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    Waterfront Motel

    42 Reviews
    #24 of 43 B&Bs / Inns in Blenheim
    9 Grove Road, Blenheim 7201, New Zealand
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          Overview
          4.0
          42 reviews
          • Excellent33%
          • Very good42%
          • Average7%
          • Poor11%
          • Terrible4%
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          “pub next door” (4 reviews)
          “upstairs room” (4 reviews)
          “close to town centre” (3 reviews)
          Free Wifi
          Free Parking
          Non-Smoking Rooms
          Kitchenette
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          3.0 Star Hotel
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          Reviewed 11 March 2017
          Central !!!

          Very nice place. Central to everything - especially the convention centre. The town centre is just a short stroll away. The room views are great (riverside) Great little pub on site with a good range of bar snacks

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          Reviewed 24 February 2017
          Mediocre hotel

          Stayed here for 3 nights. Check in was easy. The unit was very basic . It was very warm. They found us their only fan which helped a bit. The laundry was filthy and the machines were temperamental. The wi fi was spotty. Location was...More

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          Reviewed 2 January 2017 via mobile
          Totally false advertising

          We booked online.... the pictures looked great! However the reality is very different! We found... *Food still in the fridge from previous guests! *Rubbish not emptied! *Run down! But there is a nice view of the river.... Certainly overpriced.... basic motel accommodation- and nothing more!

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          Reviewed 30 December 2016
          Not worth the $

          We booked this as it looked a little more luxury than usual. we were disappointed. The room was uncared for. Maintanence was poor. There were features expected of a higher class motel yet these were diminished by basics not there i.e. a bed side lamp...More

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          Reviewed 17 October 2016
          Hidden Gem

          What a hidden gem! We didn't expect much when we pulled into the car park but all that changed when we got to our room. It was modern and spacious and even had a little balcony that we could sit on and enjoy the view...More

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          Amenities
          • Top amenities
          • Free Parking
          • Spa
          • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
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          • Free Parking
          • Laundry Service
          • Room amenities
          • Refrigerator in room
          • Things to do
          • Spa
          Details
          • Price range
          • US$93 - US$106 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
          • Hotel class
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          • Kitchenette ,
          • Non-Smoking Rooms
          • Number of rooms
          • 12
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          • Location
          • New Zealand >
          • South Island >
          • Marlborough Region >
          • Blenheim
          • Also Known As
          • Waterfront Motel Blenheim, New Zealand - Marlborough
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          "Up stairs have a balcony, downstairs have bifold windows either to enjoy the views and fresh air."
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