Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee of approximately NZD 20 for adults and children.

Are pets allowed at the property?

Yes, pets are allowed at the property with a fee of NZD 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 9:00 PM, and check-out is at 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and may incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Blenheim CBD, within a 5-minute drive of Marlborough Convention Centre and ASB Theatre Marlborough. It is approximately 0.8 miles from Millennium Art Gallery and 0.9 miles from Seymour Square.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool available, which is open from October to April.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and there is no minimum age for children to stay for free.

Colonial Motel

What guests think

At Colonial Motel, reviewers consistently praise exceptionally friendly, hands-on hosts and spotless, well-equipped rooms that feel more like small apartments, while the central, walkable location near restaurants and Marlborough wineries adds convenience for short stopovers and longer stays alike.

Many mention spacious layouts, comfortable beds and thoughtful in-room extras like coffee machines and kitchenettes. A recurring downside is traffic noise from the busy road, and a few note no air conditioning or compact bathroom fixtures. Free guest laundry, on-site parking by the units, a small pool, pet-friendly policies, and occasional station pick-ups are appreciated. Expect a warmly hosted, clean, practical base in Blenheim.

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Facilities

Guests appreciate the free guest laundry, on-site parking by the units, a small pool, and pet-friendly policies; some also mention helpful station pick-ups.

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James

Jan 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

10/10 great staff, love that it’s a pet friendly place will definitely be visiting again

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Brendon

Jan 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Helen

Jan 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very warm welcome, enjoyable stay. Facilities clean and well maintained. Enjoyed a refreshing dip in the swimming pool. Excellent advice on local areas in Blenheim

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Anthony

Jan 21, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

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

10

Charles

Feb 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean and well equipped. Easy check in. Free laundry. Helpful management.

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Barbara

Mar 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Courtesy shuttle to railway station was much appreciated.

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D

Feb 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The accommodation was wonderful and it had everything we could need. We used the small pool and also the laundry. Some motels charge for the use of the laundry but it was free to use and had washing powder if needed. Simon was great and very knowledgeable and seemed to want all his guests to gain the most from their stay. We hired bikes and did our own wine tour which was great fun. I would recommend this motel

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Judith

Feb 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

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Kathy

Feb 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Simon was very helpful. There was a free guest laundry, which was a bonus for us after days of travelling. The room was clean.

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C

Feb 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious for 2 single adults, well equipped, free laundry.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is repeatedly praised, with rooms and common areas described as spotless and well presented.

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Sandra

Mar 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great clean motel which has all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay.

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John

Nov 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We've stayed before, clean friendly and well organised

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Andrew

Dec 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was spotless and you could see how well cared for the hotel, the rooms and the property overall was.

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Sue

Nov 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Clean and well presented.

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Marilyn

Mar 25, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Tastefully set up with attractive toiletries in bathroom, lovely bedspeads on comforta ble beds, friendly attentive staff and very clean. We loved it.

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Christer

Feb 26, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Rummet var välutrustat och rent. Tillmötesgående personal.

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Benedikt

Mar 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Sehr sympathisches Familiengeführtes Motel. Extrem freundlicher Besitzer. Sauberkeit und Zustand der hellen Zimmer super.

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Mark

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place, clean and warm, everything we needed.

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Fiona

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and tidy. Very reasonable pricing. Lovely friendly hosts

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Konstantinos

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was spacious, clean and had all the required amenities, including comfortable bed, kitchen and spotless bathroom.

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious, well equipped with kitchenettes and extras, and beds are comfortable; however, traffic noise is a recurring issue and some note no air conditioning or compact bathroom fixtures.

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Peter

Sep 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Well laid out - more like a small apartment than a motel unit.

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Tracy

Jan 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was the most comfortable bed we have ever slept in in a motel!

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Karen

May 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely motel, spacious comfy bed great linen.

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Steven

Feb 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious room well equipped and friendly staff.

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Laura

Nov 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great walkable location into town, large apartment style room. Simon was very nice and helpful!

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William

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room. Excellent host. Some road noise as near highway.

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Wendy

Feb 3, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room size, amenities and staff were great.

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Judith

Feb 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

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Konstantinos

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was spacious, clean and had all the required amenities, including comfortable bed, kitchen and spotless bathroom.

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Gillian

Feb 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautifully presented room with lovely toiletries and coffee machine and choice of teas etc. The only thing that wasn’t perfect in the room was the tiny bathroom sink! The road it is on was quite noisy and closing the windows didn’t help much!

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Service

Service stands out for exceptionally friendly, accommodating hosts, smooth check-ins, helpful local tips, and responsive support for late arrivals or transport needs.

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Patricia

Feb 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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!

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Paula

Feb 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great room and location, the Motelier was friendly and helpful.

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Francis

Feb 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Shilpa

Jan 3, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, amazing hospitality.

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Matthew

Jan 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The owners turn this property from “fine” to outstanding. We were warmly greeted and had a few friendly chats during our stay. Excellent service and consideration of our needs. Thanks everybody!

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Charles

Feb 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean and well equipped. Easy check in. Free laundry. Helpful management.

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Jill

Apr 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly, helpful people. lovely unit.

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David

Mar 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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

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Aaron

Jan 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super helpful, friendly and service focused owner. Definitely stay again, great Brazilian restaurant nearby.

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Susan

Jan 27, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

What wonderful people to stay with! Simon, and Nicola were so accommodating, and helpful. My accommodation was fantastic, and had so many special touches, that I wanted for nothing. Also, very clean, with a great bed. Thank you

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Location

Central, walkable location close to town, restaurants, and Marlborough wineries, though proximity to a busy road means noticeable traffic noise for some.

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john

Jan 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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 .

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Sue

Nov 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Clean and well presented.

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Charles

Feb 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a fabulous stay! Great location, wonderful room, and very friendly staff!!!

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Anthony

Jan 21, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

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

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Millie

Feb 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Location was great although noisy from the main road traffic

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David

Mar 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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

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Felicia

Nov 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very welcoming motel in Blenheim. Central to restaurants and grocery stores. Comfortable beds and well equipped kitchen.

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Judith

Feb 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

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Nicolas

Mar 3, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely simple accommodations - perfect for visiting Marlborough. Many restaurants are within walking distance, easy parking. Our hosts were very friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend.

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Joan

Jul 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Location and tidy/ clean complex

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Dining

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Patricia

Feb 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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!

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8 $87	9 $86	10 $85	11 $120	12 $100	13 $81	14 $86
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29 $90	30 $91

Colonial Motel

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Comfort Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom

Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Comfort Studio

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