Mabel Street , 7873 Punakaiki, New Zealand
#8 of 16 hotels in Punakaiki
Guests' ChoiceBased on 773 hotel reviews
8.3Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Location
9.3
Facilities
8.4
Staff
8.6
Value for money
8.3
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 20, 2024
Karen
CanadaEasy to go a walk along the water, quick drive to the Pancake Rocks.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 20, 2024
Douglas
United States of AmericaWe liked everything...it had all we needed.
Our bungalow produced a unique experience for me. It was located only 100' from the sea and the safety buffer was a manmade seawall. As high tide approached just after dark, each wave THUNDERED more loudly into that wall and the structure we stayed in SHOOK. There was definitely a close beach also but it required walking a few minutes on top of the seawall to get there.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 19, 2024
Chris
New ZealandIt would be hard to fault. It would be hard to write 3 or 4 sentences about what I didn't like. Telling you any more would only be reiterating that it's hard to fault.
Pretty much everything. Great location. Comfy accomodation. Clean crisp white sheets and pillowcases. Comfortable beds. Traditional bach cottage.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 14, 2024
Loraine
New ZealandNothing
Great location, easy walk to the AMAZING Punakaiki Rocks, right on the beach - there were huge waves the days we were there Magnificent Native Bush with many fabulous Nikau Palms everywhere. We will definitely be back!!!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 12, 2024
Luke
New ZealandGreat location, had all that we needed and super clean
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 11, 2024
Peter
New Zealandweather and food options ( not within this Motel's control ! )
Location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 11, 2024
John
New ZealandGreat location on beach front. Clean and tidy and comfortable. Close to local hotel for meals. Facilities met our expectations and was good value for money. Would use this property again.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 7, 2024
Joel
New ZealandGreat location, room was comfortable and well laid out.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 6, 2024
Lynda
New ZealandI have stayed at this cottage previously and really like it. It is older but has plenty of room, is very clean and ideal when travelling with friends as we have room to spread out.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 4, 2024
Carl
New ZealandBeeping smoke alarm ? New battery required Finding reception difficult.
Location and proximity to Pub
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 1, 2024
Karen
New Zealandnothing
Stunning location - moments from the sea - wonderful weekend stay - we will be back!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 1, 2024
Forward
New ZealandShower had used soap wrappers on shower basin and used soap still in holder. Couches were disgusting, there was old food and rubbish under cushions.
Cottage was comfortable and Quant but dirty possibly clearly not vacuumed and shower not cleaned
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 1, 2024
Ian
AustraliaGreat location. Nearby pub was great for bfast snd dinner.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 29, 2024
Naresh
AustraliaNo restaurant for breakfast.
Nice quiet location, near the beach, big space, neat and tidy.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 27, 2024
Naresh
AustraliaNo bad things to write
Close to beach, nice room, plenty of space in the room, nice kitchen
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 24, 2024
Lesley
AustraliaClean and comfortable Great location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 22, 2024
Christopher
AustraliaReception was not at same location as motel with only a phone number to call. It was stressful and time consuming to find location for checking-in and picking up keys which were held at the local Tavern?? I recommend a large sign which informs guests the reception is at the Tavern (further down the Road) and also a sign at the Tavern indicating they are the Reception for the Motel
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 21, 2024
Holley
United States of AmericaBedroom was a little cramped.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 21, 2024
Robyn
AustraliaClean and comfortable. Great location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 17, 2024
Chris
AustraliaStudio was a bit dated. Bed wasn’t that comfortable. Seemed to be on a slight downhill slope. Photos on booking.com did not match the studio we had. We were told that although photos of various accommodation types were provided, booking.com had mixed them up.
Spacious ‘studio room with a garden view’ (Unit 2). Location was so close to the water and not far from Pancake Rocks.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 11, 2024
Simon
New Zealanda basin with more room to put toiletries in the bathroom & a box of tissues would be good
very comfortable, . liked listening to the waves at night, great location and just a few steps to the beach front viewing wall
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 11, 2024
Vasanthi
New ZealandA bit noisy by the road and early morning as cars left the property
Location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 7, 2024
Phillip
New ZealandCheck in was at the tavern up the road, we didn't know this so it was quite confusing
We had the whole cottage to ourselves, so plenty of room, and very comfortable
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 6, 2024
Jill
United KingdomWe had a problem locating both the entrance to the property, when approaching from both directions; and the actual reception area, which was some distance down the road in a pub, not obvious and we had to enquire in the reception of a nearby holiday camp.
The property was much bigger than we'd expected and very close to the beach, though we weren't there long enough to appreciate all the facilities.
Stayed in January 2024
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