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Punga Cove Resort

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for Punga Cove Resort

Frond Suite | View from room
On the beach
Outdoor pool
Fern Studio | Living area
Frond Suite | Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Endeavour Inlet,, Punga Cove, Marlborough Sounds, 7250
  • Dryden Bay
    12 min drive
  • Queen Charlotte Walkway
    41 min drive
  • Picton Ferry Terminal
    124 min drive
  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    137 min drive

Room options

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Mamaku Apartment

Mamaku Apartment

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Fern Studio

Fern Studio

  • 31 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Frond Suite

Frond Suite

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

View all photos for Koru Chalet

Koru Chalet

Koru Chalet

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The price is NZ$252
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
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About the area

Punga Cove

When you stay at Punga Cove Resort in Punga Cove, you'll be on the beach and 12 minutes by car from Dryden Bay. .This beach hotel is 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Queen Charlotte Walkway and 18.9 mi (30.5 km) from Lochmara Lodge Arts Centre.

What's nearby

  • Dryden Bay - 12 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Queen Charlotte Walkway - 41 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Lochmara Lodge Marlborough Sounds Wildlife Recovery Centre - 52 min drive - 25.8 km
  • Kenepuru Sounds - 65 min drive - 32.4 km
  • Pelorus Sound - 113 min drive - 62.6 km

Getting around

  • Picton (PCN) - 130 min drive

About this property

Punga Cove Resort

Waterfront hotel with an outdoor pool
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.
An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 16 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Rooms have private balconies. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
At Punga Cove Resort, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Punga Cove Resort has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–9:30 AM: NZD 0-50 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 2 bars/lounges

Restaurants on site

  • Punga Fern Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bike rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • A hot tub
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall

Guest services

  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Microwave
  • Mini fridge

More

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • 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 allowed for an extra charge
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Punga Cove Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Phil

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

6/10 Okay

Alonzo

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

8/10 Good

David

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pizza and beer at the cafe after walking the Queen Charlotte Track was very good! The packed lunch for the next day's walk was the best we had on the track.

10/10 Excellent

William and Ann, Modesto CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A pleasant refuge on the Queen Charlotte Track
We were hiking ahead of a looming storm on the Queen Charlotte Track. The sky looked as if it would rupture and drown us in rain driven by a maniacal wind. Just as we thought we were lost the sign to the Punga Cove brought us hope. We could not have found a more pleasant spot to weather out the storm. The room had a beautiful deck overlooking the cove with a nice kitchenette, comfortable shower and a warm and welcoming bed. We sat and watched the maelstrom outside our sliding glass door in complete comfort. When the storm paused a bit we made our way to the restaurant for an excellent vegan meal prepared just for us. The restaurant is staffed with the nicest people who politely attended our every need. It was amazing to find such a well appointed restaurant in this remote location. After a comfortable night's sleep and a delightful breakfast, we picked up our vegan sack lunches prepared fresh that morning. Best of all we were able to check out at the restaurant and save steps on our way back to the trail.

10/10 Excellent

Evan, Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful & relaxing with all the comforts of home
Quiet weekend away in the most peaceful place I havebeen in a long time

6/10 Okay

kym, australia

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Nice but room for improvement
Nice resort but they need to install bigger water tanks! Skeleton staff in off season. Chalets are lovely but needs some upgrading. Very steep paths . No wi fi.