2 Webb Street, 7873 Punakaiki, New Zealand
#3 of 16 hotels in Punakaiki
Guests' ChoiceBased on 180 hostel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.7
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.4
Value for money
9.1
Free WiFi
9.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 13 March 2024
Cameron
United KingdomBathroom space being a bit secluded from the private rooms
Very friendly atmosphere a comfortable lounge space.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Nc
New ZealandView of the beach from our room was obscured by a massive rock wall protecting the beach. Alright if you had an upstairs room. The garden view in front was pleasant enough.
Nice coastal beachfront location, and the pub along the road served great meals. Also within walking distance to the Punakaiki Rocks and the Pororahi River walk (linking to the Paparoa Track). A nice wild beach to walk along!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Reilly
United StatesNo tv unless you use chrome view which didn’t work due to internet out-which is frequently the case I’m told
Amazing view and proximity to beach
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 16 January 2024
Christian
GermanyThere was a muggy smell in the bathroom. And there were many moscitos or sand flies in the room.
The location close to the beach and to the Pancake rocks. The lovely sunset. The easy Check-in as well as the well equipped room.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 6 January 2024
Tom
AustraliaSuper cosy, lovely feel to the place! Friendly staff, and everyone staying was kind. The kitchen and communal area was clean, and had such an amazing view. The bathrooms were clean, the rooms were amazing. Favourite stay of our trip! Pub / restaurant super close by too :)
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 22 December 2023
Anne
GermanyNice hostel directly at the beach and very close to the Pancake rocks (short drive or about 15 minutes walk). Bed was comfy and kitchen was clean and well equipped.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 12 December 2023
Justin
New ZealandNone
I like the view, near the beach. Comfy bunk beds with power plug on the bed. Very friendly and approachable staff. I’ll definitely come back! Thank you!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 25 November 2023
Peter
AustraliaRight on beach. Could lie in and see the sea...
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 1 October 2023
Heather
CanadaWhat a gem. Right on the beach. Lovely common room/kitchen. And a bargain!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 10 September 2023
Nina
AustraliaNo lockers for valuables
Lovely homely accommodation with lovely beach view and comfy & well-equipped common areas & bedrooms, clean bathrooms & toilet facilities. Had a very welcoming feel to it. One of my fave stays during my NZ South Island trip.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 6 September 2023
Marion
New ZealandI would have liked to wake up and open the curtains so I could see the spectacular view of the sea. It felt abit strange as anyone walking past my room could look in.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 19 August 2023
Peter
New ZealandThe English spoken by the office person who met us was not fluent, her grammar and sentence structure mixed up, her communication a little unclear. As a result of that we stayed in the wrong room(a very nice room!)
location by beach and national park exceptional, facilities exceptionally well maintained and very clean, all staff very warm and welcoming
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Pierre
FranceOnly one night but it was clean, affordable, spacious and well designed
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 7 July 2023
Pauline
New ZealandVery cozy kitchen and living room. Chill bedroom with sink to brush teeth. Lovely garden and view to the beach that was so close
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 24 May 2023
Rebecca
IrelandProbably my favourite place I stayed in NZ. amazing shower, bed, tv. you can walk right out to the water. beware of sand flies but that can’t be helped. a weird religious vibe but ok if you mind your own business!
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 15 May 2023
Saumitra
United KingdomCool place by the beach, good facilities for cooking. Everything is of a high spec.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 15 May 2023
Christine
New ZealandLack of PowerPoint in bunkroom
Relaxed atmosphere throughout
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 26 April 2023
Sarah
United Statesloved the colors of the hostel, the coziness and especially the prayer cabin <3
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 24 April 2023
Marianela
Australiareally thin walls. i woke up super early cause of the people talking in the next door.
really good place, not a place to stay only one night, i recommend it for 2 nights or more.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 16 April 2023
Maike
AustraliaShowers were a bit awkward
Kitchen, location, herb garden was cute
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 10 April 2023
Angela
GermanyThat we only stayed one night !
Beautiful location right next to the sea with views from the balcony and living areas. Kitchen was organised and tastefully decorated, enough room for several people and plenty of kitchen equipment. The outdoor presentation was lovely, especially the gardens.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 9 April 2023
Lorena
New Zealandthe bedroom door that locked itself when you went out and depended on the key to get back in or you had to put a stone (very nice decorated) :) . it would be just that
The view of the beach, everything beautiful
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 9 April 2023
Kirsty
New ZealandLoved staying in this quirky little place. Great location by the beach.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 2 April 2023
Tricia
New Zealandbedding and beds a bit old
good location to watch the sunset
Stayed in March 2023
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