We stayed at Nikau Cottage with friends for 2 nights. The 2 bedroom cottage has a rustic charm but with all the mod cons. The setting is tucked away so its nice & private with great views of the ocean. The beds were very comfortable & the bathroom spacious & very clean. You can walk to the Pancake Rocks &... More

We had a really comfortable night at Rimu Cottage. It's tucked away at the back of the property, so you're not bothered by the road traffic. It's very peaceful and sitting on. The verandah in the afternoon sun is so pleasant. The bathroom is perfect with a superb shower. The cottage is unique, individual and charming. Very friendly reception staff... More

We stayed 2 nights here with a full moon that obscured star-gazing until about 4:00 in the morning, but DO set your alarm and see the brightest stars with clouds of the Milky Way. That was our highlight of Punakaiki! We had the Niki with 2 bedrooms that was very large & well appointed. Our deck looked right over the... More

Beautiful spot on wild and lush west coast. Very private cottages right opposite wonderful beach, well equipped (including real leaf tea with lap sang - couldn't believe our luck after the ubiquitous sad tea bags elsewhere), fabulously comfy bed, great shower, discerning DVD library. We booked in for the morning horse ride which was a fabulous way to see the... More

We stayed there only one night in the Rata Suite. Karen the owner was very friendly and helpful. She upgraded us to the Rata Suite at no extra charge. A lovely location with great view of the ocean and the Pancake Rocks are only a short walk up the road. The only negative if you're cooking was the kitchen facilities... More

We stayed just one night. The cottages are spacious and very well equipped. The staff was very helpful in checking us in and getting us going in the surrounding area. We sat outside the cottage and saw the most incredible night sky – Milky Way and all. Very highly recommended.

Stayed two nights. The outdoor bath is wonderful. You have a view out to sea. The bathroom is large with a walk in shower but a bit bare. The bedroom has wood panelling and is very slightly rustic but no problem. The deck has a wash basin which is great for coffee cups etc. The main road is between you... More

We stayed her for one night while travelling the west coast of South Island. Its lovely. Each cottage is slightly different and we loved sitting on the veranda watching the sun set. The owners were friendly and helpful and our one regret was that we only had time to stay for one night. It was so peaceful there. We were... More

Our group of 5 adults stayed in the Nikau Cottage. The location was superb - very private and overlooking the coast with the roar of the sea a constant. Despite the main road below there was very little noise - very little traffic for a start - but the well planted foliage meant that the deck was secluded from the... More