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Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

4.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Restaurant
Exterior
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Property amenity
Front of property

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
4237 State Highway 6, Punakaiki, 7873
  • Pancake Rocks
    2 min walk
  • Pancake Rocks Cafe
    7 min walk
  • Greymouth Station
    31 min drive
  • Westport (WSZ)
    65 min drive

Room options

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Beach View Room - Balcony

Beach View Room - Balcony

  • 32 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Rainforest Room - Balcony

Rainforest Room - Balcony

Rainforest Room - Balcony

  • 32 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Beach View Room - Terrace

Beach View Room - Terrace

Beach View Room - Terrace

  • 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

  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Rainforest Suite - Terrace

Deluxe Rainforest Suite - Terrace

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Grand Ocean View Room - No Balcony

Grand Ocean View Room - No Balcony

Grand Ocean View Room - No Balcony

  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Ocean View Suite - Balcony

Deluxe Ocean View Suite - Balcony | View from room

Deluxe Ocean View Suite - Balcony

  • 39 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Punakaiki

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 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
  • Paparoa National Park - 11 min walk
  • Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes - 12 min walk
  • Punakaiki Beach - 18 min walk
  • Pororari River Track - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Westport (WSZ) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pancake Rocks Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Punakaiki Crafts & Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Wild Coast Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wild Coast Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

Beach hotel with a restaurant and a bar
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.

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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: NZD 34.00 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Bike rentals
  • Bike parking

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Deep-pile carpet in room
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 3 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Fan
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

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.

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.

We should mention

This property does not have 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

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 293 out of 658 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 658 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 658 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 658 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 658 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

julie

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

8/10 Good

Catherine

No
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Murray

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Graham

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Out of the way, particularly for Greymouth. Good food, although no other dining options available
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning location. Wonderful rooms. Have been before and hope to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyable stay
Great stay with lovely views from our room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Monique

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food lovely views . Enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Remoteness, calming, beautiful location. Staff are outstanding!! Warmest service you could experience in NZ. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay to relax, listen to the sea, a walk on the beach and great food. Looking forward to returning.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

6/10 Okay

kin hong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Sea View is nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room number 208 was tucked back behind the other units so was quite dark and cold as the sun went down before the light came around to our unit. We had to sleep with a heater on 21 degrees as without it on, our room was very cold. We were unable to see the sunset, because of the positioning of our room and that was one of the reasons for coming to the West Coast. We stayed 2 nights and after the first night they took away our towels and we had to request another set. They did bring them to us within 30 mins of our request. The restaurant food was good and the service was great. We enjoyed our stay but would certainly request that we aren't in that room again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location in Westland
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Ben

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My partner and I had a wonderful stay. The Staff were helpful and friendly Little disappointed the laundry next to our room wasnt working and the rail on our balcony needed a clean. Otherwise great rooms, great food, great service We will stay again soon
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Mr Kim and Mrs Teena

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning piece of NZ. Accommodation itself is in need of a really good clean. Surface clean, but run down and needs a thorough clean/spruce-up.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view, great layout, nice & quiet
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

cestmir

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jenny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean.Lovely staff . Yummy meals
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Angela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was fabulous, great bed and view front He room. The restaurant however is very expensive for the quality of the meals. Thought the price didn’t correlate with the quality.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view is incredible. Our room was clean and well equipped. The staff were pleasant and helpful. The facility is very attractive and fits into the gorgeous surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arden

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
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

jeremy, christchurch

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely stay. Great view over coast and sea. We plan to return a few more times to do more walks in area if the price of accommodation is reasonable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024