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Punga Cove Resort

3.0 star property
Eco-certified beachfront hotel with 2 bars/lounges

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Frond Suite | View from room
Mamaku Apartment | Bathroom | Shower, towels
Balcony view
Koru Chalet | View from room
Outdoor pool

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Endeavour Inlet,, Punga Cove, Marlborough Sounds, 7250
  • Queen Charlotte Walkway
  • Picton Ferry Terminal
  • Picton Harbour
  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    ‪145 min drive‬

Room options

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Mamaku Apartment | Bathroom | Shower, towels

Mamaku Apartment

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Fern Studio | Living area

Fern Studio

  • Sea view
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Frond Suite | Living area

Frond Suite

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Koru Chalet | Bed sheets

Koru Chalet

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Punga Cove

On the beach.You'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Dryden Bay and 12 miles (20 km) of Queen Charlotte Walkway. Lochmara Lodge Arts Centre is within 20 miles (32 km) and Kenepuru Sounds is within 32 miles (40 km).

What's nearby

  • Dryden Bay - 12 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

  • Picton (PCN) - 130 min drive

About this property

Punga Cove Resort

Eco-certified beachfront hotel with 2 bars/lounges
Punga Cove Resort offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the eco-certified Punga Cove Resort.

This 3-star Punga Cove hotel is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Punga Cove Resort offers 16 accommodations with air conditioning. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Volleyball

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome for a fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 0 to 50 per person
  • A pet fee will be charged
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Cashless transactions are available
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

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

Property is 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

How close is Punga Cove Resort to the airport?

Punga Cove Resort is 48.3 mi (130-min drive) away from the Picton (PCN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Punga Cove Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Punga Cove Resort.

How close is Punga Cove Resort to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Punga Cove Resort offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Punga Cove Resort, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between NZD 0 and 50 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Punga Cove Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Punga Cove Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Punga Cove Resort?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Punga Cove Resort have a pool?

Punga Cove Resort features an outdoor pool.

Does Punga Cove Resort have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Punga Cove Resort have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Punga Cove Resort to downtown Punga Cove?

Punga Cove Resort is 0.1 mi away from Punga Cove.

Punga Cove Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Private spot, awesome location of course!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and peaceful setting. Excellent staff and food. Fabulous experience, thank you. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort was fabulous. Great setting, accomodation and food and Trish was amazingly friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek, Arliington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sera

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a fabulous stay :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
peaceful, warm and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Alonzo

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

richard

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Shelley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tenby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Looking forward to getting back to Punga Cove

We loved Punga Cove Resort. The staff were friendly and helpful, the food was great and the accomodation was eco-friendly and comfortable. Oh, and the free parking, was a boat on a mooring. The staff are only too happy to shuttle you to and from your boat on their tender.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Mark, Auckland

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice peaceful place to stay. Not much activities, so you’ll need to plan your days. Great if you like reading. Walk to Furneaux is nice but quite long. No TV’s. No cellular. Limited internet (just two spots on the resort). Quite steep to travel around but it will get your fitness up. All in all a chilled out resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adele

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

First Class

My partner and I throughly enjoyed our mid-winter stay at Punga Cove. The location is stunning, the facilities were excellent and the staff were exceptional!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spectacular setting, overall great destination
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

zara, sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing!

Stunning views. Beautiful rooms, comfrotable beds. Staff are lovely. Food was delicious. All up super happy :)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Richelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017