Review: Staying at Chateau Marlborough in Blenheim New Zealand
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If you’re looking for a place to stay in Blenheim, New Zealand’s South Island, Chateau Marlborough makes for a comfortable place before you continue your trip to the wineries around the region. It was located in a really convenient location, and an eight minute walk from the Scotch Wine & Bar, where we had one of our best meals in New Zealand. We paid about SGD170 / USD125 for a night’s stay. Here’s our review on staying at the Chateau Marlborough in Blenheim New Zealand
From Blenheim Airport to Chateau Marlborough
We took a shared van from the Blenheim Airport o Chateau Marlborough and it cost us NZD25 for two of us. We shared the van with someone else. The driver was super honest and it was a pleasant experience.
The Room
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It was modern, not as cosy as the Karanda Bed & Breakfast in Rotorua, but for the price, it was of good value. It was spacious and there was more than enough room for both of us.
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The Breakfast
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While the room was good, I wouldn’t suggest that you have breakfast at the restaurant. I ordered a shakshuka for breakfast and found it to be quite mediocre. It was a little heavy and too salty for me. Perhaps we had been spoilt the day before, from our experience at the Scotch Wine Bar which was a short walk away.
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The Travelling Squid’s Take
If you’re planning to stay at Blenheim for one to two nights, Chateau Marlborough is a good choice – just get your breakfast someone else. It is located in a convenient location, especially near the vineyards. You can also visit the Scotch Wine Bar for many more dinners and wine as they have a great selection.
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Chateau Marlborough in Blenheim New Zealand
- 95-117 High Street, Blenheim 7201, New Zealand
- +64 3-578 0064