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Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

4.0 star property
Beach hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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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

  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$229
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov

Room options

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Grand Ocean View Room - No Balcony

Grand Ocean View Room - No Balcony

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Beach View Room - Terrace

Beach View Room - Terrace

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Rainforest Room - Balcony

Rainforest Room - Balcony

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Rainforest Suite - Terrace

Deluxe Rainforest Suite - Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Fridge
TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
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
Fridge
TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 32 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Grand Ocean View Room - Balcony

Grand Ocean View Room - Balcony

Grand Ocean View Room - Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 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
Fridge
TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
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
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About the area

Map
4237 State Highway 6, Punakaiki, 7873

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 - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Westport (WSZ) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pancake Rocks Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ocean View Retreat - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bach Espresso - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jacobs - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Punakaiki Tavern - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

Upscale hotel near the bay
A garden, laundry facilities and a fireplace in reception are just a few of the amenities provided at Scenic Hotel Punakaiki. Active travellers 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 such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a nature reserve
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 61 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and electric kettles

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and 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 transport

  • 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
  • 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 per cent 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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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 does it cost to stay at Scenic Hotel Punakaiki?

As of 6 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scenic Hotel Punakaiki on 7 Nov 2025 start from NZ$228.87, including 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.

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?

Checkout 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 mile (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. 352 out of 753 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 753 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 753 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 753 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 753 reviews

Reviews

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

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, but we were in a deluxe suite and it certainly wasn’t deluxe for the price. Needs a makeover especially the bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 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

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

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

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

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

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

Arden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel right on the beach and in a great location for Pancake Rocks. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome spot , great staff & excellent food
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location. Excellent dinner watching the sunset . Staff very helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 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

8/10 Good

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were excellent ..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this property and ocean front. Front staff was excellent & helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

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

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained and relatively new property. All you would expect from a high/mid range hotel. Excellent location on the beach and just a few minutes from Pancake Rocks. Staff were friendly and helpful. It exceeded my expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rogerio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very elegant and clean, staff are very helpful. Aways a great time.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the middle of nowhere, a brilliant hotel with rooms arranged like cabins. Great restaurant, friendly staff, awesome cocktails. Superb views of the rugged coastline and the crazy waves crashing in.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Great

Great place will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jerome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easily accessible to pancake rocks
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Baiba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great sunset view. we had the best weather for this time of year. the staff were all very friendly and helpful and would recommend staying at the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023