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.
Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes - 15 min walk - 1.3 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
Punakaiki Tavern - 4 min walk
Punakaiki Beach Hut - 19 min walk
Bach Espresso - 10 min walk
Ocean View Retreat - 18 min walk
About this property
Punakaiki Beachfront Motels
Punakaiki Beachfront Motels puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Punakaiki Beach and Pancake Rocks. Free perks include WiFi and self parking. Also, this motel is within just a 10-minute walk of Pororari River Track.
At a glance
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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Barbecue grills
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
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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Reviews
Punakaiki Beachfront Motels Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0
Cleanliness
8.4
Location
8.8
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
The property offers a great beach location with many guests enjoying the sound of the surf and stunning ocean views. (28 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
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Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 14, 2026
Excellent accommodation close to beach
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 14, 2026
Very comfortable cabins. Great location close to Pancake Rocks.
Nicole
Nicole, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 3, 2025
Pleasantly surprised, the cabins were more than we expected, great location, would stay again.
Tracy
Tracy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 12, 2025
The location was great and the cabin was clean and bed comfortable
Tracy
Tracy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 6, 2026
The beach was just on the other side of a retaining walkway but we had a picnic table on this walkway where we could see the beach. Pancake Rocks is a 10 minute walk. You can walk to the beach at low tide. The room was clean and roomy.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 29, 2025
Good location for seeing Pancake Rocks
Dale
Dale, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 9, 2026
Nice place to stay in Punakaiki with some amazing views in the area. Very clean with lots of space, and in a great convenient location. Right next to a really nice beach, and just a couple minutes away from the Pancake Rocks. Parking is a little bit tight, but off-street and convenient. Check in is located at the Punakaiki Rocks Hotel & Garden Bar a short walk down the road, which is also a nice place to grab some food and a drink. We would definitely consider staying here again!
Samuel
Samuel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 6, 2026
The staff were very polite when we went to book in.
The room was spacious and well equipped.
Bed & settee very comfortable
Philippa
Philippa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 21, 2026
Beach Shack feels, close to pancake rocks and beach. It’s a shame a rock wall had to be built in front of it (must have been recently as this is not shown in photos of the proprerty) but can see that it would be greatly affected by tides. Picnic tables on rock wall was nice to sit and watch the sunset and catch some extra sea breeze.
Claire
Claire, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Dec 28, 2025
Kitchen well stocked with crockery cutlery cooking equipment. Spotlessly clean. Comfortable bed. Quiet location apart from the crashing waves🙂
Janet
Janet, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 2, 2024
This was a wonderful place to stay located near many places to see.
Kim
Kim, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 27, 2025
Good hotel in a quiet area.
Scott
Scott, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 5, 2026
The space was very large. A kitchen a living room area. The bathroom was spacious and there were two beds.
The only issue was Google Maps took us to the wrong location (apparently that keeps happening) but after a long day of travel it took longer than expected to find the place. A simple message to guests would be helpful. Other than that it was a great location and space
Dana
Dana, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 10, 2025
Great spot animal friendly too
Sam
Sam, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 5, 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
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 3, 2025
Super clean room. No view of the beach but a 2 minute walk and you’re there. Perfect for my dog I’ve been there before and I will go there again.
Susan
Susan, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 11, 2025
Less than 1 km from Punakaiki rocks. We rented a 1 bedroom cabin, it was more like a beautiful little home. Well supplied kitchen, sofa in the living room, separate bed and bath area and a laundry sink. A wonderful porch with table and chairs and an outside grill and picnic table. We had a wonderful meal at the restaurant. I highly recommend Punakaiki Beachfront Motels cabins. I wish we could have stayed longer. Very large and welcoming living areas.
Debra
Debra, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 10, 2024
Beautiful location, well appointed unit, easy travel living.
Andrea
Andrea, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 2, 2025
While check in was awkward, theroom was clean and comfortable. Very good meal at the Hotel part of the property.
Anna Christine
Anna Christine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 13, 2025
Property owner very friendly and accommodating. Dinner recommendations were great and walkable from hotel.
Wendy
Wendy, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 25, 2025
Super friendly staff. Great location. A little rustic but comfortable
Jeff
Jeff, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 26, 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
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2025
Spacious, clean and perfectly located for this beautiful spot
Nader
Nader, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 14, 2025
Private cabin with a full kitchen. Area was quite and right by the beach.
Pao-Ting
Pao-Ting, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 10, 2024
Excellent location right on the beach. Nice welcome on arrival. Comfortable one night stay.