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Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

4.0 star property
Travelers enjoy nature's beauty, relax with drinks by the fireplace, cycle scenic routes, or start the day with a buffet breakfast before exploring.

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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

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is HK$882
HK$1,025 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar

Room options

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

Grand Ocean View Room - No Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sea view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Beach View Room - Terrace

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
  • Beach view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Rainforest Room - Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

Deluxe Rainforest Suite - Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Fridge
TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Garden view
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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View from room

Beach View Room - Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Fridge
TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Beach view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for 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)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
  • Sea view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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View from room

Deluxe Ocean View Suite - Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Fridge
TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Bay view
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Punakaiki, Scenic Hotel Punakaiki is near the beach. Mitchell’s Gully Gold Mine and Mitchells Gully Gold Mine are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Paparoa National Park and Pancake Rocks. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding. Visit our Punakaiki travel guide
Map
4237 State Highway 6, Punakaiki, 7873

What's nearby

  • Pancake Rocks which includes rugged coastline and a bay or harbour
    Pancake Rocks
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Strange shaped cliffs, Geologist dreams
    Paparoa National Park
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Punakaiki featuring a river or creek and mountains
    Pororari River Track
    2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Punakaiki Beach
    17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Westport (WSZ)
    65 min drive

Restaurants

  • Punakaiki Tavern
    3 min drive
  • Pancake Rocks Cafe
    8 min walk
  • Punakaiki Beach Hut
    1 min walk
  • Jacobs
    1 min walk
  • Bach Espresso
    8 min walk

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 luggage storage
  • Smoke-free property, a front desk safe and a banquet hall
  • 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 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 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 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
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 at the property

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.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Scenic Hotel Punakaiki Punakaiki
The Ocean View Retreat Punakaiki
Scenic Hotel Punakaiki Hotel Punakaiki

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 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scenic Hotel Punakaiki on 17 Mar 2026 start from HK$882, excluding 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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 377 out of 798 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 277 out of 798 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 798 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 798 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 798 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

10/10 Excellent

Komalkirti

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and great views
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

8/10 Good

Gareth

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

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

8/10 Good

Gregg

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Behrang

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

10/10 Excellent

Adele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was excellent from start to finish. Room was amazing. View was amazing, food was amazing and the staff were amazing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice amenities and rooms. Beautiful grounds. Experienced some road noise and my room didn't quite pass muster for "rainforest view" considering it was overlooking the road, but it still was a pretty scene and overall nice vibe. Would stay again but would choose the ocean view option.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Supawadee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Don

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

Travelling Trough

Great location with outstanding views, very comfortable and would recommend staying here
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff & room
Stayed 2 nights 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

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was fantastic we really loved it. It's right on the ocean next to the pancake rocks. We both agree that if we ever get back to New Zealand we would like to stay here for a few days if possible. It was just a stopover for us but very memorable, we watched the sunset over the ocean. Just a really nice place. Thumbs up.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyndal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved out stay here, our room was right on the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

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

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

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely delightful place to stay in Punakaiki. From the delicious meal in the restaurant to sipping wine in the bar. Followed by an amazing sunset and views from our rooms balcony. We could not fault this lovely accommodation, we just wished we could have stayed longer. Compliments to the friendly and helpful staff too. They certainly made us feel at home.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome views and nice easy walk up to the pancake rocks.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional location. Loved sleeping to the sound of the waves. Very comfortable beds and spacious room. Staff were friendly and attentive. Meal was high quality. I thought the drinks were expensive and over 300 % mark up on the wine was excessive
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025