Is parking available at the property?

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

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

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM.

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

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Additional details on specific accessibility features can be obtained by contacting the property directly.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in East Tamworth, within a 5-minute drive of the Powerhouse Motorcycle Museum and the Australian Country Music Hall of Fame. It is approximately 1.4 km from Powerhouse Park and 1.7 km from Bicentennial Park.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available, which is seasonal. Specific operational hours may vary.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age, although specific age limits are not provided.

Colonial Inn Motel

What guests think

At Colonial Inn Motel, guests describe a dated, run-down property with inconsistent cleanliness: reports range from clean rooms to black mould, stained carpets and sheets, bugs, and housekeeping lapses, alongside mixed service, variable breakfast experiences, and maintenance or safety issues.

Rooms are dated with maintenance problems like loose taps, broken fixtures, sticking doors, and missing smoke alarms, and some guests encountered nonworking Wi-Fi or TVs. Facilities feedback is mixed too; the pool is appreciated by some, but upkeep and the overall grounds and buildings feel neglected. Location impressions differ - some find it convenient, quiet, or off the main road, while others report highway noise, limited nearby dining, and occasional safety concerns. Expect a basic budget stay with notable trade-offs.

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Facilities

Some guests appreciated the pool, but upkeep and the condition of the grounds and buildings were described as run down.

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6

Campbell

30 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It is was a reasonable property. It needs a little TLC.

2

Angela

26 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nothing like the photos on the web pages very much in need of work eg gutting down pipes grounds in need of work, management very rude.

6

Lois

11 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This property is a few kilometres away from the main part of the city with no nearby restaurants but you can get delivery. Partially renovated but needs more finishing touches the carpet was very stained and the outside was not cleaned. Get what you pay for.

8

Graham

6 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Old motel but serves a purpose

4

Gary

12 Feb 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Bed was very comfortable. Good fridge . Large tv. No fire alarm clean linen. Toilet broken, cracks in ceiling. No cutlery or plates (2cups 1 plastic spoons. Curtains thread bare with holes. No bbq , lawns unkept. No dining. Gutters broken. Drains need attention. Doors slamming all night. Hair drier wired into back of PowerPoint wires exposed.Dirty stained carpet. Motel in need of updating and bringing into this century. Pool needs attention.

6

Rebecca

4 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room we had was quite clean and so was the pool. However, the motel is very run down. There were cigarette butts on the grounds even in the pool area. We went to have our complimentary breakfast and the restaurant was closed. The room had the bins emptied on our second day, however when we returned in the afternoon the door was not even closed properly, leaving it open to whoever wanted to enter during the day. Overall, it was quite overpriced for what what you get.

6

Richard

30 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,356 nights

Fairly run down place, Noisy highway traffic all night, In room aircon drains into shower! Bathroom door swelled cant open/close without making lots of noise (doesn't help keep kids asleep during night). Breakfast included in price but v basic, no aircon running in breakfast area during breakfast (warm and stuffy due to being in december)

4

Michael

22 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Propery is very run down, carpets are filthy, no working wifi.

8

Paul

5 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Pool was nice and cool. Office helped with any requests.

4

Jude

7 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Felt unsafe although we were ok. Property is well below what has been advertised and photos. Do not recommend

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent: several reviews report mould, stained carpets or linens, bugs, and bad odours, though a few guests found rooms acceptable.

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Craig

21 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,342 nights

Old and outdated. Not clean. Bugs in bed. Bugs and spiders in room.

2

Gary

23 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room I was given was filthy dirty and would not pass an electrical safety inspection. The carpets were stained and there was only a doona and a sheet on the bed. The doona was stained and didn’t appear to have been washed between customers. The room was old tired and poorly maintained

8

Kim

28 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The motel was suitable for one night stopover - breakfast was included although dining room didn't open until 8.00am so if needing an early departure breakfast would not be possible (not necessarily a big deal and fortunate that I didn't need to leave till after 8.00am to get to next destination). Breakfast was a typical serve yourself but certainly sufficient. Dining room looking a little sad with ceiling lining looking like it needs replacing. The room generally clean however di notice what appeared to be German cockroaches mainly in bathroom (remise of me not to mention to staff in the morning).

6

Deborah

23 Jan 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Breakfast was included in dining room. Room was a good size. and off the main road. It is old and there were tiny bugs in the tiles in the bathroom.

2

Matt

2 Feb 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We stayed for less then one day The bed sheets not clean the smell out of the pillows The shower just not worth the money Was booked for 3 nights left the next morning after one night Paid $1000 for 3 nights Should of been max $100 a night Never again

2

Kirra

5 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The cleanliness of this property was disgusting. I had two rooms booked. One was fine but the other had pee on the floor and the fridge had a foul odour. I ask management if they could please clean, they didn’t. They did give us clean towels for the second day but didn’t bother with cleaning out the fridge and I cleaned the urine myself. Unhappy. Won’t be staying there again.

6

Barry

18 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property could do with some TLC. Black mould in the bathroom was an issue & needs urgent attention as this is a health risk. The smoke detector had been removed with only the base on the ceiling: it is a legal requirement to have an operational detector in motel rooms. The motel was quiet & staff obliging.

4

Greg

15 Oct 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Crappy shower room never got serviced. Sheets didn’t get changed in a week and lady at the front desk was rude when informed about the issue

4

Lance

27 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Dirty, poor service, non working TV, stained sheets, unable to access breakfast area....

4

Michael

22 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Propery is very run down, carpets are filthy, no working wifi.

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Rooms

Rooms are dated with maintenance issues (loose taps, broken fixtures, swollen doors, missing alarms), and some reported unreliable Wi-Fi or TVs; a few noted comfortable beds or decent size.

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Gary

23 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room I was given was filthy dirty and would not pass an electrical safety inspection. The carpets were stained and there was only a doona and a sheet on the bed. The doona was stained and didn’t appear to have been washed between customers. The room was old tired and poorly maintained

6

Lois

11 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This property is a few kilometres away from the main part of the city with no nearby restaurants but you can get delivery. Partially renovated but needs more finishing touches the carpet was very stained and the outside was not cleaned. Get what you pay for.

8

Graham

6 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Old motel but serves a purpose

6

Christine

14 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The Tap on the Bathroom Vanity was loose. It needed 2 hands to alter the water temp. Tap was stiff to turn on & sometimes ended up with a huge blast of water that splashed on floor & clothing. Very difficult with Arthritic hands.

6

Deborah

23 Jan 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Breakfast was included in dining room. Room was a good size. and off the main road. It is old and there were tiny bugs in the tiles in the bathroom.

4

Gary

12 Feb 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Bed was very comfortable. Good fridge . Large tv. No fire alarm clean linen. Toilet broken, cracks in ceiling. No cutlery or plates (2cups 1 plastic spoons. Curtains thread bare with holes. No bbq , lawns unkept. No dining. Gutters broken. Drains need attention. Doors slamming all night. Hair drier wired into back of PowerPoint wires exposed.Dirty stained carpet. Motel in need of updating and bringing into this century. Pool needs attention.

6

Barry

18 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property could do with some TLC. Black mould in the bathroom was an issue & needs urgent attention as this is a health risk. The smoke detector had been removed with only the base on the ceiling: it is a legal requirement to have an operational detector in motel rooms. The motel was quiet & staff obliging.

4

Lance

27 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Dirty, poor service, non working TV, stained sheets, unable to access breakfast area....

6

Richard

30 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,356 nights

Fairly run down place, Noisy highway traffic all night, In room aircon drains into shower! Bathroom door swelled cant open/close without making lots of noise (doesn't help keep kids asleep during night). Breakfast included in price but v basic, no aircon running in breakfast area during breakfast (warm and stuffy due to being in december)

4

Michael

22 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Propery is very run down, carpets are filthy, no working wifi.

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Service

Service is mixed: some found staff friendly, obliging, and helpful, while others cited rudeness, poor follow-up on cleaning or repairs, and a housekeeping lapse where a room door was left ajar.

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Ann-maree

30 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Cheap and cheerful you got what you paid for, great price, the breakfast and service was was good 😊 I would stay there again for a budget motel .

2

Angela

26 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nothing like the photos on the web pages very much in need of work eg gutting down pipes grounds in need of work, management very rude.

6

Mark

19 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Value and friendly staff

6

Rebecca

4 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room we had was quite clean and so was the pool. However, the motel is very run down. There were cigarette butts on the grounds even in the pool area. We went to have our complimentary breakfast and the restaurant was closed. The room had the bins emptied on our second day, however when we returned in the afternoon the door was not even closed properly, leaving it open to whoever wanted to enter during the day. Overall, it was quite overpriced for what what you get.

2

Kirra

5 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The cleanliness of this property was disgusting. I had two rooms booked. One was fine but the other had pee on the floor and the fridge had a foul odour. I ask management if they could please clean, they didn’t. They did give us clean towels for the second day but didn’t bother with cleaning out the fridge and I cleaned the urine myself. Unhappy. Won’t be staying there again.

6

Barry

18 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property could do with some TLC. Black mould in the bathroom was an issue & needs urgent attention as this is a health risk. The smoke detector had been removed with only the base on the ceiling: it is a legal requirement to have an operational detector in motel rooms. The motel was quiet & staff obliging.

4

Greg

15 Oct 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Crappy shower room never got serviced. Sheets didn’t get changed in a week and lady at the front desk was rude when informed about the issue

8

Michelle

27 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean tidy and caring

4

Lance

27 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Dirty, poor service, non working TV, stained sheets, unable to access breakfast area....

8

Paul

5 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Pool was nice and cool. Office helped with any requests.

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Location

Opinions vary: some describe a convenient, quiet spot or being off the main road, while others mention highway noise, feeling unsafe, and being a few kilometres from the main area with limited nearby dining.

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Shayne

20 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It un safe place to stay fights all night will not be going back there

6

Lois

11 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This property is a few kilometres away from the main part of the city with no nearby restaurants but you can get delivery. Partially renovated but needs more finishing touches the carpet was very stained and the outside was not cleaned. Get what you pay for.

6

Deborah

23 Jan 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Breakfast was included in dining room. Room was a good size. and off the main road. It is old and there were tiny bugs in the tiles in the bathroom.

6

Barry

18 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property could do with some TLC. Black mould in the bathroom was an issue & needs urgent attention as this is a health risk. The smoke detector had been removed with only the base on the ceiling: it is a legal requirement to have an operational detector in motel rooms. The motel was quiet & staff obliging.

8

Anne-Marie

15 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient, quiet . Included a nice continental breakfast .

6

Richard

30 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,356 nights

Fairly run down place, Noisy highway traffic all night, In room aircon drains into shower! Bathroom door swelled cant open/close without making lots of noise (doesn't help keep kids asleep during night). Breakfast included in price but v basic, no aircon running in breakfast area during breakfast (warm and stuffy due to being in december)

4

Jude

7 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Felt unsafe although we were ok. Property is well below what has been advertised and photos. Do not recommend

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Dining

Continental breakfast is common and ranges from basic to very good, with a few praising it; however, hours (from 8am) and occasional closures or access issues have disappointed some guests.

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10

Ann-maree

30 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Cheap and cheerful you got what you paid for, great price, the breakfast and service was was good 😊 I would stay there again for a budget motel .

8

Kim

28 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The motel was suitable for one night stopover - breakfast was included although dining room didn't open until 8.00am so if needing an early departure breakfast would not be possible (not necessarily a big deal and fortunate that I didn't need to leave till after 8.00am to get to next destination). Breakfast was a typical serve yourself but certainly sufficient. Dining room looking a little sad with ceiling lining looking like it needs replacing. The room generally clean however di notice what appeared to be German cockroaches mainly in bathroom (remise of me not to mention to staff in the morning).

10

Robert

18 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The property was well appointed, beautiful modern bathroom, and the free Continental breakfast and dining room was exceptional. Would recommend as great value for money, would definitely stay again

6

Deborah

23 Jan 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Breakfast was included in dining room. Room was a good size. and off the main road. It is old and there were tiny bugs in the tiles in the bathroom.

4

Gary

12 Feb 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Bed was very comfortable. Good fridge . Large tv. No fire alarm clean linen. Toilet broken, cracks in ceiling. No cutlery or plates (2cups 1 plastic spoons. Curtains thread bare with holes. No bbq , lawns unkept. No dining. Gutters broken. Drains need attention. Doors slamming all night. Hair drier wired into back of PowerPoint wires exposed.Dirty stained carpet. Motel in need of updating and bringing into this century. Pool needs attention.

6

Rebecca

4 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room we had was quite clean and so was the pool. However, the motel is very run down. There were cigarette butts on the grounds even in the pool area. We went to have our complimentary breakfast and the restaurant was closed. The room had the bins emptied on our second day, however when we returned in the afternoon the door was not even closed properly, leaving it open to whoever wanted to enter during the day. Overall, it was quite overpriced for what what you get.

4

Lance

27 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Dirty, poor service, non working TV, stained sheets, unable to access breakfast area....

8

Anne-Marie

15 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient, quiet . Included a nice continental breakfast .

6

Richard

30 Dec 2022

·

Stayed 19,356 nights

Fairly run down place, Noisy highway traffic all night, In room aircon drains into shower! Bathroom door swelled cant open/close without making lots of noise (doesn't help keep kids asleep during night). Breakfast included in price but v basic, no aircon running in breakfast area during breakfast (warm and stuffy due to being in december)

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Colonial Inn Motel

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Deluxe Queen Room

Deluxe Triple Room

Family Room, 2 Rooms (1 Queen, 1 Double, 1 Single, and Sofa)

Standard Queen Room

Family Average Size (1 Queen and 2 Singles)

Standard Twin Room (2 Double Beds)

Deluxe Twin Room (Queen and Double Beds)

Queen, Double & Bunk Room

Family Room, 2 Rooms (1 Queen, 3 Singles and Double Sofa)

Queen Room Upstairs

Economy Room

Family Average Size (1 Queen, 1 Single and 1 Bunk)

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