Situated in Paparoa National Park just 330 yards from the magnificent Pancake Rocks and Blowholes, the beachfront Punakaiki Resort offers comfortable, environmentally friendly accommodations with rainforest and ocean views. Rooms at Resort Punakaiki are decorated in warm colors and feature large windows. Each includes a tea/coffee maker and refrigerator. Guests can enjoy watching satellite TV. Laundry facilities and internet kiosks are available. A variety of activities are available near the hotel, including guided walks, river kayaking and horse trekking. Waterline Restaurant and Bar overlooks the beach and features floor-to-ceiling windows. It serves all meals, including both Continental and menu breakfasts. Room service is also available.

Located alongside Paparoa National Park, 30 metres from the sea, Punakaiki Beachfront Motels are 5 minutes’ walk from Pancake Rocks and local cafes and restaurants. All accommodation offer outdoor seating and cooking facilities. Accommodation options include self-contained cottages and houses and private studios. All include cable TV, a sofa and a dining setting. Some feature a BBQ or laundry facilities.

Punakaiki Motels are 3 minutes’ drive from the Paparoa National Park Visitor Centre. Christchurch Airport is 5.5 hours’ drive away.

Set on a 5-acre hillside, Hydrangea Cottages offer free Wi-Fi and stunning views of the Tasman Sea or the native garden landscapes of the South Island. All accommodation offers a flat-screen TV. Some feature a balcony or patio. All accommodation is heated and offers tea/coffee making facilities. Some accommodation features a kitchen or kitchenette. Each cottage and suite includes a private bathroom. Horse trekking trips can be arranged. Nearby activities include kayaking, caving, hiking and rafting.

Punakaiki Hydrangea Cottages are located in the middle of Paparoa National Park, just 700 metres south of The Pancake Rocks.

Just 3 km from North of the Pancake Rocks, Te Nikau Retreat offers a range of unique accommodation, from lively dormitory rooms to self-contained cottages and lodges that are all nestled in the native forest. There is a free pick-up service in Punakaiki from the Intercity Coach Terminal upon prior arrangement. Fresh linen and duvets are provided in all rooms. Each lodge has a kitchen, bathroom facilities, board games and a CD or record player.

The community house is located at Te Ruru Lodge, which is equipped with phone, internet access and laundry facilities. Freshly baked bread and muffins are available for purchase. Barbecue facilities, a herb garden and kitchen equipment are all available.