Colonial Motel

3.5 star property

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Comfort Studio | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Front of property
Seasonal outdoor pool
Comfort Triple Room, 3 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
$92
$80 nightly
$92 total
Total with taxes and fees
Apr 24 - Apr 25

Explore the area

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

Room options

Comfort Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

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

Comfort Studio

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

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About the neighborhood

Blenheim

With a stay at Colonial Motel in Blenheim (Blenheim CBD), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Marlborough Convention Centre and ASB Theatre Marlborough. .This motel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Millennium Art Gallery and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Seymour Square.

What's nearby

  • Marlborough Convention Centre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • ASB Theatre Marlborough - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Millennium Art Gallery - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Seymour Square - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Pollard Park - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Herb + Olive Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪CBD Cafe - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Colonial Motel

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.

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this motel include a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 8:30 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NZD 20 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from October to April

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

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

Colonial Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 175 out of 214 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 214 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 214 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 214 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 214 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous, top-notch spot. Great facilities, perfect location for all, including the dog! Simon and all the team are a credit to kiwi hospitality. communuty
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

ELEANOR

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes I loved the way that the owners put beautiful local products for our use in the bathroom. Very nice touch!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dinky

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not have breakfast at Motel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great 👍
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shilpa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, amazing hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was spotless and you could see how well cared for the hotel, the rooms and the property overall was.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super accommodating of my ridiculously late arrival time - thank you! Clean, comfortable and spacious room, nice touches such as the coffee maker and the good range of toiletries, and even a little roof to protect my bike from the rain. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean and tidy . The owner is very helpful, friendly, knowledgeable, and had some great recommendations.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Clean and well presented.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing room, great amenities and super friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Konstantinos

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious, clean and had all the required amenities, including comfortable bed, kitchen and spotless bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We've stayed before, clean friendly and well organised
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roslyn

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy. Very reasonable pricing. Lovely friendly hosts
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room. Excellent host. Some road noise as near highway.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely motel, spacious comfy bed great linen.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well apointed units, comfortable stay, and lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

KHOO

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

Friendly Host

Friendly Host. Accommodative and understanding. Unit was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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