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Lugano Motor Lodge

3.5 star property
Tuscan-style motel in Blenheim with free parking

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Garden
Daily continental breakfast for a fee
Executive Studio, Kitchenette, Park View | View from room
Property grounds
Fountain
Lugano Motor Lodge is in a bustling shopping district but offers a quiet retreat. Guests can relax on the sunny terrace or wander through the garden. Amenities include in-room WiFi, complimentary self parking, and luggage storage service.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Standard Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Kitchenette

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Courtyard View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Courtyard View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Renovated in 2016
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Living area | 43-inch LCD TV with digital channels, Netflix, streaming services

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2016
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Queen Beds

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In-room dining

Executive Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2015
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Executive Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Apartment | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
91 High Street, Blenheim, 7271

What's nearby

  • Seymour Square - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Marlborough Convention Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • ASB Theatre Marlborough - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pollard Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tea Shack - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪It’s All Brew - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Eat Thai Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Watery Mouth Cafe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Lugano Motor Lodge

Motel near Seymour Square
Located close to Marlborough Convention Centre and ASB Theatre Marlborough, Lugano Motor Lodge provides a terrace and a garden. Sip and savor at this motel, which boasts winery tours. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Outdoor pool access nearby
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), access to a nearby indoor pool, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a reception hall, and secured bicycle storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Hair dryers and shampoo
  • 43-inch LCD TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and mini fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 18 to 18 for adults and NZD 10 to 15 for children

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1998
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Tuscan architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 18.00 to 18.00 for adults, and NZD 10.00 to 15.00 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 25.0 per stay
  • High chair fee: NZD 5.00 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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, debit 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 and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Lugano Motor
Lugano Motor Blenheim
Lugano Motor Lodge
Lugano Motor Lodge Blenheim
Lugano Hotel Blenheim
Lugano Motor Lodge Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand
Lugano Motor Lodge Blenheim Marlborough New Zealand
Lugano Motor Lodge Motel
Lugano Motor Lodge Blenheim
Lugano Motor Lodge Motel Blenheim

Frequently asked questions

Does Lugano Motor Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

Is Lugano Motor Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lugano Motor Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lugano Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Lugano Motor Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Lugano Motor Lodge located?

Located in Blenheim CBD, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Seymour Square and Marlborough Convention Centre. ASB Theatre Marlborough and Pollard Park are also within 10 minutes.

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Lugano Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 263 out of 366 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 366 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 366 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 366 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 366 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and local walks, restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Mary-Angela

Liked: Cleanliness
Fairly average accomodation. Quite expensive for what you get.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodation. Centrally located and very clean and modern. The staff were friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacquie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location walking distance to town. Nice, clean unit that had everything and a super comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwight

Boutique lodging!

Very clean, convenient lodging walkable to the downtown and not far from the train station. Updated room with beautiful view of the town park square with gorgeous gardens.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property and owners
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view, friendly staff, great room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ginette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice and central. Staff was friendly on arrival. Room was spacious, clean and well presented.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for one night and enjoyed a quick and friendly check in. The room was very clean and the bed was good. The bathroom was a bit dated, but plenty good enough. Would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to town centre. Room lovely. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Adequate accommodation- comfy & clean but a little dated and basic. Staff very nice and helpful. Internet was rubbish (1st world problems I know, but meant kids couldn’t even watch free view).
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything you could wish for. Comfy bed, included Netflix, lovely park across the road. Easy walk to lots of food options.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Warm and friendly welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My unit was spotless.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mary was very helpful with great suggestions of things to do. She also gave me info on the ferry conditions and kept me updated. Room was very comfortable with small kitchen and separate bedroom. Had a laundry which was easy. Even had Netflix to use. Wifi was excellent. Walked everywhere, good shopping and eateries. Definitely recommend with very friendly staff. Michelle was available on the weekend to help with anything else. Lovely homey place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is immaculate. Everything was the highest of quality and seemed brand new. What a comfortable stay and a lovely surprise
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious, nicely decorated, very clean and the bed and pillows were comfortable. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The only small negative was that the shower flow was very weak and and the water temperature was quite temperamental.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Merrily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful property that is right across the street from a very charming park in the middle of town. Parking for each of the units. Walkable to nearby grocery store. All this AND it is right in the middle of the wine country!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruiping

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at Lugano motor lodge! Great location within walking distance to New World grocery, the Warehouse and the various dining places. The parking is easy and the lady at the front desk is super friendly and helpful! She even gave us a bottle of creamy milk for our coffee when we checked in. She stayed until 7pm till we finished our laundry. Across the lodge is the beautiful Seymour Square where we took a morning walk after breakfast before heading out. The room is clean with dishes microwave and a small fridge, convenient for housing our groceries. The bed is super comfortable and we had a good night rest. We recommend this place for safe, convenient and comfortable road trips in the South Island!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy accommodation. Handy walk to town and shops. Very comfortable beds and pillows.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great service, great room!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist was so lovely the room was fine and it was ventral.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kingston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can't beat the location, walking distance to everything in town. Room was large, kitchen well appointed, could have used a bigger more comfortable couch given the room slept 6 but the couch only had room for 3 but everything was clean and the staff were lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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