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
Queen Charlotte Walkway - 41 min drive
Lochmara Lodge Marlborough Sounds Wildlife Recovery Centre - 52 min drive
Kenepuru Sounds - 65 min drive
Pelorus Sound - 113 min drive
Getting around
Picton (PCN) - 130 min drive
About this property
Punga Cove Resort
Hotel on the beach, with 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 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
Outdoor pool
Sauna
Spa tub
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
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Banquet hall
Fireplace in lobby
Smoke-free property
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
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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
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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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.
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
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
6/10 Okay
Peter
Feb 24, 2023
Peter
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
6/10 Okay
richard
Dec 12, 2022
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Quiet weekend away in the most peaceful place I havebeen in a long time
Evan
6/10 Okay
kym, australia
Apr 30, 2015
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.