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title: "Colonial Motel, Blenheim: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Colonial Motel in Blenheim: rated 9.3 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-12
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Motel · ★★★★
# Colonial Motel

Thomsons Ford, Blenheim, New Zealand

9.3 ·  Exceptional 18 reviews ·  #3 #3 of 16 in Blenheim ·  4.7/5 on Google, 142 reviews ·  4.6 Location score
## About Colonial Motel

Colonial Motel is a motel in Thomsons Ford, Blenheim, New Zealand. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 9.3 out of 10 across 18 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 1.4 km from the centre of Blenheim. The nearest airport, Woodbourne Airport (BHE), is 8.1 km away.

- **Type:** Motel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 3

66 Main Street [colonialmotelblenheim.co.nz](http://www.colonialmotelblenheim.co.nz)

## How Colonial Motel scores

Better rated than 80% of hotels in Blenheim

-   Guest rating **9.3**
-   Location **4.6**
-   Public transport **6.7**

Blenheim average

## Rating on Google

4.7/5

142 Google reviews

-   5★67%
-   4★22%
-   3★11%
-   2★0%
-   1★0%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

Swimming poolFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Room service

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   In-room safe

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **4.6**/10

- **Walk grade:** **35**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **7**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **1**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Blenheim Railway Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">770 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Woodbourne Airport (BHE)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">18 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Blenheim</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">23 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Rangitāne o Wairau810 m

## Colonial Motel: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Colonial Motel. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by motel. Visitors can take advantage of complimentary parking directly at the motel. Reception services such as luggage storage and safety deposit boxes are available to accommodate your requirements. Traveling with minimal luggage is achievable at Colonial Motel due to the motel's laundry service ensuring your garments stay fresh. Room amenities like room service and daily housekeeping contribute to making a perfect selection for your stay. Smoking is limited to specified smoking zones. Embark on your holiday experience in the most ideal manner. Commence each morning of your visit with an on-site breakfast. Should you prefer not to venture out for a meal, the enticing culinary choices at motel are always available for your satisfaction. Should you be particularly discerning in your dining choices, you will surely appreciate having access to the on-site BBQ facilities provided at this location. Indulge in the numerous pursuits available at Colonial Motel. Make certain to allocate time for discovering the shoreline, easily reachable right from the motel. Each day at motel, immerse yourself in the invigorating waters of the pool, perfect for a rejuvenating plunge or a series of revitalizing laps.

### Compare

## Compare Colonial Motel with nearby hotels

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## Questions about Colonial Motel

### How do guests rate Colonial Motel?

Colonial Motel has a guest rating of 9.3 out of 10 from 18 reviews, which is better than 80% of rated hotels in Blenheim.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Colonial Motel?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does Colonial Motel include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Does Colonial Motel have a pool?

Yes, Colonial Motel has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at Colonial Motel?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Colonial Motel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Woodbourne Airport (BHE), is 8.1 km away in a straight line.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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