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Waterfront Motels

3.0 star property
Riverwalk motel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Executive Studio | Balcony
Sports bar
Executive Studio
Billiards
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$150
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May

Explore the area

Map
9 Grove Road, Blenheim, Marlborough, 7201
  • Marlborough Convention Centre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • ASB Theatre Marlborough
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Pollard Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Studio with Spa Bath | View from room

Superior Studio with Spa Bath

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Studio

Standard Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Studio, Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Executive Studio

View from room

Executive Studio

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Blenheim

Waterfront Motels places you in the centre of Blenheim, steps from Marlborough Convention Centre and within a short 5-minute stroll of ASB Theatre Marlborough. Highlights at this motel include a restaurant, and in-room kitchens and free WiFi. .The bistro, WATERFRONT BAR & GRILL, serves local cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. The motel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available daily. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Mayfield motel include Millennium Art Gallery and Seymour Square.
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What's nearby

  • Marlborough Convention Centre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • ASB Theatre Marlborough - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Seymour Square - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pollard Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre - 7 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Domino's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Blenheim Railway Cafe & Ice Creamery - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Waterfront Motels

Riverwalk motel with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Waterfront Motels also features laundry facilities, a front desk safe, and an ATM. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • 1 building
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2008
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Pool or billiards table
  • ATM
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Waterfront Motels offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Accommodation at this 3-star motel has kitchens with fridges and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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

  • Free cot
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 10 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 12 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children aged 10 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Waterfront Motels Motel Blenheim
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Waterfront Motels?

Waterfront Motels offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront Motels?

As of 18 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront Motels on 3 May 2025 start from AU$149.73, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Waterfront Motels?

Yep, Waterfront Motels has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Is Waterfront Motels family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Waterfront Motels is a hit with families.

Does Waterfront Motels serve breakfast?

Yep, continental breakfast is available daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Waterfront Motels?

No, Waterfront Motels does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Waterfront Motels?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Waterfront Motels?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Waterfront Motels?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Waterfront Motels Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 204 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 204 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 204 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 204 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 204 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Theodorus, Christchurch

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Huge room. Needs a bit of maintenance. Noisy refrigeration unit outside the room. Bed not that comfortable either. Staff very accommodating.

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great setting with a lovely view of the river running past the balcony
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Samantha

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room was good but the bathroom was not very clean. Hair's in the shower. The room had a great view out the front but there was a pub at the back with very load patrons so not much sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Traveling solo,i felt very comfortable, everyone very friendly will certainly stay again,and highly recommend. Beautiful views as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

ian

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shashank

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony

Travelled with group
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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Waterfront location. Laundry room was very messy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Off the radar

First time to stay at this motel, was great location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Anaru

Liked: Staff & service
Helpful staff, tidy, clean, and comfortable, nice place to stay, enjoyed the big spa bath it was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly staff. Good location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely view on the river and the ducks!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trish

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean room containing everything we needed. Easy walking distance to town.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very welcoming the checkin was hassle free the beds were comfortable and the shower was lovely. The views were pretty. We would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Romchalee, Britannia Heights

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very big, clean, bathroom big and great spa loves it. Great view of river and close to town center. Staff and service great too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stop over.

Just one night stopover but a great stay. Quite, friendly staff, large room with nice view.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great stay. Quiet with a Lovely view over the river. Room was very spacious with super spa bath. Mattress was perfect, neither to soft nor too hard. Bedding was lovely. Housekeeping staff were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ferin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern, spacious, comfortable room. Comfy bed. Good facilities. Good view. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful view of river and path.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024