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Cliffscapes Punakaiki

Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun

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Interior
Private kitchen
Outdoor dining
Room
Bathroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Punakaiki, West Coast
  • Place, Punakaiki Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pororari River Track
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Pancake Rocks
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Westport (WSZ)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Ensuite Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

About this property

Cliffscapes Punakaiki

As its name suggests Cliffscapes is tucked below Punakaiki’s magnificent limestone cliffs.

The house, originally built for the local sawmill manager, is in a beautiful established garden.

It has three bedrooms. The master bedroom has a queen bed and ensuite. The second bedroom has a double bed while the third has two singles on a bunk bed. The two share a bathroom.

Cliffscapes has a spacious fully equipped new kitchen, is fully insulated, double glazed and has solar hotwater. Free wifi and excellent mobile phone cover.

The house is about 200 metres from the Punakaiki end of the Paparoa Track. It’s right beside the Paparoa Track Services office and across the road from the campground.

Check in: 3pm Check out: 10am

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Punakaiki

Located in Punakaiki, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the beach. Mitchell’s Gully Gold Mine and Mitchells Gully Gold Mine are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Paparoa National Park and Punakaiki Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Punakaiki, West Coast

What's nearby

  • Punakaiki Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pororari River Track - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pancake Rocks - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Truman Track - 2 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Westport (WSZ) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pancake Rocks Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Ocean View Retreat - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Punakaiki Tavern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bach Espresso - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Jacobs - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cliffscapes Punakaiki pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cliffscapes Punakaiki?

As of 15 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cliffscapes Punakaiki on 30 November 2025 start from NZ$462.47, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Cliffscapes Punakaiki?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cliffscapes Punakaiki?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cliffscapes Punakaiki located?

Nestled on the beach, this Punakaiki holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Punakaiki Beach and Pororari River Track. Pancake Rocks and Paparoa National Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well located and a lovely place to stay

Very Homely
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Robyn S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Top Location

Great location and comfortable property for our short stay. Cleanliness could be improved and some attention to the outdoor living space.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place!

Very cool location. Walkable to beach, restaurant, and plenty of hikes. Very nice kitchen. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

tom b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Between the beach and a cliff

Great location for beach and hiking. House was clean and very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Marion N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fab house excellent living spaces

Lovely house ….. only downside proximity to main road heavy truck noise but traffic limited overnight
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, beautiful house

Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect.

I can't rate this experience more highly. The place was immaculate, luxurious and at the foot of an incredible cliff/mountain in scenery that actually stole my breath. To use a couple inadequate words it was pure beauty. The receptionist was so welcoming and truer words than hers have not been spoken, "you'll regret only staying for one night". Thank you very much.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martina

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the setting. The house was such a gem in the most beautiful surroundings. The pancake stones were close by, the pub was just across the road, right beside the beach. It was paradise. The property was very clean and well maintained - we loved our stay there.

10/10 Excellent

Andy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot to relax

We’ll equipped, comfortable Bach in beautiful location. Very close to beach, local tavern & walks. Highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Had everything we needed. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a very relaxing atmosphere
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gill L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our stay

We loved the house. The beds were super comfy and we all had great sleeps. The house had an awesome layout with lots of space for the 5 of us, and 6 would have been fine too. Jed was a great host and punakaiki is a special place. Can't wait to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

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