Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Continental breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee of approximately NZD 18.00 for adults and NZD 10.00 to 15.00 for children.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 1:30 PM to 7:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Guests planning to arrive after 7:00 PM must contact the property in advance to arrange check-in.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific room accessibility details are not provided.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is centrally located in Blenheim, just steps from Seymour Square and within a 5-minute walk of Marlborough Convention Centre. It is 0.3 mi from ASB Theatre Marlborough and 0.7 mi from Pollard Park.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs (infant beds) are available for a fee of NZD 25.00 per stay, and high chairs are available for NZD 5.00 per stay. Advance request or confirmation may be required.

Lugano Motor Lodge

What guests think

Travellers describe Lugano Motor Lodge as a clean, comfortable base with very friendly, accommodating staff and a superb central location opposite the park and within easy walking distance of shops, eateries and wineries, offering good value for many short stays.

Rooms are generally spacious and well equipped with kitchenettes and comfortable beds. Recurring drawbacks include patchy Wi-Fi or streaming that freezes, occasional noise from the road or nearby clock, and a few dated elements or maintenance issues such as non-working air conditioning. Expect a comfortable, straightforward motel stay.

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Facilities

Guests appreciate easy on-site parking and access to a guest laundry. Several mention in-room streaming (Netflix) and simple recycling, but broader amenities are not highlighted.

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Chris

15 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a nice couple of nights, clean room, nice towels and a comfortable bed. Lovely location opposite the park and easy parking.Good value accommodation

8

Joanne

17 Mar 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Mary was very helpful with great suggestions of things to do. She also gave me info on the ferry conditions and kept me updated. Room was very comfortable with small kitchen and separate bedroom. Had a laundry which was easy. Even had Netflix to use. Wifi was excellent. Walked everywhere, good shopping and eateries. Definitely recommend with very friendly staff. Michelle was available on the weekend to help with anything else. Lovely homey place to stay.

10

Nigel

4 Jan 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy to find; friendly service and check in; superb facilities. Nothing to dislike.

10

Kev

17 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

In the heart of town with parking.

10

Karenn

9 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything you could wish for. Comfy bed, included Netflix, lovely park across the road. Easy walk to lots of food options.

10

Leanne

22 Feb 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Large spacious room with great facilities and close to CBD.

10

Darren

13 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Spacious, clean and well equipped. Easy parking and short walk to town centre - also it’s opposite a pretty park. Check in was very friendly with loads of great advice

10

Amanda

25 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely loved this property. We were at the end of a two week driving holiday around the South Island and we both felt this property and town were the pick. Had two great meals in town and it was only a very short walk into town which was terrific. It was nice to not need the car for a day. The room was well equipped and well set out with two large lounge chairs to relax and read or watch TV. Also had a small dining setting. Bed was comfortable and the blockout blinds worked well. Large bathroom too. Also HD Netflix was available in the room. The room was spotless. Really clean. The property has great easy to understand recycling too. You can tell the owners are proud of their proprty. Judy (the owner) was so nice. Let us check in really early after we arrived well ahead of time. Was so helpful and friendly to chat too. Felt like being back home. Couldn't recommend this property enough. Also great pricing.

8

Andrew

28 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice clean room with free parking and short walk to restaurants snd amenities.

10

Merrily

10 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Delightful property that is right across the street from a very charming park in the middle of town. Parking for each of the units. Walkable to nearby grocery store. All this AND it is right in the middle of the wine country!

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently highlight very clean rooms and well-kept units. A few note small lapses like missed replacements or old soap, but overall standards are high.

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Philippa

27 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean beds, kitchen and bathroom, easy check in. Quiet room unable to operate air con so we left door to lounge open which kept us cool. Fine for a single night. Good wifi

10

Sue

15 Dec 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely clean comfortable motel. Would definitely stay here again, very good value for money.

8

Anne

12 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

My unit was spotless.

10

Pam

26 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean. Staff was friendly. Very close to Taylor River which has a nice path to walk upon.

10

Alan

27 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The welcome from reception was excellent - room clean and spacious. Fantastic location overlooking the gardens and a bench dedicated to Princess Diana. Five minute walk to a selection of shops, bars and restaurants. Excellent value for money - highly recommend

10

Peter b

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Well placed in the heart of town and close to the Taylor river walkways. Beautifully clean, comfortable bed and lovely soft towels. Only grizzle is that there was no recycling bin in the room so I took my recyclables home with me. No single use products in the bathroom or kitchenette though. Very friendly and helpful staff

6

Sally

21 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

it was clean and well equipped

8

David

26 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean great for 1 night

8

Stella

28 Feb 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We arrived late, room was ready and waiting as was a car park! We were very impressed how easy and fuss free it was to arrive after hours. Despite the bathroom and joinery being a little dated they were very clean. Furnishings lovely though (liked the leather couch!)

8

Richard

25 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room, basic but all necessary available. Friendly reception lady.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious and comfortable, many with kitchenettes and good beds. Some report slow or freezing Wi-Fi/TV streaming, occasional road or clock noise, and dated fittings or maintenance issues such as faulty air conditioning; others found units quiet.

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Kingston

20 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Can't beat the location, walking distance to everything in town. Room was large, kitchen well appointed, could have used a bigger more comfortable couch given the room slept 6 but the couch only had room for 3 but everything was clean and the staff were lovely.

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Lisa

20 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly check in. Room very comfortable but let down by old soap in the shower, wifi that kept freezing and tv that froze every few minutes. Ended up using own data. Disappointing stay.

10

Norman

5 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very spacious and comfortable apartment in a good location.

8

Philippa

27 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean beds, kitchen and bathroom, easy check in. Quiet room unable to operate air con so we left door to lounge open which kept us cool. Fine for a single night. Good wifi

10

Adela

30 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The most comfortable bed I have ever slept in. Really generous sized room with a little balcony out to the side (we stayed in a room at the end). Quiet, sunny and very warm. I will stay here again definitely.

6

Emma

21 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Adequate accommodation- comfy & clean but a little dated and basic. Staff very nice and helpful. Internet was rubbish (1st world problems I know, but meant kids couldn’t even watch free view).

8

Patricia M

19 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice rooms and handy with small kitchenette. Easy to walk around town from motel. Staff friendly and helpful.

10

Warren

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were excellent on arrival and during our extended stay (was a 4 night trip, extended another 2 nights + another 4 nights). Staff blocked out dates for us as we had a sick family member & then a funeral to attend. They went out of their way to make our time at Lugano memorable. Wifi was a little difficult sometimes, but a reset sorted this issue. Bed comfortable, a little noise from road, clock tower but an excellent stay.

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Thomas

31 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean motel with adequate space, clean and comfortable room and centrally located. However, Negative points. Paper thin walls ensured we got to experience our neighbours watching ‘Strangers Things’ full blast at 3am. The room was boiling hot because the AC didn’t work. WIFI was unreliable from 6pm onwards.

10

Jacquie

16 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location walking distance to town. Nice, clean unit that had everything and a super comfortable bed.

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Service

Service is widely praised as warm, proactive and accommodating, with staff helping with itinerary changes, recommendations and flexible check-in/out. Guests mention thoughtful touches and support during extended or difficult trips.

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Joanne

17 Mar 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Mary was very helpful with great suggestions of things to do. She also gave me info on the ferry conditions and kept me updated. Room was very comfortable with small kitchen and separate bedroom. Had a laundry which was easy. Even had Netflix to use. Wifi was excellent. Walked everywhere, good shopping and eateries. Definitely recommend with very friendly staff. Michelle was available on the weekend to help with anything else. Lovely homey place to stay.

10

Kerri

10 Jan 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were excellent and absolutely friendly would definitely go back again. Rooms were well maintained although an exhaust fans in the bathrooms would be a good idea.

10

Tania

28 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely receptionist and great communication all round. Everything we needed was included and the cookies were a bonus! Quiet spot but very close to town and convenient. Thanks for a great stay.

10

Ruiping

16 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a great stay at Lugano motor lodge! Great location within walking distance to New World grocery, the Warehouse and the various dining places. The parking is easy and the lady at the front desk is super friendly and helpful! She even gave us a bottle of creamy milk for our coffee when we checked in. She stayed until 7pm till we finished our laundry. Across the lodge is the beautiful Seymour Square where we took a morning walk after breakfast before heading out. The room is clean with dishes microwave and a small fridge, convenient for housing our groceries. The bed is super comfortable and we had a good night rest. We recommend this place for safe, convenient and comfortable road trips in the South Island!

10

Warren

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were excellent on arrival and during our extended stay (was a 4 night trip, extended another 2 nights + another 4 nights). Staff blocked out dates for us as we had a sick family member & then a funeral to attend. They went out of their way to make our time at Lugano memorable. Wifi was a little difficult sometimes, but a reset sorted this issue. Bed comfortable, a little noise from road, clock tower but an excellent stay.

10

Mike

25 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpful staff

10

Rachel

11 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Warm and friendly welcome.

10

Susan

10 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was a lovely hotel to stay at. Very convenient, clean and comfortable. Mary was extremely helpful and knowledgeable about the area and we really appreciated her help with many things. I would come and stay here again when I’m back in this area. Thank you.

10

Cynthia

17 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

This was the best motel we have stayed at for a long time. The service was 10/10. Michelle went out of her way to provide us with the best hospitality. Nothing was too much trouble. We were unsure if we were going to stay a third night depending if we could get a ferry sailing. Michelle held the room for us until it was confirmed we couldn’t get an earlier sailing. Mary, the owner, organized it so that we didn’t have to move rooms given we had to stay a night longer. Definitely highly recommend for high quality service and very nice and clean rooms.

10

eamon

1 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A very good experience checking in. Got an upgrade which was great. The room was large, lounge living area, and two seperate bedrooms. The athroom was large with a very good shower and a seperate toilet which is most unusual for this type of place. All was clean and well stocked. The manager was helpful, friendly, and a had a great sense of humour. Very good experience over all

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Location

Central setting opposite the park and within easy walking distance of shops, restaurants and groceries. Handy for exploring wine country and town on foot.

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Dianne

17 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location across from the park and within an easy walk to groceries.

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Dwight

25 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very clean, convenient lodging walkable to the downtown and not far from the train station. Updated room with beautiful view of the town park square with gorgeous gardens.

10

Patricia

22 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location for a mini break, loved the local wineries.

10

Diane

12 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Enjoyed three day stay. Perfect situation, close to shops and restaurants.

10

Kev

17 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

In the heart of town with parking.

10

Alan

27 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The welcome from reception was excellent - room clean and spacious. Fantastic location overlooking the gardens and a bench dedicated to Princess Diana. Five minute walk to a selection of shops, bars and restaurants. Excellent value for money - highly recommend

10

Peter b

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Well placed in the heart of town and close to the Taylor river walkways. Beautifully clean, comfortable bed and lovely soft towels. Only grizzle is that there was no recycling bin in the room so I took my recyclables home with me. No single use products in the bathroom or kitchenette though. Very friendly and helpful staff

10

Darren

13 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Spacious, clean and well equipped. Easy parking and short walk to town centre - also it’s opposite a pretty park. Check in was very friendly with loads of great advice

10

Cristine

18 Mar 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Comfortable and close to centre of town.Close to cafes and restaurants and shops

10

Matt

13 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The motel is very central and yet on a nice quiet street.

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Lugano Motor Lodge

About this property

Location

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Upstairs Executive Studio

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Courtyard View

Upstairs One Bedroom Apartment

Ground Floor One Bedroom Apartment

Ground Floor Studio Accessible

Ground Floor Two Bedroom Family Apartment

Upstairs Studio

Upstairs Family Two Bedroom Apartment

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