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Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

4.0 star property
Beach hotel with a restaurant and a bar

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Restaurant
Rainforest Room - Balcony | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Deluxe Rainforest Suite - Terrace | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Restaurant
The eco-friendly Scenic Hotel Punakaiki, near the bay, is perfect for exploring nature reserves. Guests can relax by the lobby fireplace, rent bikes for coastal rides, enjoy free in-room WiFi, and dine at the on-site restaurant and bar. Visitors love the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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Grand Ocean View Room - No Balcony | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Grand Ocean View Room - No Balcony

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Beach View Room - Terrace | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Beach View Room - Terrace

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Rainforest Room - Balcony | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Rainforest Room - Balcony

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Rainforest Suite - Terrace | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Rainforest Suite - Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Beach View Room - Balcony | View from room

Beach View Room - Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 32 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Grand Ocean View Room - Balcony | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Grand Ocean View Room - Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Ocean View Suite - Balcony | View from room

Deluxe Ocean View Suite - Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
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

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

Rainforest Room – Balcony

  • Sleeps 3

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

Grand Ocean View Room

  • Sleeps 3

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

Beach View Room – Terrace

  • Sleeps 4

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

Beach View Room – Balcony

  • Sleeps 4

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

Grand Ocean View Room – Balcony

  • Sleeps 3

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

Deluxe Ocean View Suite

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Map
4237 State Highway 6, Punakaiki, 7873

What's nearby

  • Pancake Rocks - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Paparoa National Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Punakaiki Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Pororari River Track - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Westport (WSZ) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pancake Rocks Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jacobs - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Punakaiki Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Punakaiki Beach Hut - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bach Espresso - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

Upscale hotel near the bay
A garden, laundry facilities, and a fireplace in the lobby are just a few of the amenities provided at Scenic Hotel Punakaiki. Active travelers 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 like:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a TV in the lobby
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 61 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and electric kettles

Awards and affiliations

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

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 percent 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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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 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?

Check-out 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, Paparoa National Park, and Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes. Punakaiki Beach and Pororari River Track are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 351 out of 751 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 751 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 751 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 751 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 751 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was excellent from start to finish. Room was amazing. View was amazing, food was amazing and the staff were amazing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Anastasia

Liked: Staff & service
Lovely view and great dinner options!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great accommodation in a spectacular part of NZ
View from room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The outlook from the hotel is picturesque. It’s lovely to fall asleep to the sound of the waves.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Paper towels or towels for the kitchen would be nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff & room
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing views and location to the recommended hikes and sites. Food options in the area were slim but all the food we had at the hotel was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional location. Loved sleeping to the sound of the waves. Very comfortable beds and spacious room. Staff were friendly and attentive. Meal was high quality. I thought the drinks were expensive and over 300 % mark up on the wine was excessive
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place away from the rat race. Love being by the sea. Only comment - could have more reception signs closer to the road - bit hard to find in the dark.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were very comfortable with a restaurant that served delicious food on site. We had a room with a beautiful view of the sea where we could easily go for walks. Location was superb. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guangxuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the view is fantasty.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of this hotel was my favorite in New Zealand. We had a large ground floor room with spectacular views of the ocean. The hotel is on the beach! Fantastic beach walk. Friendly and helpful staff. Wash/dryer available, free and convenient on site parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place to stay on the west coast

Great location on the beach, restaurant very good and room comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall a very nice stay. The taps in the kitchen and bathroom were very loose and the sliding door leaked during the night. But then again it is on the west coast! Restaurant was on the pricey side of things.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

S J

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay

Nice ocean view
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb stay

Excellent stay. Used the restaurant and the food and service were exemplary.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyndal

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

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved it

Amazing place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

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

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the environs especially the view and sound of the sea. The restaurant was very adequate and of home quality. The bathroom is probably in need of renovation in the near future the fixed shower head was a challenge for my height 😅
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The ocean views and sound the waves were awesome! Dinner at the restaurant was very good as well.

6/10 Okay

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Restaurant excellent. Broken tiles in bathroom. Bathroom sink plug not working properly. Loose toilet seat. Limited accessories such as hair dryer, ability to clean cups, glasses etc for reuse.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location with sea views. The Staff were all amazing, friendly and genuine. Food was excellent at the restaurant. We will defs stay here again. Keep up the great service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Stayed one night would not have liked any longer lovley views close to pancake rocks
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Hamish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely veiws from the room & easy walk to the beach & pancakes rocks. Well run hotel. Will be back again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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