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Family room with shared Bathroom
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14 sq m
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1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
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Standard Room with Shared Bathroom
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12 sq m
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1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed
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1 Queen Bed
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Double room with Shared Bathroom
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Quad room with Shared Bathroom
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10 sq m
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2 Twin Bunk Beds
About the neighborhood
5 Owen Street, Punakaiki, 7873
What's nearby
Punakaiki Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Pororari River Track - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Pancake Rocks - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Paparoa National Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Getting around
Westport (WSZ) - 60 min drive
Restaurants
Pancake Rocks Cafe - 14 min walk
Wild Coast Cafe - 14 min walk
Punakaiki Crafts & Cafe - 14 min walk
Wild Coast Cafe - 5 min drive
About this property
Punakaiki Beach Camp
Beachfront campground in Punakaiki with free parking
Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free campground has a garden and barbecue grills. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Accommodations offer refrigerators and showers.
Punakaiki Beach Camp offers 15 accommodations. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevators
Wheelchair accessible (with limits)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Luggage storage
Front desk (limited hours)
Location highlights
In a national park
Things to do
Mountain biking nearby
Cave exploring nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Horse riding nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
15 rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Punakaiki Beach Camp, 5 Owen Street, Punakaiki.]
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Punakaiki Beach Camp Campsite
Punakaiki Beach Camp Punakaiki
Punakaiki Beach Camp Campsite Punakaiki
Frequently asked questions
Is Punakaiki Beach Camp pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Punakaiki Beach Camp?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Punakaiki Beach Camp?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Punakaiki Beach Camp?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Punakaiki Beach Camp located?
Situated on the beach, this campground is within a 5-minute walk of Punakaiki Beach and Pororari River Track. Pancake Rocks and Paparoa National Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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Punakaiki Beach Camp Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 44 reviews
10 - Excellent
22
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 44 reviews
8 - Good
16
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews
6 - Okay
1
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 44 reviews
4 - Poor
3
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 44 reviews
2 - Terrible
2
8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Lawrence
16 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great little spot. We loved it.
Lawrence
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Inge
9 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a beautiful spot! We were in the riverside cabin, absolutely stunning! Beautiful 360° views from the campsite and just a quick stroll to get to the beach. Kayaks and paddle boards also nearby to rent for the river. Punakaiki is just a special place, sunshine or rain.
Inge
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
VINITA
22 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Calm and quiet place with beach less than a three minute walk.
VINITA
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tessa
28 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cabin we stayed in had a very strong musty odour in the bedroom. We tried to sleep with all the windows open to alleviate the noxious smell.
Ended up leaving at 0330 in the morning because the smell was so terrible!
The beach was lovely!
Diane
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kate
16 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great little spot for exploring the area! Lovely cabin & great communal areas. Would recommend & love to stay again
Kate
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
ross
19 December 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great stay , the cabin was new and had amazing views
ross
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
6/10 Okay
David
24 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good position, cabin extremely small. No flyscreens and room filled with biting sandflies.
David
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dave
27 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Incredible location, great amenities.
Dave
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lesley
18 February 2024
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely hot water in the showers, close to the beach, lots of amenities. Great to be able to buy supper and coffee on site
Lesley
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
ed
27 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The location of this place is absolutely stunning. We were very pleased with our little cabin also.
ed
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
8/10 Good
Owain
29 February 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice spot to relax
Owain
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cynthia
4 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Thankful for the option of a small cabin, as all the motels in the area were fully booked. Also, the coffee/eats/ice cream cart was wonderful. Really enjoyed the easy access to the beach!
Cynthia
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
22 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Go for the cabins!
The cabins are amazing! The staff is friendly and the facilities are clean.
Bonus of food cart with whitebait fritters after 3pm. Cabins had tea and coffee but no milk. No supermarket in Punakaiki so bring food if you want to use kitchen in cabin.
Sally
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Adam
10 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful spot. Right on the beach. Quiet with good camp facilities
Adam
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Philip
2 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Convenient location to Pancake rocks after we had travelled over Arthurs Pass.
Council Caravan Park & our room was clean / tidy with all we required for one night.
Lady at the desk was friendly & helpful.
Philip
8/10 Good
Samantha
2 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Unique stay, room is basic, pillows aren’t great. Wonderful atmosphere. Towels aren’t provided but front desk was nice and gave us some.
Samantha
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jane
7 November 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The outlook to the harekeke was beautiful. Native birds all around and a super bubbly and friendly receptionist who was genuinely happy to help.
Jane
10/10 Excellent
Benjamin
28 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
the location was excellent and so close to the beach which was fantastic i loved the hiking close by and it was great having a food stall in the campground ive never seen that anywhere before, my only dislike if you had to by food at the shop at reception i thought it was quite expensive but it was needed
Benjamin
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
8/10 Good
Dhiraj
29 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It is undoubtedly a beautiful location with high cliffs in the backdrop. The only let-down was the bugs and mosquitos. We all had bug bites.
An advice, use ample OFF bug spray all over including on tight clothes, keep an antiseptic lotion handy, including Calamine ($10 value) just to mitigate the risk of infection and subdue the itch.
This will enable you all to enjoy it in full. For blow holes, go at the time of high tide, as they only work best with high tide and ruff seas.
Dhiraj
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
4/10 Poor
Claire-Isabelle
9 March 2025
Liked: Amenities, communication
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Les douches étaient très propres mais le logement et la literie très très moyens. Les photos de la publicité sont assez mensongères
Floor had sand, linen had hairs, no towels were provided.
Suresh
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
20 February 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Wirklich sehr schöne Hütte am Rand des Camping-Platzes. Einziger Nachteil ist nur, dass halt Duschen und WC nicht dort sind, aber dafür mega schön und günstig.