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Grand Ocean View Room - Balcony
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
9 reviews
(9 reviews)
32 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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Deluxe Rainforest Suite - Terrace
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
2 reviews
(2 reviews)
39 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Grand Ocean View Room - No Balcony
32 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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Deluxe Ocean View Suite - Balcony
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
9 reviews
(9 reviews)
39 sq m
Bay view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
About the area
Punakaiki
Walk to the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Pancake Rocks and Paparoa National Park. Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes and Punakaiki Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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 - 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
Eco-certified beach hotel with restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The eco-certified Scenic Hotel Punakaiki also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby. Self parking is free.
This 4-star Punakaiki hotel is smoke free.
61 guestrooms or units
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Self-service laundry
Front desk (limited hours)
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Tour and ticket information
Garden
Fireplace in lobby
Television in lobby
No smoking on site
Bar or lounge
Dining venue
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.
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.
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
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
Room amenities
Entertainment
TV with digital channels
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
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
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! One child stays free when using existing bedding.
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 35.00 per person
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
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. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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
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.
Kenneth
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
2/10 Terrible
Jan, sammamish
Travelled with family
Feb 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The view. Room was way way too hot. General manager agreed to a partial refund.
A person needs a room to breathe. With only 1 window that had a slim amount of air. It was impossible to sleep. Got up and left asap. Ask if you have balcony first.
Beautiful ocean view from our very comfortable and well appointed suite. The restaurant food was very good.
Joanna
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
6/10 Okay
Caleb
Travelled with partner
Jan 10, 2025
Only one complaint, but pretty big one. The bed was entirely uncomfortable. I was booked in a room with a queen and twin bed. My wife and I had to split up due to the queen sinking to the middle. Staff and location were lovely. But as I pay to sleep there the bed was rough