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The Rocks Homestay

Hartmount Place 33, Punakaiki 7850, New Zealand
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The Rocks Homestay
Ranked #1 of 3 Punakaiki B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 39 Reviews
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Hartland, Wisconsin
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

This is a beautiful home and Roland was a great host. they provided this fabulous chocolate cake in the evening and a really large and a very tasty breakfast in the morning.

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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

A very warm welcome greeted us when we arrived at this charming house, situated in the 'bush' with views to the ocean. Roli is a very friendly host who served tea and cake as soon as we had been shown to our very clean and comfortable room. Breakfast included delicious muesli, made by our hosts, and eggs from their hens.... More

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Hong Kong
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

We came from Hong Kong and had a 10 day tour of the South Island. Stayed one night at The Rocks at the start of our trip. It was the best of the 8 motels/B&B we had stayed for this trip. The place is clean and comfortable. The breakfast was the best we had. Eva and Roli were not only... More

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Norwich, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

After staying with Roli and Eva for one night in 2010, on our second trip to New Zealand in 2012 we just had to stay again,but this time for 2 nights (1 is really not enough). The Rocks is hidden in the bush close to The Tasmin Sea and offers wonderful views in a most relaxing atmosphere. Roli, Eva and... More

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Barcelona
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012

Really beatiful and sustainable house! With great views to the sea side. If you want to relax it is worth to stay longer. The owners are really friendly and helpful. It was the most incredible place I stay ever:)

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Norddeutschland
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233 reviews 233 reviews
Reviews in 101 cities Reviews in 101 cities
198 helpful votes 198 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

Location: Not that far from the main road but you have to go down a gravel path and be careful with the bends. We were wondering if we missed it already when it appeared on the left side. It has a nice view over the woods and down to the ocean and is very quite. Hosts: Rolly and Eva went... More

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London, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

We spent our first night on New Zealand's West Coast at The Rocks and we had a fantastic stay. Rolly and Eva were very friendly and helpful hosts and our room was very comfortable, with unobstructed views of the sea just north of Punakaiki rocks. We chose to have breakfast (at a reasonable price) and were served a delicious and... More

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Ottawa, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2011

Down a dirt road, just far enough that you think you must have missed it, is this great B&B. With a wall of windows overlooking the bush and ocean, this place exudes tranquility. We had a room on the ground floor with our own private sunroom. Roli will make dinner if you wish ( which I recommend since the selection... More

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Loweswater, United Kingdom
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2011

Roli made us welcome as soon as we stepped over the threshold of this stunning homestay set amongst bush and looking towards the steep limestone and forest behind the property, with wide sea views to the other side. Very soon we were introduced to Eva and baby Aaron, he is a delightful baby. Always smiling ! Our room was delightful... More

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Paris, France
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2011

We stayed at The Rocks Homestay for 1 night but I wish we would have stayed longer. The rooms are tastefully decorated and I think that the pictures on the website don't do justice to the beauty of the place. The view from the room is absolutely stunning and there is a little "window patio" where you can sit and... More

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Hartmount Place 33, Punakaiki 7850, New Zealand
Price range (per night):* 120 AUD - 162 AUD

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