About
Just 10 minutes' walk from the Kerikeri River and set among gardens, the peaceful Colonial House Motel features free unlimited WiFi, Netflix and 50+ TV channels and a saltwater pool. A welcoming glass of wine or a beer and other treats await the guests. All accommodations features a flat-screen TV. A microwave, a refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities are standard in all rooms. Your modern bathroom includes a shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. There is parking for cars and boats. Colonial House Motel is ranked second out of 14 motels in Kerikeri by travelers on Trip Adviser. Motel Colonial House is close to the Stone Store, St. James Church, and the start of Rainbow Falls walk. Kerikeri Town Center is just a 2-minute drive or 10 minute walk away.
358 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 9.4
- Staff
- 9.7
- Location
- 9.4
What Guests Say
- “Lovely place, quiet & restful.Very comfortable bed, great shower.Insect screens on windows & door.Loved the pool.”
- “We arrived late on a rainy weekend and were greeted by the motel's friendly hosts, Paula and Mark. We were offered complimentary wine or…”
Top Amenities
- Swimming Pool
- Free Internet Access
- Free Parking
- Accessible Rooms / Facilities
- Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Options
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1/4Two-Bedroom Family Apartment
- Air conditioning
- Barbecue
- Bath or Shower
- Board games/puzzles
1/4Studio with Spa Bath
- Air conditioning
- Barbecue
- Bath or Shower
- Board games/puzzles
1/4Studio - Disability Access
- Accessible bath/shower
- Accessible room
- Accessible toilet
- Air conditioning
1/4Deluxe Studio
- Air conditioning
- Barbecue
- Bath or Shower
- Board games/puzzles
1/4Two-Bedroom Chalet
- Air conditioning
- Barbecue
- Bath or Shower
- Board games/puzzles
1/4One-Bedroom Apartment
- Air conditioning
- Barbecue
- Bath or Shower
- Board games/puzzles
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What Guests Loved
Based on 358 reviews
Pros +
- Lovely place, quiet & restful.Very comfortable bed, great shower.Insect screens on windows & door.Loved the pool.
- We arrived late on a rainy weekend and were greeted by the motel's friendly hosts, Paula and Mark. We were offered complimentary wine or beer which was a pleasant surprise. I liked the milk which came in a glass bottle. The apartment is clean and well-equipped. The location is quiet but is near the town centre and the Stone Store/ Kemp House.
- Stunning property. Very clean, lovely welcome, you can park your van right outside your room. We had the spa bath and it was sooo worth it.
Cons -
- Nil.
- A little further from town centre
- Nothing. It was all perfect for our needs
Lovely place, quiet & restful.Very comfortable bed, great shower.Insect screens on windows & door.Loved the pool.
We arrived late on a rainy weekend and were greeted by the motel's friendly hosts, Paula and Mark. We were offered complimentary wine or beer which was a pleasant surprise. I liked the milk which came in a glass bottle. The apartment is clean and well-equipped. The location is quiet but is near the town centre and the Stone Store/ Kemp House.
Stunning property. Very clean, lovely welcome, you can park your van right outside your room. We had the spa bath and it was sooo worth it.
Good clean units. Comfy bed. My son loved the pool.
Nil.
Quiet, spacious room and friendly helpful staff
A little further from town centre
Room was clean and tidy with bed very comfortable. Loved hearing the Tui's all the time. Friendly and welcoming host.
Manager Mark was very friendly & hospitable & even provided a welcome drink on arrival & showed through the lovely self contained accom unit c/w verandah with table & chairs.Great internal couch, kitchen & bedroom.Enclosed shower was great too.
Nothing. It was all perfect for our needs
The hosts were friendly and accessible. It was a nice quiet place to hunker down during cyclone Tam.
Spotless, friendly staff. Nice pool
Nothing - it was great.
Friendly, clean, separate units and a gorgeous cat
Everything was just perfect for us
Great location with town centre just down the road and the Stone Store close by too. Booked a 2 bedroom unit that can sleep up to 6. Heaps of space, kitchen fully equipped with everything you need for a family or group. Bonus swimming pool on site for the kids.
Lovely Motel - the location was very convenient and the villas were set in a lush garden with a swimming pool. The owner was very friendly and helpful, the room was well laid out and clean and the bed was very comfortable. We were able to walk to the Stone Store and to a couple of excellent restaurants.
Great location, clean had everything you needed. Fantastic powerful showers.
Very clean and tidy. Had everything we needed for our stay.
Pillows
Great swimming pool on a hot day, friendly staff, close to Stone Store and Kerikeri village and comfortable bed.Nice selection oof toiletries as well.
The small couch at the foot of the bed, from which to watch TV, was very hard.
Beautiful location. Manager was amazing. So lovely, friendly and helpful
Nothing, it was all great
Clean with everything we needed. The air conditioner was appreciated. Welcoming friendly staff too.
The location is quiet and we were greeted by a friendly host.
Although the room seemed properly cleaned, there was an unpleasant odor.
The pool the quietness peaceful clean friendly
Lovely property! Excellent privacy from road. The individual chalets are well laid out. Everything was well maintained and clean. On arrival we were provided an unexpected complimentary drink and given a tour of our studio unit and how everything worked. The units facilities were clean and modern. The bed was very comfortable and entertainment offered was of a high standard.
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Swimming & Soaking
- Swimming Pool
- Fence around pool
- Kids' pool
- Outdoor pool
- Salt-water pool
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Transportation
- Free Parking
- Accessible parking
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Daily disinfection
Accessibility
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Accessible toilet
- Facilities for disabled guests available
- Wheelchair accessible
Kid Friendly
- Family Friendly
General
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 10:00 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Parking | Free parking is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 2 stay free with cot. |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
If you expect to arrive after opening hours, please contact Colonial House Motel in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. Please note that Colonial House Motel does not accept pets in the rooms at any time. Pets may stay in vehicles but only by prior arrangement with the motel. Guests are welcome to contact the property for further information, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. A damage deposit of NZD 150.0 is required. The property charges the damage deposit 7 days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on checkout via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.
Location
178 Kerikeri Road, Kerikeri
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