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The individual units are only a shirt walk away and quure large and confortable for two (or 3).
Gregory
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
6/10 Okay
Gareth
Travelled with partner
13 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Small group of “cottages” right on the water which can be a little noisy depending on the waves. Cottage was clean and well equipped, only negative is that wifi was poor at best, at times didn’t work at all
Went to get milk for the coffee and found it was opened sometime ago. Should have been new not a half used one. Shower didn’t drain so the bathroom flooded.
I did tell the staff and they seemed receptive to me telling them.
Just average but good value for money
Checking in was a bit difficult since the manager was not on site but two blocks away at a restaurant. So it took us far too long to get to our cabin. Much of this was inadequate signage on the site. The facility was neat and clean and comfortable.
Our stay was great. Property was clean and had a comfortable sitting area with kitchen. Location was close to the attractions we wanted to see. It was a bit hard to find and unclear how to check in at first but then realized we had to go to local restaurant for check in. Limited shopping in area, so come prepared with any groceries you need.
We had a large two bedroom house. It was very spacious and comfortable. My only complaint would be that the bathroom didn’t have any counter space and no hairdryer.
Joyce
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
6/10 Okay
Mike
Travelled with family
23 Nov 2023
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location, run down motel
This place was conveniently located next to the pancake rocks but the actual buildings were rather run down and in deed of renovation.
This was our favorite place of the trip. The view was absolutely gorgeous - caught the evening sunset - beautiful. Location is right on the beach. We arrived a little late for check-in but they graciously accommodated us at the restaurant. They even cooked us food after they had closed the kitchen. Wonderful people, very courteous. Also went out of their way to make us special coffee. Would highly recommend. Would love to visit again.
Very clean, comfortable, and spacious. Great location with a gravel road along the ocean and very near to the hotel. Lovely to have a small kitchen with a kettle, toaster, frig and milk, coffee, tea etc. Great stay! Thank you!!
In this area, this is the only motel but even then the owners have made an excellent effort to have modern and comfortable room. A few steps from the seashore, the views are million dollar views. After dinner sunset on the beach just a few steps from the property was just amazing. Room was very comfortable. Highly recommend it.
Great little 3 bedroom family unit for 6 or 7 people.
Had everything we needed. Listening to the ocean while sleeping was bliss. Pub Kitchen was being renovated so a very limited menu which made it hard when arriving late but understandable.
Lovely owners, wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
Melissa
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
8/10 Good
Lynn
25 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful setting with views of soaring cliffs behind. Close to the beach.
Good value, clean, Comfortable, well equipped one bedroom unit
Walked down to beach to the nearby hotel for dinner - where incidently is where you need to check in.
Not right on the beach but lulled to sleep by sound of the waves
Would definitely recommend
The cabin was sooooo nice. Airy, light and spacious. Even with the torrential rain, we were warm and cosy and did not feel closed in. When it isn’t raining the walk along the breakwater is stunning. Easy walk to the local pub for a delicious meal. Easy quick drive to pancake rocks. Wish we had stayed longer.
Room's Clean, excellent services. Had Dinner at Punakaiki Rocks hotel and Gardens bar: steak cooked to perfection, yummy chocolate pudding. Would highly recommend.
Tran
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
6/10 Okay
Lee
Travelled with family and small children
1 Oct 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location. This property has so much potential.
We found it could do with a good clean. The kitchen utensils/plates and cups were dirty.
Checkin was confusing. You had to check in at the pub up the road.
Loved this place. Perfect overnight spot traveling along the west coast and right next to the Pancake Rocks and Blowholes. Cottages were comfortable and spacious and well equipped and sunset views on the beach were unbeatable. We enjoyed the restaurant bar and David and staff were wonderful. Highly recommend.
Melanie
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
lisa
9 Jul 2023
Georgous location by the sea bedding and assesorised beautifully
Tasteful and very homelike in it's decor. Thoughtful touches including heaters, blankets and electric blankets added to how lovely the property was. Set in incredible scenery nestled between the beach and massive rock formations. Great coffee at the pub 2 min drive. Close to Punakaiki cavern and pancake rock. Disappointed to not stay longer
Michele
8/10 Good
celine
Travelled with family
4 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We arrived late. Relaxed on garden back porch. Kitchen had the basics for quick bite and coffee in the morning. Walked an angry beach in the morning and saw Punakaiki pancake rocks in the distance.
Room was a little tired but, clean. Looked like typical beach front cottage. Met our needs.
Unit is very nice, attention to detail. Checking was confusing as the resort had no record of the booking, issue was resolved with a number of phonecalls by staff. We’re very helpfull.
The situation so close to the beach and proximity to pancake rocks.
Janette Tingey
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
8/10 Good
Jim
22 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not my favorite
You have to go to a bar up the road to get your key for check in. The place is old and in need of some severe TLC . The floors are unleveled the head of the bed is 2-3 inches li wet than the foot and the furniture is reminiscent of the thrift store. The closeness to pancake rock is really the only thing this one has going for it.there are towns close enough that you. Ours do better for your an accommodations .
Jim
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Punakaiki Beachfront Team on 5 Apr 2023
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with this review. Your feedback is appreciated and you will be pleased to know that we are in the process of a refurbishment this winter.
This was the only available room in the area when I booked so I was not expecting much. I was pleasantly surprised that this is a very nice place! Clean, modern, comfortable. I would recommend staying here. Only issue was a weak wifi.
Eric
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Punakaiki Beachfront Team on 5 Apr 2023
Sorry to hear about the Wi-Fi issues, we will look into improving this. Pleased to hear you otherwise enjoyed your stay, we hope to see you again.
Perfectly situated, clean, with excellent kitchen, laundry and shower facilitied with roomy lounge and carparkong spaces directly outside our units. The beach a minute's walk away. Advisable that you provide a map next time as we were given offhand directions and went to wrong set of units where there was no unit 9 or 10. After some frustrating blundering around one of the people in Unit 4 produced a map which redirected us to right site. Other than how fab to have everything within easy walking distance eg Punakaiki rocks, pub, many great walks. Will def be back again. Thank you!
Sarona
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Punakaiki Beachfront Team on 5 Apr 2023
Sorry you weren't given a map, we normally do give them out. Pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay nonetheless, we look forward to seeing you again.
Sep contained units are brand new. Clean and in perfect condition. Good size for staying a week. Two minutes to a fabulous beach
Don’t say you have WI-FI when it did not work the whole time.
Bring all your own supplies to eat, no food or supply stores
Would go again!