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Colonial Motel offers spacious and comfortable accommodation in the heart of Blenheim. Facilities include a children's play area, swimming pool, barbecue area and guest laundry. Each apartment at Colonial Motel Blenheim includes a kitchen or kitchenette, Sky TV 50+ channels, high speed WiFI and spacious living areas. Heating, ironing facilities and a work desk are also provided. The motel is centrally located, a 2-minute drive or an easy walk to the town centre, supermarket, cafés and restaurants, stadium, gyms, pool, information centre, railway station and riverside walk. In addition, Marlborough's many fabulous wineries and walking and bike trails are only a short drive away. It is also a 15 minute drive to the airport and a 25-minute drive to the Picton ferry terminal. Continental and cooked breakfasts are available and can be delivered to the apartments, along with a free newspaper.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.3
Location
8.9
High score for Blenheim

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Chris
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great family ran motel. Units exceptionally clean and comfortable. Staff very friendly and accommodating.
  • Markus
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Really nice room, fully equipped and nice layout. Located on the main road, so everything at your door step. Definitely returning when in the area, highly recommended.
  • Sherree
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The staff was friendly and welcoming and the room was very homely
  • Dacruz
    New Zealand New Zealand
    What a great welcome and clean room. Thank you Simon.
  • Sonia
    Australia Australia
    Manager was very accommodating Location was great
  • Richard
    New Zealand New Zealand
    friendly greeting and chocolate fish on arrival park outside room
  • John
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Clean and tidy. Proprietors very welcoming and friendly. Recommend as a place to stay.
  • Helen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The staff were very friendly and helpful. The rooms were spacious and comfortable. Everything was clean. We appreciated the little extras like the welcoming chocolate fish, the Xmas themed glasses, and the nespresso machine and pods. The...
  • Wolfgang
    Germany Germany
    Strategically located, the motel had everything we needed. We had a clean, comfortable room and appreciated the warm welcome and local knowledge of our host.
  • Diana
    Germany Germany
    Simon is an excellent host with a wealth of stories and tips for your time in Blenheim. The apartments are spacious and very well appointed with everything you need for self catering as well as quality products in the bathroom. Blenheim town...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Colonial Motel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • WiFi available in all areas
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Children's playground
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and charges are applicable.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Pet bowls
  • Strollers
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Laundry

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Fence around pool

Wellness

  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
Check-out
From 09:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
NZD 10 per child, per night
2 years
Cot upon request
NZD 10 per child, per night
Extra bed upon request
NZD 20 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 20 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
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FAQs about Colonial Motel

  • Colonial Motel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Children's playground
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Swimming Pool
  • The prices at Colonial Motel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Colonial Motel include:

    • Studio
    • Suite
  • Yes, Colonial Motel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Colonial Motel is 650 yards from the centre of Blenheim. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Colonial Motel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.