
8 October 2024
Stephanie
Stephanie, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 September 2024
Great place for a stopover
Denise
Denise, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 September 2024
Perfect for three people
Right beside the beach. Quiet. Clean. Comfortable. Two
Minutes walk to hotel and restaurant.
Diane
Diane, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 August 2024
We were given an upgrade at no extra charge meaning we had very spacious accommodation. The unit we stayed in for 3 days was the unit for persons with disabilities and we found this very easy to use. The only down side was the sofa (pull out bed) was uncomfortable to sit on and was the only lounge seating.
Ian
Ian, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 July 2024
Very friendly helpful staff
Colin
Colin, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 June 2024
Awesome location right next to the sea.
Chloe
Chloe, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 May 2024
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
15 May 2024
very quiet only noise the sea and the birds
Barrie
Barrie, 6-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 May 2024
Nice modern facility that worked well for our stay.
Arthur
Arthur, 1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 May 2024
It was great to have plenty of bedrooms and really interesting being so close to the waves crashing right out side. Amazing views. The motel was older but had everything we needed and there were plenty of heaters to use, and even electric blankets on all the beds. Shower and bathroom was clean with good water pressure. We only found it tricky checking in because you had to go down to the local tavern to do so. That was the only inconvenient thing. It was amusing that the strength of the waves at high tide actually shook the double bed in that back room. But that made the stay an adventure. Lovely. Would recommend it. Don't worry, the waves didn't crash through the house like I dreamt was happening. Lol
Helen
Helen, 1-night family trip
Verified Lastminute guest review
8/10 Very good
28 April 2024
Really nice place to stay, so close to the waves. Only thing that was a little off putting was the room smelt a bit damp when I walked in. Understandable in the West Coast environment. Got use to it, but every time I walked in after being outside you would smell it again. Might be good to air the rooms out before guests arrive perhaps . Otherwise great
Glenn
Glenn, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 April 2024
Great time only missing tea towels and batteries flat in remotes otherwise awesome
John
John, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
20 April 2024
Excellent location to see Pancake Rocks
Comfortable and clean accommodation. Beds were comfortable. The units are located at the beachfront and short walking distance from blowholes. This is a very barren landscape that is windswept. The units were nestled in away from the wind.
Verified traveller
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
5 April 2024
Property was ideally located for walks in the area & handy to the local pub.
Barbara
Barbara, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
1 April 2024
The Cottage was nice with a cute garden. The place is old and dated and could do with renovating.
Gail
Gail, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 March 2024
Cute place on the water
Very nice stay, comfortable & close to many sites. Only stayed one night