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Punga Cove Resort

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Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities at Punga Cove Resort. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like volleyball and cycling at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. The on-site restaurant, Punga Fern Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and 2 bars.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a bench, a view of the balcony, and a painting on the wall.

Fern Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a painting, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

Frond Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a nightstand and lamp, a window with a view of a mountain and sky, and a carpeted floor.

Mamaku Apartment

  • Bay view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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A neatly made bed with two pillows, a headboard, and a painting above.

Koru Chalet

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a bench, a painting, and a sliding glass door to a balcony.

Fern Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a window with a view of greenery, and a balcony.

Frond Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a small refrigerator, and a painting on the wall.

Koru Chalet

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Located in Punga Cove, Punga Cove Resort is on the beach. Edwin Fox Museum and Picton Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Picton Ferry Terminal and Waikawa Marina. Lochmara Lodge Arts Centre and Waitohi Recreational Reserve are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Punga Cove travel guide
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Endeavour Inlet,, Punga Cove, Marlborough Sounds, 7250

What's nearby

  • Kenepuru Sounds
    60 min drive - 18.5 miles

Restaurants

  • Punga Fern Restaurant
    4 min walk
  • Boatshed Café & Bar
    2 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Punga Fern Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 0 to 50 per person
  • A pet fee will be charged
  • 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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

Property class

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Frequently asked questions

Does Punga Cove Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Punga Cove Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Punga Cove Resort?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Punga Cove Resort located?

This Punga Cove hotel is on the beach, 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Queen Charlotte Walkway, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Kenepuru Sounds and Pelorus Sound.

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Reviews

Punga Cove Resort Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was well appointed, bed comfortabe, meals great at the restaurant. What really stood out was the views from the very private balcony of our room (14) and the great view from the restaurant.
View from balcony of room 14
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding food the lamb and coconut alone with chocolate mousse - wow! Stunning location And great service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ange

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfect place to stay all be it steep in places to get round but great spot amazing food too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and bathroom were adequate i.e just enough space. However it was set in a quiet and natural environment with great views.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort was fabulous. Great setting, accomodation and food and Trish was amazingly friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Shelley

Liked: Amenities
It is in a beautiful location - stunning view. There was plenty of activities to do, it is well-equipped - we enjoyed the paddle boarding, but the room was much more dated than the website photos appeared and we had mixed experience with the staff - a few seemed reluctant to interact. You only have one choice of restaurant but the food was really good - dinner and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Private spot, awesome location of course!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location, location, location! Simply stunning scenery! Accommodation comfortable and clean. Access challenges for those with mobility issues.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

Beautiful place to stay and relax in great comfort

What a beautiful place to stop over and spoil ourselves whilst we walked the Queen Charlotte Track. Accomodation was really high standard and the view from our balcony was incredible. We had a great fish dinner and breakfast and enjoyed the pool and hot tub.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and peaceful setting. Excellent staff and food. Fabulous experience, thank you. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
peaceful, warm and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Pleasant stay but A frame a bit cramped

We enjoyed out stay at the resort. Be aware that the A frame type chalets have limited head space, and the access is very steep. There are staff with ATV vehicles to help out when needed. The view from the restaurant is amazing and the food is great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing at this property. They were kind and helpful. They worked together well as a team and worked hard to truly make us feel welcome. The food was so good!! The room was really bright and the view was phenomenal. I recommend taking the water taxi from Picton, but the drive was scenic. Thank you Punga Cove for a memorable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After our second day walking the Queen Charlotte Track, this resort was a lovely way to end the day. The room was comfortable and the shower hot and excellent pressure! Their restaurant has been damaged but they let us know that in advance and continued to provide excellent meals at the spacious dock or delivered to the room. We ate at the dock for dinner and breakfast. They also provided a delicious bag lunch on request. The trek back uphill to the track was a bit more strenuous than we wanted to start our longest day!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stopped for one night while walking the QCT. The room was nice and quiet. I enjoyed the food as well. I highly recommend. My only gripe is the lack of facial tissue in the room. Very odd for such a nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marianne

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

Lovely resort - hot tub needs maintenance!

Lovely resort in a beautiful location. We walked the Queen Charlotte track and it was great arriving after a long day of hiking finding our luggage waiting in the room and enjoy s nice dinner in the restaurant. Our only complaint is that the hot tub - which we had looked forward to- really needed a change of water. Quite dirty actually!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
As part of our Queen Charlotte walk we also stayed at Punga Cove. Compared to Furneaux Lodge and The Portage, Punga felt VERY dated back to the 70s and 80s and poorly maintained. We had an apartment and could hear every footstep of the people above is. For almost NZ$600 this is not good enough. On a positive note, the setting and food were wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Amenities
Lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a fabulous stay :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lachlan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone loved the hot spa
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gachon

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, but a bit expensive compare to the service and other stays in NZ.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

richard

The lodge is in the wilderness and does a great job of handling people and luggage. It has wonderful views . It’s very expensive though.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fabulous location, great for a stop over on the Queen Charlotte track, but the place seemed in need of some care and attention around the grounds. Food was good, and accommodation ok but for the cost it felt like it needed some TLC around the estate.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023