Situated in Paparoa National Park just 300 metres from the magnificent Pancake Rocks and Blowholes, the beachfront Scenic Hotel Punakaiki offers comfortable accommodation with rainforest and ocean views. Guests receive unlimited free WiFi during their stay Walking and cycling abound with remote and spectacular access to the wilderness of the Paparoa National Park – NZ's Newest Great Walk. Rooms at Resort Punakaiki are decorated in warm colours and feature large windows. Each includes a tea / coffee maker and a refrigerator. Laundry facilities are available for guest use. A variety of activities are available near the hotel, including guided walks, river kayaking and horse trekking. The Ocean View Retreat Restaurant & Club Bar overlooks the beach and feature floor-to-ceiling windows. The Ocean View Retreat Restaurant & Club Bar is open for breakfast and dinner. Greymouth is about 45 km from the hotel. Free off-street parking is provided.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.3
Select topics to read reviews:

See what guests loved the most:

  • Mark
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Our only disappointment was that we'd only booked one night. We felt like we were on the water. Very warm and comfortable. The onsite restaurant meal was superb. Thanks team. We'll be back.
  • Chris
    Australia Australia
    Great location on the beach with friendly and relaxing bar and dinner areas
  • Paul
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Room exceeded our expectations. Great views of the beach and Tasman Sea. Convenient location and having the calming sound of the ocean crashing on the shore added to the trip.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Ocean View Bar and Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Seafood • International • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Facilities of Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
  • Room service
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 22:00

Check-out

From 07:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
NZD 15 per child, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash Scenic Hotel Punakaiki accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 1.5% charge when you pay with a credit card.

Housekeeping service is offered daily.

FAQs about Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

  • Scenic Hotel Punakaiki has 1 restaurant:

    • Ocean View Bar and Restaurant

  • Scenic Hotel Punakaiki is 0.9 miles from the centre of Punakaiki. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Scenic Hotel Punakaiki is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Scenic Hotel Punakaiki offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Beachfront
    • Bike tours
    • Walking tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Horse riding
    • Beach

  • Guests staying at Scenic Hotel Punakaiki can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • À la carte

  • The prices at Scenic Hotel Punakaiki may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Scenic Hotel Punakaiki include:

    • Suite
    • Twin
    • Twin/Double
    • Double

  • The nearest beach is just 150 yards from Scenic Hotel Punakaiki. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.