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Colin and Gail are superb hosts and went out of their way to ensure our stay was wonderful. The units are quite tired and in need of some TLC. Location was excellent and the price per night reflected the age. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Julie-ann
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Col on 9 June 2023
Hi Julie-ann . Thank you for taking time to do a review . Regards . Colin .
10/10 Excellent
Averil
Travelled with partner
31 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Close to town, good quality linen and friendly owners.
Averil
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from Col . on 2 June 2023
Hi Averil . Thank you very much for the review . you were a very good guest . Colin .
We had booked through expidia and all was great, even messaged motel to question about an earlier arrival (as we had to get ready for a wedding at 1pm) so communications we toing and froing We think the cancelation error occurred because we had to cancel our C/Card last year and obviously payment didn't go through to motel at that moment, which they then ASSUMED we had canceled. A quick call to query/curtesy call about our stay would have ensured we were still coming! It was Easter and we feel they were quick to rent the room for longer than the one night we had requested. Not happy as Colin did'nt even bother to help in any way, just a straight, NO You canceled nothing available, sarcastic good luck in finding something else.
Karen
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Col on 16 Apr 2023
Dear ExpediaKaren Tracey has never stayed at Martinborough MotelOn the 23 August 2022 Karen Tracey made a booking for the 8 April 2023 .On the 30 August 2022 the above noted booking was cancelled ,Martinborough Motel rejects all allegations and innuendo made by Karen Tracey.Does Expedia condone guests making bookings with credit cards that are not valid .Colin Chamberlain . Martinborough Motel .
Location cleanliness were excellent. Great value for money. Staff were very friendly and accommodating.
Rory
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
Travelled with family
8 Oct 2022
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Depends on what you want
If you like a nice room, you’ll probably be disappointed. If you like a cheap room, it’ll probably work for the night.
The pros: Low price, close to the main square (only a block away, and a small one at that), friendly owners
The cons: Quite aged building/room/equipment, no wifi, limited outlets.
Dear Stacey Chester . With regard to your post stay review .
Stacey . You have never stayed at Martinborough Motel .We understand you made the booking for a 3rd.party .
( Your Mother ) Your Mother has never stayed at Martinborough Motel .
On the day of your booking you emailed to say your parents would not be stopping at the Motel Colin .
c.c. Expedia .
Hi . Thank you for taking the time to do the review . Colin .
8/10 Good
C D
20 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great Budget Choice in the centre of town.
This is a great budget choice if you want to stay in the centre of Martinborough. No frills and needs updating, but it is clean, fit for purpose and the owners are very friendly and helpful. Would recommend.
C D
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Response from Col on 20 May 2021
Hi CD . Thank you for the review . Colin .
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
Travelled with partner
16 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It advertised itself as a budget motel and this is what it is. We were quite happy with everything including an upgrade to a larger room with kitchen. Owners went out of their way to make our stay enjoyable.
As advertised. Is an older property. Tidy but small rooms. Owner is chatty. Grabbed as only deal post NY Day in Martinborough. Close to Square was the main attraction.
S Kawenata
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Response from Col on 6 Jan 2021
Hi . The room that you booked , No 2 is small room as advertised . Cost $90..00 per night . We think you would have been more comfortable in one of our larger rooms . Thank you for the review . Colin . Martinborough Motel .
Hi Kenneth . Thank you very much for your review . It is appreciated . Colin .
6/10 Okay
Lew
Travelled with partner
16 Mar 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, nice people but somewhat dated in style and condition. Bed was not great but I still slept well so cant be too bad. One big space with 1 double and 2 singles. Would be tricky if 4 were staying.
The owners were friendly and the facilities were comfortable.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from Col on 5 Mar 2020
Hi . Thank you very much for the review it is appreciated . Colin .
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
Travelled with partner
20 Jan 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great central location, good for 1 or 2 night stay. Very friendly helpful owners. Thanks.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Response from Col on 21 Jan 2020
Hi their . Thank you for that . Colin .
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
7 Jan 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This motel is a cheap overnight stay. It is very clean but tired.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Response from Col on 10 Jan 2020
Hi anonymous . We welcome all reviews . Colin .
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
Travelled with partner
29 Dec 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A little run down but the price per night reflects this, so is good value for money for Martinborough. Centrally located and in a quiet location. Would definitely stay again.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Response from Col on 2 Jan 2020
Hi Anonymous . Thanks , Yes we think the price is about right . Colin .
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
8 Oct 2019
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very old and disgusting looking from the outside,inside very dated but was comfortable,will not stay there again
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Col. on 9 Oct 2019
Hi Anonymous , Yes we are a 1960 small budget Motel as per our photos on the web pages and we offer very clean rooms at a very fair rate with great service . We note that you said the room was comfortable . Thank you for that .Colin . Martinborough Motel .
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
13 Sept 2019
Liked: Staff & service
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Col on 10 Oct 2019
Hi thank you for that . Colin .
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
24 June 2019
Liked: Staff & service
it was close to the town square had off street car parking just the two of us in the unit and ran out of hot water in the shower only one and a half quick showers
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from Col . on 27 June 2019
Hi . All reviews are welcome . Colin. Martinborough Motel.
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Travelled with partner
2 June 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This was like old fashioned New Zealand - unpretentious, friendly people, very comfortable but not posh. The bed was really comfortable and the linen was very soft. It was spotless. The shower was great with loads of instant hot water - even although it didn't look posh. The motel was within walking distance of the fabulous restaurant we went to and it was very quiet and peaceful.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Col on 27 June 2019
Hi . Thank you very much for the review . Colin .Martinborough Motel .
Just the nicest hosts ever! lovely friendly and welcoming couple who made us feel like we were their number one priority. The room wasa little dated but very very clean, completely serviceable and functional
Jeremy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Col on 20 Feb 2019
Hi Jeremy . Thank you very much for the review . Colin .
This is an older style motel, but clean and comfortable. The facilities are basic but more than adequate for a short stay. The photos are accurate, and the price reflects the standard. What you see is what you get, and it is very good value for money, especially in Martinborough. We would happily stay again.
JG
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from Col on 30 Jan 2019
Hi JG Thank you very much for that very clear review .Colin Martinborough Motel .
Stayed in Unit 1 which has 3 beds. Was a large room with full kitchen. Bed was comfortable. Gayle the host was lovely and made sure we were settled in. Very short walk into town. Two negatives were no Wifi and a small TV. Overall for the price was good value.
michelle
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from G. on 23 Jan 2019
Hi Michelle .Thank you for the review . Gail ,Martinborough Motel .
very friendly & accommodating manager, and although facilities a bit dated, very clean & tidy and comfortable.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from Col. on 17 Jan 2019
Thank you for the review .Colin. Martinborough Motel .
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
Travelled with partner
6 Jan 2019
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This property is old and very tired. The only reason we picked this property was its location in Martinborough as we wanted something fairly close to Cape Palliser, and we also wanted a kitchen. If we had it to do over again we would have stayed additional nights in Masterton or perhaps picked a spot in Greytown.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Response from Col. on 19 Jan 2019
Hi KITCHENS ARE NOT A PROBLEM ,YOU JUST NEED TO ASK , OR BOOK A ROOM WITH KITCHEN.. COLIN .