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Colonial Motel

3.5 star property
Travelers find tranquility and recreation at this retreat, with a peaceful garden and sun-soaked grounds for active enjoyment.

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Colonial Motel provides a genuine garden sanctuary alongside a playground for families. Guests can take refreshing dips in the seasonal pool and stay connected with complimentary WiFi. The staff consistently earns praise from previous visitors for their attentive assistance.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
The current price is RM502
RM577 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar

Room options

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Comfort Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Microwave
Stovetop
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Living area

Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Microwave
Stovetop
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Stovetop
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Blenheim CBD, a neighbourhood in Blenheim, is home to Colonial Motel. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pollard Park and Wairau River, while ASB Theatre Marlborough and Marlborough Art Society are cultural highlights. Visit our Blenheim travel guide
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Map
66 Main Street, Blenheim, Marlborough, 7201

What's nearby

  • 🌻🌼🌷⚘🌺
    Pollard Park
    3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Marlborough Convention Centre
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • ASB Theatre Marlborough
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Millennium Art Gallery
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Seymour Square
    16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    10 min drive

Restaurants

  • Domino's Pizza
    10 min walk
  • Herb + Olive Cafe
    14 min walk
  • McDonald's
    6 min walk
  • Coupland's Bakeries
    16 min walk
  • Fidelio Cafe and Wine Bar
    14 min walk

About this property

Colonial Motel

Motel located in Blenheim CBD
At Colonial Motel, you can look forward to a garden, a playground and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free newspapers and barbecues
  • Luggage storage and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Colonial Motel have amenities, such as free WiFi, safes and free newspapers.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers and hairdryers
  • Kitchenettes, fridges and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 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 lift
  • 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
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

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 are 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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately NZD 20 for adults and from 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

Frequently asked questions

Does Colonial Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Colonial Motel?

As of 7 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Colonial Motel on 19 Mar 2026 start from RM502, excluding 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.

Is Colonial Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of NZD 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Colonial Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Colonial Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Colonial Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Colonial Motel located?

Located in Blenheim CBD, this motel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Marlborough Convention Centre, Millennium Art Gallery and Seymour Square. ASB Theatre Marlborough and Pollard Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Colonial Motel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 171 out of 209 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 209 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 209 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 209 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 209 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Konstantinos

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

Fiona

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

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Estelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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

Lea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host was really nice and friendly - very clean property and great spot
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great overnight stay. Great amenities and location to shops
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fabulous stay! Great location, wonderful room, and very friendly staff!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

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

Damon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really helpful and friendly hosts, lovely place to stay and only a short walk from the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great clean motel which has all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hosts, very friendly and welcoming enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was the most comfortable bed we have ever slept in in a motel!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and very central to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy

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

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely renovated and styled and lovely friendly managers.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great Motel, spacious, clean with everything I needed. Convenient parking and close to dining options
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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

Marilyn

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

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