Hotel Motueka

On behalf of the Bloomfield family we’d like to thank the Hotel Motueka for hosting the funeral service of our beloved Shayne. From our first enquiry we found the owner helpful, compassionate, friendly and organised. She explained the best space in the hotel, the rear function room. It was well appointed. The staff set up chairs, sound system, and microphones for us. Hotel Motueka catered fresh and good finger food for a reasonable price. They also gave the option that if the food we chose wasn’t enough, they could put more on. It was very private from the front bar. We had access through the front and the back, a good breakout area at the side, the PA system was very clear. The bar in this room was well staffed and service was quick throughout. More than anything else we appreciate that we were not hurried out at the end. Nobody invasively cleaned up around us while we were there. Nobody rushed us out. Our music playlist was still on when our last family member left. Huge thanks to team Hotel Motueka. While you can certainly have a great Saturday night here, we can also recommend you consider having your final goodbyes here. It’s a great place to raise a glass to those good times past. Other notes: plenty of parking, vintage hotel features like lead light glass doors and art deco wallpaper, serving all the locally loved beers on tap, freshly painted facade in historic colours. 5 stars for nostalgia.

Robyn · March 2026 · via Google

Very happy. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. We needed an extra bed, and it was no issues. Great place. A Lovely lady who stays onsite has a cute dog, she and her dog were great to our kids. Great experience! 🙌😀

Carl P. · December 2025 · via Google

Owner and staff are very nice. Was scared of the cigarette smells before coming, but the new owners have made it more strict around the place so it wasn’t a problem at all! Thank you for a very comfortable stay!!

The F. · December 2025 · via Google

As a local who visits here occassionally, i love my times here. I like it when its not busy, and i love the honest service, no pretentions that cause I ordered a whisky I should be liked and graced with a smile. Im annoyed at all the whiney folks who have visited. Maybe you are just not the type to be welcomed. 🤠

Ian H. · December 2025 · via Google

Evacuated to the Hotel Motueka, All the staff are helpful, friendly, supplying hot food, & Thank You to theother patrons who have offered their own possessions to make my stay even more comfortable

Frani · July 2025 · via Google