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Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

4.0 star property
Beach hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Restaurant
Restaurant
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Deluxe Rainforest Suite - Terrace | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Rainforest Room - Balcony | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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
  • Parking included
The current price is ฿2,712
฿3,119 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Restaurant

Near the beach

This hotel is located in a nature reserve and offers direct access to the beach. Take a relaxing stroll on the black sand beach. Popular nearby activities to consider include kayaking and fishing.

Exterior
Restaurant
What guests liked about the beach

The property's beach location offers stunning views, easy access, and a lovely spot for a walk.

Room options

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

Beach View Room - Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Fridge
TV
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 32 sq m
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • 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
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single 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)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Fridge
TV
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Grand Ocean View Room - No Balcony

Highlights

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

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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 or patio
Heating
Fridge
TV
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
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

Deluxe Ocean View Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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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

Rainforest Room – Balcony

  • Sleeps 3

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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

Beach View Room – Terrace

  • 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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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 horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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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
  • ‪Punakaiki Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Punakaiki Beach Hut - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ocean View Retreat - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Jacobs - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

Upscale eco-certified 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 front desk safe
  • A nature reserve, a banquet hall and smoke-free property
  • 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.

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 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.
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 8 Sep 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scenic Hotel Punakaiki on 10 Sep 2025 start from ฿2,711.82, 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).

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