About
Colonial on Tay Motel offers comfortable ground floor apartments with free on-site guest parking and unlimited free Wi-Fi. All apartments include a Smart TV for streaming services and satellite channels. Heated guest rooms contain a well-equipped kitchen or kitchenette, fridge, microwave and complimentary Tea, Coffee and Hot Chocolate. Conveniently located, Colonial on Tay is just a 3 minute drive from the Invercargill City Center, Civic Theater and Queens Park. A short walk to Bill Richardson Transport Museum, Southland Stadium, ILT Velodrome, Splash Palace, Rugby Park and Invercargill Airport only a 7 minute drive away.
166 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 9.7
- Staff
- 9.8
- Location
- 9.5
What Guests Say
- “Close to town. Comfy bed. Friendly and accommodating proprietors. Had everything we needed.”
- “Quiet units plenty of room”
Top Amenities
- Free Internet Access
- Free Parking
- Accessible Rooms / Facilities
- Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Options
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1/3One Bedroom Apartment
- Baby Cot
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Carpeting
1/42-Bedroom Large Apartment
- Bath or Shower
- Carpeting
- Closet
- Complimentary coffee
1/4Two Bedroom Apartment
- Air conditioning
- Baby Cot
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
1/4Executive Two-Bedroom Apartment
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Carpeting
- Closet
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What Guests Loved
Based on 166 reviews
Pros +
- Close to town. Comfy bed. Friendly and accommodating proprietors. Had everything we needed.
- Quiet units plenty of room
- Denise was extremely accommodating. The room was the cleanest I’ve ever stayed in. It was warm and tastefully modernised with everything you could need. Outstanding shower pressure. The sign says motel but we received hotel service. Our room was serviced daily and we had fresh clean towels. Southern hospitality at its best. Excellent location with a dairy close by, quiet, clean and warm.
Cons -
- The lighting was dull inLounge and wall heat not much heat coming out of it
- Windows opened too far so I had to keep them locked at night and use the air con.
- There seemed to be a lot of lists however these were straight forward.
Close to town. Comfy bed. Friendly and accommodating proprietors. Had everything we needed.
Quiet units plenty of room
The lighting was dull inLounge and wall heat not much heat coming out of it
Denise was extremely accommodating. The room was the cleanest I’ve ever stayed in. It was warm and tastefully modernised with everything you could need. Outstanding shower pressure. The sign says motel but we received hotel service. Our room was serviced daily and we had fresh clean towels. Southern hospitality at its best. Excellent location with a dairy close by, quiet, clean and warm.
Great lay out, was clean and very comfortable. Staff were very helpful.and friendly. Totally recommend this for anyone.
Denise was awesome and so cheerful. She recommended walks and pubs in the area. Room was beautiful with teal accents and a full kitchen. Amazing water pressure too.
Windows opened too far so I had to keep them locked at night and use the air con.
The hosts are incredibly friendly and helpful. They have excellent knowledge of Invercargill and the region. They gave us excellent recommendations for dining and activities.
We had a great stay here for 5 nights. The motel is well maintained, comfortable and very clean. The staff were all very friendly and helpful (especially Denise!). The location is also very convenient and is right near a 24/7 deli with food, pantry staples and coffee.
Exceptionally cleanValue for moneyCentrally located Exceptional hosts that went above and beyond
Rooms were beautifully presented and were clean and tidy. Owners were awesome, extremely approachable and very friendly!
Handy place to city, nice unit comfy and good for what 2 friends needed i.e. 2 bedrooms.
There seemed to be a lot of lists however these were straight forward.
I extended my stay at Colonial on Tay. The motel unit is super clean and provides everything we need. Roger and Denis
On arrival it was spotless clean, it had a nice scent when walking in. It had kitchen facilities and cutlery and other kitchen items. It had a homely feel to it.
Nothing major just the door handles were a bit stiff where you go to the bathroom but it was fine.
Lovely staff and comfortable and clean
Little bit of traffic noise as close to road
The nicest place we’ve stayed in New Zealand! The unit was freshly remodeled and absolutely spotless. Beds were excellent and kitchenette stocked with everything we needed. Use of laundry facilities was a nice bonus. Quiet and centrally located.
Well presented and appointed, clean, very comfortable, recently renovated with everything needed for an enjoyable stay. The owners made us welcome and it is easy to see they take great care and pride in their property. Pity more properties are not of this quality.
Rooms are a good size. Facilities were good. The owners are absolutely lovely and helpful. Highly recommend.
There was no Wi-Fi password in our room this time.
Nice unit. Had everything you could want
Road noise. To be expected on a main road, but the boy racers were annoying
Good location, kitchen and bathroom very clean, staff were friendly. Beds were comfortable however there was blood stain on sheet in single bed which was discovered after sleeping in it.
Lighting was a bit average and it was pricey enough.
Super clean and comfortable. Handy to have the laundry on site. Friendly and helpful owners. Convenient parking. Very close to the car and motorcycle museums. Supermarket nearby.
Can't think of anything...couldn't have been better.
Well appointed. Spotlessly clean. Very comfortable. Staff were so welcoming.
Nothing in particular.
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Transportation
- Free Parking
- Accessible parking
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Daily disinfection
Accessibility
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
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 1 stay free with cot. |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
Please note that there is a 1.8% charge when you pay with a Visa or Mastercard credit card. 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. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. Managed by a private host
Location
335 Tay Street, Invercargill
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