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Waterfront Motels

3.0 star property
Riverwalk motel with a restaurant and a bar

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Bar (on property)
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Executive Studio | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Executive Studio | Balcony
Sports bar
Waterfront Motels in Mayfield offers practical comforts like laundry facilities, a restaurant with local dishes, and a cozy bar. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, continental breakfast, and billiards. Previous guests praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Superior Studio with Spa Bath

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Standard Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • 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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Mayfield, a neighborhood in Blenheim, Waterfront Motels is near the airport and on the riverwalk. Lawson's Dry Hills and Wither Hills Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pollard Park and Wairau River.
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9 Grove Road, Blenheim, Marlborough, 7201

What's nearby

  • ASB Theatre Marlborough - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Marlborough Convention Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Seymour Square - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Pollard Park - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tea Shack - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Waterfront Motels

Motel located in Mayfield
Consider a stay at Waterfront Motels and take advantage of laundry facilities, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), ATM/banking services, and a front-desk safe
  • A billiards/pool table and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Waterfront Motels boast perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves

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 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

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

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Motels pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Waterfront Motels?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Motels?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Motels?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Waterfront Motels located?

Located in Mayfield, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Marlborough Convention Centre, ASB Theatre Marlborough, and Millennium Art Gallery. Seymour Square and Pollard Park are also within 15 minutes.

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Waterfront Motels Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 214 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 214 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 214 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 214 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 214 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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice view of the creek and walking area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spacious rooms and clean. Lovely town.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff member and amazing room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were really friendly and helpful, lovely view over the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert

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

10/10 Excellent

Jean

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

Would use again

Good position lots of room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

8/10 Good

Diane

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

K

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

Great location good value.

Spacious room, recently refurbished and very comfortable. Enjoyed the views of the river and park from the motel. Central location means anything in town is walkable. Good value.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location with fantastic view of the river. Large and very spacious room and bathroom. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Brian and Linda

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

10/10 Excellent

Euniece

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and accommodating staff! Will be back again ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bed was very soft - too soft for my liking Would have been good to have a drop box for keys when leaving early Warned that pub next door can get very rowdy but was quiet on Monday night so all good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We did not get the room we booked but it was adequate for the two nights. The front desk ladies were friendly and helpful. It is a convenient location to downtown Blenheim.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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