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Punga Cove Resort

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel in Punga Cove with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Escape to Punga Cove Resort, an eco-certified haven by the sea. Unwind with a spa tub soak or relax on the garden grounds after exploring nearby attractions via bike rentals. With free WiFi, a cozy lobby fireplace, and 2 lively bars.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub
  • Conference center
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Lobby fireplace

Feel at home (6)

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $141
$162 total
includes taxes & fees
May 13 - May 14

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Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Frond Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Mamaku Apartment

  • Bay view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Koru Chalet

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Fern Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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Frond Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Koru Chalet

  • Sleeps 2

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Mamaku Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Map
Endeavour Inlet,, Punga Cove, Marlborough Sounds, 7250

What's nearby

  • Dryden Bay - 12 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Picton (PCN) - 18.1 miles/29.1 km
  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 30.4 miles/48.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Punga Fern Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • Kumatage
  • ‪Boatshed Café & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • The Foredeck

About this property

Punga Cove Resort

Punga Cove Resort is a great choice for a stay in Punga Cove. You can splash around at the outdoor pool, visit the restaurant for a bite to eat, or unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Other features include a hot tub, a sauna, and a terrace.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 16 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Volleyball
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Conference center

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Wedding services
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • An outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 0 to 50 per person

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Also known as

Inn Punga Cove

Punga Cove

Hotel Punga Cove

Punga Cove Resort New Zealand/Marlborough - Endeavour Inlet

Punga Cove Hotel South Island

Punga Cove

Punga Cove Resort Hotel

Punga Cove Resort Punga Cove

Punga Cove Resort Hotel Punga Cove

Frequently asked questions

Does Punga Cove Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Punga Cove Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Punga Cove Resort?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Is parking offered on site at Punga Cove Resort?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Punga Cove Resort.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Punga Cove Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at Punga Cove Resort and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like fishing, hiking, and kayaking. Additional recreation onsite includes volleyball. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the outdoor pool. Punga Cove Resort also has 2 bars and a sauna, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Punga Cove Resort?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Punga Fern Restaurant.

Does Punga Cove Resort have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

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Reviews

Punga Cove Resort Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was excellent and provided at the spacious dock or delivered to the room. (3 reviews)
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Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The room was well appointed, bed comfortabe, meals great at the restaurant. What really stood out was the views from the very private balcony of our room (14) and the great view from the restaurant.
View from balcony of room 14
Judith, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Outstanding food the lamb and coconut alone with chocolate mousse - wow! Stunning location And great service
Emma, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay
Sandra, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff
Lachlan, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The perfect place to stay all be it steep in places to get round but great spot amazing food too.
Ange, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Everyone loved the hot spa
Sue, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Location, location, location! Simply stunning scenery! Accommodation comfortable and clean. Access challenges for those with mobility issues.
Penny, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Had a fabulous stay :-)
Sera, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The room was clean, but a bit expensive compare to the service and other stays in NZ.
Gachon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The resort was fabulous. Great setting, accomodation and food and Trish was amazingly friendly and helpful.
Trevor, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Private spot, awesome location of course!
Sarah, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place to stay and relax in great comfort

What a beautiful place to stop over and spoil ourselves whilst we walked the Queen Charlotte Track. Accomodation was really high standard and the view from our balcony was incredible. We had a great fish dinner and breakfast and enjoyed the pool and hot tub.
Angela, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful and peaceful setting. Excellent staff and food. Fabulous experience, thank you. Would highly recommend.
Chris, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

peaceful, warm and comfortable
Phil, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Stunning.
Beth, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

After our second day walking the Queen Charlotte Track, this resort was a lovely way to end the day. The room was comfortable and the shower hot and excellent pressure! Their restaurant has been damaged but they let us know that in advance and continued to provide excellent meals at the spacious dock or delivered to the room. We ate at the dock for dinner and breakfast. They also provided a delicious bag lunch on request. The trek back uphill to the track was a bit more strenuous than we wanted to start our longest day!
Shona, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

The lodge is in the wilderness and does a great job of handling people and luggage. It has wonderful views . It’s very expensive though.
richard, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was amazing at this property. They were kind and helpful. They worked together well as a team and worked hard to truly make us feel welcome. The food was so good!! The room was really bright and the view was phenomenal. I recommend taking the water taxi from Picton, but the drive was scenic. Thank you Punga Cove for a memorable stay.
Melissa, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Pleasant stay but A frame a bit cramped

We enjoyed out stay at the resort. Be aware that the A frame type chalets have limited head space, and the access is very steep. There are staff with ATV vehicles to help out when needed. The view from the restaurant is amazing and the food is great.
David, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Fabulous location, great for a stop over on the Queen Charlotte track, but the place seemed in need of some care and attention around the grounds. Food was good, and accommodation ok but for the cost it felt like it needed some TLC around the estate.
David, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Lovely resort - hot tub needs maintenance!

Lovely resort in a beautiful location. We walked the Queen Charlotte track and it was great arriving after a long day of hiking finding our luggage waiting in the room and enjoy s nice dinner in the restaurant. Our only complaint is that the hot tub - which we had looked forward to- really needed a change of water. Quite dirty actually!
Marianne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Stopped for one night while walking the QCT. The room was nice and quiet. I enjoyed the food as well. I highly recommend. My only gripe is the lack of facial tissue in the room. Very odd for such a nice place.
Derek, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

As part of our Queen Charlotte walk we also stayed at Punga Cove. Compared to Furneaux Lodge and The Portage, Punga felt VERY dated back to the 70s and 80s and poorly maintained. We had an apartment and could hear every footstep of the people above is. For almost NZ$600 this is not good enough. On a positive note, the setting and food were wonderful.
Tina, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Doug, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great stay, enjoyed our little chalet especially the fantastic views. Staff were excellent and they provided a awesome packed lunch for our walk on the Queen Charlotte Track, great that you can check out from the top restaurant on your way out.
Shelley, 1-night trip