Riverside Hotel Marlborough

Hotels
8.3 (1255 reviews)
20A Nelson Street , Blenheim , nz

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Luggage storage
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and well-presented rooms
Friendly and helpful staff
Great location
Plentiful breakfast options
Cons:
Some rooms are tired and in need of renovation
Issues with water temperature in shower
Deceiving room photos

Categories

Cleanliness
8.01
Room was clean and well presented.
Service
8.98
Absolutely amazing staff, super welcoming and friendly.
Location
9.02
Great location, close to the town centre.
Room Quality
7.47
Room quality varied, with some complaints about tired rooms.
Amenities
8
Heated pool looked incredible; breakfast options were plentiful.
Value for Money
7.96
Meals were surprisingly cheap and extremely tasty.
Food and Beverage
8.51
Incredible breakfast and great options.
Overall Experience
8.48
Overall a positive experience with great staff and location.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 14:33

Property Description

Luxurious Riverside Hotel Marlborough

Seasonal Outdoor Pool and Garden: Enjoy a refreshing dip in our outdoor pool surrounded by a beautiful garden.

Elegant Rooms with Modern Amenities: Relax in stylish rooms with flat-screen TVs, air conditioning, and private bathrooms. Some rooms even feature a private terrace.

Convenient Location and Services: Close to Marlborough Airport, offering free WiFi, on-site dining options, and room service for a comfortable stay.

Experience luxury and comfort at Riverside Hotel Marlborough. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: BHE

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 1255 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.01
Service: 8.98
Location: 9.02
Room Quality: 7.47
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 7.96
Food and Beverage: 8.51
Overall Experience: 8.48
C
Chris couple nz
10
Excellent!
Pros:

Very friendly and accommodating staff, we were upgraded at no extra charge and the room was very modern, warm, clean, and no noise from the road. Will make it our go to stay when in Blenheim from now on.

Cons:

N/A

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
T
Tony couple nz
9
Good
Pros:

Resterant

Cons:

Hard to get a booking at the restaurant

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
M
Marion couple de
10
Kann man empfehlen, sehr freundliches Personal, wir haben und wohl gefühlt
Pros:

Sehr schöne Unterkunft, sauber und gemütlich

Cons:

Nichts!

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
C
Charles extended_group us
9
Very comfortable stay with welcoming host and all the facilities we needed.
Pros:

Super location and quite clean and attractive. The staff for a quick to help us change rooms when they recognized that we would be better served in another one.

Cons:

It was wonderful.

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
R
Roy solo_traveller nz
8
2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Ian couple nz
8
It’s comfortable clean accommodation. Blenheim seems to be a thriving little town. We went to an outstanding performance
Pros:

Good location and easy walk into the centre of the town. By the river with some pleasant walks
. Wi-Fi was good

Cons:

It’s getting a little tired. The toilet is dripping. The heat pump is noisy. The television is unbelievably slow so it can’t be used for watching anything really.

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
S
Shaun extended_group nz
10
Pros:

Bathtub was superb. Room was good. Staff were very friendly.

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
G
Greg couple us
1
Cons:

There was a double booking, and we had to go searching for another place.

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
A
Anna extended_group nz
8
Good for the weekend.
Pros:

Good size room and bathroom
Was nice and quiet and clean.

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
B
Brendan couple nz
8
2026-05-13 via Nuitee
M
Marilyn solo_traveller nz
8
Great stay
Pros:

The hotel was close to town. The staff were excellant

Cons:

The first room we had the heat pump didnt work, however as soon as they knew we were mived to another room.

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
S
Shirley couple nz
10
Looked for a good accessible room the night before we were to catch the train. Found it here!
Pros:

Great accessible room. Super big and very comfortable.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Yukako solo_traveller jp
10
2026-05-09 via Nuitee
B
Belinda solo_traveller nz
8
Pros:

Clean and spacious

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
M
Mortisha couple au
7
Tired inside but the staff are amazing, bright and so informative.
Pros:

The decor is a little tired and could really do with a revamp, but the amazing staff make up for any of that. It was great to have a pre dinner drink at the bar and then enjoyed a great Japanese dinner.

Cons:

The decor needs an update.

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
D
David couple nz
7
Comfortable and satisfactory and very fair value for the cost.
Pros:

Bed was really comfortable, nice big room, a generous sized bathroom as well. Was very good value. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Good parking

Cons:

We couldn't connect to the smart TV and the general facilities were a little limited.

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
R
Robyn couple nz
8
2026-05-04 via Nuitee
S
Sue couple nz
8
2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Karina couple nz
10
Great place to stay and the staff were exceptional
Pros:

Great value for money and fabulous facilities and location.

Cons:

Very limited tv channels and there were only 4 of those tiny little milk tubs that aren’t even enough for 1 coffee. I hate those.

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
S
Susan extended_group nz
9
Lovely comfortable hotel very good value for money.
Pros:

Clean bright well maintained. Close to amenities, very helpful friendly staff.

2026-05-03 via Nuitee