Beach Hotels in Punakaiki

My wife & I recently stayed at The Ocean View Retreat, as part of a touring group. We hade an enjoyable stay, with tasty evening meals & a good breakfast buffet. The main point of this review is to applaud the wonderful service provided by the management staff in terms of supplying [without requesting] extra, pre warmed towels on a cool, wet & windy arrival time after check in. The [female] manager was great, as was the responsiveness to replacing our non working microwave. Their efforts were greatly appreciated.

When you a stay at this vacation home in Punakaiki, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Punakaiki Beach and Pororari River Track. This upscale vacation home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Pancake Rocks and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes.Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a full-sized refrigerator/freezer and an oven. A 42-inch Smart television with Netflix provides entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle.

I would not recommend this stay for any solo or single travellers because of the insensitive actions of the hostess. My partner passed away three years ago and this holiday I decided to tour the west coast to take my mind off Christmas and the holiday season. When I arrived I asked the hostess if it is possible to stay two nights instead of one as I might as well enjoy Christmas on a beautiful beach. I was told they are fully booked. Siting in my single unit, I found on Booking.com that they actually do have accommodation available. I walked back to the hostess and asked if she maybe missed this one that is available for me to rent. I was told that this is a family unit and that would not suit me. That it's too big and that she'd rather keep it available should a family need it. I felt sad and alone and for the first time in a long time was reminded of the family I had planned for my life and didn't have. I'd like to remind the owners of this motel that every solo traveller has a story and that our money is just as good as a family's money. Maybe you should add t's and c's that families are preferred. * Stay was average with no seaview.

When you a stay at Punakaiki Beach Camp in Punakaiki, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Punakaiki Beach and Pororari River Track. This campground is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Pancake Rocks and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes.Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access.Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 15 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Bathrooms with showers are provided.