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Martinborough Motel

2.5 star property
Martinborough's garden retreat offers a peaceful base for wine country exploration, with outdoor spaces perfect for unwinding after day trips

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A compact living space with a sofa, dining table, chairs, a small kitchen area, and a TV. - Martinborough Motel (Martinborough)
A compact kitchen with white and blue cabinets, a microwave, an oven, and a small dining area with a table and chairs. - Martinborough Motel (Martinborough)
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Travelers find a quiet respite at Martinborough Motel, where garden grounds provide a peaceful setting in this wine village. The staff helps arrange local tours, while barbecue grills invite guests to enjoy outdoor meals after exploring the surrounding vineyards.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Room options

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A room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a television on a stand.

Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A room with a bed, a chair, a small table, and two windows.

Family Studio, Kitchen

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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A small, single-room motel room with a bed, a small desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Double Room, Private Bathroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A compact kitchen with white and blue cabinets, a microwave, an oven, and a small dining area with a table and chairs.

Family Studio, Garden Area

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a television on a shelf.

Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Martinborough is home to Martinborough Motel. Cobblestones Village Museum and Stonehenge Aotearoa are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cambridge Road and Schubert Wines. Visit our Martinborough travel guide
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43 Strasbourge Street, Martinborough, 5711

What's nearby

  • Cambridge Road
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Palliser Estate
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Ata Rangi Vineyard
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Tirohana Estate
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Poppies Martinborough Winery
    3 min drive - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG)
    84 min drive

Restaurants

  • Neighbourhood Coffee
    2 min walk
  • Poppies Martinborough
    3 min drive
  • Martinborough Brewery
    4 min walk
  • The Village Cafe
    4 min walk
  • Nära
    4 min walk

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Martinborough Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Martinborough Motel?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Martinborough Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Martinborough Motel located?

Situated in Martinborough, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Cambridge Road, Schubert Wines, and Ata Rangi Vineyard. Palliser Estate and Tirohana Estate are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Martinborough Motel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 85 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent location and the room was very good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Peggy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Run by a sweet elderly couple, the bath, kitchenette and linens were very clean. However, the carpeting was not and the facility could use a good freshening up. It is very convenient to everything in Martinborough and was inexpensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cherie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed our stay at the motel spotlessly clean and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pamela Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, homely, really nice hosts, enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome service perfect for a quick over night trip
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We found the Martinborough Motel clean, location perfect, financially sound and excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hamish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An older motel but it was very clean and tidy. The owners were very friendly. Very handy location to the Square and shops
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LIONEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the friendliness of theowner
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All you would want for a budget motel short stay. Convenient friendly and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Cheryl

The owners were very nice and helpful. Very cheerful. Motel a bit dated but comfortable and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

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

Martinborough Motel in April 2024

Good basic room in a great location. Great service from the owners. Hot water for showers was a bit in short supply in our room, it helped to shower at different times.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Willi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very neat and clean. Small but perfectly adequate for our purposes. Friendly service, thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Clean comfortable with good location

It was a comfortable place, friendly host, great location. The double room was perfect for me as a solo traveler. I could see if being crowded for two people though. As others said, the facilities are a little dated and could use some upgrades. But clean, comfortable and right on my price point. Would stay there again. No wifi though
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Allison

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

Comfortable stay for a good price

Had a comfortable two night stay at this small motel. The room was quite spacious, and the beds and couch was comfortable. The shower had good pressure and worked well. The hosts provided 2 heaters to make sure the room was warm, and pre-heated the room prior to arrival. The decor of the motel is a little dated, but everything was clean and in good condition. The motel is well located, being a very short walk from the main square. The motel was reasonably priced. The managers were friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

meredith jane

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The biggest issue is the room booked was NOTHING like what Expedia sold me. The owner did ring me to advise - alarm bells right there. Overall clean & tidy, the carpet was yuck and small double bed sofe & lumpy. Really dated overall could do with a freshen up. End of day you get what you pay for. Was v glad when the morning arrived and we could leave.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

James

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Despite some friendly hosts and a very central location, our stay here made us glad we were only staying one night in Martinborough. The dirty carpet, lack of WiFi (which is as advertised to be fair) and numerous bug sightings makes the Motel feel very outdated and quite uncomfortable. Also, while of course not the Motel’s fault, the fire station across the road blaring a siren in the middle of the night like the Blitz is raining down on you made our night less than ideal. While I understand the stay is cheap for the area, compared to what we have received across the country for the same price we were disappointed, and I would recommend paying a bit extra for some of the beautiful other stays in Martinborough. The cheap price and location is the only thing saving this from a one star review.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cosy place , not flash but super value and friendliest owners
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The owners are absolutely lovely. You can tell they put their hearts into making this an enjoyable stay. It is an older building but unkept well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Averil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Close to town, good quality linen and friendly owners.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rory

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

Perfect location great value for money

Location cleanliness were excellent. Great value for money. Staff were very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, quiet and close to CBD, Gail was a gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Was ok, staff were lovely but the motel is very tired
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needs a big T.V to small for the room Very clean and nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely host, tired motel

Very basic motel, tired and run down but lovely host and motel within walking distance of the town. Beware there is no internet.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024