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Sundowner Motel

3.0 star property
Motel in Blenheim with free parking

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BBQ/picnic area
Queen Studio
Exterior
Queen Studio | Private kitchenette
Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Surrounded by Springlands' scenic beauty, Sundowner Motel offers a serene escape with its lush garden and seasonal outdoor pool. Unwind in the sun-drenched outdoors with barbecue grills and outdoor furniture, while staying connected with free WiFi. The helpful staff has made a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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Queen Studio

Queen Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
Renovated in 2025
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

One Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
Renovated in 2025
  • 441 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

One Bedroom Spa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
Renovated in 2025
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Springlands, a neighborhood in Blenheim, Sundowner Motel is in the entertainment district and near the airport. Wither Hills Winery and Lawson's Dry Hills are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pollard Park and Wairau River. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails in the area.
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Map
132 Middle Renwick Road, Blenheim, 7201

What's nearby

  • Pollard Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Seymour Square - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Marlborough Convention Centre - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • ASB Theatre Marlborough - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre - 6 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tea Shack - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ritual - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪It’s All Brew - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Brumby's Blenheim - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Watery Mouth Cafe - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Sundowner Motel

Motel located in Springlands with rooms refurbished in 2025
Sundowner Motel provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor furniture, barbecue grills, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Sundowner Motel include thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and dining tables.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, patios, and LED light bulbs

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1980
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Renovated guestrooms - January 2025

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during May, June, July, August, and September:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NZD 10 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: NZD 10 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from October to April
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Asure Sundowner
Asure Sundowner Blenheim
Asure Sundowner Motel
Asure Sundowner Motel Blenheim
ASURE Sundowner Motel Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand
Sundowner Motel Motel
ASURE Sundowner Motel
Sundowner Motel Blenheim
Sundowner Motel Motel Blenheim

Frequently asked questions

Does Sundowner Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Sundowner Motel?

As of Aug 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sundowner Motel on Aug 23, 2025 start from CA $108.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Sundowner Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, Sundowner Motel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of NZD 10 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Sundowner Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sundowner Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sundowner Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Sundowner Motel located?

Located in Springlands, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Marlborough Art Society and Pollard Park. Seymour Square and Millennium Art Gallery are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Sundowner Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 147 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 147 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 147 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 147 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 147 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to the supermarket, cafe, restaurant and nice walks along Taylor river and beautiful Pollard Park. Comfortable unit, many sky channels.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness
clean and good price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great stay,
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent motel in every respect would recommend to anyone
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good mid priced Motel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older motel but well looked after. Fro the price its great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Brendon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would stay here again. Nice spacious room as well
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shiree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We came in late after 8pm and were welcomed in, great room and spa bath all very clean and supermarket straight across the road! Perfect location pre heading to the ferry the next day☺️
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean tidy and friendly.great if you have a pet. Will be back
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Hai

Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Spacious. Outside backyard sitting area. Convenient w/d. Nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Value for money
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great

The motel was very clean and tidy and perfect for our quick weekend stay in Blenheim for the weekend. Reasonable location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property and they young staff on duty was really lovely thank u
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New owners just taken over and are doing the place up don't believe the bad things said about this place. It is a great place to stay and enjoy, we had our dog with us, we will be going back there again, great stay and owners AAAttt
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacky

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felt they should have spa bath removed,cracked across base and not clean,generally looked very tired
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Owners very accommodating when ferry crossings changed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The new owners were amazing, very helpful so thank you very much
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Geoff

The motel is on the market, it’s all a bit rundown and dated but I had a reasonable night there. Woolworths supermarket just across the road was very handy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Annitta

Disliked: Cleanliness
There was someone clothing still left in the cupboards in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There was air conditioning which was very good. We were disappointed that the pool was empty, we were offered to use the pool at the next motel but didn't want to venture there.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice quiet motel, on the main road West to Havelock but not noisy. Woolworths supermarket & a Speights pub across the road handy too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Quiet and pleasant stay. Loved they have a supermarket across the road too
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean and well located with supermarket across the road
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Nice pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024