Skip to main content
  1. Hotel reviews homepage
  2. New Zealand hotel reviews
  3. West Coast hotel reviews
  4. Punakaiki hotel reviews
  5. Reviews of Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

Reviews of Scenic Hotel Punakaiki This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Main Road, State Highway 6, 7873 Punakaiki, New Zealand

#6 of 16 hotels in Punakaiki

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 464 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

Verified guest reviews from real Bookers

Real Bookers. Real stays. Real opinions.

Read more– opens a dialog box
Write a Review

Showing 1 - 25

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beach View Room – Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Ocean view A lot of space in the room Walking distance to Punakaiki Pancake Rocks

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2024

    10
    lovely property
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Grand Ocean View Room – No Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    We ate in the restaurant and the food was superb. The back of the house has it together but the front of the house could use a little attention. Our server was nice and was trying but there were several significant mistakes that impacted our enjoyment.

    Well worth springing for an Ocean View room. Within walking distance of Pancake Rocks.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Rainforest Room – Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Need more blinds, some windows have no blinds so sun comes in, in the morning.

    It’s a great place to stay, good location, beautiful location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Grand Ocean View Eco-Suite – Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Beautiful location! Amazing views! Super spacious!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: March 7, 2024

    8.0
    Great sea view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beach View Room – Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All good. The receptionist was a bit upset with us as we arrived late for check in apparently...it seems the check in times on booking.com are outdated so arrive earlier... :-)

    Great view of the sea from the balcony. Some comments about the rooms etc being old. We had the seafront one which did seem newer perhaps than the others, which we found very clean and perfectly fine.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 24, 2024

    9.0
    Excellent location, even better when the sun is shinning!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Grand Ocean View Room – Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The restaurant is nice enough, the staff that served us were great but the menu was a bit small and slightly underwhelming, as well as a bit on the expensive side! A few more choices for evening meals and bigger portions would get a thumbs up although the quality of the meals were decent enough!

    Been here once before, but on this occasion stayed in a room up on the hill with a balcony and an excellent view overlooking the beach! Awesome location in the Punakaiki and not far from local blow holes and other amenities! If you're lucky enough, the sunset on the beach is a must see opportunity. The room is spacious enough, clean and the beds are nice & comfy! I enjoyed my stay, so did my kids and I reckon we'd be keen on coming back!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 23, 2024

    8.0
    A beautiful location, a bit expensive for what you get.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Rainforest Room – Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our unit was across the road - can access via a tunnel. Not able to see the beach at all due to overgrown garden. Very close to next door who smoked incessantly on their veranda & the smell would waft in to our unit.

    The location very close to Pancake Rocks. Across the road from the beach.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 18, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Grand Ocean View Eco-Suite – Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Deluxe rooms are situatef uphill away from the main building. Food / service in restaurant are average compared to Price level.

    Situated close to the beach and pancake rocks.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 9, 2024

    8.0
    Fab location and great stay once we changed rooms
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Grand Ocean View Room – Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Attitude of receptionist and initial room allocated at the back of the kitchen so full of food smells

    Wonderful location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 8, 2024

    8.0
    High up rooms fabulous - ground floor where people park directly in front of room would be much improved with privacy c
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beach View Room – Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No privacy curtain to see the view from your room only blockout curtains.

    Location location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 6, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Grand Ocean View Eco-Suite – Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 4, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Rainforest Room – Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It's very good

    It's very good

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 30, 2024

    8.0
    Great Location & Wonderful Restaurant!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beach View Room – Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    Loads of spiders / bugs in the room.

    Right on the beach, Dinner was fabulous would highly recommend booking if you are here. Extremely close to pancake rocks. (walk or drive)

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 26, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Grand Ocean View Room – Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room heating was slow, and the bathroom heater did not work as a heater only as an air bliwer. So overall, it was a bit cold @ nights.

    The view was stunning from the balcony

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 25, 2024

    8.0
    A good well run chain of hotels, value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Grand Ocean View Room – No Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    Very efficient welcome at reception with option to view rooms available. The ocean is quite spectacular and dramatic, it’s a great base to explore.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 14, 2024

    8.0
    A good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Grand Ocean View Room – No Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We struggled to find good food - the restaurant food was pretty average for the prices.

    We loved the location and view from our room. It was just incredible.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 14, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Rainforest Room – Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No body wash in the Shower box

    Close to the beach and pancake rock

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 12, 2024

    9.0
    Perfect location on the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Beach View Room – Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Slightly dated

    Great location! Can walk to Pancake Rocks!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 10, 2024

    9.0
    Beachfront, lovely view to watch the sunset, romantic and cozy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Grand Ocean View Room – Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    We loved the location by the beachfront. It was walking distance to the pancake rocks / sightseeing, we had lovely view over the beach + The restaurant had a great view to watch the sunset while you dine there. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Room was a good size for couple/ family, spacious. Highly recommend and we would come back again

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 9, 2024

    8.0
    Nice stay to enjoy the surrounding nature and visit the Punakiki pancake rocks.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Rainforest Room – Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Make sure you make a reservation for dinner when you check in especially if travelling with children, just in case you aren’t prompted.

    Perched on the beach the access to the surrounding environment is great. The menu in the restaurant is reflective of the rustic nature of the area.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 8, 2024

    10
    Beachfront Perfection
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Beach View Room – Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing to dislike

    Rooms are spacious and comfortable. Sitting on the balcony looking out at the beach was lovely, so too was falling asleep to the sound of the ocean. Highly recommend.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 7, 2024

    9.0
    A great place to stop
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beach View Room – Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely location, very nice room and view, very helpful staff.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 6, 2024

    8.0
    Relaxing, stunning setting, great restaurant and staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Grand Ocean View Eco-Suite – Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Incorrect image of room.

    Our room did.m not have a view as advertised. Staff moved us rooms on the second night when one became available.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 6, 2024

    10
    Perfect, great view and beach access
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Beach View Room – Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in December 2023

Showing 1 - 25

We Price Match
We Price Match
Low rates • No booking fees • Find something cheaper? We'll refund the difference!

Guests also reviewed these properties: