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Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

4.0 star property
Eco-certified beach hotel with restaurant

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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4237 State Highway 6, Punakaiki, 7873
  • Pancake Rocks
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Punakaiki Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Westport (WSZ)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

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

Beach View Room - Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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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)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 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
(9 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sea 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)
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Grand Ocean View Room - No Balcony

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Ocean View Suite - Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • 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

Deluxe Ocean View Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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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

Rainforest Room – Balcony

  • Sleeps 3

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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

Beach View Room – Terrace

  • Sleeps 4

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

Grand Ocean View Room – Balcony

  • Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

Punakaiki

Walk to the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Pancake Rocks and Paparoa National Park. Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes and Punakaiki Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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
  • ‪Punakaiki Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Punakaiki Beach Hut - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ocean View Retreat - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Jacobs - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

Eco-certified beach hotel with restaurant
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 hair dryers. Digital television is provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

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

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

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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: approximately NZD 35.00 per person
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

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-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
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 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. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize 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

How close is Scenic Hotel Punakaiki to the airport?

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki is 37.7 mi (65-min drive) away from the Westport (WSZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Sep 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scenic Hotel Punakaiki on Sep 15, 2025 start from $74.49, excluding 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.

Does Scenic Hotel Punakaiki have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Scenic Hotel Punakaiki.

How close is Scenic Hotel Punakaiki to the beach?

This hotel is 1 mi (2-min drive) from Punakaiki Beach.

Does Scenic Hotel Punakaiki offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Scenic Hotel Punakaiki, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 35.00 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Scenic Hotel Punakaiki?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Scenic Hotel Punakaiki?

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

Is there free parking at Scenic Hotel Punakaiki?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Scenic Hotel Punakaiki have a pool?

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki does not have a pool.

Does Scenic Hotel Punakaiki have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Scenic Hotel Punakaiki have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Scenic Hotel Punakaiki to downtown Punakaiki?

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki is 0.8 mi away from Punakaiki.

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 337 out of 734 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 263 out of 734 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 734 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 734 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 734 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location of this hotel. Lovely room equipped with everything we needed. Situated on the beach just down the road from Pancake Rocks, well worth a visit. Would recommend to anyone wanting to spend some time in the area. Ate dinner at their restaurant as there is not much around as an alternative, it was lovely just a little expensive but considering how remote it is, it was expected. Loved that the beach was at our door step
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, top staff and every comfort.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Philip, Surrey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was basic with limited supplies. Smaller balcony than we expected. No table on balcony. Definitely need insect repellant as there are biting sandflies galore.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Francesco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tinamarie

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Was fully equipped with toaster dishes, microwave etc and a good view and close to beach.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pacquitta

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious ocean-view suite with unique in-room amenities such as towel warmer, full-sized umbrella, and toaster. Dining staff was attentive and helpful with property navigation on a blustery overnight stay. Dinner at the restaurant was delightful with a creatively inspired menu and scrumptious pumpkin pie dessert.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

S J

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay

Nice ocean view
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

Loved it

Amazing place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Wulan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Hamish

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Simon

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Addrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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.

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

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

Great view!

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki was truly scenic! Right on the beach. We had a lovely stay. The restaurant was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

GEORGE, TOLEDO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jack

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Limited dining
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was upgraded to the deluxe suite which overlooks the beach and the sea. Lovely hotel with a restaurant that gives great views over the bay . Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025