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Riverside Hotel Marlborough

4.0 star property
Hotel in Blenheim with a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool

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Nestled in Mayfield, Riverside Hotel Marlborough offers a serene escape with 9 holes of golf and a tranquil garden. Take advantage of the on-site restaurant, seasonal outdoor pool, children's pool, free WiFi, bar and dry cleaning/laundry services. The helpful staff has received top marks from previous guests.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

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Executive - Queen | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, desk, soundproofing

Executive - Queen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Spa Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, desk, soundproofing

Family Spa Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Loft | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, desk, soundproofing

Family Loft

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Queen | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, desk, soundproofing

Standard Queen

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard King | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, desk, soundproofing

Standard King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior King | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, desk, soundproofing

Superior King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior King Spa | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, desk, soundproofing

Superior King Spa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
20 Nelson St, Blenheim, 7301

What's nearby

  • ASB Theatre Marlborough - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pollard Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Marlborough Convention Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Seymour Square - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre - 8 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tea Shack - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Fidelio Cafe & Wine Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Herb + Olive - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Riverside Hotel Marlborough

Upscale hotel located in Mayfield
Consider a stay at Riverside Hotel Marlborough and take advantage of an adjacent golf course, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), free train station pick-up, and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Express check-out, luggage storage, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Riverside Hotel Marlborough boast comforts such as pillow menus and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 27-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee: NZD 26.50 for adults and NZD 15.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1988
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 27-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

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 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 30.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 26.50 for adults and NZD 15.50 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 30.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
The seasonal pool will be open from November to March

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Quality Hotel Marlborough
Quality Hotel Marlborough Blenheim
Quality Marlborough
Quality Marlborough Blenheim
Quality Hotel Marlborough Blenheim, New Zealand
Copthorne Hotel Blenheim
Quality Hotel Marlborough
Riverside Marlborough Blenheim

Frequently asked questions

Does Riverside Hotel Marlborough have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Riverside Hotel Marlborough pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Riverside Hotel Marlborough?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverside Hotel Marlborough?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Riverside Hotel Marlborough?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Riverside Hotel Marlborough located?

Located in Mayfield, this golf hotel is within a 5-minute walk of ASB Theatre Marlborough, Marlborough Convention Centre, and Pollard Park. Seymour Square and Millennium Art Gallery are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Riverside Hotel Marlborough Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 183 out of 379 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 141 out of 379 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 379 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 379 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 379 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Delightful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly checkin. Room was nice, pool was welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Stuart

Liked: Staff & service
It was in a good location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fairly small room but very comfortable. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are amazing, very welcoming & flexible. Have stayed there twice & haven’t had a problem, great job guys☺️
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service !! Friendly and helpful. Great food and service from the restaurant. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Moynagh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Nice clean room. Great food delivered from the restaurant on site.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Staff & service

South Island

One night stay heading to the ferry
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property with friendly staff. Rooms need a bit of an update but clean and comfortable. Guest laundry available if you need it.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the spacious room, along with the quietness.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great staff thank you
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and easy to get to by walking from bus station. Even though it’s off a busy road, the room was quiet. Didn’t get to try out the pool since it was rainy and a bit chilly, but appreciated that it was there. It seemed a little dated in the bathroom, but still clean and usable. Staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jürgen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The new river wing was awesome. The even had new washer and dryer free of charge. Friendly staff, room well maintaned and erverything new. Great location to discover wineries and city.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet forgot was i a motel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Mrs Della

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lady front of house was helpful However we landed on the day house services were not available. It does serve a one night in the standard room for what is required. Recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely premise to stay in. Rooms good but getting a little tired. Obvious staff shortages like everywhere at this time. Restaurant was closed when we wished to eat there. Continental breakfast was available in our room which was helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

m w

Liked: Staff & service
Itbwas very noisy
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Grant

When we fist walked in it was like going to visit my grandparents in the rest home it just had that smell to it like it was a rest home. Then when we got to our room there was no toilet brush to clean after using the toilet. Asked at front desk for one they brought one to our room when handed to my wife it still hand some one else’s feces on it. Also in the corner of Barth room it had a pile of dirt from where they had swept the floors. The restaurant had a very limited menu.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Raewynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We found this property very expensive for the type of room. We had little options as we were travelling through and there was limited availability. The room was booked for 4 people however there was no space for us to sit, dine or watch TV. If we were staying for longer the room would have been very uncomfortable to be in for a longer stay. The toilet seat in the bathroom would not stay up so was very frustrating to use. The staff were very friendly and helpful however I would have preferred the option of paying at the venue so to avoid the credit card fee.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tout était parfait !!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Peter van't

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fairly outdated. Rooms could use a spruce up and a fresh paint! The bed was super comfy tho!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very clean, today and comfortable. Would recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ken

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

Very comfortable

Quick but very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Emmanuel B

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

Motel-style stay

I think this is a regular hotel for Blenheim; however, it was a bit like a motel park place. On the vintage side of things. The shower is no telephone-like and there were long hairs in the tub. The bed was very soft, but warm enough. There is no heating so it got a bit chilly overnight.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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