Guests at this beach motel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area. Housekeeping is not available.
Punakaiki Beachfront Motels offers 11 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to furnished patios. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers.
Punakaiki Beachfront Motels features barbecue grills, a garden, and a picnic area. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
Punakaiki Beachfront Motels is a smoke-free property.
Languages
English
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)
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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
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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
Punakaiki Beachfront Motels Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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.
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.
Alicia
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Stephen JR
Mar 19, 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
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
2/10 Terrible
Vasile
Traveled with partner
Mar 18, 2025
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.
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. 🙂
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.
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.
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.
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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Barbara
Feb 1, 2025
Barbara
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Roxane
Jan 30, 2025
Very clean. Nice amenities. Love the alpacas across the drive😄