Punga Cove Resort

The pizza is the best I have ever tasted, the waiters and chef were so kind and every time I looked at them they greeted me with a friendly smile, thank you and keep making this delicious pizza! The only thing I didn’t like was that I didn’t get to see the pizza dough get spun

We stayed for 2 nights in a 1 bedroom cabin. It has the most amazing views and the QCT is in very close proximity. Highly recommend walking to Furneaux Lodge for lunch. Shame the weather wasn't better during our stay as we would have liked to enjoy the SUP boards and kayaks - we'll just have to come back!

So beautiful. We were wet when we arrived and there were umbrellas, and a drying room for our gear. The room was such a good size for a family of four. We could all sit and play games and have a drink without having to squeeze in or sit on our beds. There is a pool and table tennis table kayaks and paddle boards. The staff were good although we didn’t need much. The restaurant had good variety and although it was expensive for us it was relative to the high quality and the fact it is remote and hard to access. Everything we needed to know was explained at check in. I would have easily stayed another day and would absolutely stay again! Such a lovely place.

Punga was a welcome change after Furneaux Lodge of which I had expected better. The walk between the 2 hotels is definitely worthwhile. Upon arrival our baggage had already arrived. We were allocated a cabin which had (some) Seaview and located near the reception at the lower part of the property. Room facilities were fine and the balcony at the front of the cabin a good space to watch the stars and hear the water of the Marlborough Sound. Dinner in the restaurant was disappointing but breakfast better. The transfers between Picton are very well organised and Marlborough Sounds are definitely worth it but be prepared that this has a price tag...

Such a stunning tranquil location. Bioluminescent waters, dark skies, great restaurant with views to die for and lovely team on site to make the experience one that must be repeated! Thankyou and looking forward to another return hopefully for longer!

We were doing the queen charlotte track and planned to visit for drinks at the waterfront cafe and pizza on arrival. the staff decided not to open that friday so it was closed. hundreds of people were enjoying the grassy site at the waterfront and were disappointed. the punga fern restaurant was open but its a very steep uphill climb to the restaurant to get food and drinks. Do be aware that apart from the grassy area at the waterfront the whole of punga cove is on a steep hill and requires walking up and down steep paths to get to places. The punga fern restaurant has amazing views, but the food let it down. I was keen on seafood chowder starter and then mussels. But the waitress advised they dont allow a starter size seafood chowder. I thought that was totally bizzare. the mussels were overcooked and werent the plumb juicy mussels you expect from mills bay mussels. The seafood lasagna was short on seafood and a soggy mess. The creme brulee was terrible - it wasnt a creme brulee cooked custard, i would call it a custard (possibly with gelantine rather than baked in water). The new york cheesecake wasnt baked and it was pretty sweet and disappointing. We had lunch at furneaux and it was delicious and fantastic food. i recommend there instead.