Marlborough Convention Centre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Seymour Square - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
ASB Theatre Marlborough - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Pollard Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
Getting around
Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 10 min drive
Picton (PCN) - 17 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 7 min walk
Domino's - 10 min walk
Coupland's Bakeries - 16 min walk
Burger King - 5 min walk
Blenheim Railway Cafe & Ice Creamery - 15 min walk
About this property
Colonial Motel
Enjoy your visit to Blenheim with a stay at Colonial Motel. Guests can take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
10 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–8:30 AM
Barbecue grills
Room service (limited hours)
Travelling with children
Playground
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Seasonal outdoor pool
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible
Grab bar near toilet
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Separate living room
Freshen up
Shower only
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
Kitchenette
Stovetop
Cookware, dishes and utensils
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 20 for adults and NZD 20 for children
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of NZD 20 per pet, per day
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
The seasonal pool is open from October to April
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Colonial Blenheim
Colonial Motel Blenheim
Colonial Motel Motel
Colonial Motel Blenheim
Colonial Motel Motel Blenheim
Frequently asked questions
Does Colonial Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Colonial Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Colonial Motel?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Colonial Motel?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of NZD 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Colonial Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Colonial Motel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Colonial Motel and nearby?
Colonial Motel has a seasonal outdoor pool and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
Does Colonial Motel have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a stovetop, a fridge and a microwave.
What's the area around Colonial Motel like?
Colonial Motel is a short 16-minute walk from Marlborough Convention Centre and 16 minutes' walk from Seymour Square.
Colonial Motel Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.6/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
27 November 2024
Great walkable location into town, large apartment style room. Simon was very nice and helpful!
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 November 2024
Very welcoming motel in Blenheim. Central to restaurants and grocery stores. Comfortable beds and well equipped kitchen.
Felicia
Felicia, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 September 2024
A great Motel, spacious, clean with everything I needed.
Convenient parking and close to dining options
Verified traveller
2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 September 2024
Great staff and very central to everything
Mark
Mark, 2-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 September 2024
Truck noises
Alexander
Alexander, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
12 August 2024
Great overnight stay. Great amenities and location to shops
Derek
Derek, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 August 2024
This was a darling place run by very nice people. The unit was equipped with everything needed to spend several days. Loved the milk and chocolate fish that were offered to us. The bed warmers were great! They gave us fabulous dinner recommendations. Highly recommend this place!
Grace
Grace, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
8 August 2024
Shower was awsome .
I stayed in the studio ,only thing with that is your bedroom is in the living room. Got no sleep the first night as to much light from outside. Owner turned sone of the lights off the second night.
Airfryer instructions ? Lets say i couldn't get it to work properly
Karen
Karen, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 August 2024
Everything
Tony
Tony, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 August 2024
Best on our trip
Great spot to stop on our trip , Very friendly staff , great room with everything that we need , we were shown to our room and shown all the facilities in the room by the manager .
Very comfortable . very happy
Rod
Rod, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 July 2024
Location and tidy/ clean complex
Joan
Joan, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
2 July 2024
Francesco
Francesco, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 June 2024
Fabulous stay. Really accommodating hosts. Stayed for a second night on our way back. Really spacious unit with great cooking facilities.
james
james, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 June 2024
An excellent facility for us. Everything we needed. Thanks.
Hudson
Hudson, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 June 2024
Nicky
Nicky, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 June 2024
Karen
Karen, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 June 2024
K
K, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 April 2024
Perfect accommodation so well equipped with everything you need
Joanne
Joanne, 1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 April 2024
Friendly, helpful people. lovely unit.
Jill
Jill, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 April 2024
Awesome place to stay handy to supermarket and town. Very friendly and helpful went above and beyond
Ruth
Ruth, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
10 April 2024
Janine
Janine, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
6 April 2024
Pleasant stay
Neil
Neil, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 April 2024
Family owned and operated. Lovely large rooms, all spotlessly clean and welcoming.