We sadly only stayed here one night towards the end of our road trip around South Island, but would love to go back and spend longer there next time. We had a one-bedroomed cottage, with a double plus two single beds in the bedroom, and another double in the living room, plenty of space for four of us. The lounge,... More

These cottages are older style cottages but they are huge and have everything you need including very comfortable beds. They are also in amazing location right on the beach. We were lucky enough to stay in one that fronted the beach and it was lovely to sit on the front porch and relax. It was also amazing to fall asleep... More

We chose the Punakaiki Cottage motels purely on the basis of some photos we saw, and we don't regret our choice. It was a slow week when we stayed, and got a lovely little cottage on the seafront, with a small veranda where you can sit and enjoy the sunset. The room itself was nice and clean, and had all... More

A small group of motel units - we stayed here because we were able to get one of the two units right on the beach of the Tasman sea. The unit was fine in early spring - it would be cold in the winter as it is of very flimsy construction. However we wanted to walk on the beach in... More

This was our second stay at these motels - in the same unit even! I can't speak highly enough of this place. Superb location. Friendly hosts. The units clean, tidy, and well equipped. Our beds were firm but incredibly comfortable, and the shower - with it's adjustable head - great pressure, good for working those sore muscles. Which you will... More

We stayed one night here on the way down the West Coast of the South Island. The owners were friendly and helpful and the motel unit was clean, large and well equipped. Our unit was very close to the beach and we could hear to rolling waves. The only thing I found a bit inconvenient was the layout of the... More

This was our second night in NZ. We choose it based on the location as you get a great view from the stopbank of the ocean and the Punakiki rocks. The room was fine for a motel with a good shower. Its a short walk up a hill to the Punakaiki Rocks although the weather was perfect and you need... More

Punakaiki was an unexpected highlight for us. I'm so glad we stayed here rather than Greymouth or Westport. I fear that we may have kept on driving a missed the pancake rocks which are really impressive. The cottage was indeed a little dated but perfectly comfortable and spacious. And very clean and warm. We enjoyed a fantastic steak at the... More

I stayed here on a trip of the south island. This was the most expensive night of the trip which reflected the fact that there are limited accommodation options at Punkaiki not the outstanding nature of the motel. The owners were friendly and there is parking right next to the cottages (albeit the spaces are a bit of tight squeeze).... More