Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

Hotels
8.5 (987 reviews)
Main Road, State Highway 6 , Punakaiki , nz
+64 3 731 1168

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 987 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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Cooper • solo_traveller • nz
10
Fantastic
Pros:

Everything, from just perfect

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Kat • couple • au
9
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Yi • couple • au
9
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Vera • solo_traveller • de
10
Alles in allem ein wunderschöner Ort direkt am Meer. Die Pancake Rocks sind zu Fuß zu erreichen! Es lohnt sich wirklich.
Pros:

Die Lage war traumhaft!

Cons:

Das Zimmer hat gerochen. Vielleicht besorgt ihr mal Abfluss- Stöpsel.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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philip • solo_traveller • nz
9
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Gesina • family_with_children • nz
9
Lovely Place to Stay
Pros:

Lovely location and well set up, this was a return visit for us and we would go back again,

Cons:

Could hear footsteps in room above

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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SOPHIE • couple • fr
8
Pros:

La salle de bar avec le sofa face a feu pour boire un verre de vin.
Le laundry.
La vue au petit déjeuner sur la plage et la possibilité de garer la voiture face au studio/bungalow

Cons:

Très mal signalé sur la route (panneau au sol) et pas dans le GPS.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Terri • extended_group • au
10
Great stay
Pros:

Staff were very friendly. Bed was very comfortable.

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Papps • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Room with view was great even though it poured with rain the whole time we were there. Very comfy and clean. Would recommend

Cons:

The restaurant meal was not that great and quite pricy. It was also very loud. Had lunch at the local pub which was well worth it, wish we had returned for dinner

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Shane • couple • au
9
Beautiful view and sunset made a great stay
Pros:

Location and bar/restaurant

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • solo_traveller • cy
7
Needs revamp
Pros:

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.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • family_with_children • nl
8
Fabulous view
Pros:

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

Cons:

Beds were too soft: mattresses lacked firmess

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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magsme1 • solo_traveller • nz
10
Top choice
Pros:

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

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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DAVID • solo_traveller • nz
9
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Janet • solo_traveller • nz
9
Pros:

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.

Cons:

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

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Alexis • family_with_children • fr
7
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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O'Sullivan • solo_traveller • nz
7
Pros:

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

Cons:

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

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Raewyn • solo_traveller • nz
10
Perfect for relaxation
Pros:

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

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Kath • couple • nz
7
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Ralf • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee