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Punakaiki Beachfront Motels

3.0 star property
Motel within walking distance of Pororari River Track

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Family Studio, Kitchenette (Motel Unit 6)
Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen
Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen (The Cottage) | Private kitchen
Exterior
Family Studio, Kitchenette (Motel Unit 6) | Living area
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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

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 CA $108
CA $124 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 10 - Jun 11

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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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Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible, Kitchen | Private kitchen

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible, Kitchen

Highlights

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

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Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchenette | Terrace/patio

Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchenette

Highlights

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

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen (The Cottage)

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen (The Cottage)

Highlights

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

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Studio, Kitchenette | Living area

Studio, Kitchenette

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

Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Highlights

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

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
8.4 out of 10, Very good, 717 reviews
The price is CA $108
CA $127 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 18 - Jun 19
Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
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About the area

Map
56 Punakaiki Road, Punakaiki, 7873

What's nearby

  • Punakaiki Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Pororari River Track - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pancake Rocks - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Paparoa National Park - 3 min drive - 3.7 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

DONE

Hotel size

    • 11 rooms
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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
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
DONE

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
  • Hair dryer
  • 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 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.
This property does not have elevators.
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 to 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 located near Punakaiki Beach, just a short 6-minute walk from Pancake Rocks and 7 minutes' walk from Pororari River Track.

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Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Beach
Location
Rocks
Cottage
Cabin
Walking
Kitchen
Room
Service staff
Ocean

What guests liked

  • The property offers a stunning beach location with million-dollar views, direct access to the seashore, and breathtaking sunsets. (20 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Menachem, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Helpful recommendations for things to see and do
Mark, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient for aone night stopover on a tril down the west coast. Close to some awesome coastline and right on the seafront.
Paul, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This place is very very cozy and clean. Well with the money
Michael, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Good hotel in a quiet area.
Scott, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great cabin, highly recommended
Andrew, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Walkable to the cavern, blowholes and pancake rock. Great location by the beach. Take a bottle of wine and sit on the picnic tables overlooking the ocean for sunset. Magical. Only negative is that there isn’t anything much within 30 miles, but the restaurant next door is great, and they sell wine by the bottle to take away. 🙂
Linda, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This ocean front property is conveniently located to Pancake Rocks. The cabin location is ideal for touring in this area. The layout of the kitchen, bathroom, and living space is quite workable. The bedroom is a bit small but had a comfortable queen bed. The staff were very helpful and there was parking next to the cabin. Highly recommend this location.
Frances Lee, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Spacious, clean and perfectly located for this beautiful spot
Nader, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place, wanted to say an additional day.
Tom, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Right on the beach although the ocean view from the room was blocked by an armour stone breakwall. Great view from the top of the wall which made a rough walkway along the waters edge.
Donald, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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).
Nikhil, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Barbara, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean. Nice amenities. Love the alpacas across the drive😄
Roxane, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

These are very nice individual cabins right next to the beach. While you cannot see the beach from the units, due to the break wall being in the way, you can certainly hear the surf! The units are spacious and have very well appointed kitichens.
Scott, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Keith, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Property is on the beach. Fabulous walks along the roaring ocean Staff, particularly the lady in charge of the units was not friendly or willing to be helpful. Our unit had one wine glass, one small glass, and one large glass. Clearly short on utensils. When we asked to have this corrected she said hopefully staff will fix it tomorrow!!! Not happy with lackadaisical attitude toward customer service.
Gary, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Nicholas, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great spot animal friendly too
Sam, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Was a lovely place and the scenery was great, however there was so much old accumulated dust under the rugs, couches, beds etc with our children sneezing the entire time we were there. The place needs a good vacuum and mop. In hotter months I would suggest more than just one small fan, the fan was also covered in dust.
Tammy, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Overall it’s good and location is the draw card. Could have been a bit cleaner in side, dusting etc. Otherwise great. Note a cabin we had at the only pub in town before this accommodation was woeful, dirty, lights not working terrible bed and useless shower so beware, and we paid close to the same price! The pub handle the key collection and booking for the motel.
Grant, 2-night romance trip
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