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Colonial on Tay Motel

Turnbull Thomson Park, Invercargill, New Zealand

9.0 Excellent45 reviews #5#5 of 20 in Invercargill 4.6/5on Google, 100 reviews 3.8Location score

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About Colonial on Tay Motel

Colonial on Tay Motel is a motel in Turnbull Thomson Park, Invercargill, New Zealand. It holds a 3.5-star rating. Guests rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 45 reviews. Facilities include free parking, free wi-fi. It is 650 m from the centre of Invercargill. The nearest airport, Invercargill Airport (IVC), is 4.4 km away.

Type
Motel
Star rating
★★★½
Check-in from
14:00
Check-out until
10:00
Rooms
10
Smoking
Smoke-free property
Other stays within 500 m
6

335 Tay Street colonialontay.co.nz

Prices

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How Colonial on Tay Motel scores

Better rated than 60% of hotels in Invercargill

  • Guest rating 9.0
  • Location 3.8
  • Facilities 3.3
  • Spa & wellness 0.0
  • Public transport 0.7

Invercargill average

Rating on Google

4.6/5

100 Google reviews

  • 5★64%
  • 4★26%
  • 3★8%
  • 2★0%
  • 1★2%

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

Amenities

Food & drink

  • Breakfast

Leisure

  • Terrace

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi

Parking & transport

  • Free parking

Services

  • Laundry
  • Luggage storage

In the rooms

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Coffee or tea maker

Policies

  • Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

Location

Location score
3.8/10
Walk grade
28/100 Car recommended
Restaurants & cafés within 500 m
4
Sights within 1 km
1
Nearest stationInvercargill Station1.9 km4 min drive
Nearest airportInvercargill Airport (IVC)4.4 km10 min drive
Distance to the centreInvercargill650 m11 min walk

Everyday places nearby

Food shopCountdown900 m15 min walk
PharmacySylvan Bank Pharmacy560 m9 min walk

Sights nearby

  • Bill Richardson Transport World840 m
  • Southland Fire Museum1.0 km
  • He Waka Tuia1.5 km
  • Southland Observatory1.5 km
  • Classic Motorcycle Mecca1.6 km
  • Burt Munro Museum1.9 km

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Questions about Colonial on Tay Motel

How do guests rate Colonial on Tay Motel?

Colonial on Tay Motel has a guest rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 45 reviews, which is better than 60% of rated hotels in Invercargill.

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

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

Does Colonial on Tay Motel include breakfast?

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

Is there parking at Colonial on Tay Motel?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

How far is Colonial on Tay Motel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Invercargill Airport (IVC), is 4.4 km away in a straight line.

How many rooms does Colonial on Tay Motel have?

Colonial on Tay Motel has 10 rooms.

Is there a supermarket or food shop near Colonial on Tay Motel?

Yes: Countdown, about 900 m away (15 min walk).

Where is the nearest pharmacy to Colonial on Tay Motel?

Sylvan Bank Pharmacy is the closest pharmacy we know of, about 560 m away (9 min walk).

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