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4.7 out of 5

"Nice units with frendly staff " More

By a verified traveller on Mon 30 Jan 2023

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Hotel Description

At Colonial Motel you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Marlborough Convention Centre and Seymour Square. Highlights at this motel include free self parking, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi.

Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to a playground. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a garden, and barbecue grills. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7 AM and 8:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities such as food and water bowls.

Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3.5-star Blenheim motel include ASB Theatre Marlborough and Millennium Art Gallery.

Comfort Studio

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
NZ$143* Per night/room 1 Apr. - 2 Apr.

Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Bed Count 2 King Beds Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Comfort Studio

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Comfort Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Comfort Triple Room, 3 Bedrooms

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 7 Max

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Colonial Motel ratings based on 43 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.7 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 5.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Colonial Motel

Everyone (13) Couples (13) Family (15)
5 out of 5

Posted by on 27 Jan. 2024

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5 out of 5

Posted by on 31 Dec. 2023

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4 out of 5
Nice units with frendly staff

Posted by on 30 Jan. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

3 Feb. 2023 by Nicola

Thanks Jeremy for the kind review. Hope to be able to host you again in the future!

4 out of 5
Very convenient for a night on the way through from the ferry. Very welcoming of our dog. The owners were thoughtful and accommodating of our delayed arrival after 10pm, moving us to a ground floor unit so we didn't have to climb stairs past other units. Happy to return.

Posted by on 4 May 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

4 May 2022 by Peter

Thank you for your stay and your kind words Alison. We appreciate the feedback and happy to look after you again upon your return.

5 out of 5
very easy to find and handy to town and the main road north

Posted by on 11 Feb. 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

11 Feb. 2020 by Pete

Thank you for your kind review and hope that you return someday.

5 out of 5
Lovely welcome by the owners, and more than happy to help out with anything at all

Posted by on 1 Feb. 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

1 Feb. 2020 by Pete.

Thank you very much for your kind review and so pleased that you enjoyed your stay. Hope you are able to return to us again.

4 out of 5
Handy to town and great bed. No Air conditioning is an issue.

Posted by on 4 Jan. 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

4 Jan. 2020 by Pete.

Thank you for your review and your stay. Unfortunately the lack of air conditioning is out of our control however there are not a lot of nights that it would be warranted.We do provide fans in all units.

5 out of 5
Great staff, great amenities and extras such as pool

Posted by on 3 Jan. 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

3 Jan. 2020 by Pete

Thank you for your stay and your great review with such kind comments. Glad you enjoyed your stay and it was a pleasure to provide the service. Hope you return some time.

5 out of 5
was a very nice place to stay, very friendly, the traffic noise was the only thing, but unfortunately that road is the main thoroughfare to picton.

Posted by on 17 Aug. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

17 Aug. 2019 by Peter

Thank you for your review and the positive comments. We are on the main road but that is the way of it. Glad you enjoyed your stay and hope that you come our way again.

5 out of 5
The proprietors of this hotel are simply wonderful people and made our stay very very satisfying. I would highly recommend this motel and as a regular visitor to Blenheim I will definitely be staying here again

Posted by on 14 Jan. 2019

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14 Jan. 2019 by Pete.

Thank you so much for your wonderful comments. So glad that you enjoy staying here and that we are able to make it as comfortable for you as we can. Look forward to your return.

Property Features

Colonial Motel offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden. Colonial Motel also features a picnic area, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock. Free self parking is available. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Blenheim motel.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Separate living room
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground on site
  • Separate dining area
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Colonial Motel offers 10 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Accommodations at this 3.5-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. This Blenheim motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Stove
  • Coffee maker
  • Kitchenware
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Newspapers (free)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Blackout drapes
  • Heating
  • Wheelchair accessible

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7 AM to 8:30 AM.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 10 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • Pets: NZD 20 per pet, per day
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

  • No lifts
  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Front desk opens daily at 7 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 10 PM
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on site
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 20 for adults and NZD 20 for children
  • Pet fee: NZD 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Colonial Blenheim
  • Colonial Motel Blenheim
  • Colonial Motel Motel
  • Colonial Motel Blenheim
  • Colonial Motel Motel Blenheim

You should know

  • The seasonal pool will open in October and close in April.

National Rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.