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Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

Property class: 4

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A modern building with large windows and a stone pathway leading to it, situated on a pebbled beach with driftwood in the foreground.
A spacious lounge area with a stone fireplace, large windows offering ocean views, and comfortable seating arrangements.
A coastal resort with beachfront villas, a road leading to the beach, and lush greenery.
A room with large windows overlooking a beach, a table with chairs, and a potted plant.
A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, overlooking a beach and ocean.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is $87
$75 nightly
$87 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Rainforest Room - Balcony

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a small kitchenette.

Rainforest Room - Balcony

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Beach View Room - Balcony

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a mirror, and a painting on the wall.

Beach View Room - Balcony

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Beach View Room - Terrace

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a large window offering a view.

Beach View Room - Terrace

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Grand Ocean View Room - No Balcony

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a chair, a lamp, and a view of the beach.

Grand Ocean View Room - No Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Beach View Room - Terrace

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

Beach View Room - Terrace

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Rainforest Room - Balcony

A balcony with a chair, a table, and a view of the outdoors.

Rainforest Room - Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Rainforest Suite - Terrace

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small sofa, and a large window with a view of trees.

Deluxe Rainforest Suite - Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Beach View Room - Balcony

A wooden building with a balcony overlooking a beach.

Beach View Room - Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Grand Ocean View Room - Balcony

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony with a table and chairs, and a view of the ocean.

Grand Ocean View Room - Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Ocean View Suite - Balcony

A wooden balcony with a view of the ocean and palm trees.

Deluxe Ocean View Suite - Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Punakaiki

Located in Punakaiki, Scenic Hotel Punakaiki is near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Pancake Rocks and 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 - 0.1 miles
  • Paparoa National Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Punakaiki Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Pororari River Track - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Westport (WSZ) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pancake Rocks Cafe - ‬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 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
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

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 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

Property class

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. 412 out of 849 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 291 out of 849 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 849 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 849 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 849 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Clean room, excellent bed, great view.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel.Beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Moana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So pleased we decided to stay a night here, great food, great room, lovely surroundings, Nga mihi
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was amasing, best views. Restaurant had beautiful food and excellent service
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was excellent for the price we paid. It was clean and tidy. Having a restaurant on site was fabulous. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abbas S

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views from the room and great location. The grounds were beautiful as well and trails easy to access and walk .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a lovely stay. Staff were friendly and helpful. Our unit was very clean. Breakfast was delicious. Definitely recommend and will stay again soon I hope. Loved it. Beautiful location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious rooms.Great views
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious, clean & well presented. Bed was a bit soft, however comfortable (only stayed for 1 night) and there was plenty of parking available. View from the room across the beach was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

10/10 Excellent

Joao

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

10/10 Excellent

Komalkirti

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely view from the room, helpful professional staff. Wonderful setting with fascinating local attractions: pancake rocks.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

10/10 Excellent

Alaina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All around an amazing place, enjoyed my stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Balthazar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room, excellent bar and restaurant, great staff and fantastic location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with excellent views of the sea and surrounds. Unfortunately one of the laundries was out of order. Restaurant was very good including breakfast. Compliment to Bonn and Robert for exceptional service.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Binglin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just beside the ocean. Unfortunately the day we visit a little windy, we didn’t go to beach, but was able to watch the sun set from hotel bar area. Pork belly is super delicious, don’t miss it. The hotel is very close to pancake beach.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judy and Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room! Very comfortable, Spacious and lovely dining experience both at dinner and breakfast. Wonderful views of the ocean both from our room and the dining room!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful location with wonderful staff. Right on the beach and a short walk to the rock formations. Rooms were very comfortable and it was lovely to sleep with the sound of the waves. Has a laundry room for those who have been on the road a while. I would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room had an ocean view and it was restful hearing the sea at night. Every thing was lovely and clean, and the staff were polite and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026