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Deluxe Ocean View Suite - Balcony
39 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Other room types
Grand Ocean View Room - No Balcony
Room with view
32 square metres
2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Beach View Room - Balcony
32 square metres
2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Grand Ocean View Room - Balcony
Room with view
32 square metres
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Beach View Room - Terrace
32 square metres
2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Rainforest Room - Balcony
Room with view
32 square metres
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Deluxe Rainforest Suite - Terrace
39 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale hotel near the beach

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

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 upscale hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Punakaiki Beach.

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.

Languages spoken

  • English

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The Ocean View Retreat - Punakaiki

State Highway 6, Punakaiki, 7873

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Total number of rooms - 61
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Garden
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Nature reserve
  • Bicycle parking available
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Number of accessible parking spaces 3

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

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.

  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Fridge
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Desk
  • Wireless internet access
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Shower only
  • Digital TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size 40
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Fan
  • Number of beds 2
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Wardrobe
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • High pile carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room

Where to Eat

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.

Nearby Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-in time ends at 9:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

No lifts

One child stays free

Front desk opens daily at 7:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 9:00 PM

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Credit card pre-authorisation

Property is not currently implementing any enhanced cleaning measures

Property is not currently implementing any guest safety measures

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 34.00 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.

Hotel Names

  • Punakaiki Resort
  • Punakaiki Hotel Punakaiki
  • Punakaiki Resort
  • Scenic Hotel Punakaiki Hotel

Awards & Affiliations

  • Qualmark

National Rating

Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

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