On the beach.You'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Dryden Bay and 12 miles (20 km) of Queen Charlotte Walkway. Lochmara Lodge Arts Centre is within 20 miles (32 km) and Kenepuru Sounds is within 32 miles (40 km).
What's nearby
Dryden Bay - 12 min drive - 5.8 km
Queen Charlotte Walkway - 41 min drive - 16.3 km
Lochmara Lodge Marlborough Sounds Wildlife Recovery Centre - 52 min drive - 25.8 km
Kenepuru Sounds - 65 min drive - 32.4 km
Pelorus Sound - 113 min drive - 62.6 km
Getting around
Picton (PCN) - 130 min drive
About this property
Punga Cove Resort
Eco-certified beachfront hotel with 2 bars/lounges
Punga Cove Resort offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi.
A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the eco-certified Punga Cove Resort.
This 3-star Punga Cove hotel is smoke free.
16 guestrooms or units
2 bars or lounges
Conference center
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Self-service laundry
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour and ticket information
Wedding services available
Terrace
Garden
Outdoor picnic space
Fireplace in lobby
No smoking on site
Dining venue
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.
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.
Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee
2 bars/lounges
A restaurant
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Hot tub
Outdoor pool
Sauna
Volleyball
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
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 are welcome for a fee
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 0 to 50 per person
A pet fee will be charged
Service animals are exempt from fees
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy. A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in. Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
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
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Beautiful and peaceful setting. Excellent staff and food. Fabulous experience, thank you. Would highly recommend.
Chris
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
David
Oct 23, 2024
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.
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.