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Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

★★★★ Main Road, State Highway 6, Punakaiki, NZ

8.5 guest rating· 965 reviews

About this hotel

Beachfront Paradise with Spectacular Views

Unlimited Adventure in Nature

Explore the wilderness of Paparoa National Park with walking and cycling trails just steps away from the hotel. Engage in guided walks, river kayaking, and horse trekking for an unforgettable experience.

Ocean View Dining and Relaxation

Indulge in delicious meals at the Ocean View Retreat Restaurant & Club Bar while taking in breathtaking views of the beach. Unwind in comfort with spacious rooms featuring large windows and enjoy the convenience of on-site laundry facilities.

Experience the beauty of Paparoa National Park at Scenic Hotel Punakaiki. Book now for an unforgettable stay by the ocean.

Rooms & rates

Deluxe Rainforest Suite - Terrace

Sleeps 2 · 39 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Ocean View Suite - Balcony

Sleeps 2 · 39 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Balcony or patio
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Grand Ocean View Eco-Suite – Terrace

Sleeps 2 · 39 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

Rainforest Room – Balcony

Sleeps 3 · 32 m² · Twin bed, Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

Beach View Room – Terrace

Sleeps 4 · 32 m² · 2× Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

Grand Ocean View Room – No Balcony

Sleeps 4 · 32 m² · 2× Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

Beach View Room – Balcony

Sleeps 4 · 32 m² · 2× Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

Grand Ocean View Room – Balcony

Sleeps 3 · 32 m² · Twin bed, Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

Grand Ocean View Eco-Suite – Balcony

Sleeps 2 · 39 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

Suite with Garden View

Sleeps 2 · 39 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Beach
  • Beachfront
  • Tour desk
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Bike tours
  • Broadcast Live sport events
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  • Canoeing
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Cycling
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Designated smoking area
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Fishing
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Garden
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Hiking
  • Horse riding
  • Invoice provided
  • Key access
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Walking tours
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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Main Road, State Highway 6, Punakaiki, NZ

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say8.5965 reviews

+ Good location+ Friendly staff+ Great restaurantUncomfortable bedsRoom quality issuesOverpriced for facilities
Cleanliness7.8
Service9.8
Location9.3
Room Quality7.3
Amenities8.3
Value for Money7.8

Needs revamp

7.0

Excellent location....pity about grumpy receptionist....after a long drive one only wants a smile)) Great towls but....old lumpy worn bed/ furnishings... Needs a revamp for such a location. Very high restaurant prices.

Amanda · CY · 2026-07-24

Fabulous view

8.0

Great location to hike and visit the Pancake rocks. Very tasty restaurant with stunning view on the sea!

Beds were too soft: mattresses lacked firmess

Stephanie · NL · 2026-07-21

Top choice

10.0

Awesome staff and venue. Warm, comfortable and stunning views.

magsme1 · NZ · 2026-07-18

Guest review

9.0

Everything. From the moment we arrived and were greeted and welcomed by Ethan to our ocean view balcony room to your team and our meal in the restaurant, just perfect. I haven't felt so welcome, comfortable with best view and sooo full from our meal in a long long time. Thank you.

Walking back to our room with such a full belly lol didn't think was gonna make it 😅

Janet · NZ · 2026-07-17

Guest review

7.0

We had an an Ocean view room that had a view of the ocean & a huge water tank

The view of the water tank, we asked to change the room to no avail even though we were staying for 2 nights. Also there was a very strong cleaning product smell on entering

O'Sullivan · NZ · 2026-07-16

Perfect for relaxation

10.0

Loved the spaciousness of my unit and the balcony...ability to do own food. Rainforest unit so nice to be able to walk to restaurant and lounge. My favorite spot was in the lounge looking out to the ocean w a glass of wine. Superb meal and loved the fig chutney and honeyed walnuts on my cheese platter..would definitely stay again

Raewyn · NZ · 2026-07-14

Good to know

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

Housekeeping service is offered daily.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Groups

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

Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Internet

WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for NZD 15 per person per night when using an available cot.

You haven't added any extra beds.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.