Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

Beach hotel with a restaurant and a bar

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October 2025

28

November 2025

Restaurant - Scenic Hotel Punakaiki (Punakaiki)

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Scenic Hotel Punakaiki (Punakaiki)

Deluxe Rainforest Suite - Terrace | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Scenic Hotel Punakaiki (Punakaiki)

Rainforest Room - Balcony | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Scenic Hotel Punakaiki (Punakaiki)

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.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Breakfast available
Housekeeping
Room service
Bar
Laundry

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Tomorrow

Oct 29 - Oct 30

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

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Grand Ocean View Room - No Balcony

Highlights

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

TV

Fan

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Coffee/tea maker

344 sq ft
Sea view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Beach View Room - Terrace

Exceptional

Highlights

Patio

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

TV

Fan

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

344 sq ft
Beach view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Rainforest Room - Balcony

Excellent

Highlights

Balcony

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

TV

Fan

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

344 sq ft
Partial ocean view
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Rainforest Suite - Terrace

Exceptional

Highlights

Patio

Heating

Refrigerator

TV

Fan

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

420 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Beach View Room - Balcony

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Heating

Refrigerator

TV

Fan

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Coffee/tea maker

344 sq ft
Beach view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Grand Ocean View Room - Balcony

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

TV

Fan

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

344 sq ft
Sea view
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Ocean View Suite - Balcony

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Heating

Refrigerator

TV

Fan

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

420 sq ft
Bay view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Rainforest Suite

Sleeps 2

Rainforest Room – Balcony

Sleeps 3

Grand Ocean View Room

Sleeps 3

Beach View Room – Terrace

Sleeps 4

Beach View Room – Balcony

Sleeps 4

Grand Ocean View Room – Balcony

Sleeps 3

Deluxe Ocean View Suite

Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

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

4237 State Highway 6, Punakaiki, 7873

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 - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

Westport (WSZ) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

‪Pancake Rocks Cafe - ‬8 min walk
‪Jacobs - ‬1 min walk
‪Punakaiki Tavern - ‬3 min drive
‪Punakaiki Beach Hut - ‬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 the lobby are just a few of the amenities provided at Scenic Hotel Punakaiki. Active travelers 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 like:

Free self parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a TV in the lobby
A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and a banquet hall
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location

Room features

All 61 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi.

Other amenities include:

Heating and fans
Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
TVs with digital channels
Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, 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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$105 nightly

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Total with taxes and fees

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

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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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 35.00 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.

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

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

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 Oct 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scenic Hotel Punakaiki on Nov 3, 2025 start from $124.49, 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?

Check-out 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 mi (2 km).

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About the neighborhood

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Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

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Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transportation

Food and drink

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Outdoors

Accessibility

More

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

You need to know