Must-see hotels in The Great Coast Road

  • Beaconstone Eco Lodge

    The Great Coast Road

    Set in 42 serene hectares, 10km north of Charleston, this solar-powered, energy-efficient lodge is both eco- and guest-friendly. Fashioned from…

  • Breakers

    The Great Coast Road

    Crafted to tug at the heart strings of surfers, every room at Breakers has a view and easy access to the shore. Tucked into a hillside nook 3km north of…

  • Ti Kouka House

    The Great Coast Road

    Across the highway from the beach, quirky Ti Kouka House has a one-of-a-kind design against a rainforest backdrop. Recycled building materials are…

  • Hydrangea Cottages

    The Great Coast Road

    On a hillside overlooking the Tasman Sea, this set of stand-alone and mostly self-contained cottages is built from salvaged timber and stone. At the top…

  • Punakaiki Beach Hostel

    The Great Coast Road

    The ambience is laid-back but Punakaiki Beach is efficiently run. This spick-and-span hostel has all the amenities a traveller could need, from laundry…

  • Te Nikau Retreat

    The Great Coast Road

    Checking in to Te Nikau feels instantly restorative. Kindly staff establish a relaxing tone, and there are charming wooden cottages tucked into the…

  • Punakaiki Beach Camp

    The Great Coast Road

    A classic Kiwi coastal camping ground five to 10 minutes' walk from Pancake Rocks, this salty, beachside park has good grass studded with clean, old-style…

  • Punakaiki Beachfront Motels

    The Great Coast Road

    Six basic motel units are sandwiched between cliff and sea, with private access to a wind-blown pebble beach. Larger groups (up to nine) can rent a two…