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Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

Hotel in Punakaiki

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...

K
Karen
From
United States
Spacious room overlooking the rain forest and the Tasman Sea. Very clean. Awesome location on the beach. Had a delicious dinner at their restaurant. There aren’t many restaurants nearby. Very close to the pancake rocks. Very nice hot breakfast buffet is included in the room rate.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 713 reviews
Price from
$125.68
1 night, 2 adults

Punakaiki Rocks Hotel & Garden Bar

Hotel in Punakaiki

Located in Punakaiki, a few steps from Punakaiki Beach, Punakaiki Rocks Hotel & Garden Bar provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

A
Amy
From
New Zealand
Cosy cabin with everything we needed. The staff were friendly & very accommodating.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 389 reviews
Price from
$77.65
1 night, 2 adults

Punakaiki Forest Retreat

Punakaiki

A 11-minute walk from Punakaiki Beach in Punakaiki, Punakaiki Forest Retreat offers accommodations with access to an open-air bath.

D
Dixie Athanson
From
United States
We loved the glass walls. The forest was right there. We went on the hike to the beach. It was awesome.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 141 reviews
Price from
$287.60
1 night, 2 adults

Delightful 1 bedroomed tiny house with sauna

Punakaiki

Delightful 1 bedroomed tiny house with sauna provides a sauna and free private parking, and is within a 2-minute walk of Fox River Beach and 8.9 miles of Punakaiki Scenic Attraction.

P
Petra
From
New Zealand
Sauna and plunge pool were a great addition and we liked having cooking facilities available. Very cool and cosy area to spend the night.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews
Price from
$154.27
1 night, 2 adults

Cliffscapes

Punakaiki

Providing a garden, Cliffscapes offers accommodations in Punakaiki. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

R
Robert
From
United States
Beautiful property and location. Would book again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews
Price from
$297
1 night, 2 adults

Treescapes - Rainforest Hot Tub 2km from Punakaiki

Punakaiki

A few steps from Pakiroa Beach in Punakaiki, Treescapes - Rainforest Hot Tub 2km from Punakaiki offers accommodations with access to a hot tub and spa facilities.

A
Alison
From
Canada
The remote location relative to busy pancake rocks area.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 41 reviews
Price from
$297
1 night, 2 adults

Tasman Sea Retreat

Punakaiki

Tasman Sea Retreat features mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Punakaiki, 1.5 miles from Fox River Beach. The accommodations feature a spa bath.

L
Lin
From
New Zealand
Very clean and cozy, has beautiful views, the spa pool is amazing
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews
Price from
$201.32
1 night, 2 adults

Love Punakaiki Luxury Couples Retreat Limited

Punakaiki

A 11-minute walk from Punakaiki Beach in Punakaiki, Love Punakaiki Luxury Couples Retreat Limited provides accommodations with access to an open-air bath.

D
David
From
Canada
This was easily the nicest place we stayed on our New Zealand trip and I would have liked to stay longer. The property is surrounded by trees, including several growing up through the private deck. The property is spread over multiple levels and feels inviting, the kitchen is well equipped, the living room is very spacious and comfortable and there is a bonus conservatory/sitting room on the upper level to watch the stars. Had the weather co-operated, we would have made use of the deck.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews
Price from
$227.20
1 night, 2 adults

Paparoa Park Motel

Punakaiki

Paparoa Park Motel is located in Punakaiki. Boasting luggage storage space, some units at the property have a balcony with a sea view.

N
Natalie
From
United States
This lodging exceeded expectations in every way. Check in was a breeze and the room we were in was more like a tiny log cabin. It was so charming!! There was a deck in the back and also a separate area next to the room where a green space extended to a point with was a picnic table and chairs. There was everything one could possibly need. Our biggest gripe is that we foolishly only booked this for one night.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,322 reviews
Price from
$109.29
1 night, 2 adults

Punakaiki Beachfront Motels

Punakaiki

Located alongside Paparoa National Park, 98 feet from the sea, Punakaiki Beachfront Motels are 5 minutes’ walk from Pancake Rocks and local cafes and restaurants.

A
Anthony
From
Australia
After a full day of travel, it was an oasis to arrive to. Exceptionally clean and comfortable. Couldn't have asked for more.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,128 reviews
Price from
$120.79
1 night, 2 adults
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Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

Hotel in Punakaiki

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...

K
Karen
From
United States
Spacious room overlooking the rain forest and the Tasman Sea. Very clean. Awesome location on the beach. Had a delicious dinner at their restaurant. There aren’t many restaurants nearby. Very close to the pancake rocks. Very nice hot breakfast buffet is included in the room rate.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 713 reviews
Price from
$125.68
1 night, 2 adults

Punakaiki Rocks Hotel & Garden Bar

Hotel in Punakaiki

Located in Punakaiki, a few steps from Punakaiki Beach, Punakaiki Rocks Hotel & Garden Bar provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

A
Amy
From
New Zealand
Cosy cabin with everything we needed. The staff were friendly & very accommodating.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 389 reviews
Price from
$77.65
1 night, 2 adults

Punakaiki Forest Retreat

Punakaiki

A 11-minute walk from Punakaiki Beach in Punakaiki, Punakaiki Forest Retreat offers accommodations with access to an open-air bath.

D
Dixie Athanson
From
United States
We loved the glass walls. The forest was right there. We went on the hike to the beach. It was awesome.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 141 reviews
Price from
$287.60
1 night, 2 adults

Delightful 1 bedroomed tiny house with sauna

Punakaiki

Delightful 1 bedroomed tiny house with sauna provides a sauna and free private parking, and is within a 2-minute walk of Fox River Beach and 8.9 miles of Punakaiki Scenic Attraction.

P
Petra
From
New Zealand
Sauna and plunge pool were a great addition and we liked having cooking facilities available. Very cool and cosy area to spend the night.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews
Price from
$154.27
1 night, 2 adults

Cliffscapes

Punakaiki

Providing a garden, Cliffscapes offers accommodations in Punakaiki. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

R
Robert
From
United States
Beautiful property and location. Would book again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews
Price from
$297
1 night, 2 adults

Treescapes - Rainforest Hot Tub 2km from Punakaiki

Punakaiki

A few steps from Pakiroa Beach in Punakaiki, Treescapes - Rainforest Hot Tub 2km from Punakaiki offers accommodations with access to a hot tub and spa facilities.

A
Alison
From
Canada
The remote location relative to busy pancake rocks area.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 41 reviews
Price from
$297
1 night, 2 adults

Tasman Sea Retreat

Punakaiki

Tasman Sea Retreat features mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Punakaiki, 1.5 miles from Fox River Beach. The accommodations feature a spa bath.

L
Lin
From
New Zealand
Very clean and cozy, has beautiful views, the spa pool is amazing
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews
Price from
$201.32
1 night, 2 adults

Love Punakaiki Luxury Couples Retreat Limited

Punakaiki

A 11-minute walk from Punakaiki Beach in Punakaiki, Love Punakaiki Luxury Couples Retreat Limited provides accommodations with access to an open-air bath.

D
David
From
Canada
This was easily the nicest place we stayed on our New Zealand trip and I would have liked to stay longer. The property is surrounded by trees, including several growing up through the private deck. The property is spread over multiple levels and feels inviting, the kitchen is well equipped, the living room is very spacious and comfortable and there is a bonus conservatory/sitting room on the upper level to watch the stars. Had the weather co-operated, we would have made use of the deck.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews
Price from
$227.20
1 night, 2 adults

Paparoa Park Motel

Punakaiki

Paparoa Park Motel is located in Punakaiki. Boasting luggage storage space, some units at the property have a balcony with a sea view.

N
Natalie
From
United States
This lodging exceeded expectations in every way. Check in was a breeze and the room we were in was more like a tiny log cabin. It was so charming!! There was a deck in the back and also a separate area next to the room where a green space extended to a point with was a picnic table and chairs. There was everything one could possibly need. Our biggest gripe is that we foolishly only booked this for one night.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,322 reviews
Price from
$109.29
1 night, 2 adults

Punakaiki Beachfront Motels

Punakaiki

Located alongside Paparoa National Park, 98 feet from the sea, Punakaiki Beachfront Motels are 5 minutes’ walk from Pancake Rocks and local cafes and restaurants.

A
Anthony
From
Australia
After a full day of travel, it was an oasis to arrive to. Exceptionally clean and comfortable. Couldn't have asked for more.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,128 reviews
Price from
$120.79
1 night, 2 adults
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Best hotels with breakfast in Punakaiki and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews

A few steps from Punakaiki Beach in Punakaiki, Nikauscapes - Hot Tub in Punakaiki Village features accommodations with access to a hot tub.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 389 reviews

Located in Punakaiki, a few steps from Punakaiki Beach, Punakaiki Rocks Hotel & Garden Bar provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 713 reviews

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...

From $146.68 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,322 reviews

Paparoa Park Motel is located in Punakaiki. Boasting luggage storage space, some units at the property have a balcony with a sea view.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews

A 11-minute walk from Punakaiki Beach in Punakaiki, Love Punakaiki Luxury Couples Retreat Limited provides accommodations with access to an open-air bath.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 41 reviews

A few steps from Pakiroa Beach in Punakaiki, Treescapes - Rainforest Hot Tub 2km from Punakaiki offers accommodations with access to a hot tub and spa facilities.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

Rustic paradise nestled in nature is located in Punakaiki, just 1.6 miles from Fox River Beach and 7.5 miles from Punakaiki Scenic Attraction.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews

Kais Retreat is located in Punakaiki, just 1.7 miles from Fox River Beach and 7.9 miles from Punakaiki Scenic Attraction. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

Hotels located in the center of Punakaiki

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews

Tasman Sea Retreat features mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Punakaiki, 1.5 miles from Fox River Beach. The accommodations feature a spa bath.

What Guests Said About Punakaiki:

10

Punakaiki is a beautiful place.

Punakaiki is a beautiful place. There are lots of things to see and do such as beach fun, bush walks, enjoying spectacular views, sunsets, Dolomite point with pancake rocks and blowholes especially at high tide. Visitors Centre is highly recommended.
Guest review by
Barbara
New Zealand
10

The Pancake Rocks is a must to see.

The Pancake Rocks is a must to see. Pathways and viewing stations wonderfully laid out with the stone walls and the natural landscaping. Fantastic views from so many angles and advantage points. The day we were there the sea was coming in strong and fierce so we saw the holes blow and the sea water spraying up.
Guest review by
Raelene
New Zealand
8.0

The perfect location for a quiet, peaceful stay right in the...

The perfect location for a quiet, peaceful stay right in the middle of the Nikau Forest!. The beds were comfy and there was everything you needed in the kitchen. We stayed in Ruru Lodge, plenty of room for me and my friend in our bedroom. A good size lodge which is a little tired, the bathrooms need an upgrade. Really good value for money. I wouldn't hesitate to stay there again.
Guest review by
Deborah
New Zealand
10

Nature at its best!

Nature at its best! We visited the Pancake Rocks twice, once at low tide and once at high tide, to see the contrast. It took us about 45 minutes each time but it was worth it to us. Wish we could come back in a million years to see what has disappeared due to erosion, earthquakes, etc. There is also a very good restaurant--Punakaiki Rocks--in the village, which has interesting decorations and tasty food.
Guest review by
thierry
Canada
10

Well worth a visit.

Well worth a visit. Punakaiki rocks is a must to see. free parking and no entrance fees. The walk is easy with only a few rock stairs to climb towards the end. The views are simply stunning. We could also see dolphins.
Guest review by
Lynley
New Zealand
8.0

Lovely little seaside town, with fascinating pancake rocks...

Lovely little seaside town, with fascinating pancake rocks and spectacular coastal scenery. Wonderful walks up into the country behind - particularly along the river valleys/gorges. Rather isolated, with no grocery shops or fuel available. The roads in and out are very narrow, winding and prone to blockage due to landslip. Plan ahead for disruption. There is a pub with good meals (at a price), and the cafe beside the visitor centre was a good breakfast spot.
Guest review by
Ian
Australia

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 141 reviews
This was my second visit. We came in for short stay after completing the Paparoa Track It is the best place to stay in Punakaiki. Looking forward to returning
Guest review by
Russell
New Zealand
From $65.57 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 399 reviews
I would like to thank Punakaiki Beach Camp for going the extra mile by finding my prescription glasses and taking them to our next accommodation.
Guest review by
Rowena
New Zealand
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,128 reviews
Location to Pancake Rocks, hotel for dinner and the quietness. Amazing backdrop of cliffs one side, and ocean on the other.
Guest review by
SHARON
Australia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,322 reviews
Beautiful little cottage over looking punakaiki and the sea
Guest review by
Carey
New Zealand
From $146.68 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 713 reviews
Lovely hotel
Guest review by
Peter
Australia