Our first stay at a Scenic Hotel, but the experience was a great one. Desk personnel were so…read morewelcoming and helpful. Rooms were immaculate with everything we needed for our short stay. Breakfast was delicious, eggs, sausage, broiled tomatoes, sauteed mushrooms...all the things. Would definitely stay again.

We spent one night at this hotel while touring this part of the island. The hotel was good and we…read moreliked it. Our room was on the large side and was clean. The staff at the front desk were pleasant and informed us of the laundry facilities on the 3rd floor we could use ($4 to run the washer and dryer each). It's really was a good place to stay and I would stay here again. My only complaint is that the parking lot is too small and we had to park on the street.

My experience at the Blenheim Palms was fantastic. I almost stayed somewhere else and am very…read morethankful I did not. Check in was so fast and so friendly, and the friendliness remained throughout. I had a one bedroom (not studio) which is a slight up charge but highly recommended. Having seen smaller rooms, the upgrade is worth it. I had a living room with recline sofa, kitchen with everything but an oven (including fridge and microwave), very nice restroom, and a roomy bedroom. Everything was truly spotless. The location is ideal - 10 minutes drive, at most, from the airport. A very short walk to both downtown (restaurants, bars) and a nice supermarket (with a decent wine selection). Also near parks and the path along the river, which is good for running or walking. Wifi is free, which is rare in this area. That's honestly why I chose this hotel. It isn't the fastest, but for $0...it's pretty good. All future stays in Blenheim will be here!

Spent the night in this nice quiet motel in the middle of Blenheim's CBD. Very welcoming hosts,…read moreeverything was easy, nothing seemed to be too hard to accomplish. Comfy king beds, pay TV and free internet. One of the cleanest motels I've stayed in. I'll be coming back.

I could not come up with one negative thing to say about this motel. It is perfect…read more The location is great. Short walk into town, to groceries, cafes....... The motel itself is just perfect. Rooms are a good size and have a kitchenette and balcony. The r rooms are a good size and have a kitchenette. Our room had a queen and a single so good for families. It is amazingly clean - like you could practically eat off the floor. The staff is really friendly, welcoming and helpful. As I was checking in, the receptionist was getting a bucket to help someone wash their car. We would highly recommend and would definitely stay here again.

Stopped in for Sunday night buffet and was treated to an absolutely charming evening. The place…read morefeels comfortable right away. It is casual and has just the right amount of local nick nacks to make you feel right at home. The bartender was also the cook and server and she was terrific in all three roles. Food at the buffet was great, everything from fried fish to ribs. Don't miss this spot if your going throughout Blenheim!

In a nutshell: another world…read more Why? To explain quite how outstanding The Peppertree is, I need to put things in context Four of us were almost in the middle of our six plus weeks away from day-to-day life in London. We had already enjoyed spring in Japan, at the peak of the cherry and plum blossom season and, following a short break in Sydney, we arrived on South Island in NZ, God's Country. One night in Christchurch, and scenery beyond description on the trip across the island on the TranzAlpine, a night in Nelson (the happiest place in NZ) and more views beyond imagination on the coastal route to The Peppertree, just outside Blenheim Could we really be impressed any more? We were greeted by the corridor of pepper trees, a passage into the sanctuary that is The Peppertree. If the place were to have a strapline, it should be: Having enjoyed nature's gift to mankind, come enjoy our gift to you Hospitality beyond expectation Countless thoughtful details, an intuitive grasp of each individual guest's needs In my case, the third cup of the superb Havana blend coffee To accompany the feast which was offered as breakfast: birchen muesli with cream and yogurt (and their own raspberries), yogurt with their own apricots, the freshest fruit salad (with their own really fulsome peaches), eggs any way you like Even the walnuts in their home-baked bread are from their own trees. We were very sad to leave Promising ourselves we'd be back. So thank you God. And thank you Heidi and Werner