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    Punakaiki Beach Hostel

    188 Reviews
    #2 of 7 Specialty Lodging in Punakaiki
    4 Webb Street | West Coast, Punakaiki, New Zealand
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    Overview
    4.5
    188 reviews
    • Excellent59%
    • Very good31%
    • Average7%
    • Poor2%
    • Terrible1%
    Travellers talk about
    “sunset cottage” (15 reviews)
    “the kitchen” (22 reviews)
    “pancake rocks” (44 reviews)
    Wifi
    Free Parking
    Beachfront
    Non-Smoking Rooms
    Pets Allowed
    Self-Serve Laundry
    Breakfast included
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    2.0 Star Hotel
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    1 - 5 of 139 reviews

    Reviewed 24 May 2017
    Absolutely stunning place just next to the beach!

    This place was recommended to me by my friend and he was absolutely right. The hostel is amazing, especially because of the location - just next to the beach. You can hear the ocean from the bed! I love the rustic and nature style of...More

    Thank Lucyjee
    Reviewed 20 May 2017 via mobile
    Fantastic stay

    Great location right on the beach and only 5 minutes from the pancake rocks . The weather was bad when we stayed, but even then the walk along the beach was lovely. We stayed in the converted Bedford van for 1 night which was good...More

    Thank shoegal1
    Reviewed 8 April 2017
    Very friendly - fantastic location with great views.

    Great location over looking the beach. Very chilled and laid back hostel. If you are staying in a double room try to get number 1 as it has a balcony and great view! The owners are really friendly and have a few items for sale...More

    Thank Lucy G
    Reviewed 4 April 2017
    Stay for a while

    All about setting...right on beach...beautiful 🌅...in sunset cottage!...own shower/toilet small kitchenette...bar fridge, kettle, tea coffee, awesome shower...hosts fantastic...welcoming, warm, helpful. Communal kitchen well equipped...fridge space..box for groceries individually labelled...pancake rocks awesome cafe across from rocks serves good food, coffee, cocktails..but hard pull self away from...More

    Thank swallowtails1
    Response from BeachHostel, Owner at Punakaiki Beach HostelResponded 6 April 2017

    Thank you for the great review! We always appreciate a good constructive review to make improvements at our facilities. Thank you and happy travels!

    Reviewed 28 March 2017
    1 nighter right on the beach

    Stayed in the self contained truck, Husband loved it. Make sure you can climb into the bed, which is above the cab. Woke up to ocean views from our bed. Staff very friendly, amenities good, and very clean.

    Thank Amanda B
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    • Beachfront
    • Free Parking
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    • Free Parking
    • Self-Serve Laundry
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    • Price range
    • US$40 - US$78 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    • Non-Smoking Rooms
    • Number of rooms
    • 2
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    "just next to the beach"
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    "Bring all you need and enjoy surroundings...walks, pancake walks, sunsets..."
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