Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

Hotels
8.5 (873 reviews)
Main Road, State Highway 6 , Punakaiki , nz

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Great restaurant
Cons:
Uncomfortable beds
Room quality issues
Overpriced for facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.75
Mentioned as very clean by some guests but had issues with room allocation and facilities.
Service
9.75
Staff were consistently mentioned as friendly and trying their best, despite some service failures.
Location
9.25
Great location with beautiful views, highlighted positively in several reviews.
Room Quality
7.25
Rooms were noted as tired, some had issues with poor ventilation and uncomfortable beds.
Amenities
8.25
Some amenities were lacking (like microwaves) but the restaurant was praised.
Value for Money
7.75
Perceived as overpriced for what is provided, especially concerning room quality.
Food and Beverage
9.25
The restaurant was highlighted positively alongside the breakfast offerings.
Overall Experience
8.75
Overall, a nice experience was conveyed despite some significant complaints about rooms.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 03:50

Property Description

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.

Important information:

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

Housekeeping service is offered daily.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: HKK

Property Policies

  • 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.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 873 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.75
Service: 9.75
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 7.25
Amenities: 8.25
Value for Money: 7.75
Food and Beverage: 9.25
Overall Experience: 8.75
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Michael • solo_traveller • ca
9
2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Rex • couple • au
8
2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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stuart • extended_group • nz
10
2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Gemma • couple • au
8
2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Ralph • couple • nl
7
Prima tussenstop met een mooie kamer met uitzicht
Pros:

Onze kamer was echt Top!

Cons:

Badkamer was wat ouderwets tov de kamer

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Ian • solo_traveller • nz
10
2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • fr
10
Great location overlooking the Tasman Sea. Spacious, comfortable room. Friendly, helpful staff.
Pros:

Excellent location for a visit to the pancake rocks, which are a paved walk away, through rain forest.
Comfortable, spacious room. Laundry facilities for a small fee.
Pleasant bar area and on site restaurant.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • de
10
Sehr geniales Hotel direkt am Meer und den Pancake Rocks - Komfort, Personal, Lage, Sauberkeit, Essen: Alles Top!
2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • couple • gb
9
Great location and very comfortable
Pros:

Lovely location view and spacious

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Neville Hansen • couple • au
9
Very comfortable
Pros:

Very comfortable and warm. Would stay again.

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Iva • extended_group • cz
10
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • extended_group • nz
9
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • us
10
Exceptional location, value for what we got was exceptional. We were very happy with our stay and would definitely highl
Pros:

My daughter and I were beyond pleasantly surprised, finding such a wonderful place to stay so close to Pancake Rocks!Meal availability, as well as the location and a beautiful room were very much appreciated after a long day of traveling on the West Coast!

Cons:

Nothing we didn’t like!

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • extended_group • ar
10
Experiencia imperdible
Pros:

Este hotel es una experiencia. Las habitaciones, el bar y el restaurante están perfectamente integrados con el mar. Inolvidable
El barman español un genio, la cama y cada detalle de la habitación están pensados para disfrutar.

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Robin • couple • au
10
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Cathy • couple • nz
10
Excellent
Pros:

This accommodation is situated in a wonderful location, within an easy walk to the Pancake Rocks. The room had a spectacular view over the Tasman Sea. The room was spacious with excellent kitchen and bathroom facilities. It had a balcony also.

Cons:

Everything was fine though the service at the bar was fairly slow.

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Jason • extended_group • nz
10
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Don • couple • nz
8
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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fin • family_with_children • nz
8
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Oliver • couple • de
10
Perfect getaway if you visit the pancnake rocks or go for a nearby hike
Pros:

Super location, very Clean, friendly staff and great breakfast and Dinner, if you book the ocean view you have fantastic views. Very nice, short hile to pancake rocks

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee