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Colonial House Motel

Property class: 3.5

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Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View, Poolside | Living area | 40-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, TV, Netflix
Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette, Courtyard Area | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk
Deluxe Studio | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk
Garden

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
$97
$84 nightly
$97 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 22 - May 23

Explore the area

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178 Kerikeri Road, Kerikeri, 0230
  • Place, Stone Store
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Fairy Pools
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, The Parrot Place
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View, Poolside | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View, Poolside

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette, Courtyard Area | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette, Courtyard Area

  • Garden view
  • 614 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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One Bedroom Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

One Bedroom Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 441 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Studio Wheelchair Accessible with easy access kitchenette, drive-in and sit-down bathroom facility | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Studio Wheelchair Accessible with easy access kitchenette, drive-in and sit-down bathroom facility

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Studio | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Deluxe Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Studio, Private Bathroom, Garden View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Executive Studio, Private Bathroom, Garden View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kerikeri

With a stay at Colonial House Motel, you'll be centrally located in Kerikeri, a short 9-minute walk from St James Anglican Church and 10 minutes by foot from Kerikeri Mission House. .This family-friendly motel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Stone Store and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Wharepuke Falls.
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What's nearby

  • Stone Store - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kerikeri Mission House - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Fairy Pools - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • The Parrot Place - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Rainbow Falls - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Phat House Brewing - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Honey House Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Plough & Feather - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pipsqueak Cafe - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Colonial House Motel

Colonial House Motel offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to patios. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and printers. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private patios. 40-inch Smart televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 15 to 15 for adults and NZD 12 to 15 for children

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool

More

  • 1 floor
  • 6 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1975
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • In-room dining only
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • LED lighting
  • Portable fan
  • Printer
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15 to 15 for adults, and NZD 12 to 15 for children

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Property Registration Number 4789612

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from January 01 to December 31
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Set meals are served in guestrooms only (no menus or public dining)

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Colonial House Kerikeri
Colonial House Motel Kerikeri
Colonial House Motel Motel
Colonial House Motel Kerikeri
Colonial House Motel Motel Kerikeri

Colonial House Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 214 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 214 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 214 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 214 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 214 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room. Excellent facilities and the swimming pool was a big hit with our grandson. Hosts are very welcoming and friendly. Great to meet/see you Mark, and your lovely wife.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The Ad on the website says 50+ channels with movies but only 29 channels and I had to use my own Netflix .. but was a reasonable place the flooring has issues also some very soft sections .. Probably try somewhere else next time
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely and helpful, rooms clean. Lovely setting in amongst the trees
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Arina

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was luxurious, the rooms were large, and everything was very clean. The room had all the essentials, and there was a pleasant surprise—a beer and wine upon check-in
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jill

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very small main bedroom, so queen bed could only be accessed from one side. Toaster only toasted on one side. Only a rain head shower head.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaela

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ngaone

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our hosts were very welcoming, room was clean and had everything we needed, the beds comfortable. Nice peaceful setting. I'll return.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Sondrya

Liked: Staff & service
Staff are friendly. Cabins need updating so felt it was pretty average. I expected it to be in better condition for the money spent. It was clean, however lots of spiders.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

flavia

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second stay at the property. Easy check in. Host was very welcoming. Will be staying again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jing

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet and comfortable 2 bedroom cottage - great value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

flavia

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

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was spot on, from the greeting, the room, the service. If in the area again we would stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ngaire and Ross

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was peaceful and lush green - a delight to stay at.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay, lovely room, bed was so comfortable, owners such lovely people, nothing was a problem for them.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred

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

Fantastic overnight stay

Everything about this place was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monaliza

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

Comfort, peaceful and value for money

Love this place. It’s beautiful and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the beer on arrival was great, especially on a hot day!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Perm

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Good place to have as a base. Owners are very friendly and attentive. Close to dining options.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our only criticism was the slow Wi-Fi connection. I can barely get 1 Megabyte per second download speed (although we were told the motel has fibre connection).
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

HEATHER

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the cabin. It had everything we needed. The room with the double bed could have been a bit larger so that one could get round the bed but otherwise no complaints whatsoever. Brilliant!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024