Nicely located on the edge of town, and our cabin had a great view of the coast (the Blow Hole cabin). My one small negative was that the windows lacked screens so we were concerned about opening them lest the sand flies come to visit. As it turned out, the weather was cool and we were very comfortable. Folks running the place were friendly and helpful.
This motel needs a refurb and deep clean.Units were old fashioned and it's very much faded glory !.If this was carried out it could sparkle.I wanted to steam clean the carpets and wash the bedding.No human greated us on arrival I just felt it was drab.Didn't appreciate being warned that if guests blocked drains they would pay to have them cleared with a note above wc stating it would cost $$$$ to clear.These laminated sheets seem to be the harbinger of doom - both have heralded a bad experience.I understand drainage as I am public health inspector in the UK.It's a shame as with a bit of money the place could be great again
PROS: Fantastic view of the beach
Kitchenette with Hot Plate for cooking
Lots of windows for views and spacious feeling
Local Weka walk up to the windows and look at you
CONS:
NO SCREENS on any of the windows (Sandflies will eat you alive)
No Closet Storage. Shelves available, but if you need to hang something, no dice.
No spatula for fry pan
The bed CREAKS with the slightest movement
This place is nicer than the reviews would lead you to believe. The Views are fantastic. When we arrived the interior was too warn. No Fan was available, so we opened all the windows. Which worked great until we were over run with sandflies. Then we had to close all the windows to save ourselves from using deet before bed. The bedroom was too warm to sleep with the windows closed so I opened the outside deck door and slept on the couch — to hell with the bugs. Later in the early morning it seemed safe to open the windows to cool the interior down for sleeping.
The windows are such that screens can not be added, but it is a real shame with the heat and the bugs. You need the windows open to be comfortable, but the bugs will come in to join you. Having the unit air conditioned or at least providing a fan would go a long way to making it better.
We stayed in Blowhole Cottage and it wasn’t the comfiest of stays, bed was very creaky and nowhere to hang anything, dining chairs aren’t comfortable at all. Parking is great just outside the door, it’s very clean. tv only in bedroom. Spectacular view. WiFi is flaky but works and is great given the remote area
We had everything we needed apart from hanging space.
We have stayed at the Punakaiki Park motel several times and will certainly do so again. It’s everything that you need for a visit to the stunning West Coast: exceptional location and views, clean, comfortable and well equipped rooms, and charming hosts.
The Blow Holes cottage has been recently renovated and has amazing views. We stayed one night but could easily have stayed longer.
