Reviews of Sundowner Motel 4 stars
132 Middle Renwick Road, Springlands, 7201 Blenheim, New Zealand
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Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewIt was very clean and tidy. Great size room, comfy beds.
The stove top was a little difficult to use because the temperature was a little all over the place.
Reviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery spacious room and dedicated parking space by the door. Excellent communication by staff about our late check in as we arrived late after ferry crossing. We had immediate access to our room on arrival, and heat pump was on. The room had a well equipped kitchen and would have been great for a longer stay as well.
No dislikes.
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewClean and functional
Dated. No plunger coffee and my 12 yo daughter was charged $20 when on the booking it said she was free. Didn’t see any staff.
Hi Vicky, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are truly sorry to hear that your experience with us did not meet your expectations. We just wanted to clarify that your daughter was not charged because her age was entered as 0 years old when you made the booking. Children under 3 years old stay free of charge. Our room rate covers up to two guests. Any additional guests aged 3 and above are charged $20 each per night. Please note that in this instance, we have not charged you for your daughter. Thank you, Sundowner Motel
Hi Vicky, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are truly sorry to hear that your experience with us did not meet your expectations. We just wanted to clarify that your daughter was not charged because her age was entered as 0 y… Show more
Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation was great close to town , shops and people I was visiting .
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Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewClean and comfortable
Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewVery comfortable bed. Straight across the road from woolworths. Very friendly staff. Everything you need in a large room
Everything was great
Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewBed & pillows were super comfy. Location was perfect for us. Looked like people were working on improvements to the property which was nice to see.
A bit dated in areas. Could do with a few tidy ups. Nothing major though.
Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewIt was clean and warm and the staff were really helpful with a late check in leaving our room really warm and welcoming. The countdown across the road makes it really easy to shop once we get there.
Everything was great. Our unit didn’t have an oven but we managed with the cook top and microwave. I think some of the units do have ovens.
Reviewed: 22 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery clean, comfortable and great location to supermarket. Friendly accommodating staff. We will be returning soon:-)
Just the fridge wasn't working too well, but being addressed.
Reviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewWarm, roomy, very clean. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Reviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 August 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewWell below average and overpriced. Has had a coat of paint thrown at it and new carpet along with a heat pump. Beds utensils and crockery are old. No attention to detail or presentation of a room. Curtain was half hanging off, blood on light switch no milk in fridge. Tried to watch TV but the sky kept coming up with atmosphere conditions. Tried to call and send message but no after hours service once office closes at 830pm. We travel to Blenheim often and won't be staying here again.
Hi James, We apologise that your stay with us did not meet your expectations, We have only recently taken over the motel & are working our way through upgrading the units and facilities. As motel owners yourselves I'm sure you can understand the challenges we sometimes face, and we are once again sorry for any inconvenience we may have caused you. Thanks Heaps, Sundowner Motel
Hi James, We apologise that your stay with us did not meet your expectations, We have only recently taken over the motel & are working our way through upgrading the units and facilities. As motel owners yourselves I'm sure you can … Show more
Reviewed: 1 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewSpacious rooms, lovely spa bath. Friendly staff Directly across from countdown
Reviewed: 29 July 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLovely new operators
Reviewed: 17 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewCountdown was just across the road - very convenient. We travelled with two small dogs and there was a park by the river 5 mins away.
Reviewed: 13 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewWas a clean spacious room.
Reviewed: 11 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGreat location. Comfortable accommodation
Shower
Reviewed: 4 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewA lovely place for a family stay. The small kitchen has everything you need, and the location is excellent. Overall, it was a pleasant and comfortable experience.
The only downside was that the bathroom felt a bit cold specially after showering — a heater in there would make it even better!
Reviewed: 4 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
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