The Marlborough Riverside Hotel

The Marlborough Riverside Hotel is a 4-star boutique property at 20 Nelson Street in Blenheim, set beside the Taylor River and within easy walking distance of the town's CBD. Native gardens around the property give it a settled, peaceful feel that is unusual for a central-city hotel, while still keeping guests close to Marlborough's wine region and everyday amenities.

Accommodation is varied, with room types designed for couples, families, groups and corporate travellers. The Taylor River wing adds a set of executive rooms with balconies, giving the property a mix of standard and more premium options suited to both leisure stays and business trips.

For meetings and events, the hotel offers on-site conference facilities configured for up to 110 delegates, with several room layout options available depending on the format of the event. This makes it a workable choice for corporate meetings, small conferences and residential training days in the Marlborough region, particularly where delegates also want access to the wine and food experiences the area is known for.

Food and beverage is handled through the Nikau Poolside Bistro, which serves a seasonal, locally sourced à la carte menu with both indoor and outdoor dining options; guest reviews also mention an on-site Japanese restaurant, SASA. Recreational facilities include a solar-heated swimming pool. Practical amenities include high-speed internet, on-site parking, and laundry and dry-cleaning services, along with accessible accommodation options.

For groups travelling to Blenheim for meetings, incentives or conferences, the hotel's combination of function space, on-site dining and central-but-quiet location makes it a practical base from which to also explore Blenheim venues and the wider Marlborough wine region.