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    Grand Mercure Puka Park Resort

    716 Reviews
    #1 of 2 Hotels in Pauanui
    Mount Ave | Pauanui Beach, Pauanui 3546, New Zealand
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          US$442
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          Overview
          4.0
          716 reviews
          • Excellent34%
          • Very good38%
          • Average17%
          • Poor7%
          • Terrible4%
          Travellers talk about
          “puka park resort” (42 reviews)
          “main building” (24 reviews)
          “golf cart” (19 reviews)
          Wifi
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          Breakfast Buffet
          Air Conditioning
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          Non-Smoking Hotel
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          Tennis Court
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          Private Balcony
          4.5 Star Hotel
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          1 - 5 of 659 reviews

          Reviewed 5 days ago
          "High on the hillside..."

          We stayed for a week at Puka Park Resort to enjoy the Coromandel Coastline. We travelled to Pauanui via a very winding road, the only access in and out, in torrential rain - I was very grateful to arrive at our resort. All chalets are...More

          Thank Cherylne
          Response from Bradley C, Manager at Grand Mercure Puka Park ResortResponded 4 days ago

          Hello Cherylne We love nothing more than reading guests refer to the staff at Grand Mercure Puka Park by name... It tells me the service was not just great but they made you feel at home which is exactly what we are trying to achieve....More

          Reviewed 5 days ago
          Already booked our next visit!

          We stayed for a couple of nights in early June and were unsure what to expect from this hotel set in a summer destination, in winter. We had dined there a couple times previously but never actually stayed. We were not disappointed. This is a...More

          Thank jakenz
          Response from Bradley C, General Manager at Grand Mercure Puka Park ResortResponded 3 days ago

          Hi Jake What a great review! thanks so much for sharing. We are looking forward to seeing you again soon in the hope that we can get a 5 star review from you next time!!

          Reviewed 1 week ago
          Fabulous experience

          We have recently returned from having breakfast at Puka Park. Despite a light drizzle, we still had a very pleasant outlook, the ambience was lovely and the staff from start to finish made our visit a very special one. We enjoyed the new breakfast -...More

          Thank jedm0nds0n
          Response from Bradley C, General Manager at Grand Mercure Puka Park ResortResponded 6 days ago

          Hi jedm0nds0n What a fabulous review! Nigel and the team will love reading this! thank you so much for sharing

          Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
          Beautiful views and nice location

          We stayed 2 nights at this hotel. We found the staff to be friendly and very helpful. The room was comfortable and we enjoyed the setting and the forest surrounding us. The walking back and forth to the main building did not bother us. It...More

          Thank Gabi H
          Response from Bradley C, General Manager at Grand Mercure Puka Park ResortResponded 1 week ago

          Hi Gabi Thanks for letting us know about your recent stay. We will look at putting in a space for a microwave in the rooms during our next refurbishment, thanks for the suggestion. I'm sorry you were disappointed by the cold water in the pool....More

          Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
          Delightful property

          We have just returned from an 8 day stay at Puka Park.. we thoroughly enjoyed our stay, we are Accor Vacation Club members and stayed in the 3 bedroom Lodge.. without a doubt the main bedroom is a delight with the bath situated under the...More

          Thank Jane J
          Response from Bradley C, General Manager at Grand Mercure Puka Park ResortResponded 1 week ago

          Hi Jane Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. Our royal puka suite is our very best room in the hotel and we think it is simply stunning. We are very please you enjoyed it and mentioned the famous master...More

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          About
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          Amenities
          • Top amenities
          • Pool
          • Restaurant
          • Free Parking
          • Room Service
          • Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
          • Bar/Lounge
          • Spa
          • Hotel Amenities
          • Free Parking
          • Room Service
          • Meeting Rooms
          • Laundry Service
          • Multilingual Staff
          • Conference Facilities
          • Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
          • Dry Cleaning
          • Business Centre with Internet Access
          • Concierge
          • Banquet Room
          • Self-Serve Laundry
          • Babysitting
          • Room amenities
          • Refrigerator in room
          • Air Conditioning
          • Things to do
          • Pool
          • Restaurant
          • Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
          • Bar/Lounge
          • Spa
          • Tennis Court
          Details
          • Price range
          • US$123 - US$256 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
          • Hotel class
          • Room types
          • Non-Smoking Rooms ,
          • Suites ,
          • Kitchenette ,
          • Family Rooms
          • Number of rooms
          • 48
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          Questions & AnswersAsk a question
          Julie C
          Is there a shuttle or any transport from airport to resort
          24 March 2017|
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          Response from bradleyconder | Property representative |
          Hi Julie We don't offer transfers from the airport but we can pick you up from the local bus stop which you can catch from the airport
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          tommomelbourne
          What recommended tourist sites can we visit from this accomodation. We will have a vehicle. I note Hot Water Beach and Cathedral Cove from above as well as Pauanui Beach. Any other suggestions?
          29 November 2016|
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          Response from Sue D | Reviewed this property |
          Very pretty spot, and there are great drives and walks Cathedral Cove , the hot water beach amazing.
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          "Cars are parked in lower car park and guests walk/climb to chalets. Chalets are secluded and built on..."
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          "Ask to be close to the restaurant as there are lots of steps on a steep site"
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          "Not overlooked"
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          "Close to reception, restaurant area to avoid the hill. 😜"
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