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Waterfront Motels

3.0 star property

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Executive Studio | Balcony
In-room dining
Flat-screen TV
Daily continental breakfast (NZD 12 per person)
Superior Studio with Spa Bath | View from room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
$99
$86 nightly
$99 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 12 - Mar 13

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9 Grove Road, Blenheim, Marlborough, 7201
  • Place, Marlborough Convention Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Seymour Square
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Pollard Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Studio | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Studio, Accessible

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Studio with Spa Bath | View from room

Superior Studio with Spa Bath

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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View from room

Executive Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Blenheim

A stay at Waterfront Motels places you in the heart of Blenheim, steps from Marlborough Convention Centre and 5 minutes by foot from ASB Theatre Marlborough. .This motel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Millennium Art Gallery and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Seymour Square.
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What's nearby

  • ASB Theatre Marlborough - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Marlborough Convention Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Millennium Art Gallery - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Seymour Square - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Pollard Park - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Herb + Olive Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fidelio Cafe and Wine Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Waterfront Motels

Waterfront Motels offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchens with refrigerators and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and portable fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
This motel was built in 2008.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at WATERFRONT BAR & GRILL serving guests of Waterfront Motels. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.
WATERFRONT BAR & GRILL - This bistro specializes in local cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: NZD 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • WATERFRONT BAR & GRILL

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On the riverwalk

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2008

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 10 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 12 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Waterfront Motels Motel Blenheim
Waterfront Motels Motel
Waterfront Motels Blenheim
Waterfront Motels Motel
Waterfront Motels Blenheim
Waterfront Motels Motel Blenheim

Waterfront Motels Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 246 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 246 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 246 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 246 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 246 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brent

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Space
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly service great room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

dmscoon

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room fantastic staff be happy to book again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn, Benowa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really clean and tidy, very comfy bed, great size TV. View of river from room gorgeous. Really close by to shops, bar, restaurants. Marlborough Events Centre has the Food and Wine Experience which is just around the corner to taste some of Marlborough's best wines and food. Would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel, Waltham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Functional, clean, roomy, no frills. Easy walk into town for dinner. Fully appointed kitchenette. Delivered exactly what we had hoped.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very central to town, staff were very friendly & attentive.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prabhash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes, the window view is very good and facing the water views.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, near town centre
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome staff,nuce and clean
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, easy to find. Clean and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice n quiet gr8 service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
good look location,clean,good size room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

julie

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had the best time at this property and would highly recommend this for a visit
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My partner and I stayed here for one night when we were in Blenheim for a wedding. We found the checking in and out process very easy. Room was very clean and had everything we needed. Bed was really comfortable, area was quiet so we managed to get a good sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lynley

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view of the Taylor river and walkway
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Tidy and clean room.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and big rooms. Hassle free check in and check out. Friendly and accommodating staffs.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Murray

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and great room with balcony and view of water.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Brian and Linda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Spacious unit, just a little dated - bathroom spacious but tired.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was very nice and helpful! The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. It could use a little updating but a great place to spend the night. Walking distance to restaurants and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025