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Reviews of Colonial House Motel

3.5 out of 5
Colonial House Motel
178 Kerikeri Road, Kerikeri

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 161 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 161 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 161 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 161 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 161 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Damien, Bloomington

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Areta - John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet motel, very popular. Excellent facilities and service. I strongly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

stacey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful property! We really loved how the bamboo trees bordered the place as well as all of the beautiful tropical plants everywhere! The front entrance of the reception area was also really beautiful with the plants. We loved that there were screens on the windows because we were able to leave our windows open and hear the beautiful birds without having to worry about bugs coming to join us. Really easy to get to town and a great sleep and a great shower. Thank you so much for having us from Canada
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay, beautiful property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay. A great find. Quiet and well maintained. Did get the chance to use the pool. Close to the town and tourist area. Hosts provided all we needed. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is wonderful quaint cortege type hotel with a wonderful proprietor. Rooms were very clean, and beds had nice firm comfortable mattresses. We will stay here again when returning to the area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful hospitality. Peaceful surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Mark on Feb 26, 2024
Hi Pam. Many thanks for the great review. Kind regards, Mark & Paula

10/10 Excellent

Ephraim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful stay for a week. A very reasonable price for a fantastic visit. Warm and helpful staff, calm and nicely laid out grounds. Perfectly located at the centre of New Zealand's founding national sites and history (an easy walk to the Inlet with Mission Station, with its store, cafe, and a nearby pub/restaurant on the water). Altogether charming and comfortable!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Marcus, Calgary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place - we’d stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Mark on Feb 26, 2024
Hi Marcus. Thank you so much for your great review. We really appreciate it and enoyed hosting you. Kind regards, Mark & Paula

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My kids absolutely loved swimming in the pools , shops and activities were close by
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Mark on Feb 26, 2024
Hi Joanne. Thanks heaps for the wonderful review. Kind regards, Mark & Paula

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Mark on Feb 26, 2024
Hi Simon. Thanks for posting a top rating for us. Kind regards, Mark & Paula

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a quintessential NZ motel.We stayed with family members in a double cottage situation that was perfect for sharing meals etc.The cottages were spacious and had everything we needed.We didn't need to eat out if we didnt want to making our holiday more affordable. Sky TV and air conditioning were a plus.Other special touches included a welcome drink on arrival and daily cookies for our well stocked beverage station. Use of the pool and bbqs added to our stay. The surprise was the efficient, daily servicing of our cottages by very friendly staff.This doesn't even happen in some 5 star hotels now. We would not hesitate to recommend this motel and hope to be back for that laid back holiday feel in a typical NZ garden environment for familes or couples alike.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Mark on Feb 26, 2024
Hi Chris. Many thanks for the fantastic review. We are pleased you had an enjoyable stay, and we certainly enjoyed you staying with us. Kind regards, Mark & Paula

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Best in Town
Can't fault the Colonial Motel.. the onsite owners were most welcoming and friendly. The Colonial Motel is located just up the road (5 minute walk .. uphill) from Kerikeri's best hotel/restaurant the Pligh and Feather!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vi

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the bed and pillows. Friendly host and great rooms. A
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners attitude makes for a pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything we needed. Clean, reading lights over the comfortable beds. Nice surroundings. We will go back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig, Whangarei

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, clean, and good amenities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Mark on Apr 10, 2023
Hi Ian. Thank you so much for taking the time to post a great review for us. We are pleased you had an enjoyable stay with us and hopefully we'll see you again soon. Kind regards, Mark & Paula

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super quiet and comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Mark on Apr 10, 2023
Hi Sonya. Many thanks for the great review. We loved having you stay with us and hope to see you again soon. Kind regards, Mark & Paula

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful room, comfortable bed. Everything you could want in a motel. Staff was kind and helpful. Area and property were beautiful. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Mark on Mar 14, 2023
Hi Travis. Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We are very happy you enjoyed your stay with us. Please come back and see us again. Kind regards, Mark & Paula

10/10 Excellent

LESLEY

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the setting and friendly proprietor. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Mark on Feb 27, 2023
Hi Lesley. Many thanks for the wonderful review. We really enjoyed you staying with us. Kind regards, Mark & Paula

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hosts and very nice stay . My only one thing would be that the room was very light - needs blackout blinds and then would be perfect !!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Mark on Feb 27, 2023
Hi Dawn. Thank you for the great review and valuable feedback. Kind regards, Mark & Paula

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, welcoming and helpful owners. Beautiful pool and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Mark on Feb 6, 2023
Hi Mike. Many thanks for the great review and choosing to stay with us. We hope to see you up here again. Kind regards, Mark & Paula

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area. Very comfortable accommodation with the best bed that we have ever slept on. Wonderful owners, very friendly and helpful. We will be staying here every time we visit KeriKeri.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Response from Mark on Nov 5, 2022
Hi Stephen. Many thanks for the wonderful review. We hope you enjoyed your stay with us and would love to see you up here again soon.Kind regards, Mark & Paula

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place for a quick stay or getaway. Super welcoming and friendly hosts. Lovely unit with everything needed. Most eco-friendly place I have stayed. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from Mark on Nov 3, 2022
Hi Debbie. Many thanks for the great review. We are very pleased you enjoyed your stay with us.Kind regards, Mark & Paula

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Mark on Nov 3, 2022
Hi Dave. Thank you for the great rating.Kind regards, Mark & Paula

6/10 Okay

M

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Expensive for the condition and cold room even with heat pump on full blast. Room wasn't fully cleaned when I arrived. Bathroom was very clean and bed was so comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable hotel
We have not stayed at this hotel before, but will definitely stay again, if we are up this way. Lovely hotel and staff. Close to town and attractions. Everything you need in the room. Very comfortable bed, and a lovely rain head shower. Quiet peaceful hotel, quite secluded. Helpful and friendly staff/owner. Great service. Thanks for a very nice stay, we would definitely recommend this hotel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from Mark on May 17, 2022
Hi Roberta. Many thanks for the wonderful review. We are very pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. We both look forward to hopefully see you up here again. Kind regards, Mark & Paula

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place inside and out. Couch not comfy its cushions are old.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Response from Mark on Jul 27, 2021
Thank you for your feedback, which is important to us. Your valuable feedback allows us to make improvements to ensure your next stay is even more enjoyable. Kind regards, Mark & Paula

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an amazing hotel. My stay was made extra special by the wonderful welcome provided by the owners. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Response from Mark on Jun 28, 2021
Thank you for your kind review. We are very pleased you enjoyed your stay with us, and hope to see you back soon. Kind regards, Mark & Paula

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
as descibed excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Response from Mark on May 29, 2021
Thank you for your wonderful review. We always enjoy hosting Expedia guests. Kind regards, Mark & Paula

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well Presented Room with a very genuine host at reception
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Response from Mark on Apr 5, 2021
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are pleased you had an enjoyable stay. Kind regards, Mark & Paula

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Lovely comfy bed. Pool was awesome. Lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Response from Mark on Feb 26, 2021
Thank you for your kind review. We're very pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. Regards, Mark & Paula

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The kitchen was missing utensils, large knife and a oven dish/ tray Great pool and the staff were great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Response from Mark on Feb 9, 2021
Thank you for the great review. Apologies regarding the utensils and oven rack. They went travelling to the BBQ and not returned. Kind regards, Mark & Paula

10/10 Excellent

Trevor, Alexandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the setting, private, close to CBD roomy unit, and with great hosts
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Response from Mark on Dec 10, 2020
Hi Trevor. Thank you for your wonderful review. It was a pleasure having you stay with us a couple weeks back. We hope to see you up here again soon. Regards, Mark & Paula

10/10 Excellent

Michelle&SimonK, Auckland

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
To the welcome which was genuine non rushed - to the lovely clean spacious rooms - to the peace and quiet and just just all round great place to stay. Excellent location. Loved it and will be back! Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Response from Mark on Nov 23, 2020
Hi Michelle and Simon. We're very pleased you had an enjoyable and relaxing stay with us. It was a pleasure hosting you over the weekend. Well done with your great effort on the half marathon.

10/10 Excellent

Ritchie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice spot
Lovely little spot short walk to town
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Response from Mark on Nov 3, 2020
Hi Richie, We're pleased you had a nice stay here. We look forward to hopefully welcoming you back soon. Kind regards, Mark & Paula

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Happy and private feel to the place. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from Mark on Oct 27, 2020
Thank you for your kind review. regards, Mark & Paula

8/10 Good

L

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great stay
great motel and location really easy comfortable stay, nice looking pool although weather was too cold to swim when i visited. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from Mark on Oct 21, 2020
We are very happy you enjoyed your stay with us. The pool will get warmer soon. Hopefully you can get back up this during the summer season.

10/10 Excellent

Sue, Auckland

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming & relaxing. The room was clean & had everything we needed. The bed was very comfortable & had nice linen - enjoyed our stay and would recomend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Response from Mark on Oct 16, 2020
Thank you Sue for the lovely review. It was a pleasure having you stay with us. Hopefully you will be up this way again over the summer season

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from Alan & Andrea on Mar 1, 2020
Thank you!

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place
It was great - location, wonderful unit. pool etc. Our shower was unfortunately temperamental. However, good value
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Alan & Andrea on Feb 11, 2020
Hi Elizabeth, Thanks so much for your great review. Wish you'd have told us about the temperamental shower, really tricky to diagnose now. Thank you for staying with us! Happy travels, Alan & Andrea.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel is great! Clean, well kept. Attention to detail. Loved it. Alan & Andrea where wonderful hosts. Wine and cookies where a lovely treat when we arrived. They are a wealth of knowledge. The motel is actually individual cute cabins. They are super cute and well done. Surrounded by bamboo and trees and fauna. You do not even realize your in a town. This is an absolute must stay if you are in Kerikeri.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from Alan & Andrea on Feb 7, 2020
Thank you Anonymous for your great review. We love our idyllic location, surrounded by subtropical gardens with birds and butterflies. We try really hard to make our guests happy and are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us!!! Happy travels, Alan & Andrea

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint property and a comfortable room with everything we needed. A smart TV with all the channels we required, ample kitchen facilities for breakfast and small meals, great bathroom and shower and a comfortable bed. The saltwater pool was very pleasant with lovely surrounds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Alan & Andrea on Feb 3, 2020
Thank you for writing this very detailed and complimentary review. We hope you can come back and visit us another time. With much appreciation, Alan & Andrea.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free Wifi, complimentary beverage and very comfortable bed. Trees and grounds could do with a bit of a trim and tidy up but this is nothing major. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Response from Alan & Andrea on Dec 11, 2019
Hi Anonymous, So pleased you enjoyed our super comfy king bed! Sorry about the messy garden after a recent storm. Looking forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Andrea on Nov 26, 2019
Thank you Alan - really pleased that you enjoyed your stay!!!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The newish decor made it very comfortable & appealing Everything we expected & more Quiet location 👍 Hosts very friendly & helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from Alan & Andrea on Nov 19, 2019
Thank you Anonymous for your super review. With much appreciation, Alan & Andrea.