Westfield Manukau City Shopping Centre - 8 min drive - 11.3 km
Auckland Botanical Gardens - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
Getting around
Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 24 min drive
Takanini Station - 9 min drive
Manurewa Te Mahia Station - 10 min drive
Papakura Station - 27 min walk
Restaurants
McDonald's - 2 min drive
Urban Soul Karaka - 10 min walk
Nirvana Indian Restaurant & Takeaways - 5 min drive
McDonald's - 2 min drive
The Emerald Thai Restaurant - 3 min drive
About this property
Colonial Motel
Colonial Motel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Rainbow's End. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
10 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Property amenities
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Garden
An outdoor pool
Accessibility
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Portable fan
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Balcony
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
Kitchen
Cookware, dishes, and utensils
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: NZD 100.00 per stay
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Also known as
Colonial Motel Auckland
Colonial Motel Papakura
Colonial Papakura
Colonial Motel Motel
Colonial Motel Papakura
Colonial Motel Motel Papakura
Frequently asked questions
Does Colonial Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Colonial Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Colonial Motel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Colonial Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Colonial Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Colonial Motel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Colonial Motel and nearby?
Colonial Motel has an outdoor pool and a garden.
Does Colonial Motel have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchen is available in every room, and also includes a coffee maker, cookware, and a refrigerator.
Does Colonial Motel have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Colonial Motel like?
Colonial Motel is a short 9-minute walk from Karaka Sales Complex and 5 minutes' walk from Vineyard Reserve.
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 8, 2024
We did a last minute booking and straight he fitted me my partner and daughter to a room as we couldnt find accommodation close enough to my kids sports event at a good price like here. So good customer service and good place to stay at. Recommend to anyone.
K J
K J, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Jan 3, 2024
Having to ask to use the pool.
Cyril
Cyril, 2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
6/10 Good
Feb 15, 2023
Verified traveler
2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 10, 2022
Clean, well serviced and location
Mii
Mii, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 20, 2022
Jamie
Jamie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Jan 26, 2022
The entry to this motel is from the Beach Rd which has the motorway exit and entrance right there Way overpriced for what it is
Brian
Brian, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 18, 2021
Quiet, fairly priced, friendly owner.
Verified traveler
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 10, 2021
As my flight back to New Zealand was cancelled the motel changed my booking without extra cost - the unit was clean and comfortable.
Linda
Linda, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 9, 2021
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 8, 2021
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Jun 12, 2020
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 2, 2020
It is one of the best motels I have stayed in South Auckland. You can visibly see that these owners take pride in their business. The cleaning staff were accommodating and friendly. I am going to book again for next weekend as we have a wedding to attend in Pukekohe but will much rather stay at the Colonial Motel.
MaureenWoods
MaureenWoods, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 12, 2020
Friendly people who made us feel welcome. Clean and tidy. Had everything we required as far as amenities were concerned. It was relatively quiet given it was on a main road.
Verified traveler
1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
6/10 Good
Dec 1, 2019
Nothing, same as others in Papakura, the man always negative to other motels in the area, Only one iron the hole place, you wait until other customers finish.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 29, 2019
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 13, 2019
Toto
Toto, 1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 11, 2019
Easy access to motor way, clean re vamped bathroom, friendly manager.
Verified traveler
3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 10, 2019
Clean and tidy. Comfortable bed with good bed linen.
Location was probably the only down fall.
Verified traveler
1-night romance trip
Verified Lastminute guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 20, 2019
Location is brilliant, close to motorway on/off ramp. Very clean, recently refurbished. I will be back!
Verified traveler
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 17, 2019
Nice quiet place, only problem is the driveway really isnt clear, other than thay all good
Verified traveler
3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 16, 2019
2nd time ive stayed here. Very inconvenient to the motorway. Nice and clean. The man who owns this place is very nice and pleasent. If you want easy motorwar access i recommend this place. During peak traffic times you will need to turn left and then left at traffic lights, do a u turn, turn right at lights then get in correct lane for motorway north or south.
Verified traveler
4-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 13, 2019
Very good ,easy to find great nice motel.Just what we needed.
Verified traveler
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 25, 2019
We were nicely surprised at how much actually liked this place. Was clean, tidy, spaceous enough for us and had a kitchen with oven which we thought was a bonus. Staff and owners very helpful and polite. We will definitely be back.
Verified traveler
3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 2, 2019
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Dec 27, 2018
The only reason i booked this hotel is because it promised a free swimming pool to relax in. Me and my daughter had our togs already packed then were told after we booked in that the pool had beem re painted and was empty. No warning before hand and no offer of a discount. I asked about breakfast in the morning as its stated on the motel room wall and the lady knew nothimg about it. We had no barh gowns and no real luxaries except for wifi and a tv and the room was tiny. I wouldnt be complainkmg about this at all if it didnt cost me almost $200. I have been to much nicer motels for the same price or even cheaper rhan this. Would not recommend