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Punga Cove Resort

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel in Punga Cove with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Dine al fresco with a view of the serene lake and majestic mountains.
Escape to a secluded forest retreat with a unique triangular roof and tranquil surroundings.
Enjoy dining and socializing in this inviting space with comfortable seating and beautiful views.
Enjoy a refreshing bathroom experience with two sinks, a large mirror, and a convenient towel rack, leading to a balcony with an outdoor view.
Overlooking the ocean, this beach offers a tranquil atmosphere.
Escape to Punga Cove Resort, an eco-certified haven by the sea. Unwind with a spa tub soak or relax on the garden grounds after exploring nearby attractions via bike rentals. With free WiFi, a cozy lobby fireplace, and 2 lively bars.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub
  • Conference center
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Lobby fireplace

Feel at home (6)

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

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1 bedroom, bed sheets

Mamaku Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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1 bedroom, bed sheets

Fern Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, bed sheets

Frond Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, bed sheets

Koru Chalet

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
Endeavour Inlet,, Punga Cove, Marlborough Sounds, 7250

What's nearby

  • Dryden Bay - 12 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Picton (PCN) - 130 min drive
  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 137 min drive

About this property

Punga Cove Resort

Punga Cove Resort is a great choice for a stay in Punga Cove. You can splash around at the outdoor pool, visit the restaurant for a bite to eat, or unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Other highlights at this eco-certified hotel include a hot tub, a sauna, and a terrace.

Languages

English

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 16 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

    • No on-site parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Volleyball
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Conference center

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Wedding services
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • An outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Well-lit path to entrance
ROOM

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide
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Special features

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.
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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 0 to 50 per person

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge

Policies

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.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

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

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
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Frequently asked questions

Does Punga Cove Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Punga Cove Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Punga Cove Resort?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Punga Cove Resort?

Yes, pets are welcome. A pet fee will be charged. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Punga Cove Resort?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Punga Cove Resort.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Punga Cove Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at Punga Cove Resort and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like fishing, hiking, and kayaking. Additional recreation onsite includes volleyball. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the outdoor pool. Punga Cove Resort also has 2 bars and a sauna, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Punga Cove Resort?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Punga Fern Restaurant.

Does Punga Cove Resort have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

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Punga Cove Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Service staff
Food
View
Location

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay
Sandra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Private spot, awesome location of course!
Sarah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Angela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stunning.
Beth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had a fabulous stay :-)
Sera, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was amazing at this property. They were kind and helpful. They worked together well as a team and worked hard to truly make us feel welcome. The food was so good!! The room was really bright and the view was phenomenal. I recommend taking the water taxi from Picton, but the drive was scenic. Thank you Punga Cove for a memorable stay.
Melissa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful and peaceful setting. Excellent staff and food. Fabulous experience, thank you. Would highly recommend.
Chris, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The resort was fabulous. Great setting, accomodation and food and Trish was amazingly friendly and helpful.
Trevor, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
David, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely resort - hot tub needs maintenance!

Lovely resort in a beautiful location. We walked the Queen Charlotte track and it was great arriving after a long day of hiking finding our luggage waiting in the room and enjoy s nice dinner in the restaurant. Our only complaint is that the hot tub - which we had looked forward to- really needed a change of water. Quite dirty actually!
Marianne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

peaceful, warm and comfortable
Phil, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

As part of our Queen Charlotte walk we also stayed at Punga Cove. Compared to Furneaux Lodge and The Portage, Punga felt VERY dated back to the 70s and 80s and poorly maintained. We had an apartment and could hear every footstep of the people above is. For almost NZ$600 this is not good enough. On a positive note, the setting and food were wonderful.
Tina, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
richard, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Derek, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The perfect place to stay all be it steep in places to get round but great spot amazing food too.
Ange, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Anne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Linda, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Alonzo, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Doug, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Shelley, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Tenby, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Mark, 3-night trip