Cyndy
Good location,would definitely go back.
Show prices in
Choose a currency for your trip.
Popular currencies
More currencies
More crypto
No currencies found. Try a name or currency code.
7.8/10Very good242 Reviews
Cleanliness8.2/10 8.2
Service7.8/10 7.8
Comfort7.6/10 7.6
Condition7.0/10 7.0
Location10.0/10 10.0
Neighborhood8.0/10 8.0
Value7.8/10 7.8
Amenities7.2/10 7.2
See all ratingsRoom prices, availability, meal plans and cancellation terms are confirmed for your selected dates.
About Raymar Motor Inn
Warm comfortable and well appointed accommodation at a reasonable rate.Situated in the heart of Blenheim in Marlboroughs premium wine growing area.Just 3 minutes walk from the town centre cafes and restaurants.9 self contained and serviced units all ground floor and non smoking.Our units all have a queen bed and the majority have an additional single or bunk set.
They contain crockery cutlery toaster microwave fridge electric blankets heaters TV and have free tea and coffee facilities.We have 2 well equipped guest kitchens and 1 guest laundry.There are outdoor tables and seating with sun umbrellas.There is also off street parking for your convenience.The units are warm and dry and parking is right outside the door.
Show less
Raymar Motor Inn is centrally located in Blenheim, a 4-minute walk from Seymour Square and 8 minutes by foot from Marlborough Convention Centre. This motel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Pollard Park and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Lawson's Dry Hills.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include microwaves and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a train station pick-up service.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Transportation services
Accessible facilities
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
1:00 PM
Check-in until
9:30 PM
Check-out until
10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
Cash deposit required
Events/parties not allowed
Professional property host/manager
Pets allowed
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Important information
-
You need to know
- Up to 2 children 1 year old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
-
Special Instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 9:30 AM - 9:30 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
-
Instructions
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a 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, debit cards, and cash
- This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
- Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
-
Minimal age
18
-
Optional fees
- Airport shuttle fee: NZD 25 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
- Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 25 (one-way)
- Pet fee: NZD 10 per pet, per night
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 percent
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
-
Spoken Language
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
Nearby attractions
Marlborough Art Society
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Seymour Square
0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Millennium Art Gallery
0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Marlborough Convention Centre
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
ASB Theatre Marlborough
0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Pollard Park
1.1 km / 0.7 mi
The Wine Station
1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Marlborough Museum
2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Lawson's Dry Hills
3.5 km / 2.1 mi
Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
4.6 km / 2.8 mi
Wither Hills Winery
4.6 km / 2.9 mi
Omaka Classic Cars
4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Wairau River
6.1 km / 3.8 mi
Montana Brancott
7.1 km / 4.4 mi
Villa Maria Estate
8.1 km / 5 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- hotel
- 24-hour reception
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Wi-fiExtra charge
- Airport ShuttleExtra charge
- Laundry serviceExtra charge
- Dining area
- Smoking areaExtra charge
- Picnic
- Non-smoking establishmentExtra charge
- Golf practice facilityExtra charge
Upon availability
Room types
These are the hotel's room types, rather than live offers. Choose your travel dates to see available rooms, prices and booking conditions. Check availability
-
STUDIO STANDARDSTUDIO • STANDARDSTU.ST
Photos are not available for this room type.
Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- STUDIO
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Limited room details from hotel
Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.
Check availabilityRaymar Motor Inn
STUDIO STANDARD
Room photos
Photos are not available for this room type.
Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- STUDIO
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: STU.ST
Limited room details from hotel
Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.
No room types match your search. Try a room name or feature such as a balcony.
Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Raymar Motor Inn
100
reviews shown
Colleen
Clean rooms, grt staff, lovely units
Russell
Nice tidy room out of the 3 lights in the room only 1worked but the place is being renovated so this could be on the list of things to do
Judith
Great location.
Mark
I stayed in one of the new units which was clean and well appointed. Motel handy to town. Staff very good.
Maria
The location
Russell
Poor.we arrived and were told they did not have a room for us.after some negotionations
Roger
Great host. Place is updated and putting some love back into it. Would definitely go back there. Good stay. Thanks.
Jillian
Blenheim stay
Very dated motel but convenient location for leaving the car & walking into Blenheim.
John
Good
Heeni
Cheap but not what we expected when booking
Barbra
Handy to city
Irene and Jim
Handy to town and food outlets.
Pain trying to turn right out of Raymar, so turned left and went around the block
Pain trying to turn right out of Raymar, so turned left and went around the block
Andrew
Wasn't expecting too much for the price, but my stay for work was okay; the host was great - friendly, welcoming and helpful. The room was clean and had all the basic facilities - comfy bed and fresh towels daily. Instant hot water in the bathroom, shower a bit dated but everything worked as it should.
Only gripe was no sink in the kitchen to wash up dirty plates, cutlery etc, so needed to do so in the wash basin in the bathroom.
Overall not a bad stay.
Only gripe was no sink in the kitchen to wash up dirty plates, cutlery etc, so needed to do so in the wash basin in the bathroom.
Overall not a bad stay.
Allan
No comment
Brent
1 more night in Blenheim
Another night in Blenheim, motel nice and central so works for me
Simon
Basic accommodation but value for money.
Jo
The man running motel is rude & unfriendly, did not allow me to book in an hour early, I asked to not have rooms done for fear of my property, when I asked for tangs & sugar his reply was “ that’s what you get fir not getting room done! “ had also said to be quiet as walls thin & toilet roll holder is so far back it’s silly, lastly furniture holding kettle & microwave wobbled badly! Won’t be going back there!
Brent
Good
Leia
Nothing
Brent
last night 2021
Last night for the year, have stayed many times and it is always nice and comfortable
Brent
Back in Blenheim
Nice and comfortable, handy and well priced
Verified traveler
It was fine
Verified traveler
Disappointing
Disappointed - no milk in the fridge or shampoo in bathroom, wi-fi was terrible, reception not professional on check. Definitely not a 7.8 in my eyes.
Ashwin
We stayed 3 nights and our room was serviced probably ones, we ran out of toilet paper, inadequate heating at night, the milk provided was in a open jug, main door hardly closed properly overall the stay was miserable and we paid top dollar (about $175 per night)
If you have a family wouldn’t recommend staying there
If you have a family wouldn’t recommend staying there
Verified traveler
Good location
The owner is accommodating and the motel is in a good location. The rooms are too small that dining tables & chairs were not provided. Not sure why an extra bed is provided if there are only 3 people to sleep in each room. Also 2 of the rooms asked to be made up but they were not, only provided new towels.
Ss
Comfy bed, nice owner, good location. Only issue being no kitchen sink to wash our dishes.
Verified traveler
Kitchen bench so small no room for jug, toaster, at the same time, not enough plugs for toaster, jug, microwave. No bowls or utensils for microwave.
Brenda
Plesently surprised to find older style mofels so well presented.
Verified traveler
Very clean and close to the city. Quite enjoyed staying there
Verified traveler
Room was clean and tidy. It lacked a few things like a bowl to microwave food, a coffee plunger
Verified traveler
Good location, dairy just across the road. Very handy to our conference location.
Verified traveler
Close to work and very friendly plus helpful staff
Cristine
Lily very helpful arranging early morning transport to airport.
Quiet room and very clean
Quiet room and very clean
Verified traveler
Room clean, good price, disappointed the kitchenette area did not have its own sink. Parking was tight due to picnic tables overlapping the car parks
Verified traveler
Clean and quiet, we only stayed one night as we were just passing through, but we were very pleased with our accommodations and the pricing was reasonable.
Verified traveler
Did not like no sink basin to wash dishes and crockery and utensils were on the bottom of cupboard ....no shelf in middle a bit hard for me to bend to the floor to get crockery and utensils the car parking was not wide enough ti park the car
Brent
One more time
Over night once again
Verified traveler
Friendly and helpful staff but very out of date facility with too tiny room size
Carole
The motel was okay, very basic with no kitchen in unit. However there was kitchen facilities next to our unit. Rooms not very soundproofed.
Verified traveler
Great place! Large rooms and great staff. Would definitely stay again when in the area.
Verified traveler
Central to shopping centre. Affordable accommodation.
Verified traveler
There was no indication in the booking confirmation that credit cards are not accepted.
Verified traveler
Good spot
Very good spot for a couple days stay. Wifi could use a booster so that rooms farther from the office could have a good connection. Air conditioned rooms would be a bonus. Very much enjoyed the outdoor shared kitchen and eating area
Verified traveler
Very close to the beach, shopping, food & coffee outlets.
Brent
Another night in Blenheim
I only stay as an over nighter, on transit, great for that purpose, close to shops if needed, always freindly reception with clean and tidy units
Verified traveler
Just what we needed on a little pit stop through town whilst traveling.
Ctt
We checked in late after 11pm but the room was ready for us thanks to the arrangement by the management. The room was compact with comfy beds and ensuite facilities.
Taryn
Good budget motel
Good budget accommodation option in Blenheim. Easy walk to town and restaurants. Great base for exploring wine region.
Verified traveler
Great motel close to town centre, very reasonable rates.
Brent
Trip 3
Time to be back in Bleheim, great place when on your own or just a quick stop, clean and great host, ill be back
Verified traveler
Was good place to stay in Blenheim, nice and close to town
Verified traveler
NO CREDIT CARD FACILITIES
Nothing more annoying than be told on arrival that they dont accept any form of Credit card payment. Owner states its on every booking site (IT IS NOT - just check for yourself.)
Beware also that there is limited heating in the rooms and this makes for a Polar experience if there is a cold snap....
Beware also that there is limited heating in the rooms and this makes for a Polar experience if there is a cold snap....
Brent
Over night again
Back again for an over night stay, cool night so was a little trick getting the room warm but all good, will return
Verified traveler
OK for Budget Accommodation
This is budget accommodation and as such was fine, the price however wasn't far away from much nicer rooms we stayed in on our trip, so given the opportunity, would probably spend a few dollars more next time and stay somewhere nicer - but as far as budget accommodation goes, there was nothing fundamentally wrong with this place.
Verified traveler
Close to city centre
Great place central to city, yet quiet. The only thing i would suggest is bring your own pillow the ones in the room are not good. The car park is small. No sink near small kitchenette but using bathroom was fine. Huge bathroom. Overall great value though.
Stuart
Close to town. Parking was a bit tight. No sink in the kitchen.
Brent
Over night stop
Great value for money, did what i needed and will stay again
Trudi
Comfortable motel, close to the city centre
The motel was easy to find, the room reasonably big.
As the motel was situated near the city centre along a busy road, the noise was a bit
much, even the people next door were heard. (They weren't extra loud, but the walls seem to be
quite thin, and not sound proof.
But all in all, a comfortable enough stay.
As the motel was situated near the city centre along a busy road, the noise was a bit
much, even the people next door were heard. (They weren't extra loud, but the walls seem to be
quite thin, and not sound proof.
But all in all, a comfortable enough stay.
Sharyn
Average motel OK for tariff
Stayed one night in studio unit, quite suitable for us.
Verified traveler
Shabby motel, no street appeal
We arrived in Blenheim tired and hot and felt very disappointed when we saw this motel. It was on a busy road, looked shabby and the units were very basic. We decided to stay elsewhere.
Chel
Good enough
Its pretty good for the price. The room and bathroom are clean. They provided electric fan on summer.
The walls are thin so dont talk too loud specially at night. Just be considerate of your neighbour.
There was a couple having a domestic argument when we were there and it kept us up. A bit scary because they were shouting and banging the door, then followed by loud knocking and more shouting. Although this is not the fault of the motel.
The walls are thin so dont talk too loud specially at night. Just be considerate of your neighbour.
There was a couple having a domestic argument when we were there and it kept us up. A bit scary because they were shouting and banging the door, then followed by loud knocking and more shouting. Although this is not the fault of the motel.
Ingrid
very quiet and comfortable, excellent staff, \n.
I only stayed 1 night at the Motel, but I had a good rest there e me a good rest for my long flight home. The staff was excellent , I could not wish for something better.
Abraham
Good stsy
The room was clean and big. There was a fan but it was not enough. Very good wifi.
Verified traveler
Raymar - worthwhile
Everything was comfortable, although bathroom a little narrow. Living space very good, staff friendly. Clean.
Owen
Nice Motel.
We didn't need a full kitchenette so this place worked out fine with microwave.
Clean and beautiful sheets.
Would recommend.
Clean and beautiful sheets.
Would recommend.
Verified traveler
Trip to Blenhiem
Friendly staff easy to contact. Hotel was on the main route out of town so it was easy to find.
Verified traveler
the person behind desk needs a bit of PRtraining
when a son and his mother arrive and have 2 rooms booked and the person behind desk asked why we can't sleep together
Verified traveler
Short walk to town centre
Good location just a few minutes walk to town centre, shops parks etc. went to pay at motel and they dnt accept credit cards.cash or eftpos only.
Keighley
Dissatisfied
When me and my partner arrived they forgot that we were coming and had double booked. After this the staff at the front desk didn't know what to do and so I had to explain to do the give us a refund, or find us somewhere to stay. After a bit of haggling we finally got put into another motel for the night.
Next day we went back to check in and everything was sweet, until that night where the wall thermostat was broken and at -2°C, that night it was not a comfortable.
Would not reccomened.
Next day we went back to check in and everything was sweet, until that night where the wall thermostat was broken and at -2°C, that night it was not a comfortable.
Would not reccomened.
Matthew
Cheap and central
Motel was cheap and room had everything we needed. Room and bathroom were clean and towels were changed daily. Unfortunately there wasn't enough room to park our vehicle inside the motel so had to park on the road (didn't have any problems through).
R&K
Very convenient situation and easy to find
Very comfortable. good price. Short distance from Picton ferry
Sharon
Stayed one night only. It was comfortable and quiet.
Verified traveler
No heating in room
RCD keep popping - have tv on and turn on jug and the rcd would blow?
RCD keep popping - have tv on and turn on jug and the rcd would blow?
Verified traveler
Nice motel close to city centre.
Nice clean motel close to city centre, clean and comfortable.
Verified traveler
Melb kiwis on tour
Ideal for what we needed. Connecting to the Internet was touch and go at times which was frustrating for the teenager.
Rasa
Clean and Spacious
Very calm and relax place. Have a tidy kitchen. Friendly hospitality. There is a darling kitty to play. It came to our room and slept on my mom's sweater.
Verified traveler
Hi there,
Really enjoyed our stays the only negative I have with the Hotel is that it needs to have a Credit Card facility or at least let guests know before hand that there is no Credit Card facilities available to avoid any unnecessary awkwardness between guests and proprietor. Otherwise had an excellent stay.
Many thanks
Patsy Horne
Really enjoyed our stays the only negative I have with the Hotel is that it needs to have a Credit Card facility or at least let guests know before hand that there is no Credit Card facilities available to avoid any unnecessary awkwardness between guests and proprietor. Otherwise had an excellent stay.
Many thanks
Patsy Horne
almo
DIY disgrace
On arrival we discovered that the reason we couldnt pay online is because they dont takecredit cards Next there were insufficient car parks largely due to the owners car parked in one of the spaces.So cars were parked everywhere. The fridge was full of ants the bathroom door handle fell off, the shower wall was cracked and the toilet ran all night. We had to take the painting off the wall behind the bed otherwise we couldnt sit up. Reasonable price but it ended there
kay
Close to tow
Unit was clean and comfortable close to town,friendly service
Verified traveler
Very central in Blenheim being on the High Street.
Room was very comfortable and the beds were good too. Microwave and kettle in room with crockery, glasses and cutlery. There was also a cooker in a communal area if you wanted to cook a meal.
In a good place to tour the vineyards.
Found it very good value for money.
In a good place to tour the vineyards.
Found it very good value for money.
kelly
Very clean quite motel
Super friendly staff. Cheap and dated but perfect for us. Very clean room would 100% stay here again
Catalina
Good experience
Very nice and clean. Loved the staff. Bathroom a bit small, but the shower pressure was so good....
alun
Booked but it was full.
Staff rebooked us a place nearby. So can't comment
A
affordable and clean... what more do you need
First of all, parking is horrible with not enough space for the amount of rooms that they have.
Secondly, no air-conditioning in the room or any fans at all...so was very warm at night with the one window in the room open and the two windows in the bathroom (facing the street) trying to get some air flow.
Third, was surprised to not have an iron or ironing board in the room at all... It was on check out that receptionist staff said that there was one in reception available for use... so for future reference.
Fourth, a plug next to my bed did not work however the one right next to it did... a tad redundant.
Secondly, no air-conditioning in the room or any fans at all...so was very warm at night with the one window in the room open and the two windows in the bathroom (facing the street) trying to get some air flow.
Third, was surprised to not have an iron or ironing board in the room at all... It was on check out that receptionist staff said that there was one in reception available for use... so for future reference.
Fourth, a plug next to my bed did not work however the one right next to it did... a tad redundant.
Verified traveler
Not bad, needs to sort out internet
A reasonable motel for the price, main problem was that the free internet did not reach most of the rooms. When we needed tu use theinternet we had to sit at a picnic table in the parking lot
Shocking
They ONLY ACCEPT CASH from international travelers
Walls incredibly thin, you hear every sound from several rooms away. There is no facial tissue in the room and the tap in the bathroom is an extended tap as you would find in a kitchen. The WiFi is not available in rooms that are not immediately adjacent to the office, the curtains do not cover the entire width of the entry door and are too thin to block the lights in the parking lot. The owner is untruthful in responding to comments
Verified traveler
Nice central motel
great room for the price, would stay again. Central to town so everything was convenient
Laney
Pleasant stay
Very nice room and close enough to walk into town, found pizza bar or a very busy nightclub type bar.
Bed was a little bouncy.
Bed was a little bouncy.
Djimy
economy buget motel
the carpet was stained and the fridge was noisy also out side every rooms smoking BBo table set was used for meeting place and phone call at night if remove smoking table set and replace it with just single chair the place will much quieter also when car arrived at night close to your room the room light up due to car light may be with thicker blind will prevint this.
CC
Convenient for ferry users.
We were last to arrive at 9pm off the ferry so had to park on the road. The room was clean, comfortable and convenient for a quick overnight stay. No security stays on the windows so did not feel comfortable to leave the back windows on the boundary open while sleeping. The shower initially was just a dribble but turning a knob above the shower head made the water flow.
David
Good location
The ideal motel for a visit the wine region and for easy access to the town
Verified traveler
Nice stay good customer service
William
Raymar Blenhiem
We arrived late in the afternoon and found the Motel staff frendly and helpfull. The motel was clean and tidy
Tim
Value for Money.
For the price paid, the room was a good deal. Small things, like net curtains to the ranch slider and the daily delivery of the milk, would improve it. We would rebook.
Verified traveler
Clean but that's about it
The motel is in a good location near town however our whole check in process was conducted with the owner (?) talking to a friend on the phone the whole time. He was talking about selling the motel and if he always greets his guests like this I can understand why he may not be doing too well.
The room was clean and tidy however the beds were a bit sunken and possibly need replacing. The walls are thin and we had to knock on our neighbour's door at half past midnight asking them to keep their voices down.
Parking is on site however if the motel is full it is first in first served with the spaces and a tad cramped.
The room was clean and tidy however the beds were a bit sunken and possibly need replacing. The walls are thin and we had to knock on our neighbour's door at half past midnight asking them to keep their voices down.
Parking is on site however if the motel is full it is first in first served with the spaces and a tad cramped.
Verified traveler
The motel was pretty average, there were some damaged items in the room, and the condition was prettty dated. Also they dont support credit cards.
Verified traveler
Not bad apart from ladies of the night.
Have a young family and was not happy that 2 prostitutes were working out of the 2 rooms beside us.
Hotel other than was good for overnighters.
Hotel other than was good for overnighters.
sue
A little bit of fixing required, especially with the windows and the bathroom very dated. Comfy bed, close by to our family. Clean.
Verified traveler
Great priced units
The units are well priced and definitely all I need for under $100.00. Seem to be really popular they looked booked out.
Location & surroundings
Raymar Motor Inn
164 High Street, Blenheim, New Zealand
Hotels Nearby
Compare other stays close to this hotel. Choose travel dates to check availability.
Show 31 more nearby hotels
Raymar Motor Inn
15 hotel photos
