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Punakaiki Beachfront Motels

3.0 star property
Beach motel in Punakaiki with free parking

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Family Studio, Kitchenette (Motel Unit 6) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Family Studio, Kitchenette (Motel Unit 6) | Living area
Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible, Kitchen | Private kitchen | Microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, toaster
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
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchenette | Terrace/patio

Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 58 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 3 Twin Beds

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen (The Cottage) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen (The Cottage)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 55 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Family Studio, Kitchenette (Motel Unit 6) | In-room dining

Family Studio, Kitchenette (Motel Unit 6)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Studio, Kitchenette | Living area

Studio, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Private kitchen | Microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, toaster

Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible, Kitchen | Private kitchen | Microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, toaster

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 54 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
56 Punakaiki Road, Punakaiki, 7873

What's nearby

  • Punakaiki Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Pororari River Track - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Pancake Rocks - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Paparoa National Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Westport (WSZ) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pancake Rocks Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jacobs - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Punakaiki Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Punakaiki Beach Hut - ‬19 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
  • Barbecue grills and smoke-free premises
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)

More

  • 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

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
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

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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 at Punakaiki Beachfront Motels?

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

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 165 out of 321 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 321 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 321 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 321 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 321 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here and would come back if ever in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

John

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

Maaike

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

10/10 Excellent

Sam

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Janik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is very very cozy and clean. Well with the money
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Antonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Very spacious living area. Nice kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Bill

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

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious cosy with beautiful grounds
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location next to the beach. Spacious room with confy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cabin was brilliant. Spacious, clean. Location was 20 second walk to the shore, which had some picnic tables to enjoy the sunset. Highly recommend. Only note... check-in is at a pub/restaurant down the street.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Handy walk to local tavern for dinner and breakfast. Amazing rock cliffs over hanging as a back drop.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Janette Tingey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The situation so close to the beach and proximity to pancake rocks.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stop along the west coast

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Parag

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In this area, this is the only motel but even then the owners have made an excellent effort to have modern and comfortable room. A few steps from the seashore, the views are million dollar views. After dinner sunset on the beach just a few steps from the property was just amazing. Room was very comfortable. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely & tidy. Beautiful views. Will grocery shop beforehand next time as no stores around.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tasteful and very homelike in it's decor. Thoughtful touches including heaters, blankets and electric blankets added to how lovely the property was. Set in incredible scenery nestled between the beach and massive rock formations. Great coffee at the pub 2 min drive. Close to Punakaiki cavern and pancake rock. Disappointed to not stay longer

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A disappointing stay

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Lee

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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