With a stay at Punakaiki Beach Camp in Punakaiki, you'll be on the beach, just a 2-minute walk from Punakaiki Beach and 6 minutes by foot from Pororari River Track. .This campground is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Pancake Rocks and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes.
Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes - 5 min drive - 1.0 mile
Getting around
Westport (WSZ) - 62 min drive
Restaurants
Pancake Rocks Cafe - 15 min walk
Punakaiki Tavern - 3 min walk
Jacobs - 3 min drive
Bach Espresso - 15 min walk
Ocean View Retreat - 3 min drive
About this property
Punakaiki Beach Camp
Punakaiki Beach Camp offers 15 accommodations. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Beach
On a black sand beach
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Bathroom
Shared bathroom
Shower
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Terrace
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Suitability/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
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Location highlights
In a national park
Things to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Spelunking nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
15 units
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Punakaiki Beach Camp, 5 Owen Street, Punakaiki.]
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
National rating
Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.
Property is also known as
Punakaiki Beach Camp Campsite
Punakaiki Beach Camp Punakaiki
Punakaiki Beach Camp Campsite Punakaiki
Punakaiki Beach Camp Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 63 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 63 reviews
8 - Good
22
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 63 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 63 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 63 reviews
2 - Terrible
3
8.8/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
8/10 Good
keith
Feb 28, 2026
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice place to stay right on the beach and river
keith
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Amanda
Feb 20, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
It was a great stay, easy to check in and out. The washrooms were clean and close enough to my cabin that I didn't have to walk too far. I loved that the beach was really close to walk to as well.
Amanda
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Audray
Dec 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Location, staff was friendly, site was clean.
Audray
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sandy
Jan 17, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Room was comfortable and good value for money, it was on the small side.
Sandy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Margaret
Jan 21, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We stayed in a cabin, which was small but just fine. It’s right next to the beach, and there is a central area for cooking, showers and hanging out. A really nice vibe.
Reasonable stay, amazed no soap provided in the showers or milk in the cabins for tea .
joanna
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Todd
May 31, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The place is beautifully presented and the staff are extremely welcoming and helpful we had a lovely stay and will definitely consider staying here again in the future.
Todd
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
ross
Dec 19, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great stay , the cabin was new and had amazing views
ross
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dave
Jan 27, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Incredible location, great amenities.
Dave
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Vesna
Dec 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Place was nice and clean. Private chairs to sit outside, close to beach. Only thing I didn't like is to walk to toilets. I would recommend this place as a good value for money.
Vesna
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Angela
Mar 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful location for outdoor adventure.
Angela
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kate
Mar 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great little spot for exploring the area! Lovely cabin & great communal areas. Would recommend & love to stay again
Great spot . Cabin we stayed in could do with an insect screen on one window at least to keep sandflys out and allow some ventilation.
Also not enough toilet/ show facilities for size of camp . Accomodation there has grown but the facilities have not .
Tim
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lawrence
Feb 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great little spot. We loved it.
Lawrence
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
VINITA
Oct 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Calm and quiet place with beach less than a three minute walk.
VINITA
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
Jan 8, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
I loved the location, a common green area and the friendly people.
Verified traveler
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
ed
Nov 27, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The location of this place is absolutely stunning. We were very pleased with our little cabin also.
ed
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lesley
Feb 18, 2024
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely hot water in the showers, close to the beach, lots of amenities. Great to be able to buy supper and coffee on site
Lesley
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tessa
Oct 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cute little cabin, waking distant to beach
Tessa
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Nicola
Jan 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The campground is a bit older, but very clean. The staff were friendly and helpful, making my stay enjoyable. A wonderful getaway surrounded by nature!
Nicola
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Frances
Oct 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cute little basic cabins. Not too far from amenities. Linen was provided which we thought wasn’t so brought our own.
Frances
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Jan 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Go for the cabins!
The cabins are amazing! The staff is friendly and the facilities are clean.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Owain
Feb 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice spot to relax
Owain
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Adam
Mar 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful spot. Right on the beach. Quiet with good camp facilities