Punakaiki Paua Palace

Colville Close, Punakaiki
6
Max Guests
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms

About this Holiday House

An authentic Kiwi bach on New Zealand’s magical West Coast. Surrounded by the Paparoa National Park. Sleeps 4. The Paua Palace has the creative ambience of the 1950s but with all 21st Century conveniences. Bookings are available all year. For 2 adults only, the recently added Garden Suite can be booked separately. Arty Kiwiana bach and/or modern self-contained Garden Suite. Easy access to everything; beach, lagoon, Pancake Rocks, café, wine bar. The Paparoa National Park offers walks through the lush rain forest in limestone valleys on your doorstep. The Paua Palace is opposite the newly opened Great Walk. After a long day of adventures, soak in the outdoor bath and watch the night sky. I welcome you to check out the reviews. Arty, homely, safe, relaxed and family-friendly. We will need to know the ages of your children. *How much space do you need? Garden Suite extension (queen en-suite) please enquire. Perfect for romantic getaways, family adventure holidays or artistic and creative time out...

Details and amenities

Amenity: Child friendly
Child friendly
Amenity: No pets
No pets
Amenity: Linen: please enquire
Linen: please enquire
Amenity: Smoking outside only
Smoking outside only
Amenity: Accessibility: please enquire
Accessibility: please enquire
Heating & cooling
Amenity: Electric blankets
Electric blankets
Amenity: Electric heat
Electric heat
Amenity: Fire place
Fire place
Amenity: Fire wood supplied
Fire wood supplied
Amenity: Oil heaters
Oil heaters
Amenity: Wood stove
Wood stove
Kitchen
Amenity: Cooking Basics
Cooking Basics
Amenity: Dishes and cutlery
Dishes and cutlery
Amenity: Electric Kettle
Electric Kettle
Amenity: Freezer
Freezer
Amenity: Fridge
Fridge
Amenity: Microwave
Microwave
Amenity: Oven
Oven
Amenity: Tea, coffee, sugar etc
Tea, coffee, sugar etc
Amenity: Toaster
Toaster
Amenity: Wine Glasses
Wine Glasses
Bathroom
Amenity: Accessible Bathroom
Accessible Bathroom
Amenity: Bath
Bath
Amenity: Ensuite Bathroom
Ensuite Bathroom
Amenity: Extra Toilet
Extra Toilet
Amenity: Gas hot water
Gas hot water
Amenity: Hair Dryer
Hair Dryer
Amenity: Hot Water
Hot Water
Laundry
Amenity: Cleaning equipment
Cleaning equipment
Amenity: Cleaning supplies
Cleaning supplies
Amenity: Clothes line
Clothes line
Amenity: Drying room
Drying room
Amenity: Ironing Facilities
Ironing Facilities
Amenity: Washing Machine
Washing Machine
Parking
Amenity: Off Street Parking
Off Street Parking
Entertainment
Amenity: CD player
CD player
Amenity: DVD
DVD
Amenity: Stereo
Stereo
Amenity: TV
TV
Internet
Amenity: Cellphone coverage
Cellphone coverage
Amenity: Free WiFi
Free WiFi
Bedroom
Amenity: Extra Bedding
Extra Bedding
Outdoors
Amenity: BBQ
BBQ
Amenity: Garden
Garden
Amenity: Outdoor furniture
Outdoor furniture
Amenity: Patio
Patio
Amenity: WiFi - Fibre
WiFi - Fibre
Scenic views
Amenity: Garden View
Garden View
Services
Amenity: Key Safe
Key Safe
Amenity: Self Check-in
Self Check-in
Amenity: Smoke Alarm
Smoke Alarm
Other
Amenity: Non-smoking Rooms
Non-smoking Rooms

Bed layout

1 Queen(s), 1 Bunk(s), 1 Sofa bed(s), 1 Queen(s)

Special Amenities

bach set in Nikau palm grove funky mid-century decor 1967 Chrysler Valiant car couch

Special Attractions and Activities Nearby

Pancake Rocks & shops 1km, 1min walk to Punakaiki River for great whitebaiting, Punakaiki lagoon beach 5 min perfect for swimming. Razorback beach a 10 min walk where you could find Greenstone. The Paparoa National Park, Great Walk and the Porarari loop track start across the road. May to December watch the Black Petrels fly to their nesting ground after sunset.

Reviews

Average Rating: 5
148 total reviews

Anne Thomas
Beautiful and quirky with the little touches of a few high heels, mapped out toilet room and an amazing relaxing sunroom with the best sky light window. Had a lovely two-night stay here, nice and handy to everything, outdoor bath was a gem and our very friendly weka who had me chasing him round the bush while our kai was cooking was very entertaining :-) highly recommend to everyone and we will definately be back again.
Response from Owner
Kia Ora Anne, thank you for a top comment! So nice to know it all worked out well for you at the Paua Palace, including a rare bit of drizzle. Lovely meeting you both in person. My caretaker held you in high praise for leaving everything super clean and tidy. Join the palace regulars, welcome back anytime! Tine
Deborah C
Another wonderful family holiday at Paua Palace. Such a unique place yet with all the home comforts - appreciated the new block out curtains, bed and fans! Once again we had amazing weather - perfect to enjoy the deck, bbq and beautiful garden. Great location so close to the lagoon and beach. We didn't want to leave and are already planning our next visit. Thanks so much for sharing your home Tine!
Response from Owner
Thank you Deb and family! As regular palace guests your upvote means a lot, as you would have seen the place evolve over the years. West Coast is the Best Coast, definitely turned on great summer weather for you! Thank you for taking good care and watering the plants. See you again next year! Tine
Jess Earnshaw
A very fun little holiday home with great facilities and easy walking to a safe swimming spot - a rarity for the West Coast! Our family really enjoyed our 2 nights at the Paua Palace, the backyard gets all day sun, perfect for having meals outside. Our kids enjoyed laying on the grass reading books - but watch out for the cheeky wekas who try to sneak inside when you aren't looking! Beds were comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed to self cater. Would definitely come back.
Response from Owner
Dear Jess, thank you for giving the Paua Palace a great write up. Great everything worked well for your family. And yes, the wekas are a force to be reckoned with...flowers and veges are high up or fenced in. Join the palace regulars, welcome back anytime! Tine
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Availability

Rates

Date rangeRatesExtra guestsMinimum stay
1 May - 26 Jun $185 / Night for 2 guests$202 Nights
30 May - 2 Jun $205 / Night for 2 guests$203 Nights
20 Jun - 23 Jun $205 / Night for 2 guests$203 Nights
27 Jun - 13 Jul $195 / Night for 2 guests$202 Nights
18 Jul - 18 Sep $185 / Night for 2 guests$202 Nights
19 Sep - 15 Dec $195 / Night for 2 guests$202 Nights
14 Nov - 17 Nov $205 / Night for 2 guests$203 Nights
16 Dec - 30 Apr $205 / Night for 2 guests$202 Nights
Rest of year$195 / Night for 2 guests$202 Nights
1 May - 26 Jun
$185 / Night for 2 guests
Extra guests: $20Min. stay: 2 Nights
30 May - 2 Jun
$205 / Night for 2 guests
Extra guests: $20Min. stay: 3 Nights
20 Jun - 23 Jun
$205 / Night for 2 guests
Extra guests: $20Min. stay: 3 Nights
27 Jun - 13 Jul
$195 / Night for 2 guests
Extra guests: $20Min. stay: 2 Nights
18 Jul - 18 Sep
$185 / Night for 2 guests
Extra guests: $20Min. stay: 2 Nights
19 Sep - 15 Dec
$195 / Night for 2 guests
Extra guests: $20Min. stay: 2 Nights
14 Nov - 17 Nov
$205 / Night for 2 guests
Extra guests: $20Min. stay: 3 Nights
16 Dec - 30 Apr
$205 / Night for 2 guests
Extra guests: $20Min. stay: 2 Nights
Rest of year
$195 / Night for 2 guests
Extra guests: $20Min. stay: 2 Nights
$205.00 per night, two adults, Dec 16 - April 30, and all Long Weekends
$20.00 per night extra adults, $7.50 ages 6-14, children under 6 free
$195.00 per night, two adults, shoulder season - school holidays. All Other Times are $185 per night, two adults.
Send an enquiry at least 2-3 days before your stay - same day not possible
Garden Suite $95-$120/night extra, depending on the season
Minimum stay of 4-5 nights from December/January
Long weekends require a minimum stay of 3 nights
Easter minimum stay is 4 nights
Discounts for 4 nights plus during off-peak season
Linen charges $15/pp - can't be guaranteed
No credit card facilities
Free Wireless

Location

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