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Colonial Motel

3.5 star property
Motel in Blenheim with free parking

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Front of property
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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66 Main Street, Blenheim, Marlborough, 7201
  • Marlborough Convention Centre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • ASB Theatre Marlborough
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Seymour Square
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Comfort Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Comfort Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Comfort Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Blenheim

Located in Blenheim CBD, Colonial Motel is within a mile (2 km) of sights such as Marlborough Convention Centre and Millennium Art Gallery. The 10 rooms at this 3.5-star motel include kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves.
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What's nearby

  • Marlborough Convention Centre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • ASB Theatre Marlborough - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Seymour Square - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Omaka Classic Cars - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 10 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

Motel in Blenheim with free parking
Guests of Colonial Motel enjoy features like a seasonal outdoor pool, free newspapers and laundry facilities. Free parking is included with your stay. Front-desk staff can assist with securing valuables and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include a garden, barbecue grills, and a picnic area.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves are also available.
Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: NZD 20 for adults and NZD 20 for children

Things to do

  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for NZD 20 per pet, per day
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from October to April.
  • There are no elevators.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Colonial Blenheim
Colonial Motel Blenheim
Colonial Motel Motel
Colonial Motel Blenheim
Colonial Motel Motel Blenheim

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Colonial Motel?

Colonial Motel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see close to Colonial Motel?

This motel is situated in Blenheim CBD within a short 16-minute walk of Seymour Square and also 17 minutes on foot from ASB Theatre Marlborough. You'll also find Pollard Park and Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Colonial Motel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does Colonial Motel have a casino?

No, Colonial Motel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Colonial Motel?

No, this motel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. The seasonal pool is normally open from October until April.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Colonial Motel?

Couples staying at this motel will appreciate amenities like a kitchenette as well as a seasonal outdoor pool and a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Colonial Motel?

No, this motel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Colonial Motel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Colonial Motel offers a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does Colonial Motel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Colonial Motel for a fee of NZD 20 per pet, per day. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does Colonial Motel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

Where is the closest airport to Colonial Motel?

The closest major airport to Colonial Motel is Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne), which is 5.6 mi away (10 minutes by car). Another top airport is Picton (PCN), which is located 13.2 mi away (17-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Colonial Motel?

Yes, some guestrooms at Colonial Motel offer a balcony.

Colonial Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 181 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 181 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 181 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 181 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 181 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and tidy. Exceptionally friendly greeting even though I arrived late ! Overall a great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, clean and warm, everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merv

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good all round.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tastefully set up with attractive toiletries in bathroom, lovely bedspeads on comforta ble beds, friendly attentive staff and very clean. We loved it.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable well run motel. We will return given the opportunity
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth, Ashland

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a very quaint older property with extremely friendly owners. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent place for families who are wine tasting

Excellent find for our stay in Blenheim. We had travelled down from the North Island to meet up with our daughter who had recently moved to NZ. The two bedroom apartment was a good size to accommodate us all. Location is very close to the town and to all the main vineyards ( word of warning: book taxis early as they get very busy during the cellar door opening hours) Flat was lovely and clean and kitchen was well equipped. Laundry was available for use for your own washing . Couple of things ago heed. No aircon but fans are provided and the height of the shower head is not adjustable and is very low. No safe either but as place is occupied 24/7 that wasn’t a problem. Very friendly owner who loved to have a chat made it a real home from home
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Estelle

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly accomodating staff .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis

A wonderful place to stay

Check in was very relaxed and straight forward. Our host was extremely friendly and helpful, he couldn’t do enough for us to make our stay perfect. Keen to share his local knowledge of the best place to go when we needed to purchase something. Our room had everything that you could need. We would have no hesitation in staying again if we were in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room and location, the Motelier was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good spacious room well equipped.

Spacious room well equipped and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simon was very helpful. There was a free guest laundry, which was a bonus for us after days of travelling. The room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In summer there is traffic noise if windows open at night. It was 30 degrees when we were there
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent room

The room was spacious and well equipped. Excellent shower and nice toiletries. The host Simon was friendly and very helpful. Parking right outside the room. The area is commercial but very well located for walking into town and for the wine trail . Some traffic noise from the main road.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great find

Clean and well equipped. Easy check in. Free laundry. Helpful management.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome experience!

Such a great choice for my stay!! The owner, Simon, picked me up at the train station. My room had a little balcony, which was perfect for the additional room service breakfast. TV with Sky was the easiest to operate. And they even have punched coffee--not the instant crap you find in most hotels. Nothing fancy here, but the service is a big wow! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, excellent units.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceeded expectations

Super helpful, friendly and service focused owner. Definitely stay again, great Brazilian restaurant nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendon, Rolleston

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff that are fast and efficient. Motel has great options around for dining, close the the beach or use the pool if you prefer. Would recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly host . Large clean room . Early check in was no problem . 15 min walk to town . Nice property . On a busy road , but traffic noise minimal .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025