One of the best motels in New Zealand, very clean and well equipped, very helpful owners with an excellent knowledge of the local area and brilliant restaurant recommendations. More

Had a lovely 1 bedroom suite which was a nice change from the usual single studio rooms we have been staying in during our holiday. The host was very friendly and helpful and everything we needed was there. The room was next to the pool and might have been an issue if it had been warm enough for other guests... More

Friendly people but when it came to the water pressure, it was very poor. Took half an hour to run a bath. The shower had little pressure. Disappointed to see a crushed venetian blind at the window. 4 plus star. I don't think so! More

The Phoenix Motor Inn On November I was on holiday in New Zealand and was traveling the south island with a dear old friend. We had winged most of the trip, and hadn't made any reservations. As luck would have it most of the hotels, motels & inn's were full. We lucked out and came upon The Phoeni Motor Inn.... More

Very clean and comfortable, would stay here again. Towels refreshed daily. Staff were friendly and helpful. More

The location was just great for visiting all the wineries, which was our big reason for being in Blenheim. Everyone was so friendly and helpful, especially our hosts. They were so great with giving us directions and general information (especially when we, being from Texas, desperately needed a good steak). The motel was extremely clean (as was all of New... More

This motel had a lovely host that greeted us, he gave us a map of the wineries and set us up in a very clean and comfortable room. It was within driving distant of many wineries and had nothing worth complaining about. More