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Punakaiki Beachfront Motels

3.0 star property
Sandy fun near Pororari River Track and Pancake Rocks

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Family Studio, Kitchenette (Motel Unit 6)
Exterior
Family Studio, Kitchenette (Motel Unit 6) | Living area
Aerial view
Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible, Kitchen | Private kitchen

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$189
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept

Explore the area

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56 Punakaiki Road, Punakaiki, 7873
  • Punakaiki Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Pororari River Track
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Pancake Rocks
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Westport (WSZ)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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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
Hairdryer
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 54 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 58 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 55 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 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
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Private kitchen

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
Hairdryer
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Punakaiki

At Punakaiki Beachfront Motels you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Punakaiki Beach and Pancake Rocks. Highlights at this beach motel include in-room free WiFi and furnished patios. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Added amenities include laundry facilities and a picnic area. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Punakaiki motel include Pororari River Track and Underworld Adventures.
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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
  • Paparoa National Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Westport (WSZ) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pancake Rocks Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Punakaiki Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Punakaiki Beach Hut - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Ocean View Retreat - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Jacobs - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Punakaiki Beachfront Motels

Sandy fun near Pororari River Track and Pancake Rocks
As a guest of Punakaiki Beachfront Motels, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Punakaiki motel is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Punakaiki Beachfront Motels offers 11 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Rooms open to furnished patios. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

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: NZD 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: NZD 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

What is the cancellation policy at Punakaiki Beachfront Motels?

Punakaiki Beachfront Motels offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Punakaiki Beachfront Motels?

As of 2 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Punakaiki Beachfront Motels on 3 Sept 2025 start from AU$189.15, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Punakaiki Beachfront Motels?

Yep, Punakaiki Beachfront Motels has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Punakaiki Beachfront Motels?

Yep, Punakaiki Beachfront Motels is a short 1-minute walk from Punakaiki Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Punakaiki Beachfront Motels?

No, Punakaiki Beachfront Motels does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Punakaiki Beachfront Motels?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Punakaiki Beachfront Motels?

Furry friends are welcome at Punakaiki Beachfront Motels, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets.

Punakaiki Beachfront Motels Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 318 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 318 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 318 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 318 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 318 reviews

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 Excellent

julie

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maaike

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

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Bill

Travelled with partner
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

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly & helpful staff member. When picking our key up.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Anna Christine

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Armando

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, very easy to check-in and check-out. I would recommend it
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

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

8/10 Good

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
It’s in a beach facing site but don’t expect to see the sea from the cabin. They are set in a pretty, leafy garden. Lovely and quiet. I think a coffee machine promised but cafetière & sachet of coffee very welcome. The most important thing is that the cabins & most accommodation is downhill by the sea and quite a walk from the spectacular blowholes, rocks and visitor centre which are together at the top of the hill in a different location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen JR

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vasile

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
We arrived 1 hour prior to check in time and unfortunately the unit wasn’t ready. The lady doing the check in was really nice unfortunately one of the helpers (waitress I guess) was borderline rude. The area is gorgeous but unfortunately for us it rained really heavy. The units are named “beachfront” but no unit can see the beach as all the units are behind a tall sea wall. The minuses are as follow:- the shower wasn’t functional, it has some sort of heating device which was delivering either steaming hot water (for short times) or ice cold -the internet did work AT ALL.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pao-Ting

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Menachem

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Ipswich

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for aone night stopover on a tril down the west coast. Close to some awesome coastline and right on the seafront.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Sammamish

Travelled with family
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

Scott

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great cabin, highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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. 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances Lee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nader

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

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, wanted to say an additional day.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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