The Best Beach Hotels in Punakaiki

Where to Stay for an Oceanfront Vacation in Punakaiki

Punakaiki can be a terrific beach vacation destination, so if you're wondering where to stay near the beach in Punakaiki, we've got you covered. Here's our list of the best beach hotels in Punakaiki for your next vacation based on amenities, location, price, activities, and traveler ratings. Many of these hotels offer terrific features such as pools, beachfront access, fitness centers, a spa, hot tubs, great views, safe areas, and more. With our analysis covering so many of Punakaiki's beach resorts and hotels, you'll surely find the perfect hotel near the water or oceanfront for you. Whether you're looking for something family-friendly, romantic, or for a large group, below is our list of the top hotels near the beach in Punakaiki for your next trip. So, here's our list of where to stay at the beach in Punakaiki.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Hydrangea Cottages

Ryokan with prices starting at $90 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Beach Vacation to Punakaiki
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 4224 Main Road, Hydrangea Cottages has great rooms from $90 (before taxes). It offers hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking. It has a terrific 9.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0 km from the city center, visitors will especially love laundry facilities, fishing, family rooms, air-conditioning, and a microwave at this beach hotel. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Punakaiki Beach Hostel

Hostel with prices starting at $42 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel at the Beach in Punakaiki
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Punakaiki Beach Hostel which has nice rooms starting at $42. Offering hiking, free parking, horse riding, laundry facilities, and fishing, it also has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 4 Webb Street. This terrific hotel is also nice because it offers air-conditioning, a refrigerator, an adult-only atmosphere, outdoor dining areas, and private parking which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.1 km from the city center. It's also less than the average price for beach hotels, so it's a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Adults only


Te Nikau Retreat

Hostel with prices starting at $40 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Oceanfront Hotel in Punakaiki
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for beach hotels.

We found Te Nikau Retreat to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $40. We loved that is has hiking, rooms with kitchens, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, and horse riding, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 19 Hartmount Place. You'll also find laundry facilities, fishing, family rooms, air-conditioning, and a microwave which beach-goers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 1.9 km from the center of town. Don't forget that there's a kitchen in the room to cook your meals, too. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Punakaiki Resort

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $136 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels Near the Water
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $136, Punakaiki Resort, at State highway 6 provides room service, a restaurant, a bar, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care. Its terrific guest rating is 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, laundry facilities, and fishing. It's located just 1.8 km from the city center, too. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Punakaiki Beachfront Motels

Motel with prices starting at $111 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Location in Punakaiki

Punakaiki Beachfront Motels has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10, and offers rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, and laundry facilities. The great rooms here start at $111 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Mabel Street. Furthermore, it also offers family rooms, a microwave, a refrigerator, wheelchair-accessible units, and private parking, which is nice for visitors. Just 0.2 km from the city center, this convenient hotel is a terrific choice.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area


Also, take a look at the Beach hotels in nearby destinations: Greymouth, Westport, and Hokitika.

How much do beach hotels and resorts cost in Punakaiki?

Punakaiki Average Beach Hotel Price
$84

After analyzing 5 beach hotels in Punakaiki, we found the average beach hotel price to be a remarkably economical $84. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic beach accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Punakaiki.

The average prices of our suggested beach hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $136
  • 3-star hotels: $81
  • 2-star hotels: $40


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