Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site.

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

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9 AM for a fee.

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 is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is within a 5-minute drive of Cambridge Raceway and Te Koutu Lake, approximately 0.8 km from Waikato River and 1 km from Cambridge Farmers' Market.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool available for guests.

Are children allowed to stay at the property?

Children are welcome at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, ensuring comfort for guests with disabilities.

Colonial Court Motel

What guests think

At Colonial Court Motel, guests frequently highlight quiet surroundings, spacious units, and friendly, welcoming staff, while also noting dated decor, occasional musty odours, and unreliable Wi-Fi or mobile reception as drawbacks that can affect comfort and convenience.

Many guests find units clean and well equipped for self-catering, though occasional maintenance or housekeeping lapses like stained items and low shower pressure appear. The pool and gardens add appeal for some stays. Located slightly out of town with easy access to walks and Hobbiton, it suits car travelers seeking convenience. Expect a straightforward, good-value stay.

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Facilities

Guests appreciate the garden setting and pool. However, internet and mobile reception are often weak or limited, and some units lack air conditioning.

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JAKE

Nov 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

No cellphone reception in room. Limited free wifi.

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John-Paul

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Not pool weather.

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leslie

Aug 15, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

great property just off the beaten track in cambridge. close to a cafe and groceries ,short drive to town. property could use a few more electrical outlets in the winter for heaters but generally a good motel. friendly staff

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Nancy

Dec 3, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The studio was nice and large for 2 people to relax. Didn’t get much sky. It was good to have a fan and heater. We certainly needed both, as the weather was very changeable.

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Rene

Feb 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Our 3 Nights at Colonial Court Motel was really pleasant; especiall the garden pool. We enjoyed it very much and we believe that we book the Motel as soon as we return to New Zealand.

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murray

Jan 23, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Easy and friendly well equipped unit with pool

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P

Dec 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was a very tired room without airconditioning and the promised "free WiFi" was not available inside the room, we needed to go outside to get free wifi. very old, and not great value.

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Ingrid

Jan 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Disappointed with the threadbare carpet and smelly interior of the queen studio unit. I should've read reviews first. It was cheap and covered the basics of providing a place to sleep. Bed was uncomfortable, no aircon, pool was ok when all the little kids left just freezing cold in summer.

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Douglas J

Mar 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

One bar reception on cellular, when we were lucky. And Wifi was web based, so the same. They had Netflix but also uses cellular to stream, hence no Netflix. Area was quiet, but building is old (a la 1950s). Musty smell in room. Do not recommend staying here if you live the 21st century.

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Helen

Apr 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Doesn't have unlimited internet. Very spotty.

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Cleanliness

Many reviews praise clean, tidy units and fresh linen. Recurring issues include musty or mouldy smells, worn carpet, occasional stained or odorous items, and a few housekeeping misses.

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Carol

Mar 29, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

There was a musty odour probably due to the humidity throughout the island. The kitchen had all the cooking equipment.

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Anthony

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Our room was spacious and clean. The owner was very welcoming. Will stay again some time in the future.

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Jillian

Sep 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean & tidy. Peaceful, easy drive to township. Friendly & attentive service. Nice gardens & warm comfy accommodation

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nigel

Jan 1, 2023

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Stayed 19,353 nights

Service was great but they need to check things ( found chopping board was covered with mould )n couple cutlery dirty

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Paul

Feb 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

While an older style it was well presented and maintained. Very clean and affordable

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Ingrid

Jan 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Disappointed with the threadbare carpet and smelly interior of the queen studio unit. I should've read reviews first. It was cheap and covered the basics of providing a place to sleep. Bed was uncomfortable, no aircon, pool was ok when all the little kids left just freezing cold in summer.

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Cushla

Feb 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The motel room was very tidy and very adequate for our needs. Lovely shower. Management was very polite and courteous. The location was perfect with very little road noise.

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Diana

Jan 31, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Older style motel - very clean and very quiet. Towels smelt a bit unpleasant - they were fluffy and looked clean, but maybe some fabric softener or hot wash would help? Few stains on the bedspread which looked bad, but the bed linen was very white and clean. Would stay again.

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Katherine

Oct 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room is becoming a little dated. Bit smelly if mould, and broken wheel on bed.

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Jonathan

Jul 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Quiet, warm and clean.

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Rooms

Units are generally spacious and comfortable with practical kitchen equipment, but the style is older and some fixtures feel tired. Guests mention issues such as low shower pressure, lack of air conditioning, patchy in-room connectivity, and inconsistent mattress comfort.

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Junior

Nov 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff awesome, room was amazing

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Anthony

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Our room was spacious and clean. The owner was very welcoming. Will stay again some time in the future.

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Jenny

Mar 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff were very friendly, approachable and welcoming. The unit was a good size for the number of people with a good selection of kitchen supplies (plates, pots, cutlery etc) making self-catering an easy task. Beds were comfortable and the linen fresh. The only thing we found a bit difficult was the bathroom/toilet layout. however, having a combined bathroom/toilet room would give the same issues. Overall we enjoyed our stay at Colonial Court and would be happy to stay there again.

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P

Oct 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Well appointed motel. Despite being only a studio unit, it also had arm chairs for 2 guests. Unit was spacious and bed was comfortable.

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Jocelyn

Oct 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely place to stay, just a really poor shower

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P

Dec 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was a very tired room without airconditioning and the promised "free WiFi" was not available inside the room, we needed to go outside to get free wifi. very old, and not great value.

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Ingrid

Jan 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Disappointed with the threadbare carpet and smelly interior of the queen studio unit. I should've read reviews first. It was cheap and covered the basics of providing a place to sleep. Bed was uncomfortable, no aircon, pool was ok when all the little kids left just freezing cold in summer.

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Jill and Alan

Feb 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice surrounding, quiet but beds need new mattress.

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Catherine

Dec 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A lovely quiet spot on the edge of town. Reasonably sized unit but a bit dated with worn carpet. Pretty garden area. Good value.

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Andy

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was nice and peaceful with easy access. The room was a bit dated and could do with a bit of paint work.

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Service

Feedback on staff is consistently positive—welcoming, friendly and helpful, with some going the extra mile. One report cites a booking miscommunication about a spa-bath unit.

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Junior

Nov 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff awesome, room was amazing

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Erica

Aug 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great value for money and staff went the extra mile to be helpful.

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Anthony

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Our room was spacious and clean. The owner was very welcoming. Will stay again some time in the future.

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leslie

Aug 15, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

great property just off the beaten track in cambridge. close to a cafe and groceries ,short drive to town. property could use a few more electrical outlets in the winter for heaters but generally a good motel. friendly staff

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Jenny

Mar 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff were very friendly, approachable and welcoming. The unit was a good size for the number of people with a good selection of kitchen supplies (plates, pots, cutlery etc) making self-catering an easy task. Beds were comfortable and the linen fresh. The only thing we found a bit difficult was the bathroom/toilet layout. however, having a combined bathroom/toilet room would give the same issues. Overall we enjoyed our stay at Colonial Court and would be happy to stay there again.

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Jillian

Sep 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean & tidy. Peaceful, easy drive to township. Friendly & attentive service. Nice gardens & warm comfy accommodation

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Earl

Nov 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We booked a deluxe cabin with a spa bath because we were travelling a long distance.The owner said that they don't have a deluxe unit with a spa bath anymore but still charged us for this more expensive unit.We decided to get another motel and asked for a refund.

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Loo chin Ruth

Mar 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff. Clean, spacious and comfortable place to stay. Value for money.

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Kaylene

Dec 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A bit out of town, but that was fine as I just wanted somewhere nice to stay that was in the vicinity of Hobbiton. The room was comfortable with everything needed and staff friendly.

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Cushla

Feb 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The motel room was very tidy and very adequate for our needs. Lovely shower. Management was very polite and courteous. The location was perfect with very little road noise.

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Location

Slightly out of town with easy access to shops, walks and attractions like Hobbiton, and minimal road noise. Suits travellers with a car seeking a calm base.

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Jonathan

Apr 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely spot, nice walks close by.

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leslie

Aug 15, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

great property just off the beaten track in cambridge. close to a cafe and groceries ,short drive to town. property could use a few more electrical outlets in the winter for heaters but generally a good motel. friendly staff

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Louise

Dec 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet and conveniently located

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Jillian

Sep 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean & tidy. Peaceful, easy drive to township. Friendly & attentive service. Nice gardens & warm comfy accommodation

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Helen

Jul 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and perfect for a quick sporting weekend away

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Philippa

May 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great position with easy access to everything we needed and wanted to visit. Did a bit of tramping, so convenient! Will be staying there again.

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Kaylene

Dec 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A bit out of town, but that was fine as I just wanted somewhere nice to stay that was in the vicinity of Hobbiton. The room was comfortable with everything needed and staff friendly.

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Catherine

Dec 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A lovely quiet spot on the edge of town. Reasonably sized unit but a bit dated with worn carpet. Pretty garden area. Good value.

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Cushla

Feb 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The motel room was very tidy and very adequate for our needs. Lovely shower. Management was very polite and courteous. The location was perfect with very little road noise.

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Andy

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was nice and peaceful with easy access. The room was a bit dated and could do with a bit of paint work.

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Colonial Court Motel

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Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette (Family Unit)

Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Double Studio)

Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Queen Studio)

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette (Unit)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette (Unit)

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