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Colonial on Tay

3.0 star property
Motel in Invercargill with free parking

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Two Bedroom Unit | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Two Bedroom Unit | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
In Turnbull Thompson Park, Colonial on Tay is a haven of comfort and tranquility. Unwind in the garden or stay connected with free in-room WiFi. With barbecue grills and laundry facilities, this motel offers a homely atmosphere that previous guests have loved.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Large 2 Bedroom Unit | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Large 2 Bedroom Unit

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 969 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Two Bedroom Unit | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Two Bedroom Unit

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 732 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
335 Tay Street, Invercargill, 9810

Getting around

  • Invercargill (IVC) - 6 min drive

About this property

Colonial on Tay

Motel located in Turnbull Thompson Park
Colonial on Tay provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Barbecue grills and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Colonial on Tay boast comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Colonial Tay
Colonial Tay Invercargill
Colonial Tay Motel
Colonial Tay Motel Invercargill
Colonial On Tay Invercargill, South Island
Colonial on Tay Motel
Colonial on Tay Invercargill
Colonial on Tay Motel Invercargill

Frequently asked questions

Is Colonial on Tay pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Colonial on Tay?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Colonial on Tay?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Colonial on Tay?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Colonial on Tay located?

Located in Turnbull Thompson Park, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Bill Richardson Transport World, Surrey Park, and First Presbyterian Church. Rugby Park Stadium and Splash Palace are also within 15 minutes.

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Colonial on Tay Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 143 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the best stay at Colonial on Tay. Denise was so lovely and helpful, the rooms were beautiful and the beds support comfortable. Would love to stay again

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked this property last minute and were very pleasantly suprised. The rooms felt clean, no strange smells and the staff were friendly. If we were going to Invercargill again we would definitely stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean & tidy. Great friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Berna Detta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The uniqueness was the 2 rough coated Jack Russells and kind Proprietors. A pleasure to stay at a motel with kind owners rather than staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good sized facilities and comfy bed. Quiet location and helpful staff. No complaints. 😀
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Graham

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice looking Motel and kept myself and my mother very warm on the cold winter days.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very friendly welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
enjoy our time there
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our nite here, the rooms were spotless, and the bed and linen were the best we’d been in all year, the staff were very helpful, if we have go down there again, this is where we’d stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly awesome kind people that made us feel welcome
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm, clean, comfortable with very friendly service.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

2/10 Terrible

J

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Extremely rude service

By far the rudest motelier I have ever encountered.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was central and conveniently located. Realistically, there was nothing not to like apart from perhaps the decor being a bit dated.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The new owners are absolutely fantastic. Next time we are in Invercargill and require a motel, we will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very comfortable accommodation with separate rooms

Very comfortable accommodation with separate bedroom, kitchen and lounge room – a rarity with many motels - giving the place a ‘homely’ feel. Great for the business traveller who wants a little home comfort and not wanting to eat out very night. Along with friendly management and good arrangements for late check makes Colonial on Tay a must for my next business trip to Invercargill.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was good and a comfortable property close to amenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019