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Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

4.0 star property
Beach hotel with a restaurant and a bar

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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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

Grand Ocean View Room - No Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Rainforest Room - Balcony

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Partial ocean 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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Beach View Room - Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 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
(10 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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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

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

About the neighborhood

Punakaiki

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki places you next to Pancake Rocks and within a 15-minute walk of Paparoa National Park. This 4-star hotel has 61 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

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 - 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
  • ‪Punakaiki Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bach Espresso - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jacobs - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

Beach hotel with a restaurant and a bar
Guests staying at Scenic Hotel Punakaiki enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a garden. A stay here includes free parking. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a fireplace in the lobby and a banquet hall.
TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include refrigerators, coffee makers, and fans.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • One child stays free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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-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
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • 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.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no 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

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Scenic Hotel Punakaiki?

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki offers free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do around Scenic Hotel Punakaiki?

This hotel is located in Punakaiki, just steps from Pancake Rocks. You'll also find Paparoa National Park and Punakaiki Beach less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Scenic Hotel Punakaiki?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking and bicycle parking are also available.

Does Scenic Hotel Punakaiki include a casino?

No, Scenic Hotel Punakaiki doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Scenic Hotel Punakaiki?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Scenic Hotel Punakaiki good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a bar, a restaurant, and a nature reserve.

Does Scenic Hotel Punakaiki have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Scenic Hotel Punakaiki feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Scenic Hotel Punakaiki serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Scenic Hotel Punakaiki allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Scenic Hotel Punakaiki.

Does Scenic Hotel Punakaiki have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Scenic Hotel Punakaiki?

The closest major airport to Scenic Hotel Punakaiki is Westport (WSZ), which is about 29.1 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Scenic Hotel Punakaiki?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer either a balcony or a patio where guests can enjoy sea or garden views.

Reviews

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 355 out of 758 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 266 out of 758 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 758 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 758 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 758 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anastasia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Lovely view and great dinner options!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theo

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guangxuan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the view is fantasty.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cliff

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable. Just a nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Maksim

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the environs especially the view and sound of the sea. The restaurant was very adequate and of home quality. The bathroom is probably in need of renovation in the near future the fixed shower head was a challenge for my height 😅
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Traveled with family
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Traveled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff & room
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alex

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing views and location to the recommended hikes and sites. Food options in the area were slim but all the food we had at the hotel was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room good views
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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

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