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Punga Cove Resort

3.0 star property
Hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning

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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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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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Frond Suite | 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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Koru Chalet | 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 neighborhood

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

About this property

Punga Cove Resort

Eco-certified hotel by the sea
A terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Punga Cove Resort. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like volleyball and cycling at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. The on-site restaurant, Punga Fern Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and 2 bars.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and smoke-free premises
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a banquet hall, and wedding services
Room features
All guestrooms at Punga Cove Resort boast comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Balconies, separate sitting areas, and mini fridges

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Punga Fern Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • 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

Property 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
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

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Punga Cove Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Punga Cove Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. A fee applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Punga Cove Resort?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Punga Cove Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Punga Cove Resort?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Punga Cove Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Punga Cove hotel is 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Dryden Bay and 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Queen Charlotte Walkway. Kenepuru Sounds and Lochmara Lodge Arts Centre are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Punga Cove Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Amenities
Lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Private spot, awesome location of course!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sera

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and peaceful setting. Excellent staff and food. Fabulous experience, thank you. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 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

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

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

4/10 Poor

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

8/10 Good

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Derek

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

Ange

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfect place to stay all be it steep in places to get round but great spot amazing food too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

6/10 Okay

Alonzo

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

6/10 Okay

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Shelley

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

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