We stayed for 1 night but wish we could have stayed longer!!

The cottages were easy to find from Greymouth and we were greeted with a warm welcome.

We had chosen to stay in 'Rimu Cottage' and it was delightful. The cottage was secluded and we could just see the sea from the window. The kitchen was very well equipped, nice sofa, the bed was very clean and comfy and had a great shower in the bathroom.

I would definitely recommend staying here!!

Well appointed accommodation in the sparsely populated town of Punakaiki located almost on the waterfront. Provides for a homely yet luxurious experience. All facilities were great. Dont miss the opportunity to go horse riding. Pancake rocks and blowholes lookout site is just 1.5 kms away. Cafes are around the same distance from accommodation. Loved the drive along the coast.

The choice isn't where you want to stay in Punakaiki - it's which cottage at Hydrangea Cottages you want to stay in. I can only speak for the Miro Cottage, but it was perfect. We had a comfortable bed with nice linens facing the ocean with large doors that folded back and completely opened to a sunset view. The cottage had an outdoor tub and small private porch. It was within sight of the Pancake Rocks and while not actually "on" the beach, it had the same view, if not better. However, if you 're looking for that hotel you run out of your room across the sand and into the water, you need to look further, they are there also. (I'll be up at the Hydrangea Cottages.) Dining choices are very limited, we had one, the Tavern. It was pretty good but if you are planning on an extended visit, and I can't imagine why you would, you might want to bring some groceries with you and get a room with a kitchen.

Lovely little cottage (we stayed in Miro). Looked like the best accommodation by far in Punakaiki. Also looked like it was much better value than the Punakaki Resort. Quick, no-fuss check in.