Having had a most fantastic day driving up to Blenheim from Christchurch we were really looking forward to a nice hotel that we could just relax, get a bite to eat and have a bottle or two of local wine. We were so disappointed when we arrived at the Scenic Circle. The receptionist was in the process of checking us... more

Hardly spent anytime in this hotel due to sightseeing, but the large room was perfectly adequate. However, the restaurant was completed full due to a large tour party and the pool was closed for winter during our stay. more

We knew on arrival that this was going to be a poor experience. We were followed at reception by a coach party...always a bad sign for an independent traveller. As usual with coach parties, we found hotel service was directed towards the coach party at the expense of individual travellers. Particular incidents of note: 1. We could not book restaurant... more

This is a fairly basic hotel used by coach parties but comfortable enough for the 1 night we spent there. The colour scheme in the rooms is brown and cream which has the overall effect of making it look dowdy. The bathroom was basic and we didn't much like the look of all the green round the shower head jets.... more

We stayed at this property at the last minute due to a death in the family, very lovely people at reception helped us out with two rooms and we stayed for a week. Nice rooms, other family members were in a triple room and myself and my partner were in another. Nice and spacious, quiet as well. The spa and... more