Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

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Scored 8.6
Rated excellent

Located in Paparoa National Park just 984 feet from the magnificent Pancake Rocks and Blowholes, the beachfront Scenic Hotel Punakaiki offers comfortable, environmentally friendly accommodations 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 colors 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 28 mi from the hotel. Free off-street parking is provided.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Beachfront
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Holly
United States United States
“Wonderful hotel by the Pancake Rocks. Very nice comfortable accommodations and restaurant. Excellent staff that took great care of us. Would definitely stay here again.”
Charles
United States United States
“Beautiful beachside location with wonderful views.”
Karen
United States United States
“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...”
Cathy
New Zealand New Zealand
“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.”
Leigh
France France
“Perfect location, helpful staff. Comfortable, spacious room. The restaurant on-site was a big plus.”
Mark
United States United States
“Great location and staff, fantastic room. Clean and bright.”
Bonnie
United States United States
“The Hotel Punakaki was in a great location neara the Pancake Rocks. The room was clean and comfortable with a beautiful view of the sea. The restaurant at the lodge served a nice dinner and we had a good breakfast in the morning as well.”
Geoffrey
United States United States
“Our room looked out over a busy road, which was a bit of a surprise and the path the Rocks was a bit longer than expected - a solid 15 minute walk to the start of the Loop - but the facilities were easy enough to reach walking under a tunnel, and...”
Teri
United States United States
“Well appointment and very helpful and friendly staff. Beautiful location!”
Axel
United States United States
“Our room had a view of the scenic beach, with magical sunset. The hotel also had a dining room and washer/dryer. In short, it was perfect for this visit.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

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

Amenities of Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Beachfront
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs 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 fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-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.

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