Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

4.0 star property

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

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)
    62 min drive

Room options

Beach View Room - Balcony

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

Rainforest Room - Balcony

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

Beach View Room - Terrace

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

Grand Ocean View Room - Balcony

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

Deluxe Rainforest Suite - Terrace

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Ocean View Room - No Balcony

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

Deluxe Ocean View Suite - Balcony

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

Deluxe Rainforest Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Ocean View Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Ocean View Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Rainforest Room – Balcony

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Beach View Room – Balcony

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Beach View Room – Terrace

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Grand Ocean View Room – Balcony

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

Beach hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden and a fireplace at reception are on-site.
Scenic Hotel Punakaiki offers 61 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Digital televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Scenic Hotel Punakaiki's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Pancake Rocks. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, laundry facilities and a fireplace at reception
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Pancake Rocks and 11 minutes on foot from Paparoa National Park
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 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 programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English

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 34 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child stays free when using existing bedding.

Payment types at the property

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: from approximately NZD 34.00 per person
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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.
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on 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

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 290 out of 654 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 654 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 654 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 654 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 654 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024