Beachfront hotels in Punakaiki

Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Punakaiki. I hope you will like it!

• 1 The Ocean View Retreat Punakaiki Punakaiki, New Zealand

  

  Hotel. Situated in Paparoa National Park just 300 metres from the magnificent Pancake Rocks and Blowholes, the beachfront The Ocean View Retreat Punakaiki offers comfortable, environmentally friendly accommodation with rainforest and ocean views. Guests receive unlimited free WiFi during their stay Walking and cycling abound with remote and spectacular access to the wilderness of the Paparoa National Park – NZ’s Newest Great Walk. Rooms at Resort Punakaiki are decorated in warm colours and feature large windows. Each includes a tea/coffee maker and a refrigerator. Laundry facilities are available for guest use. A variety of activities are available near the hotel, including guided walks, river kayaking and horse trekking. The Ocean View Retreat Restaurant & Club Bar overlooks the beach and feature floor-to-ceiling windows. The Ocean View Retreat Restaurant & Club Bar is open for breakfast and dinner. Greymouth is about 45 km from the hotel. Free off-street parking is provided. Show full description Guest review score 8.4

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• 2 Punakaiki Beach Hostel Punakaiki, New Zealand

  

  Hostel. Located in Punakaiki, 1 km from Punakaiki Scenic Attraction, Punakaiki Beach Hostel has a garden and a terrace. Free WiFi is available. An array of activities are offered in the area, such as cycling and fishing. The nearest airport is Hokitika Airport, 73 km from the property. Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 150 NZD.

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• 3 Punakaiki Beach Camp Punakaiki, New Zealand

  

  Holiday park. Located in Punakaiki in the West Coast region and Punakaiki Beach reachable within 100 metres, Punakaiki Beach Camp provides accommodation with free WiFi, BBQ facilities, a garden and free private parking. Some units include a balcony and/or a patio with mountain or river views. A terrace is available on site and hiking can be enjoyed within close proximity of the holiday park. Pakiroa Beach is 2.7 km from Punakaiki Beach Camp, while Punakaiki Scenic Attraction is 2.9 km away. The nearest airport is Westport Airport, 58 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 7.4, rooms from around 97 NZD.

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• 4 Seascapes Punakaiki, New Zealand

  

  Holiday home. Located on the beach front, backdropped by towering limestone cliffs and with stunning views out over the Tasman sea to the Pancake rocks, Seascapes is a holiday home offering free WiFi. It is situated 2.2 km from Punakaiki Scenic Attraction. This renovated, self-contained four bedroom house has an open-plan living, dining and kitchen area with dramatic forest, cliff and ocean views. Full kitchen facilities are included with all cooking equipment, oven/stove, microwave, toaster, hot water jug, rice cooker and a refrigerator. It also boasts a living area with TV and DVD player, and a balcony with BBQ. It has 1 bathroom, 2 toilets and laundry facilities. Linen and towels are provided. The nearest airport is Hokitika Airport, 73 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 7.7, rooms from around 517 NZD.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!