Hydrangea Cottages

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9
Rated superb
  • Houses
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Set on a 5-acre hillside next to Paparoa National Park, Hydrangea Cottages offer free Wi-Fi and some offer stunning G views of the Tasman Sea or the native garden landscapes of the South Island. All accommodation offers a flat-screen TV. Some feature a balcony or patio. All accommodation is heated and offers tea/coffee making facilities. Some accommodation features a kitchen or kitchenette. Each cottage and suite includes a private bathroom. Hydrangea Cottages uses a self check in service. Nearby activities include kayaking, caving, hiking and rafting. Punakaiki Hydrangea Cottages are located in the middle of Paparoa National Park, just 500 metres south of The Pancake Rocks. There is an InterCity bus stop just metres from the property. Set on a 5-acre hillside next to Paparoa National Park, between the Pancake Rocks and the Punakaiki lagoon...

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
and
2 large double beds
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
and
2 extra-large double beds
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
and
4 bunk beds
1 double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Bronwyn
New Zealand New Zealand
“Gorgeous hideaway- beautiful self contained cottages and studios- we hired 2 with friends- lovely walks and also don’t forget the craft workshops in Barry town (nine carving and knife making) great for rainy days - or just enjoy a hot outdoor bath...”
Doris
Australia Australia
“Absolutely stunning spot, clean and cosy, had a wonderful stay, loved it..”
Lay
New Zealand New Zealand
“Exceptional location, beautiful views, and easy to find,”
Bonnie
New Zealand New Zealand
“Surroundings were outstanding. Having so many beautiful native rakau everywhere was just stunning!”
Terri
Australia Australia
“View, location and gardens were incredible. Such a beautiful location and the gardens are so lovely, a real credit to the owners. The accommodation was lovely, comfortable and slept like a baby listening to the waves during the night....”
Doug
New Zealand New Zealand
“Cute wee cottage…had everything we needed We could see the sea, private without being isolated…we enjoyed our stay 👍”
Ee
Malaysia Malaysia
“Great place, was a unique experience. The unit feels like home - cosy, pretty and spacious. Nice ginger cookies available in the kitchen. Location is great and near to Pancake Rocks Lookout - great location to view sunset. The host is very...”
Nicolette
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Rimi cottage was lovey for our on night stay. Fabulous view of the dramatic coast line. Had everything we needed.”
Anna
Switzerland Switzerland
“The Rimu Cottage is cute with the wood and the stone and wood shower. The Mamaku Suite was good for the price.”
Geneva
New Zealand New Zealand
“This house is absolutely incredible. The photos don't do it justice at all. It is spacious and the beds are so comfortable and the beach access is truly amazing. We can't wait to stay again!”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 9Based on 294 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Neil and I are both from the West coast and enjoy outdoor pursuits that this area abounds in. We are available by text, phone or if you see us around the property come and say hello.

Property information

Our cottages have been built over the last decade, each one is unique and ideally situated on the property for privacy, landscaping and some with views of the sea. We have recently built a beach side house for families and couples travelling together wanting to stay a couple of days to explore the Paparoa National Park and activities in the area. Our property borders the Paparoa National Park and is just minutes walk to the beaches. We have a self check in policy which will be emailed to you about 2 days before you arrive, please contact us if this has not been received or check you junk folder. We do not staff the office.

Neighbourhood information

Our property borders the National Park, we are next to the Punakaiki river mouth and lagoon, we are walking distance (600m) to the Pancake Rocks, you can walk the Punakaiki loop starting from Hydrangea Cottages, Truman track another stunning short day walk is 4 km away, beach combing and kayaking all nearby.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Hydrangea Cottages takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
NZD 15 per child, per night

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 09:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that you will need to bring food supplies from either Greymouth or Westport. There is no grocery store, petrol station or ATM machine in Punakaiki.

Please inform Hydrangea Cottages in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 09:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.