Colonial Motel
Location: 133 Beach Rd, Papakura, 2113, Papakura, NZ
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Motels
About this Property
Relaxation and Recreation
Unwind by the outdoor pool or enjoy the serene garden view during your stay.
Convenient Amenities
Benefit from free onsite self parking and the attentive limited-hours front desk service.
Comfortable Accommodations
Feel at home in our guestrooms with well-equipped kitchens, private balconies, and modern entertainment options.
Experience all this and more at Colonial Motel in Papakura. Book now for a peaceful and convenient stay.
Important Information
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Instructions: The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Amenities & Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Garden
- Wheelchair accessible
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Free self parking
- Well-lit path to entrance
Rooms Available
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Super King Studio Unit
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
355-sq-foot room with a balcony
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Portable fan
- Bedsheets provided
-
Queen Studio Unit
1 Queen Bed
301-sq-foot room with a balcony
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, cookware/dishware, and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Desk
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Portable fan
- Bedsheets provided
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1 Bedroom Suite
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
452-sq-foot room with a balcony
Layout - Bedroom, dining area, and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Separate bedroom
- Portable fan
- Bedsheets provided
-
2 Bedroom Family Unit
1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds
538-sq-foot room with a balcony
Layout - 2 bedrooms, dining area, and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Portable fan
- Bedsheets provided
-
1 Bedroom Family Unit
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
452-sq-foot room with a balcony
Layout - Bedroom, dining area, and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Separate bedroom
- Portable fan
- Bedsheets provided
Guest Reviews
- Peter (8/5): - It was everything we required for a one night stay , it provided kitchen facilities that enabled a meal to be cooked. It is very well situated and easy to find right next to the main motorway from Auckland however there were no eateries that we found close hence the meal cooking
- K J (10/5): - 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.
- Cyril (6/5): - Having to ask to use the pool.
- Mii (8/5): - Clean, well serviced and location
- Brian (4/5): - 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
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Quiet, fairly priced, friendly owner.
- Linda (10/5): - As my flight back to New Zealand was cancelled the motel changed my booking without extra cost - the unit was clean and comfortable.
- MaureenWoods (10/5): - 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.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - 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 (6/5): - 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 (8/5): - Easy access to motor way, clean re vamped bathroom, friendly manager.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Clean and tidy. Comfortable bed with good bed linen. Location was probably the only down fall.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Location is brilliant, close to motorway on/off ramp. Very clean, recently refurbished. I will be back!
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Nice quiet place, only problem is the driveway really isnt clear, other than thay all good
- Verified traveler (8/5): - 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 (10/5): - Very good ,easy to find great nice motel.Just what we needed.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - 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 (6/5): - 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
- Graeme (2/5): Look before you Leap - No COFFEE in unit, pillows were uncomfortable and free wifi was very weak and kept dropping off so not good to use. Very bad place to get into as on very busy road. Definely not good value for dollars and wouldn't recommend to my friends.
- Kiwi (10/5): - The staff member was very welcoming and helpful. The rooms were nice and relaxing. It was exactly what we were looking for too.
- Pam (8/5): - Nice motel close to motorway. Everything very clean. Real milk in fridge, good quality toilet paper, fluffy towels. Very comfortable
- Mark (8/5): - Nice place. It is so clise to motorway which is handy but you do get the traffic noise.
- Susan (8/5): - Location a bit noisy at night ,was very clean ,no couch in lounge only beds
- Verified traveler (6/5): - Great comfortable room but far to noisy. Neighbouring property a nightmare and had a party until 4am.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Very clean & comfy motel which l would tightly recommend to others.
- Verified traveler (6/5): - The motel is situated on a main highway and was extremely noisey all night. It needs double glazed windows. I also found my room very dark. The power kept over loading and cutting out when I was drying my hair. The staff were very friendly.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Close to all main places to see - Found it lovely. My children and grand kids in joyed the experience đ
- Kate (10/5): Nice hotel - everything we needed. - Friendly staff, clean and tidy rooms. A bit noisy (but knew about that from previous reviews). Would use again.
- Brenda (10/5): - Motel used as base only while visiting family, very convenient for us. Motel very basic but comfortable. We would stay there again
- Trevor (8/5): Overnight Stay in transit - The Colonial is clean and well serviced. The heavy vehicle traffic had been diverted along this route.
- Charles (8/5): Situated in a convenient location - Situated in a convenient location and very well maintained.
- Matt (4/5): Dissapointing - Travelling through town & needed a place for the night. Called motel & was told that they only had one room, which was $175/night. I went online & found it for $118 on Expedia. When I arrived, I was learned they had many rooms available. Why lie to me? Motel was very loud, due to close proximity to a major road. Will never stay there again.
- tui (8/5): Ideal to visit family nearby. - Very friendly staff. Clean and met our needs. Street noise was noticble but didn't affect our sleep/rest. Central to what we wanted and would consider staying again.
- Gary (6/5): Handy Location to Papakura. - An old type motel, but okay for the price. There was quite a bit of road noise at night, as it is right beside the motorway. They said each unit had a hair dryer, but there wasn't one in our unit. They also advertised that there was Sky TV, but we couldn't find it on our TV. While my wife was looking for a hair dryer, she found an empty box that had contained an adult sex toy in the bedroom drawer, so they need to check those more often. Other than that, it was clean, and tidy, and we were fairly happy with our 2 night stay.
- karlene (10/5): Nice location - Great stay great people was a bit disapointed to find wotif charged extra than what hotel actually cost.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Handy to motorway & event we were attending - Only let down was room was right beside motorway off ramp, continual traffic noise
- David (8/5): - We only spent one night after getting in late to Auckland. We thought there was going to be continental breakfast available, but apparently not during winter season. Not a big deal. Overall, very nice place that is convenient to Route 1.
- Verified traveler (4/5): Ordinary hotel wouldn't go there again - On a main road ,too noisy,one small heater in the room,no heater in the bathroom. It was freezing.you couldn't just sit in the room after about 3.30pm as it was too cold.i had to get into the bed and put the electric blanket on to warm up. Breakfast is advertised but no menus given to choose just a verbal from manager which didn't tell me what sort of cereal or fruit etc. the hotel was not full but we were put right up the end in an older room,not sure why. Tv only had minimal sky channels.
- Laa (6/5): Neat but Noisy - The reception staff are very welcoming on arrival. The room had plenty of space and basic facilities. Unfortunately being located right on a main road/intersection to motorway it was Very noisy. There is a pedestrian crossing whish constantly beeps through the night. The traffic itself is noisy, but then add Auckland's Emergency Services throughout the night - that have to sound their sirens as they approach an intersection. so sadly, we were unable to get much sleep. The bed was very hard! I realise everyone's tastes and comfort levels are different - but it wasn't for me. So if you like a hard mattress, then this is for you.
- Maddy (6/5): Spacious Unit - Nice spacious 2 bedroom unit. Recently renovated. 3 of us stayed there. We enjoyed our stay therr. One evening we had visitors for tea. It sleeps 6 but unfortunately only had enough utensils and crockery for 3 which was an inconvenience. The staff were friendly and helpful. The swimming pool nice and clean.
- Dave (6/5): clean and tidy but quite old - Basic motel which was clean and tidy but very old (1970's?). New carpets and refurbished bathroom in my unit. Linen was spotless and bed was comfortable. No air con for those hot humid Auckland nights. Very close to southern motorway so if you're a light sleeper you'll be wakened by the motorway traffic. The motel manager was extremely friendly and helpful.
- Lutz (10/5): Clean and tidy, owner very welcoming - Clean, tidy and convenient. Bed was very comfortable. Great Wifi connection. Owner was very friendly and welcoming. Only criticism was the pool needs a paint. Would defiantly stay again if we are back in the area.
- female (8/5): Clean motel - Nice clean motel, unfortunately did not get to hve a swim in the pool as it closed at 6pm, be nice if it could close about 9pm.......
- Hine (6/5): My familys stay at colonial motel 2017 - On arrival we found lots of ants crawling around in the bathroom coming out of a crack in the tiling. Very noisy at night from the traffic and people walking around in the unit above us. Beds were very hard, some parts of the unit need up grading to match the good parts of it. Owner very nice with the unit being cleaned each day. Room was very hot at night, unable to open windows as the noise was louder
- cjay (4/5): Good Location ..easy to find - we felt very uncomfortable ..constantly watched..not family motel,, avoid
- Tessa (8/5): Convenient for work - The hotel was pretty good. Good location for our work requirements
- Charlie (10/5): Good tidy & roomy family unit - Not clear from website, but is enough privacy for a couple and another adult. not luxury, but nice and clean, good service if room each day, parking not a problem. Busy road close to front of units, but morning traffic noise not disruptive.
- Göran (8/5): Rent & frÀscht - FrÀscht motell som sköts klanderfritt. Mycket bra bemötande och vÀlkomnande. Rent och frÀscht. Trafik kan uppfattas som störande om manmÀr kÀnslig.
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