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4.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 16 Feb 2016
We have been choosing Montana Lodge for overnights since 1997. The location is near enough to the CBD for a relaxing walk, especially along the river. Some miss this opportunity. Restaurant nearby, also coffee and ice cream, and grocery store within easy walking distance. The rooms are always clean and well equipped for preparing a dinner, breakfast or afternoon wine and cheese. Each room has a covered parking space to keep your car cool in the heat of the day. We have typically stayed in one of the rooms toward the back, but were upgraded this time to a two bedroom unit as the others were full due to the food & wine festival. Even though it was near the street, road noise was not an issue. Pete & Margaret give great suggestions for wine tours, biking, and other activities, and are an enjoyable couple to have a conversation with.
Date of stay: February 2016
Room Tip: Pick rooms on the south side. A bit quieter. The single BR are a great value.
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 17 Feb 2016
We value our return guests like old friends, and will give our best endeavours to ensure their time with us is treasured as much as the first time. The river walk into town is very picturesque, and leads to great cafes. We love show-casing what we have in Marlborough and sharing it with our guests. Thank you so much for staying with us again.
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Reviewed 16 February 2016 via mobile

Fantastic stay. Management is extremely helpful and friendly. Good price, clean, and fantastic A/C in the room. Room is very large as well. Laundry is available as well. 12 minute walk to the center of town. Across the street from the best restaurant in town.

Date of stay: January 2016
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Marg W, Manager at Montana Lodge Motel, responded to this reviewResponded 18 February 2016

We have certainly seen the value of air conditioning this summer, and it is great that our guests are availing themselves of it. This review supports our contention that we are not very far from the centre of town, and the walks to get there are relaxing and picturesque. Gramados Restaurant, is proving to be one of the best in Blenheim and is right on our front doorstep. Thank you for the kind comments about our accommodation, and for choosing to stay with us. It is always easy to host interested guests

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Reviewed 5 February 2016 via mobile

On our way to Christchurch and this is the perfect place to one or two nights. Although the road is nearby overnight there was virtually no traffic noise so slept soundly.
The owners are very welcoming and the room clean and comfortable. We thoroughly recommend this motel and it is good value for what you get.

Date of stay: February 2016
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Thank Ben G
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Marg W, Manager at Montana Lodge Motel, responded to this reviewResponded 6 February 2016

Montana Lodge motel is a great place to stop off, either going to, or coming off the ferry.
Picton is only 20 minutes drive away. Handy to town, and all the visitor attraction, and of course the wineries. Thank you for your comments regarding the cleanliness and comfort of the accommodation. Please do call again.

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Reviewed 4 February 2016

We stayed here recently to attend a family wedding and booked 2 x 2 bedroom units. Margaret and Peter were most obliging and nothing was a problem to help our two families. Margaret even went beyond the call of duty helping with the laundry and taking the family photos when we were all glamed up!!! The units were very clean and comfortable. Highly recommend and will stay again if ever in Blenheim - thank you :)

Date of stay: January 2016
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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Marg W, Manager at Montana Lodge Motel, responded to this reviewResponded 6 February 2016

Montana Lodge Motel is great for family based functions. There is plenty of space for people to chill out in. Very handy to The Old Barn Function Centre.

If we can do anything to make our guests stay more enjoyable, then we will do our very best to achieve it. The family photo under the big old lemon tree in the guest garden was ideal.

Thank you for your kind comments

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Reviewed 17 January 2016

My wife and I stayed at the Montana Lodge Motel in Blenheim for a couple of days. The town is situated in New Zealand's wine country region - yet another superb area of a country the beauty of which defies description. The motel's rooms, each with a fairly large and easily accessible kitchenette, are exceptionally spacious, immaculately maintained and ideally suited for tourists who wish to explore Marlborough, New Zealand's premier wine region. Both Peter and Margaret (Pete and Mag) who manage the motel, proved to be inordinately warm and helpful. Pete is a specialist when it comes to the wine country - a veritable fount of knowledge which he is happy to share. The motel is located across the road from a delightful, almost-old world pub, which we visited on New Year's eve, and is a three or four minutes' drive to the town's centre. We recommend the Montana Lodge unreservedly to would-be visitors to the Blenheim/Marlborough region....Michael

Date of stay: December 2015
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Marg W, Manager at Montana Lodge Motel, responded to this reviewResponded 18 January 2016

What can we say? It is easy to host guests when you live in one of the best regions in NZ.
Michael and his wife asked questions and we were pleased and able to answer them. Interested and actively engaged guests are wonderful people to host, and if our knowledge and facilities enhance their stay, then everyone wins.
Travel safe and thank you for your kind comments

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Reviewed 13 January 2016

Stayed at their studio plus with my husband and my daughter before NYE on the way back to Wellington from Christchurch. Even though it was very busy, the owner Pete was friendly welcoming.
The room was perfect size for us and super clean with neutral decoration. Especially the kitchen unit was brand-new (I think we were the first guest after the renovation?). Was so glad they have a hair drier as I needed to dry my daughter's thick long hair after shower.
Their body soap dispenser was a bit hard to push the gel out. As the light was fluorescent, it was bright to spend night time.
My daughter's most fun place in Blenheim was their trampoline! Thanks for relaxing and enjoying time for all of us.

Date of stay: December 2015
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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Marg W, Manager at Montana Lodge Motel, responded to this reviewResponded 15 January 2016

The Kitchen / Bathroom renovations are approximately 1 year old, nice to read that they are perceived in new condition, as that is testament to the cleanliness standards of our staff.

Your comments regarding the lighting are taken on board, and we will review that at our next electrical energy efficiency meeting. We are currently running energy efficient lighting, but technology is always moving the "bar" on this.

Delighted with the positive comments on our establishment, thank you.

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