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3.9 out of 5

"Handy to town and food outlets. Pain trying to turn right out of Raymar, so turned left and went around the block " More

By a verified traveller on Mon 20 Mar 2023

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Hotel Description

Raymar Motor Inn puts you in the heart of Blenheim, within just a 10-minute stroll of Seymour Square and Marlborough Convention Centre. Highlights at this motel include free self parking, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi.

This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a picnic area, and tour/ticket assistance. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle.

With a stay at this 3-star Blenheim motel, you'll be 1 km (0.6 mi) from Pollard Park and 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Lawson's Dry Hills.

Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Raymar Motor Inn ratings based on 117 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.9 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 3.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Raymar Motor Inn

Everyone (51) Couples (36) Family (26)
3 out of 5
Handy to town and food outlets. Pain trying to turn right out of Raymar, so turned left and went around the block

Posted by on 20 Mar. 2023

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4 out of 5
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.

Posted by on 12 Mar. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

14 Mar. 2023 by Dave

Thanks AndrewCurrently the sinks are in the communal kitchens next to the rooms - but you may have seen the new buildings under construction on site - these will have sinks in the rooms.Cheers Dave

4 out of 5
Basic accommodation but value for money.

Posted by on 29 Jun. 2022

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4 out of 5

Posted by on 30 Jun. 2021

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5 out of 5
It was fine

Posted by on 15 May 2021

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4 out of 5

Posted by on 13 May 2021

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1 out of 5
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

Posted by , from Christchurch on 30 Dec. 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

1 Jan. 2021 by Dave , Owner

Why would a Guest be 'miserable' for 3 whole days and nights and yet say nothing to the owner, Manager or cleaning staff who are available at the Reception Office literally 6 meters from the Guests Unit ? So I will fact check this review. This Guest asked for an extra bed so as to sleep 4 people in the same room. This makes the per head daily rate only a little more than a backpacker rate. The Unit was serviced every day - new towels, restocked tea, coffee etc, soaps, toilet paper with spares in the Vanity, milk in the fridge, Beds had electric blankets and the room has an oil column heater for Guest use. It is the middle of summer. Most other Guests were using the fans to cool down during Aswhins stay. This review is so markedly different from all previous ones that it demonstrates Aswhin was annoyed by something, but for some reason didnt say anything, didnt fill in the Guest feedback form in the Unit and decided that regardless of accuracy and deserved or not, everything is no good. It is rare but sometimes a Guest does this. It is disheartening for myself as Owner but comes with the territory - 99.9 % of Guests are very good Folk and I enjoy having them stay.

4 out of 5
Comfy bed, nice owner, good location. Only issue being no kitchen sink to wash our dishes.

Posted by , from Nelson on 25 Oct. 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

25 Oct. 2020 by Dave , Owner

Thanks for the positive comments - I must have forgotten to mention the two big communal kitchens at the ends of the blocks - amending my intro notes now !

3 out of 5
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.

Posted by on 29 Sep. 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

4 Oct. 2020 by Dave , Owner

Studio Units have a Kitchenette with everything but a stove. The Jug , toaster and microwave are powered by a multi plug safety device and can all be used together. There are two additional large fully equipped separate kitchens either end of the units for the bigger cooking jobs. These kitchens are well stocked with pots, pans, bowls, frypans, additional microwaves, tasters, kettles and appliances, stoves and extractor hoods. Units have limited pots and bowls to prevent Guests cooking pungent and lasting scented foods in Units ; the smell of which remains long after the Guest has departed. The Office is attended at all times and any advice or items requested can be supplied on the spot.

4 out of 5
Plesently surprised to find older style mofels so well presented.

Posted by , from Palmerston north on 12 Jun. 2020

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About the Raymar Motor Inn

Location 164 High St, Blenheim, 7201

Property Features

As a guest of Raymar Motor Inn, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a train station pick-up service are available for a fee. Free self parking is available. This 3-star Blenheim motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle and train station pick-up
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Raymar Motor Inn offers 9 accommodations with hair dryers. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchenettes with microwaves and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers. This Blenheim motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • In-room kitchenette
  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital channels
  • Microwave
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenware
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 9:30 PM

Special check-in 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. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Raymar Motor Inn offers transfers from the airport and train station (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:30 AM - 9:30 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets: NZD 10 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay, 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.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Children stay free
  • Cash Deposit Required
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Number of children who can stay for free – 2
  • Front desk opens daily at 9:30 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 9:30 PM
  • Debit cards
  • UnionPay
  • Events/parties not allowed
  • Staffed front desk
  • Children stay free - maximum age 1
  • Credit card pre-authorisation
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Airport shuttle transfer per adult: NZD 20 (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle transfer per child: NZD 20 (one-way), from 2 to 17 years old

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Raymar Motor
  • Raymar Motor Blenheim
  • Raymar Motor Inn
  • Raymar Motor Inn Blenheim
  • Raymar Motor Inn Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand
  • Raymar Motor Inn Motel
  • Raymar Motor Inn Blenheim
  • Raymar Motor Inn Motel Blenheim

You should know

  • Up to 2 children 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.

National Rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.