Punakaiki Beachfront Motels

3.0 star property

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Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen
Family Studio, Kitchenette (Motel Unit 6) | Living area
Family Studio, Kitchenette (Motel Unit 6) | Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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56 Punakaiki Road, Punakaiki, 7873
  • Place, Punakaiki Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pororari River Track
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Pancake Rocks
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Westport (WSZ)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 58 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 3 Single Beds

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen (The Cottage)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 55 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Family Studio, Kitchenette (Motel Unit 6)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

Studio, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible, Kitchen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 54 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

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About this property

Punakaiki Beachfront Motels

Guests at this beach motel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area. Housekeeping is not available.
Punakaiki Beachfront Motels offers 11 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to furnished patios. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers.
During your stay at Punakaiki Beachfront Motels, you're just a quick walk from Punakaiki Beach. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus laundry facilities. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Punakaiki Beach and 6 minutes by foot from Pancake Rocks
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
As a guest of Punakaiki Beachfront Motels, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Punakaiki motel is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

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  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

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  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: NZD 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: NZD 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 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 front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Punakaiki Beachfront Motels Cabin
Punakaiki Beachfront Motels
Punakaiki Beachfront Motels Motel
Punakaiki Beachfront Motels Punakaiki
Punakaiki Beachfront Motels Motel Punakaiki

Punakaiki Beachfront Motels Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 356 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 356 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 356 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 356 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 356 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

WANGXI

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Things at the facility all seem to be pretty dated. There isn’t a clear sign making it hard to find the motel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norhamidah

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Narasimhachari, Carmichael

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room but no staff support.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasantly surprised, the cabins were more than we expected, great location, would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for seeing Pancake Rocks
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The suite was beautiful and right on the beach. We loved watching the sunset from the breakwall.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location was great and the cabin was clean and bed comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra, Canton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Charmaine

Travelled with family
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
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Juana, Port Stanley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful little spot to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

DEAN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie-Leigh

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

julie

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maaike

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to beach
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property owner very friendly and accommodating. Dinner recommendations were great and walkable from hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly & helpful staff member. When picking our key up.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Anna Christine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While check in was awkward, theroom was clean and comfortable. Very good meal at the Hotel part of the property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025