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Riverside Hotel Marlborough

Riverside Hotel Marlborough

20a Nelson Street, Blenheim, 7201, New Zealand

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Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Spa tub

Riverside Hotel Marlborough

Welcome to the Riverside Hotel Marlborough, where the charm of Blenheim meets the relaxation you deserve! Just a hop and a skip away from the city center (only 0.6mi!), this 4-star hotel is the perfect base for your New Zealand adventures. The serene setting on Nelson Street offers not just a place to stay, but an invitation to unwind and enjoy the beauty around you, starting at just $141 per night.

Dive into a plethora of amenities that ensure your stay will be as comfortable as possible. Enjoy a refreshing dip in the outdoor swimming pool, or let the kids splash away in their own fun-filled pool. Keep your energy up at the fitness center, then indulge in room service or unwind in the spa tub. With 785 glowing reviews praising the attentive service and modern atmosphere, you're sure to have a memorable experience. Don’t forget to soak in the mountain and garden views from your soundproof room or private balcony!

After a day of exploring, wind down on the sun deck with a cocktail from the bar or take a leisurely stroll in the gardens. Whether you're here on business or leisure, the Riverside Hotel Marlborough offers meeting facilities and banquet options to make every occasion special. With free private parking and top-notch accessibility, this gem is ready to welcome you with open arms and plenty of New Zealand hospitality!

After soaking in the views and enjoying a refreshing swim, treat yourself to a culinary adventure at Sasa, the hotel's modern Japanese restaurant. Whether you’re savoring delicate sushi or feeling adventurous with a sizzling teppanyaki dish, each bite will transport you to the heart of Japan without ever having to leave the comforts of Riverside Hotel Marlborough. The delightful ambiance and warm service create the perfect setting for gathering with friends or sharing a romantic dinner after an exhilarating day of exploration.

If you're traveling with family or friends, there’s plenty of room to spread out. Choose from spacious lodgings like the Family Loft or the impressive Suite Superior, both equipped to accommodate large groups comfortably. You’ll find no shortage of options to suit everyone’s needs, from family gatherings to cozy couples’ escapes. The King Rooms, featuring a jetted tub for some extra pampering, guarantee a serene retreat at the end of a busy day.

For those seeking fun and excitement, the hotel is just a stone's throw away from local attractions. After browsing Blenheim’s charming shops, why not head back to the hotel for a cocktail on the sun deck? As the sun sets, the beautiful gardens provide a picturesque backdrop for unwinding and sharing stories from your day—just wait until you see the breathtaking colors that paint the sky! Whatever your plans, Riverside Hotel Marlborough is a canvas for unforgettable experiences in stunning New Zealand.

Closest airports

Woodbourne Airport

4.4mi

Picton Aerodrome

11.2mi

Nelson Airport

40.6mi

Wellington International Airport

45.8mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Spa tub

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Garden view

Garden

Balcony

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Rooms

Queen Room with Balcony in Riverside Hotel Marlborough

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Queen Room, Balcony

1 Double Bed

300 sqft

Mountain view

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

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Experience the ultimate relaxation in our Queen Room with Balcony, featuring stunning mountain and garden views, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, a refreshing patio, and convenient amenities like air conditioning and a refrigerator.

Superior King Room in Riverside Hotel Marlborough

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Superior

1 King Size Bed

345 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Welcome to our luxurious Superior King Room, a stunning 344 sqft space designed to provide the perfect retreat for 2 adults. Unwind in the private bathroom with a relaxing bathtub, enjoy entertainment on the flat-screen TV, and indulge in a refreshing drink from the refrigerator. With air conditioning, free toiletries, and a cozy king size bed, your comfort is our priority.

Classic Quadruple Room in Riverside Hotel Marlborough

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Classic, Quadruple

2 Twin Beds

1 King Size Bed

475 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Welcome to our Classic Quadruple Room, a spacious 452 sqft haven for up to 4 adults. Enjoy the comfort of a King size bed and 2 Twin beds, along with various amenities like a private bathroom with a relaxing bathtub, a flat-screen TV, and air conditioning.

Standard Queen Room in Riverside Hotel Marlborough

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Queen Room

1 Double Bed

235 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

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Indulge in comfort and relaxation in our Standard Queen Room, featuring a spacious 237 sqft of stylishly designed space. Unwind in the private bathroom with a soothing bathtub, catch your favorite shows on the flat-screen TV, and delight in the convenience of complimentary tea and coffee. Experience a blissful stay with air conditioning, impeccable service, and top-notch amenities.

Standard King Room in Riverside Hotel Marlborough

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

325 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

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Welcome to our stylish Standard King Room, offering a spacious 323 sqft of comfort. With its private bathroom, bathtub, and Flat-screen TV, this room is perfect for couples seeking a relaxing getaway. Enjoy modern amenities such as air conditioning, a refrigerator, and free toiletries, ensuring a comfortable stay.

King Room with Roll-In Shower - Disability Access in Riverside Hotel Marlborough

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Accessible Room

1 King Size Bed

345 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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Welcome to our spacious and inviting King Room with Roll-In Shower - Disability Access, perfect for a comfortable stay for two adults. Enjoy the convenience of a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator, air conditioning, and other essential amenities. No smoking allowed.

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Room - 2 Queen

2 Queen Size Beds

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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Superior, Twin

1 Twin Bed

270 sqft

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

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King Room, Jetted Tub

1 King Size Bed

Spa tub

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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Classic

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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Standard Studio

195 sqft

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Studio Executive, Queen Size

1 Queen Size Bed

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Studio Executive Queen Bed

Guest reviews

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Featured reviews:

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Papagareth

9.1

December 2024

Breakfast was a little expensive, slightly more than you would pay in a cafe, instead of 'muffins' as advertised it was just toast, but maybe that's the cost of convenience, we didn't have to go anywhere. The staff were always helpful and accommodating, they realized we were running late for checkin and rang to check on us which was great, and then they waited a little past the normal closing time for us to arrive. Decor is really nice.

Checkout is 10:30, the guy was already knocking on the door at 10:20 to see if we'd left yet. There was hair on the bathroom floor which definitely wasn't ours. Just a couple niggly little things, nothing serious.

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Inge

8.2

March 2024

The room was spacious, clean and perfect for our stay. It was quiet, the bed was SUPER comfortable. Didn't use the shower but it looked great, big. Bathroom lighting was great! Loved the small under cupboard light that would switch on when walking into the bathroom.

Bit disappointing looking out at a conifer hedge so close to our outdoor seating. Also... REALLY annoying NOT having an iron & ironboard in the room. Sorry but it's a hassle getting one from the laundry.. We also missed having a small bottle of milk in the fridge (for the price of the room, we would have expected that). These are maybe small details.. But we noticed them.

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Jacky

8.2

April 2024

Warm welcome and check out. Great location. Nice and quiet. Very comfortable bed and pillows. Good size with a desk and couple of chairs. Had a shower over the bath. Nice soft fluffy towels and 3 ply toilet paper! Tea/coffee in room. Great selection of magazines and books to read. Had a lovely evening meal at the Japanese restaurant in the complex, which also hada breakfast menu. An option of a bar meal also in the complex. Swimming pool available. Good bathroom heater.

Shower head sprayed water out the side, over the floor when I turned it on to adjust the temperature b4 hopping in. Probably needs adjusting. First place we've ever stayed where the fridge wasn't turned on and the milk not placed in the fridge! Little milk capsules we discovered in the morning, are left sitting out with the coffee and sugar. Not the best practise as felt it was too warm to use, and could possibly curdle with the sun coming in the window on warm days, right where it sits.

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Jill

9.1

October 2024

Lovely clean roomy unit. Very quiet. Bathroom exceptional, and night lighting an added bonus. Air con was very quiet and efficient. Great blackout curtains allowed us to have a peaceful nights sleep. Felt a bit like home. Also thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at the restaurant. Parking exceptional. We regularly travel to Blenheim to see family, and lived in Sounds, and yet had no idea this little gem was there!!

Have slept in more comfortable beds. But that’s personal choice.

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Catherine

10

January 2025

Riverside is very central to Blenheim. If it was not raining we would have walked to town. Taxi service was great to the vineyards on NY’sDay. The staff were fabulous and lovely. Showers are great too! SASS (Japanese) restaurant on site is fantastic and a good idea to book ahead. We also travelled to Picton which was a beautiful town. Our friends had a larger room with tv area which was great to share a wine with one evening.

Nothing.

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Adrienne

8.2

June 2024

Was not happy that I did not notice that the SHOWER was over the BATH - as recently had knee Surgery and did not feel safe in Bath standing or climbing in. I would have asked when booking had I known it was climb into shower Plus was slippery I also used a small pillow for knee when in bed - I thought I had taken it out of between sheets in morning - Could not find - Bed had been pulled up - but they also missed my RED pillow between sheets - Took a while to locate for the 2nd night.

Continental Breakfast was very handy

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Al

10

May 2024

The staff especially Phillipa were really lovely, she thought of things ahead and organised my bill and payment without any issue. I found the bar staff so awesome they were not fazed by delivering bubbles to my room. Such a professional but still friendly hotel . Also I had the platter with my friend and it was good size, full of flavour and not hard to eat.

In my reservation it said I ordered a quiet room but I don’t think I did prefer anything unless it was already on my booking form from ages ago

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Panagiota

10

October 2024

The property is in a very nice location only a few meters away from the main streets of Blenheim. It’s located just opposite a river. It’s quiet, clean, quite comfortable and much better than shown in the photos. The receptionist both very kind and helpful, but particularly Lauren (i hope i say her name correctly) did her best to accommodate my needs - cannot thank her enough!

Everything was nice.

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Steve

8.2

January 2025

Clean and well maintained. It was free for you to do your laundry. There was some amazing art on the main area walls. I believe each room is a little different, some pretty unique.

Not much can be done about this, but there's a door that has a l lip that sticks up and is a tripping hazard. There is also a large drop off from the sidewalk to the parking lot. Just keep your eyes open.

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Uri

9.1

May 2023

Very quiet, spacious, clean, comfortable room with good lights. A nice bath. Unlike many other accommodations - there was plenty shelf space in the bathroom. It was very useful to have dinner at the Japanese restaurant in the hotel as we stayed there on Good Friday and most of Blenheim was closed, especially at night. The nice receptionist suggested us to park close to the door, in an unmarked position, as we had a lot of luggage.

It was a cold night and both of the electric sheets did not work. Compared with other accommodations during my trip, I found this hotel pricy. It was probably a matter of supply and demand as Marlborough had no vacancies for that night. I suppose that Easter and the nearby Air Show contributed to it.

Points of Interest Around Riverside Hotel Marlborough

Attractions

Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre

2.5mi

Marlborough Sounds

15.4mi

Port Marlborough (Picton Cruise Port)

15.7mi

Marlborough District

20.1mi

Marlborough Vineyards

27.9mi

Restaurants

Sasa

Cuisines

  • Japanese

Ambiances

  • Modern

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • Seasonal

Amenities of Riverside Hotel Marlborough

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Spa tub

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Garden view

Garden

Balcony

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Riverside Hotel Marlborough

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Riverside Hotel Marlborough

Does Riverside Hotel Marlborough allow guests to stay with pets?

Yes, you can stay with your pet at Riverside Hotel Marlborough. Pets are allowed at the hotel, though you might have to check with the hotel regarding any charges that may apply.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Riverside Hotel Marlborough?

Please note, when staying at Riverside Hotel Marlborough, the check-in times are from 02:00 PM up to 10:00 PM and check-out should be completed by 10:30 AM.

Does Riverside Hotel Marlborough come with parking?

Yes, the Riverside Hotel Marlborough offers free private on-site parking for its guests. No reservation is required.

What are the rates at Riverside Hotel Marlborough?

Accommodation at Riverside Hotel Marlborough starts as low as $141. Rates could differ based on your room selection and dates. Ensure to enter your dates for the most accurate pricing.

What types of rooms does Riverside Hotel Marlborough offer?

The hotel offers various types of rooms including Standard King Room, Classic Quadruple Room, Queen Room with Balcony, King Room with Roll-In Shower - Disability Access, Standard Queen Room, Superior King Room, and King Room with Spa Bath. The rooms have different sizes ranging from 237 sqft to 474 sqft. None of the rooms allow smoking and all have accommodations for 2 adults with different bed sizes including King, Double, and Twin beds.

What is there to do in Riverside Hotel Marlborough?

Guests at the Riverside Hotel Marlborough can spend their time enjoying a range of leisure amenities. They can start by taking a dip in the outdoor swimming pool or relaxing in the spa tub. For those who enjoy working out, the fitness center provides a space to exercise and stay active.

When hunger strikes, guests can visit the on-site restaurant, Sasa, which offers modern Japanese cuisine. With its stylish ambiance, it provides a great dining experience for guests.

For guests looking for some outdoor fun, they can explore the surrounding area by renting bicycles from the hotel.

It's worth noting that the availability of the pool is seasonal and there may be age restrictions, making it exclusively for adults. The sun deck is also available for guests to soak up some sun and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

Does Riverside Hotel Marlborough feature a pool area?

The Riverside Hotel Marlborough has one pool available. The pool is located outdoors and is only available during certain seasons. There are age restrictions, as it is for adults only.

Are there restaurants located within Riverside Hotel Marlborough?

Yes, the Riverside Hotel Marlborough has a restaurant called Sasa on site. The ambiance is described as modern, and they serve Japanese cuisine.

Are both cash and credit cards valid payment options at Riverside Hotel Marlborough?

Yes, both cash and credit cards, including American Express, Visa, Mastercard, and Eftpos, are valid payment options at Riverside Hotel Marlborough.