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Colony House Motor Lodge

Property class: 2.5

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A modern building with a glass balcony, a parking lot, and a rainbow in the background.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a door leading to a kitchenette.
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A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and a rack of dumbbells.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$277
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct

Explore the area

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3560 Franklin Rd SW, Roanoke, VA, 24014
  • Place, Tanglewood Mall
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Berglund Center
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Valley View Mall
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Room

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a nightstand, a wall with a colorful abstract design, and a painting of a red boat.

Drive Up Deluxe King

  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, and a wall with a geometric pattern.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, and a window.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a bench, a painting, and a bathroom with a mirror.

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a patterned rug, a wall-mounted lamp, and a framed picture.

Signature Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room

Drive Up Double Queen

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a patterned carpet.

Drive Up King

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a nightstand, a wall with a colorful abstract design, and a painting of a red boat.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Pets allowed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a TV, and a patterned carpet.

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Roanoke

At Colony House Motor Lodge you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Tanglewood Mall and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from River's Edge Sports Complex. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and Smart TVs. .Enjoy the gym and seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as an off-lead area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In proximity to this Franklin-Colonial hotel you'll find Smith Mountain Lake.

What's nearby

  • Tanglewood Mall - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Center in the Square - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Berglund Center - 10 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Valley View Mall - 14 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Hollins University - 22 min drive - 22.0 km

Getting around

  • Roanoke Station - 12 min drive
  • Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Great 611 Steak Company - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Colony House Motor Lodge

Colony House Motor Lodge offers its guests a fitness centre and a seasonal outdoor pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. Colony House Motor Lodge also features a vending machine and laundry facilities. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Colony House Motor Lodge was completed in June 2025.

This Roanoke hotel is smoke free.

  • 67 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Colony House Motor Lodge offers 67 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and a hairdryer. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 50-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Roanoke hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Renovated entire property - June 2025
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with premium cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • An off-lead area is available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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, American Express, Discover and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 23 May and close on 01 October.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Colony House Motor Lodge?

Yep, Colony House Motor Lodge has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Colony House Motor Lodge?

As of 29 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Colony House Motor Lodge on 4 Oct 2026 start from NZ$277, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Colony House Motor Lodge have a pool?

Colony House Motor Lodge has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open from May 23 to October 01.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Colony House Motor Lodge?

No, Colony House Motor Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Colony House Motor Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Colony House Motor Lodge?

Dogs are welcome at Colony House Motor Lodge, with dog exercise areas on offer.

Colony House Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 171 out of 192 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 192 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 192 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 192 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 192 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property has a great retro motor lodge vibe with all the amenities of a modern hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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My wife and I would not hesitate to stay here again if we are back in Roanoke. Everything about the place was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place. The entire property was spotless and well kept. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean comfy and affordable. Great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Place is really clean. Staff is very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Just a real quaint place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean and spacious room, nice shower, AC worked well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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JOY is amazing as a hostess and staff are wonderful too!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great staff, clean room. Was everything we needed for a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Best stay ever
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so friendly! Great mid-centuary vibe. Wish we could have stayed longer
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, ample parking, spacious room, pet friendly, clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was very good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I was very impressed with this motel. It was clean. The beds were comfortable and perfect for our stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely perfect !!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was adorable and very clean. Loved my stay. Will stay again if I have the chance!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This establishment was the best. The staff are extremely friendly, accommodating, knowledgeable and resourceful. The grounds were immaculate and the room was extremely clean, very nicely decorated and had everything we needed. We would fully recommend staying at the Lodge and would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Place was very clean. Very happy i stayed
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This place was so cute! Looks new. Was very clean and the staff was awesome! Good coffee to start the day.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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The parking was good. The property is newly renovated. Conditions were very satisfactory.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Super cute retro! I would definetly stay again - the price was just right. It’s a motor lodge so do not expect the world.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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This is a wonderful place to stay close in to all of the places to see in Roanoke, VA. The staff was top-notch, the room was clean and fresh, the shower was strong and pleasant, and the bed was comfortable. The staff did everything right to make sure we had what we needed. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A comfortable and fun place to stay, particularly for those of us who remember traveling by car in the 50s and 60s and stopping for the night at motels.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was amazing. We loved the spacious room and the great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026