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About
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.
425 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 8.6
- Staff
- 8.9
- Location
- 9.4
What Guests Say
- “I loved the location, access to the beach, great restaurant”
- “Seaview from room, within walking distance to pancake rocks and beach, spacious and quiet room, and buffet breakfast.”
Top Amenities
- Restaurant
- Free Internet Access
- Free Parking
- Accessible Rooms / Facilities
- Beachfront
- Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Options
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1/4Beach View Room – Terrace
- Accessible bath/shower
- Bath or Shower
- Beach view
- Carpeting
1/4Grand Ocean View Room – Balcony
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Carpeting
- Closet
1/4Grand Ocean View Eco-Suite – Balcony
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Carpeting
- Closet
1/4Grand Ocean View Eco-Suite – Terrace
- Accessible bath/shower
- Bath or Shower
- Carpeting
- Closet
1/4Rainforest Room – Balcony
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Carpeting
- Closet
1/4Beach View Room – Balcony
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Beach view
- Carpeting
1/4Grand Ocean View Room – No Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Carpeting
- Closet
- Coffee/tea machine
1/4Suite with Garden View
- Bath or Shower
- Carpeting
- Closet
- Coffee/tea machine
1/4Suite with Sea View
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Carpeting
- Closet
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What Guests Loved
Based on 425 reviews
Pros +
- Location was great.
- I loved the location, access to the beach, great restaurant
- Seaview from room, within walking distance to pancake rocks and beach, spacious and quiet room, and buffet breakfast.
Cons -
- Terrible Staff. Reserved a table for dinner at the window for a birthday and got a table in the middle of the room side by side with one star service. Completely disappointed!
- I didn't realize it was so remote. There are no convenience stores, though this is a tourist stop more than anything. There are a few other places to stay and eat - I was without a car, so my choices were limited.
- Not having any utensils only teaspoons, no plates, nothing to eat on if we had brought something for breakfast or dinner.No electric blanketswould have liked a toaster so I could have made my own breakfast
Location was great.
Terrible Staff. Reserved a table for dinner at the window for a birthday and got a table in the middle of the room side by side with one star service. Completely disappointed!
I loved the location, access to the beach, great restaurant
Seaview from room, within walking distance to pancake rocks and beach, spacious and quiet room, and buffet breakfast.
Great location, just a few steps from Pancake Rocks. Close to hiking trails. The place was lovely, though this traveler didn't need that much comfort!!! The room was big, surrounded by rainforest garden. Nice size kitchen, but a restaurant on the property.
I didn't realize it was so remote. There are no convenience stores, though this is a tourist stop more than anything. There are a few other places to stay and eat - I was without a car, so my choices were limited.
Location was good, the room was nice, the view was each view but as we were on the ground it wasn't much of a view.
Not having any utensils only teaspoons, no plates, nothing to eat on if we had brought something for breakfast or dinner.No electric blanketswould have liked a toaster so I could have made my own breakfast
Rooms too hot and no air conditioning. Walkway from parking to unit rough. No fly screens on doors. Lots of sand flies in room.
View, landscaping, friendly helpful staff, cleanliness, beautifully appointed linens, fantastic on-site restaurant. Great breakfast included.
Room was welcoming and tidy. Tastefully decorated, suitable fridge for 4 people, enough storage and kitchenette well equipped. Beds very comfortable, nice and peaceful were you can rest, unwind and enjoy the beauty of NZ West Coast. Lovely walking ways, beautiful beach and scenery. Punakaiki pancake rocks only walking distance away. Restaurant providing lovely food. A pub a short drive away at Punakaiki rocks Hotel and garden bar.
A air con in summer will help cooling down, rooms are west facing.
great view and walkable to pancake rocks. Staff are very friendly.
quite dated but still very comfortable.
Gorgeous location, hotel and rooms are spotless and well appointed and the bed was sooo comfortable.
The location. Wonderful sunset by the sea. Dinner and breakfast.
The internet in the room was disconnected all the time. After complaining, the lady at the reception could not fix it. Kitchen smell on the way to the room.
Great location. Good restaurant. Nice space in the room.
Mattress wasn’t great
Perfect Location, and it was the off season, best pricing.
the restaurant, being a bit remote, i would have liked the place to have a few more vegetarian options in the menu.
Great location. Lovely restaurant for both dinner & breakfast.
Poor mattress meant a sleepless night.
The scenery was spectacular. Our room on the hill was perfect.
A detachable shower head would be great but maybe the water pressure doesn't allow it.
Spectacular location on the oceanfront, with some pancake rocks at one end of the beach. Modern and comfortable accommodations, and very good restaurant for dinner and breakfast on site.
Yash is a great person to assist us with food, tips, and assisting check in/out.
Getting luggage to 1st floor was not easy. Also, guests should have provided some insect repellent in the room.
The beds are amazing and pillows were lush! The restaurant was lovely and the lemon chicken was delicious.
The floors are thin and the people above let their kids run around all night. The receptionist guy was amazing and actually did something about it. We had a quieter night after that. My advice would be to book an upstairs room.
Great Location. Room was comfortable and service fantastic
Great view of beach from room
The TV was broken so the kids couldn’t watch anything. This was a major as we had travelled all day and they were looking forward to a movie.
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Swimming & Soaking
- Beachfront
Food & Drinks
- Restaurant
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Transportation
- Free Parking
- Accessible parking
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Daily disinfection
- Professional cleaning services
Accessibility
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests available
Kid Friendly
- Family Friendly
General
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 10:00 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Parking | Free parking is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 2 can stay with cot, subject to additional charges. |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
Please note that there is a 1.5% charge when you pay with a credit card. Housekeeping service is offered daily.
Location
Main Road, State Highway 6, Punakaiki
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