Punakaiki Beachfront Motels offers a tranquil escape near Pancake Rocks. Relax in the garden, enjoy barbecue grills for a meal with family and friends, or take advantage of laundry facilities during your stay.
Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Pet-friendly
Laundry facilities
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Free parking
Main amenities (6)
Near the beach
Garden
Self-serve laundry
Picnic area
Barbecue grills
Limited hour front desk
Feel at home (6)
Cookware, dishware and utensils
Private bathroom
Garden
Laundry facilities
Coffee/tea maker
Furnished patio
The current price is AU$173
AU$173
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Room options
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Family Studio, Kitchenette (Motel Unit 6)
Highlights
Furnished patio
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
51 sq m
Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds
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Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible, Kitchen
Highlights
Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
54 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Bed
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Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchenette
Highlights
Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
3 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
58 sq m
Sleeps 7
2 Queen Beds and 3 Single Beds
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Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
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 a short 1-minute walk from Punakaiki Beach and 6 minutes' walk from Pancake Rocks.
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Punakaiki Beachfront Motels Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
31 Dec 2024
We loved our stay here and would come back if ever in the area.
Christie
Christie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Nov 2024
This was a wonderful place to stay located near many places to see.
Kim
Kim, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Dec 2024
Beautiful location, well appointed unit, easy travel living.
Andrea
Andrea, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Nov 2024
Our stay was fantastic. Lots of space
The room was very clean
Staff were friendly
Would recommend to stay
Tracy
Tracy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Feb 2025
Nice nature getaway
Really nice cabin just a few metres away from the sea with lots amenities the heating blankets and hot-water bottle, surrounded by amazing nature. What else can you ask for?
Gabriel
Gabriel, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Sept 2024
Great place for a stopover
Denise
Denise, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
10 Nov 2024
Excellent location right on the beach. Nice welcome on arrival. Comfortable one night stay.
sally
sally, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
26 Oct 2024
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.
Lorraine
Lorraine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Nov 2024
Great motel. Parking was a little tight but space is limited in this area. Very nice walk along the beach which is literally right out back
Bradford
Bradford, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
25 Nov 2024
Good location. Very spacious living area. Nice kitchen.
Antonia
Antonia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 Nov 2024
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.
Janik
Janik, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
31 Dec 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
8/10 Very good
25 Nov 2024
Good for 1. Ight stay close to the pancake rocks.
Suzanne
Suzanne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 May 2024
Nice modern facility that worked well for our stay.
Arthur
Arthur, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 July 2024
Very friendly helpful staff
Colin
Colin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 June 2024
Awesome location right next to the sea.
Chloe
Chloe, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Dec 2022
Lovely cabins, really good walks and sites to see close by
LLOYD AND SHARON
6/10 Good
19 Mar 2025
Hope the chef isn't too busy.
This is a great location, set back from the beachfront wall. The property was adequate but a little tired. The bed looked a bit lumpy but we actually slept well. Biggest disappointment was the chef at the linked restaurant/bar being unable to cook for us because she had a booking for 14 due in half an hour and they took priority. We felt it was badly handled and they could have offered for us to come back later. We would have happily sat with a drink and waited. Bar staff were unresponsive to the situation. There was nowhere else to go so we had to cobble something together ourselves. It was a bit of a let down.
Stephen JR
Stephen JR, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
5 Apr 2024
Property was ideally located for walks in the area & handy to the local pub.
Barbara
Barbara, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
8 Feb 2025
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.
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
16 Mar 2024
Great location
Great location, close to pancake rocks and the beach. The building is dated but clean and functional.
Catherine
Catherine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Mar 2024
Excellent location by the beach. Roomy and clean.
Garth
Garth, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 Mar 2024
Cute place on the water
Very nice stay, comfortable & close to many sites. Only stayed one night
JUDY
JUDY, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
17 Dec 2023
Excellent cabins
Lovely cabins with good facilities
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Nov 2023
Great location!
Great customer service! Really a wonderful place to stay, right on the beach.