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Punakaiki village is situated between Greymouth and Westport on State Highway 6 (about a 30-minute drive from each). Punakaiki, home of the famous Pancake Rocks and Paparoa National Park, is a nature lover's paradise. Nestled between the stunning temperate rainforest unique to the West Coast and the untamed Tasman Sea, there are several walking and cycling tracks, beaches and bays to visit, and rivers to explore and dip in. Just a 3.5-hour drive from Christchurch, Punakaiki is the perfect location for a quick weekend getaway.

This four-star Punakaiki hotel was previously known as the Ocean View Retreat and offers 63 premium guest rooms. With stunning views of the Tasman Sea, Punakaiki Beach, and the surrounding forest, this is the perfect accommodation for your Punakaiki getaway.
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Rooms

Grand ocean view room
Grand Ocean View Room – Balcony
The Grand Ocean View Rooms are conveniently located near the main hotel complex and offer guests stunning views of the Tasman Sea and Punakaiki Beach. It features a room with a private balcony (which comes with a queen and single bed) or a two-bedroom room without a balcony (but still with excellent views).

Room size: 32 m²
Rainforest room
Rainforest Room
The Rainforest Rooms are located in lush sub-tropical rainforest gardens and bushes, set back from the main hotel complex. Guests will enjoy the short walk through the beautiful West Coast rainforest to the rooms. Choose from a ground-level terrace room with garden views or the balcony room option with views over the forest and bay.

Room size: 32 m²

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Our guide and driver were very good with their knowledge and were very helpful with our questions. It was a very pleasant visit that would have been impossible to do on our own. Hotels and restaurants were fantastic. The special places we got to go to, like the kitchens, were great. Enjoyed the entire trip!
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