Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fire extinguishers
Smoke alarms
CCTV outside property
Security alarm
Happy hour
Television in common areas
Free wired internet
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Thin pillows
Bar closed for renovations

Categories

Cleanliness
7.84
Rooms were clean but pillows and mattresses need improvement.
Service
9.31
Staff were helpful and friendly; excellent communication noted.
Location
9.35
Centrally located and convenient access to restaurants and bars.
Room Quality
7.3
Rooms were quirky and comfy, but some issues with maintenance were noted.
Amenities
8.33
Unique decor; however, bar and restaurant facilities were under renovation.
Value for Money
8.79
Overall good value considering the central location and staff assistance.
Food and Beverage
6.84
Limited beverage options available due to bar renovations.
Overall Experience
8.61
Despite some drawbacks, enjoyed the stay and would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-19 06:55

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Hotel D'urville Blenheim offers a 4-star experience in the heart of Blenheim. The air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and city views provide a comfortable stay for guests. Each room comes with modern amenities including a flat-screen TV and plush bed linen.

Culinary Delights
Indulge in a gastronomic journey at the hotel's restaurant, offering a menu filled with local cuisine. Special dietary needs are catered to with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available upon request.

Convenient Location
Situated in Blenheim, guests at Hotel D'urville Blenheim can easily access the nearby Marlborough Airport, only 7 km away. The hotel's garden provides a tranquil retreat for relaxation after exploring the city.

Book your stay at Hotel D'urville Blenheim for a memorable and luxurious experience.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: BHE

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for NZD 25 per person per night when using an available cot.
    People no matter the age stay for NZD 50 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 627 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.84
Service: 9.31
Location: 9.35
Room Quality: 7.3
Amenities: 8.33
Value for Money: 8.79
Food and Beverage: 6.84
Overall Experience: 8.61
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Maree • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Great position - walking distance to
Shops
Resturants
And rested fuelling

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

Really well situated in Blenheim, Hotel d’Urville could just be the nicest place, but considering the cost of staying there, I think it could do with a bit of updating. There is certainly a cool retro vibe which we liked, but considering it’s in one of the most beautiful parts of NZ it could offer a bit more. The staff were super and helpful.

Cons:

Needs a bit of an update !

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Marika • solo_traveller • nz
8
2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • solo_traveller • nz
10
2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Neal • couple • au
9
We had a great stay, very friendly staff, a beautiful room, great location in town but still quiet.
Pros:

A beautifully renovated, large room with real character. Very comfortable king size bed.

Cons:

A slightly larger bar fridge.

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
H
HJ's • couple • nz
10
Beautiful historic building in central Blenheim
Pros:

A beautiful historic building with period features throughout. The room was luxurious & comfortable with good water pressure in the shower.
Staff went above & beyond to enable an early check in & memorable stay.
We did not eat or drink at the hotel.

Cons:

Still under refurbishment, the restaurant is due to open soon.

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • au
10
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • couple • nz
5
Disappointing
Pros:

The people who originally bought this old bank did a good job of retaining some interesting original features. The staff we met, (when they were on site) were polite. The room was a good size. As the hotel doesn't provide breakfast, at least there were a list of local eateries in the room

Cons:

Usually, when a hotel is undergoing renovations, you are alerted to this at the point of booking. In this case, we were not. So, disappointing to find the dining area closed off and in a mess. When we arrived at 5.30, receptionist gave us the passcode for our room and then left. No staff on site after that, until 9.30 a.m. And for a hotel that describes itself as boutique, it needs to do better than a tiny bar of soap in the shower. This hotel has so much potential, but current owners/managers need to lift their game

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Di • extended_group • nz
8
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Seamus • couple • au
8
Lovely place to stay, great location and great heritage hotel
Pros:

It’s such a lovely old style setting, lots of nice little touches, lots of history, we really enjoyed the complimentary port offered each night and it’s so close to all amenities and to some really lovely cafes

Cons:

There was some sort of rave music coming from nearby both nights we stayed, we had to put sleep sounds on to drown it out so we could sleep. Pillows need replacing, all very flat

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Priscilla • solo_traveller • cr
9
Habitación cautivadora
Pros:

Habitaciones con mucho estilo, cómodas, y limpias. Ubicación preferencial a distancia a pie de restaurantes y cafés.

Cons:

No hubo elevador disponible

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Amber • couple • nz
10
Pros:

The style and up keep was amazing , it was easy access and good parking , close to everything

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • nl
8
Hotel met historie in het centrum van Blenheim
Pros:

Locatie en gebouw

Cons:

Beetje donkere kamer

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Steven • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Bryn • couple • gb
7
Overall we had a good stay here!
Pros:

Great location with parking. Friendly and helpful staff. Our room decor was individual and cosy. Great bar!

Cons:

The hotel restaurant was undergoing renovation works so there was some noise from the workmen. We were not advised prior to our stay that these works were taking place. Also there were some things that needed fixing - a cracked pane of glass in a room window and a well worn toilet seat! Both of which can be easily replaced.

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Jamie • couple • us
10
Pros:

Lovely room. Wonderful breakfast.

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Raewyn • couple • nz
9
Felt very welcome and well-looked-after by Emma and her staff.
Pros:

Lovely old world decor, very comfortable bed, manager Emma and the other staff are delightful and very accommodating. The bar is cosy and the bar snacks very tasty.

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Gary • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Jacqueline • family_with_children • ca
3
Disappointing ! the room also had a terrible bleach smell we had to air it out for over an hour.
Pros:

The staff was lovely very helpful and friendly

Cons:

Its ridiculous that they do not have an elevator irrespective that they mention there are stairs. The staircase is very difficult and winding PLUS damaged my luggage handle by having to pull it up, much too heavy to carry that disctance

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Christina • extended_group • au
10
Pros:

Everything.
Great beds. Central location

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee