Stylish beachfront B&B at Ngakawau Beach, 20 minutes north of Westport on the way to Karamea. Great stopover between Abel Tasman National Park and the Glaciers; or enroute to Hanmer and Kaikoura/whale watching; or to or from Picton or Christchurch.
Sleep to the sound of the waves. Behind, the bush-clad high plateau and the famous Charming Creek Walkway. In front, the Tasman Sea.
All suites with ensuites, massage showers and sundecks. free wireless internet, free in-house movies. Cafes and art closeby - easy day trips to Pancake Rocks, Denniston, and the Oparara Wetlands.
Breakfast included in rates. Dinner available via advance booking. Non-smoking inside.
Special things to do
Take a hot nature bath on the edge of the ocean With a heated retro caravan covered patio and woodfired stove. No power - no noisy jets - just candlelight, lanterns, the moon and the southern stars. Sooooo Romantic!!
Book our Charming Creek Walkway luxury short walking package ? 2 day stay. Rated in the top 5 of South Island daywalks - grade easy. Follow Charming Creek from the mountains to the sea ,along two private heritage railroadtracks with mining and sawmilling relics, sulphur springs, turbulent rapids and waterfalls, tunnels and spectacular bush. See out website for full details.
Check-in Time: 2:00 PM
Check-out Time: 10:00 AM
Getting there:
Take State Highway 67 (Brougham St) to Granity and Karamea (a right turn off Westport's main street, Palmerston Street). Stay on this road - once you are leaving Granity with the ocean on your immediate left watch for the Hector Pottery and Ngakawau signs - our blue B&B sign is about 1 minute further on - make a right turn into our car park with kiwi flag flying high on our flagpole.
Check-in Procedure:
Please print your Voucher and present at the Check-In. Normal check-in is by 6pm. If you are going to be later than this, you must call the property earlier than 6pm to notify them. Their office closes at 7.30pm. Use tollfree number 0800 TO RELAX (0800 867 3529).
Car parking:
Free in private car park.
Child Policy:
Toddlers using existing bedding with own food, free. Rollaway for up to 10 yr old $20. All other children requiring own rooms at adult prices.