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Punakaiki Beachfront Motels

3.0 star property
Beachside relaxation awaits at this coastal retreat where travelers can unwind in the garden or gather around the barbecue grills for memorable meals

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Punakaiki Beachfront Motels provides a peaceful getaway near the famous Pancake Rocks. Visitors can enjoy quiet moments in the garden, prepare delicious meals on the barbecue grills with family and friends, and use the convenient laundry facilities during their stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Room options

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  • 58 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 3 Twin Beds

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  • Garden view
  • 55 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Studio, Kitchenette (Motel Unit 6)

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  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible, Kitchen

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(4 reviews)
  • 54 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Punakaiki, Punakaiki Beachfront Motels is in a rural area. Shantytown is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Punakaiki Beach and Pancake Rocks. Pororari River Track and Underworld Adventures are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Punakaiki travel guide
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56 Punakaiki Road, Punakaiki, 7873

What's nearby

  • Punakaiki showing a river or creek and mountains
    Pororari River Track
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Pancake Rocks showing rugged coastline and a bay or harbor
    Pancake Rocks
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Strange shaped cliffs, Geologist dreams
    Paparoa National Park
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Punakaiki Beach
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Westport (WSZ)
    60 min drive

Restaurants

  • Punakaiki Tavern
    4 min walk
  • Pancake Rocks Cafe
    10 min walk
  • Punakaiki Beach Hut
    19 min walk
  • Jacobs
    18 min walk
  • Bach Espresso
    10 min walk

About this property

Punakaiki Beachfront Motels

Motel near Punakaiki Beach
Located close to Pororari River Track and Pancake Rocks, Punakaiki Beachfront Motels provides a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Punakaiki Beachfront Motels feature comforts such as furnished patios, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Microwaves, toasters, and cookware/dishes/utensils

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

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  • Smoking not allowed

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

More

  • 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 allowed for an extra charge of NZD 25 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Punakaiki Beachfront Motels pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of NZD 25 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Punakaiki Beachfront Motels?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Punakaiki Beachfront Motels?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Punakaiki Beachfront Motels located?

Situated in Punakaiki, this beach motel is within a 10-minute walk of Punakaiki Beach, Pancake Rocks, and Pororari River Track. Underworld Adventures is 18.6 mi (29.9 km) away.

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Reviews

Punakaiki Beachfront Motels Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 355 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 355 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 355 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 355 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 355 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Excellent accommodation close to beach
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable cabins. Great location close to Pancake Rocks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel cottages are a rocks throw away from a beautiful beach. The rooms with charming and quite well taken care of except our room did have one wall that several of the outlets were not working.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were in cabins 11 and 12 and from our front porch you could not see the ocean but you could definitely hear it. There is access to the beach less than a 1 minute walk from property. Pancake Rocks and Blowholes is less than a 10 minute away. Accomodations were comfortable,clean and well stocked. Would recommend this property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Dale

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

8/10 Good

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The space was very large. A kitchen a living room area. The bathroom was spacious and there were two beds. The only issue was Google Maps took us to the wrong location (apparently that keeps happening) but after a long day of travel it took longer than expected to find the place. A simple message to guests would be helpful. Other than that it was a great location and space
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful place to stay located near many places to see.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good hotel in a quiet area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot animal friendly too
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Marcy

Liked: Cleanliness
This property was “okay.” The bed was comfortable and the location is very convenient—you can easily walk to most things in the area. The biggest issue for us was the bathroom. The sink is extremely small and there’s essentially no counter or shelf space, so there’s nowhere to put toiletries—especially challenging for two people. The mirror is also mounted low. My husband is 6’4” and had to bend at an awkward angle just to see himself while shaving, and even then the lighting made it difficult. The bathroom lighting is very dim and behind you, so we ended up turning on the heat lamps just to light up the shadows—even then, tasks like shaving or putting on makeup were still challenging. Ironically, the hallway is lite up like an Xmas tree thanks to the emergency lighting outside the bedroom. The illuminated evacuation signs are insanely bright and spill a lot of light into the bedroom, so we had to keep the bedroom door closed. Since there’s no air conditioning, that also meant losing any cross-breeze to keep the room cool. Aside from those points, the place is comfortable enough and the location is a real plus. With some improvements to the bathroom and lighting situation, it would be a much better experience for guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Anna Christine

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was fantastic. Lots of space The room was very clean Staff were friendly Would recommend to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, well appointed unit, easy travel living.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super friendly staff. Great location. A little rustic but comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pao-Ting

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Private cabin with a full kitchen. Area was quite and right by the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nader

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, clean and perfectly located for this beautiful spot
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An older style cabin but very comfortable and in a great position, near the beach. Easy to walk to the river walk, Pancake Rocks and the Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful recommendations for things to see and do
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikhil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good, comfortable property right off the beach. Private, and easy access to road and dining options. Definitely not a motel feel (with individual cottage concept).
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

sally

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location right on the beach. Nice welcome on arrival. Comfortable one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location right next to the sea.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024