Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately NZD 28 for adults and NZD 16 for children.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out may be available for an additional fee; guests should contact the property in advance to request these options.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms. Specific details about bathrooms and pool access features are not provided.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in the heart of Blenheim, just steps from Seymour Square and Millennium Art Gallery. It is approximately 0.2 miles from Marlborough Convention Centre and ASB Theatre Marlborough, and about 4.7 miles from Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) airport.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool available, which will be open from November to April.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Scenic Hotel Marlborough - 4 Star Stay in Blenheim

Average nightly price at Scenic Hotel Marlborough by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$112
February	$148
March	$127
April	$101
May	$87
June	$80
July	$70
August	$80
September	$84
October	$92
November	$116
December	$90

What guests think

Across the reviews, Scenic Hotel Marlborough stands out for its friendly, helpful staff, central walkable location, and generally clean, comfortable rooms with cozy beds, making it a convenient base for short stays and Marlborough wine-country visits.

Guests often praise the spa and sauna; the pool can be closed or a bit tired, parking is limited or first-come with overflow across the street, and the laundry and EV charging are useful. Breakfast and the on-site restaurant draw many positive comments, though recurring issues include weak coffee, occasional buffet or milk problems, and confusion over inclusions. Room drawbacks noted by multiple reviewers include noise near lifts or the car park, some dated elements or quirky HVAC, and beds that can feel very soft. Expect a comfortable, centrally based stay with warm service and a few practical trade-offs.

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Facilities

Spa and sauna are frequently praised; the pool is occasionally closed or needs some TLC. Parking is limited/first-come with overflow across the street, while laundry and EV charging are handy; booking is sometimes required for the spa/sauna.

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Raymond

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The facility is somewhat dated. Our stay was nice and comfortable, but the HVAC was quirky and the plumbing is noisy. The parking is the and first come first serve. The laundry was useful to have and clean.

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Thomas

Jan 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice property, good walkable location to restaurants and shops. Property looks recently updated and was clean. Limited parking behind the property, overflow parking across the street seemed a bit dodgy. Otherwise, a great stay.

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Roger

Jan 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good to have a restuarant there & awesome spa after a day of activities! Had electric car charging

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Catherine

Jan 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great service from Caroline on the front desk. Our room was ample and comfortable for our two night stay. Free parking was a bonus. EV charger available, too. There was a strange buzzing sound in the first room we were given, which would have kept us awake, so we were glad to be moved to a quieter room on the ground floor. I would stay here again when in Blenheim.

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James

Jan 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was clean and well-maintained, with comfortable beds and a convenient location near the center of town. However, we were disappointed to find out that the pool was out of order for the duration of our stay, despite having booked specifically for this facility. Although we understand that these things happen, we would have appreciated being informed about the issue before checking in and paying. Given that we paid a premium for the hotel facility that we couldn’t use, a partial refund would have been appreciated. On the bright side, the spa and sauna were operational, and we enjoyed using them.

10

Solongo

Jan 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The place has 24/7 stuff in front, very convenient! The spa and pool was great!

8

Mikkel

Feb 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice place in the middle of town. Pool is heated by the sun (in need of some tlc) and a bar and a restaurant good food. Great overall service

10

Geoffrey

Feb 6, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms here were clean and fresh.i like to rate bed firmness 1-10 and I would perhaps a 4 (on the softer sI enjoyed the sauna.

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Christopher

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Normal size room that was adequate for a night or two. Nice bar on the property but the restaurant lacked any personality. Funny policy that demanded that you book the spa or sauna to use it.

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Jocelyn

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely comfy bed Great central location for shops and restaurants Lovely breakfast options Would be good to have a bell at reception to notify staff of customers presence Spa and Sauna are wonderful Would be great if there was a drop box for spa key as I walked to reception in togs and towel

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Cleanliness

Rooms and public areas are generally clean and well maintained. A few reviews mention dust, mouldy AC smells, or missed hairs.

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Devarajan

Jan 8, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and well looked after. Staff V friendly & helpful. No issues with AC Did not have Bfast.

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James

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean; good locale.

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Zhan

Nov 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

At the time of our stay the hotels ac system had failed, while an option of a fan was offered it I would have expected the hotel to inform you before checking in. Ultimately we ended up checking out early as the heat was unbearable. The room itself definitely needed further cleaning there was quite a few hairs throughout our room and the ac system unit was very dusty. Still waiting for a reply from the GM about a partial refund for the second night we couldn’t stay due to the maintenance issue. My advice would be to stay elsewhere there are property’s which are better value for $.

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ASAKO

Feb 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

元は古いホテルだと思うが、とても綺麗に改装されていて、新しいホテルのようだった。充電ポートも充実していたし、水回りも綺麗だった。ベッドは私にはちょっと柔らかかった。

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Janice

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room and great staff

4

Amna

Feb 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Average hotel very old and not clean

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Geoffrey

Feb 6, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms here were clean and fresh.i like to rate bed firmness 1-10 and I would perhaps a 4 (on the softer sI enjoyed the sauna.

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David

Feb 2, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Aircon smelt as it had mould in it could not use

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Todd

Sep 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A great spot! Staff were great and the room was fantastic, clean.

10

Catherine

Dec 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

So clean and welcoming. Convenient to main centre.

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable and often spacious with good showers and effective air-conditioning. Some guests report noise near lifts or the car park, dated decor or quirky HVAC, and mattresses that feel very soft or uneven.

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Matt

Dec 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Not a great deal of choice in Blenheim, stayed here pre covid was good, the staff at front desk are super friendly - great. The place is very old, i got the best room on the 2nd level but its just not that good. Old and tired, old decor. needs $$ spent on it. Weird sloping windows up high so felt a bit like a jail.

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Emma

Dec 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely breakfast, large room and comfy bed. Modern shower and nice outside area

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Raymond

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The facility is somewhat dated. Our stay was nice and comfortable, but the HVAC was quirky and the plumbing is noisy. The parking is the and first come first serve. The laundry was useful to have and clean.

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Kaitlin

Jan 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice small hotel in Blenheim. Our room was beside the elevator and it was LOUD.

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Margaret

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Could frequently hear noise of lift, people talking as they exited or entered lift and and as the room was facing the car park, heard conversations late at night from there too. This is the first time I have not been 100% satisfied with this hotel.

10

Jeanette

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable bed, spacious room, good bathroom facilities, air conditioning

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Donna

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Helpful staff. Quiet spacious rooms

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Peter

Feb 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Only issue we encountered in Room 317 is the bed, although king size had a peak running down the centre line - felt like rolling down a small slope. Otherwise a great stay.

10

Lisa

Dec 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable, good air conditioning and the room and bathroom were very nice

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Andrew

Mar 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice comfortable stay for one night. Bed was a bit soft and sagged in the middle Otherwise the room was comfortable

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Service

Staff are consistently friendly and accommodating, with helpful reception and attentive restaurant service. Occasional issues include unacknowledged VIP benefits, long checkout queues, and confusion about breakfast or voucher inclusions.

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Devarajan

Jan 8, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and well looked after. Staff V friendly & helpful. No issues with AC Did not have Bfast.

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Ashley

Feb 16, 2025

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The Scenic Hotel Marlborough was absolutely adorable!! It had super easy parking and was in a very walkable area. We enjoyed relaxing at the hotel the entire time. Dinner at the restaurant was fantastic, and their wine selection was top-notch. The bar staff were knowledgeable with great recommendations. Everyone we interacted with was friendly and professional. I loved staying here and would definitely go back if I had the chance.

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Suzanne

Dec 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had breakfast included in our rate but the server didn’t know whether that was just the buffet or the à la carte menu aswell. We were given two free drinks vouchers but the lady in the bar didn’t know what drinks were included. Not either of their fault - they should be given this information or we should have been told at check in. The milk was off at breakfast on our second day which makes you wonder how long the rest of the buffet had been sitting around. The room was clean and the location was good,

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Linda

Dec 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great Staff - front desk called us by name

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Catherine

Jan 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great service from Caroline on the front desk. Our room was ample and comfortable for our two night stay. Free parking was a bonus. EV charger available, too. There was a strange buzzing sound in the first room we were given, which would have kept us awake, so we were glad to be moved to a quieter room on the ground floor. I would stay here again when in Blenheim.

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Tania

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The frontline staff were great. Excellent service friendly and helpful.

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Titilayo

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff at reception was sooo welcoming and went above and beyond seriously one of the best places to stay

10

Amadeus

Jan 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I did not receive the VIP benefit

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Sean

Jun 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived really late and the reception lady was super busy and on her own, she was so polite and professional managing multiple client demands. Well done. This Hotel is excellent and will definetly stay again.

10

Pierre

Mar 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location and staff.

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Location

Central, walkable spot close to restaurants, shops, and town sights, with easy access to winery visits. Some rooms facing parking areas may pick up outside noise.

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Jeffrey

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was fantastic! We loved being able to open the windows for fresh air while having the automatic blinds down to keep the light out! The location is in the heart of wine country!

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Daile

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Have stayed here before and it was just as good this time as the last. Very central.

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Karl

Mar 7, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice property in a good location. The on site parking was nice as we were visiting the wineries. Easy walk to the local restaurants.

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Tim

Sep 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable rooms, great location to town friendly staff

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Mary

Dec 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ideal location close to town. Comfy bed and fantastic airconditioning. Lovely pool area.

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Wendy

Feb 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely property in an excellent location.

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Leslie

Feb 3, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Friendly helpful motel centrally located on pretty square.

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Brian

May 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice location; dozens of restaurants and cafes steps away. Nice sauna.

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Wolf

Nov 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Gute und ruhige Lage am Seymour Square

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Jocelyn

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely comfy bed Great central location for shops and restaurants Lovely breakfast options Would be good to have a bell at reception to notify staff of customers presence Spa and Sauna are wonderful Would be great if there was a drop box for spa key as I walked to reception in togs and towel

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Dining

Many guests enjoy the breakfast and on-site restaurant, including generous, tasty meals. Recurring complaints note weak or cool coffee, milk or buffet shortcomings, and uncertainty over what’s included.

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Thomas

Jan 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice place - centrally located. Restaurant was very good.

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Ashley

Feb 16, 2025

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The Scenic Hotel Marlborough was absolutely adorable!! It had super easy parking and was in a very walkable area. We enjoyed relaxing at the hotel the entire time. Dinner at the restaurant was fantastic, and their wine selection was top-notch. The bar staff were knowledgeable with great recommendations. Everyone we interacted with was friendly and professional. I loved staying here and would definitely go back if I had the chance.

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Suzanne

Dec 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had breakfast included in our rate but the server didn’t know whether that was just the buffet or the à la carte menu aswell. We were given two free drinks vouchers but the lady in the bar didn’t know what drinks were included. Not either of their fault - they should be given this information or we should have been told at check in. The milk was off at breakfast on our second day which makes you wonder how long the rest of the buffet had been sitting around. The room was clean and the location was good,

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Damien

Jan 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We chose the Scenic because of its location and the benefits for staying there. Our room was in very good order and tidy. The restaurant was run very well and the food was good. Breakfast was a buffet and was pretty standard for that type of set up. We will stay here again. Thanks.

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julie

Jan 11, 2023

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Stayed 19,367 nights

Hotel was outstanding. Staff amazingly helpful and did everything with a smile. We had dinner at the hotel and breakfast. Dinner was good starters were amazing mains okay. Staff were the outstanding element at this hotel.

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JANE

Feb 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Relaxing smart decore, great staff. Morning coffee not hot and didnt taste nice. Please could guests get hot and flavoursome coffee,barissta coffee. Thank you for a very pleasant stay.

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Tracy

Sep 26, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Really enjoyed our stay here for 3 nights. Warm and clean rooms and so easy to walk everywhere. Disappointed to go to breakfast at 9.30am on the Sunday (breakfast was suppose to be available until 10am) to find buffet had been packed up, and chef grumbling and shouting at staff when they asked him to make something. Otherwise very accomodating staff allowing us to order in the bar just before they are due to close so we could finish a lovely evening. Highlight for me was the food at the restaurant- we dined twice during our stay, and invited guests. Food was delicious, well presented and would definitely recommend.

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Judy

Sep 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great spa and sauna facilities Restaurant food excellent.

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Sharon

Apr 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Shower is fantastic. Single roll together beds didn’t work as they just rolled apart. Service at dinner and breakfast was top class.

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Jocelyn

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely comfy bed Great central location for shops and restaurants Lovely breakfast options Would be good to have a bell at reception to notify staff of customers presence Spa and Sauna are wonderful Would be great if there was a drop box for spa key as I walked to reception in togs and towel

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $71	2 $80	3 $82	4	5 $102	6 $110	7
8 $79	9 $96	10	11	12 $111	13 $137	14 $87
15 $80	16 $113	17 $115	18	19 $94	20 $96	21 $106
22 $120	23 $93	24 $121	25 $98	26	27 $112	28 $120
29 $121	30 $100

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