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Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

4.0 star property
Beach hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$223
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr

Explore the area

Map
4237 State Highway 6, Punakaiki, 7873
  • Pancake Rocks
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Punakaiki Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Westport (WSZ)
    ‪65 min drive‬

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

View all photos for Rainforest Room - Balcony

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

View all photos for Grand Ocean View Room - Balcony

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

View all photos for Grand Ocean View Room - No Balcony

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

View all photos for Deluxe Ocean View Suite - Balcony

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

View all photos for Rainforest Room – Balcony

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

Rainforest Room – Balcony

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Beach View Room – Balcony

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

Beach View Room – Balcony

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Beach View Room – Terrace

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

Beach View Room – Terrace

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Grand Ocean View Room – Balcony

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

Grand Ocean View Room – Balcony

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Punakaiki

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki places you steps from Pancake Rocks and within a 15-minute stroll of Paparoa National Park. Highlights at this beach hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This eco-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and tour/ticket assistance. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a fireplace in the lobby and luggage storage. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 4-property class Punakaiki hotel include Punakaiki Beach and Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes.

What's nearby

  • Pancake Rocks - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Paparoa National Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Punakaiki Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Pororari River Track - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

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

Beach hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The eco-certified Scenic Hotel Punakaiki also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Punakaiki hotel is smoke free.

  • 61 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Scenic Hotel Punakaiki offers 61 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Digital televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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

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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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child stays free when using existing bedding.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Scenic Hotel Punakaiki?

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 26 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scenic Hotel Punakaiki on 2 Apr 2025 start from AU$222.78, 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.

Is parking available at Scenic Hotel Punakaiki?

Yep, Scenic Hotel Punakaiki has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Scenic Hotel Punakaiki?

Yep, Scenic Hotel Punakaiki is a short 18-minute walk from Punakaiki Beach. Fun beach activities include kayaking and swimming.

Does Scenic Hotel Punakaiki serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Scenic Hotel Punakaiki?

No, Scenic Hotel Punakaiki does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Scenic Hotel Punakaiki?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Scenic Hotel Punakaiki?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Scenic Hotel Punakaiki?

No, pets are not allowed.

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 309 out of 690 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 249 out of 690 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 690 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 690 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 690 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

Adrian

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodation as there's not alot available in the area. Buffet breakfast was amazing 😋
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, and the staff were 11 out of 10. So warm and welcoming. What an absolute gem of a place to stay. Thanks so much
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Phil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was all ok
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jarrad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was a good stop over lots of cool walks along the beach. Work trip so needed a middle point restaurant was very accommodating to allergies and staff were very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

GAURANG, Palmyra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Carmel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view and room. Only thing missing was air con.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnighter
Quick decision to stay the night and selected this place as it had somewhere to eat as well. Room was on main road big easy access to restaurant and bar. Only issue was the sand flies.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Revthi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jiping

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this property and ocean front. Front staff was excellent & helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald, Naples

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

6/10 Okay

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The unit was getting to need a revamp. Loose toilet seat tiles on floor needing grout and a very uncomfortable bed. For the price not good enough
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room, shower in bathroom only any good if you are 4 foot tall
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyndal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved out stay here, our room was right on the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The peace and quiet was great, with easy access to beach and café nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to pancake rocks
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view of beach. Nice size room, clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were excellent ..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Catherine

No
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the middle of nowhere, a brilliant hotel with rooms arranged like cabins. Great restaurant, friendly staff, awesome cocktails. Superb views of the rugged coastline and the crazy waves crashing in.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Murray

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024