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Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

4.0 star property

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Beach nearby, black sand
Beach View Room - Balcony
Deluxe Ocean View Suite - Balcony | View from room
Restaurant
Restaurant

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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4237 State Highway 6, Punakaiki, 7873
  • Place, Pancake Rocks
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Paparoa National Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Punakaiki Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Westport (WSZ)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

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Grand Ocean View Room - No Balcony

Grand Ocean View Room - No Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Beach View Room - Terrace

Beach View Room - Terrace

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Rainforest Room - Balcony

Rainforest Room - Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Rainforest Suite - Terrace

Deluxe Rainforest Suite - Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Beach View Room - Balcony | View from room

Beach View Room - Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Grand Ocean View Room - Balcony

Grand Ocean View Room - Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Ocean View Suite - Balcony | View from room

Deluxe Ocean View Suite - Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Deluxe Rainforest Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Rainforest Room – Balcony

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Grand Ocean View Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Beach View Room – Terrace

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Beach View Room – Balcony

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Grand Ocean View Room – Balcony

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Deluxe Ocean View Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Punakaiki

With a stay at Scenic Hotel Punakaiki in Punakaiki, you'll be near the beach, just a 2-minute walk from Pancake Rocks and 11 minutes by foot from Paparoa National Park. .This beach hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Punakaiki Beach.

What's nearby

  • Pancake Rocks - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Paparoa National Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Punakaiki Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Pororari River Track - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

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
  • ‪Bach Espresso - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ocean View Retreat - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 61 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Scenic Hotel Punakaiki has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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: 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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 398 out of 825 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 825 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 825 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 825 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 825 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colm

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Accommodation had lovely views and the room is great. Only issue was how warm it was! Service and quality of the restaurant was not what we expected and we were a little disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

SANDRA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ocean view room had an exceptional look out. Staff were very friendly, dinner was excellent. Breakfast good. Room comfortable and clean. No air conditioning a bit of an issue.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Marice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful.. everything you need
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Caitlin

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Gareth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, very friendly staff. Close to a five star
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room with great view and alll the amenities were perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, safe, convenient, restaurant reservations a must as they book on tours that consume the restaurant. If yo do not book in advance, dinner is after 9:00.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable bed with nice ocean views, on site restaurant is very lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Linda, Fredericksburg

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hopefully no large tour group is there when you stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard

The evening meal (esp the fillet) in the restaurant was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The reception staff were friendly and helpful, the bar, kitchen & wait staff were accommodating on our late arrival, 8 pm. The restaurant staff were friendly and the restaurants bar menu, albeit limited, was creative, well prepared and fresh. The only bummer, the hotel staff left the curtains to our double queen oceanview open all afternoon, so when we arrived at 8 pm, on a sunny day, the beautiful panoramic view made the room a hot house. The room has no air conditioning and there was only a small fan and little options for fresh air, given only one functioning window Oceanside and one small bathroom window. The hotel should invest in small air conditioning and heating splits for each room to avoid such unpleasant hot rooms. The room finally cooled down enough to sleep at 10-11 pm.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Behrang

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Location of the hotel is great however the hotel is a bit old and need better maintenance. Also there are very limited options for food and the only restaurant and bar menu is very limited and so expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jared Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No A/C but you can open screened in windows and that worked fine; no locks between adjoining rooms, which wasn’t exciting (they put a chair in front to barricade), and the restaurant was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Len, Oakland

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Terrace view has ocean view but access is via stairs behind the units.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Komalkirti

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and great views
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The deluxe king room is very nice, but it is up on a hill away from the beach with only a partial view of the ocean. If you are interested in using the restaurant or bar lounge, you should opt for a different room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joao

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great amenities and restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and friendly staff…great food
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fully understand that it is remote location but the breakfast was not good and expensive compared to other hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice view
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025