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Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

4.0 star property
Beach hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Restaurant
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Property amenity
Front of property
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$290
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar

Room options

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Beach View Room - Balcony

Beach View Room - Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Fridge
TV
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 32 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Rainforest Room - Balcony

Rainforest Room - Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Beach View Room - Terrace

Beach View Room - Terrace

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Grand Ocean View Room - Balcony

Grand Ocean View Room - Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Rainforest Suite - Terrace

Deluxe Rainforest Suite - Terrace

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Fridge
TV
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Ocean View Room - No Balcony

Grand Ocean View Room - No Balcony

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Ocean View Suite - Balcony | View from room

Deluxe Ocean View Suite - Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Fridge
TV
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 39 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Rainforest Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Ocean View Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Grand Ocean View Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Rainforest Room – Balcony

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Beach View Room – Balcony

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Beach View Room – Terrace

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Grand Ocean View Room – Balcony

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
4237 State Highway 6, Punakaiki, 7873

What's nearby

  • Pancake Rocks - 2 min walk
  • Paparoa National Park - 11 min walk
  • Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes - 12 min walk
  • Punakaiki Beach - 18 min walk
  • Pororari River Track - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Westport (WSZ) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pancake Rocks Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Punakaiki Crafts & Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Wild Coast Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wild Coast Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

Upscale eco-certified hotel near the bay
A garden, laundry facilities and a fireplace in reception are just a few of the amenities provided at Scenic Hotel Punakaiki. Active travellers can enjoy cycling at this hotel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a banquet hall
  • A nature reserve, tour/ticket information and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 61 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and electric kettles

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 35 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately NZD 35.00 per person
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Punakaiki Resort
Punakaiki Hotel Punakaiki
Punakaiki Resort
Scenic Hotel Punakaiki Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is Scenic Hotel Punakaiki pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Scenic Hotel Punakaiki?

As of 26 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scenic Hotel Punakaiki on 2 Mar 2025 start from NZ$290.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Scenic Hotel Punakaiki?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Scenic Hotel Punakaiki?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Scenic Hotel Punakaiki?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Scenic Hotel Punakaiki located?

With direct access to the beach, this Punakaiki hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Pancake Rocks, Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes and Paparoa National Park. Punakaiki Beach and Pororari River Track are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Scenic Hotel Punakaiki Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 304 out of 683 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 683 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 683 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 683 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 683 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Awesome views and nice easy walk up to the pancake rocks.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

We had a pleasant stay here with views onto the beach. Staff were friendly and helpful and it is close to the Pancake rocks.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

keith

Nice property
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Dayle

A beautiful property and location for a get away. The scenery is breathtaking with the property located well to take advantage and the beach a lovely spot for a walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Well maintained and relatively new property. All you would expect from a high/mid range hotel. Excellent location on the beach and just a few minutes from Pancake Rocks. Staff were friendly and helpful. It exceeded my expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Awesome location. Excellent dinner watching the sunset . Staff very helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jiping

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Beautiful ocean view from our very comfortable and well appointed suite. The restaurant food was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyndal

Loved out stay here, our room was right on the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Robyn

Close to the beach. Nice balcony with beach views. Limited dining options within walking distance. But room was comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russel

The peace and quiet was great, with easy access to beach and café nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald

We liked the easy walk to the beach and pancake rocks. The room was very nice, comfortable, and had a nice view.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Great location near the beach which is easily walkable. Pancake rocks is right up the road and walkable as well. A few food options in area, no groceries nearby so come prepared. Beach area was awesome but watch for the sand flies!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Loved this property and ocean front. Front staff was excellent & helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

GAURANG

We had the Ocean View facing rooms and it was great view . Restaurant has good dining options . Walking distance to pancake rocks . Ample parking right in front of the rooms .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Enjoyable stay
Great stay with lovely views from our room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Monique

Great food lovely views . Enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmel

Beautiful view and room. Only thing missing was air con.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

julie

The staff were excellent ..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Awesome spot , great staff & excellent food
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jan

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The view. Room was way way too hot. General manager agreed to a partial refund. A person needs a room to breathe. With only 1 window that had a slim amount of air. It was impossible to sleep. Got up and left asap. Ask if you have balcony first.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Close to pancake rocks
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Wow, great location. we had an ocean View Room, they were pretty modern and clean. Restaurant is very expensive. but no real alternative around. we ate breakfast at the visitor center Pancake Rocks, this was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arden

Beautiful hotel right on the beach and in a great location for Pancake Rocks. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Nice view of beach. Nice size room, clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024