We stayed at Waterfront for one night on our journey south. In such lovely countryside we were very disappointed to be in this motel which is in a back street amongst a light industrial area of town. Nearby is the ocean so you think "waterfront", but water is just a small river running through the park at the rear. A... More

My wife and I stayed here for two nights directly after arriving on the south island. Our room was on the first floor and had a good balcony overlooking the river. The rooms were spacious and clean with kitchen, ensuite facilities, flat screen TV. Staff was helpful and friendly. There is a pub next door (The Royal, i think) but... More

Very nice room with doublle size spa tub and lovely little balcony to sit and enjoy cool evening breeze. Short walk to street with restaurant options. Friendly front desk lady. We would stay again and stay longer.

Our room was on the first floor and had a good balcony overlooking the river. The room was large as was the bathroom, and fairly modern in its decoration. The settee, kitchen equipment and beds looked new. The bedside cabinets and table were old fashioned, and the shower clearly leaked as paint and plaster beside the door was flaking. But... More

After driving up and down the country, the giant bed and equally huge spa bath were a great way to end our trip. We were scared that it was going to be noisy given the pub next door and the complex across the river but we had a completely undisturbed trip. The rooms were lovely and clean and the view... More

We were from Sydney visiting friends in Blenheim. Our tip for accommodation around Blenheim is that it is better to stay outside of the town itself a couple of kilometres outside of Blenheim where there are nice, more country-style retreats which better reflect this famous vineyard region. The Waterfront Motel is located in quite an industrial area and is fronted... More

On arrival we had a very pleasant greeting from the host Lisa who had booked us in a downstairs room which meant easier access for us with a young baby. Lisa offered us a portacot however we declined as we already had a carry cot with us, but it was good to know we had this option. My partner and... More

We stayed in an upstairs balcony room with large corner spa for 2 nights recently. We were really happy with the accommodation. The room was very spacious, and clean. The view of the river from our room & balcony was lovely & interesting. Excellent location, we could walk into town to restaurants and shops along the riverside, very pleasant. The... More

Stayed here for a few days recently and although the room was definitely spacious with a lovely view over river and is close to town, it looked and felt like it had not been cleaned properly after the previous occupant. Lipstick marks on a glass, dirty mug, dirty streaks all over cook top, splash back with marks all over it.... More