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Colonial Manor Motel

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#2 of 7 motels in Cromwell
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Set in park like grounds with stunning views of the Central Otago landscape you could be mistaken for thinking you are far out of town. However that is far from the truth, Colonial Manor Motel is located in the very heart of Cromwell township. All our spacious rooms feature large comfortable beds, reliable Wi-Fi and flat screen TV's with Sky 50 Channels and double glazing. Kitchenette facilities are provided in all but two rooms (these are the upstairs studios where a microwave and toaster are available). All rooms are fitted with fridges. Guest laundry facilities are available with a washer and a dryer, or for those with an environmental mindset an outdoor clothes line is located between rooms 8 & 9. We pride ourselves on offering spacious, clean and comfortable smoke free rooms accompanied with a caring attitude and desire to provide a quality service to ensure an all round enjoyable guest experience.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Breakfast available
Complimentary Instant Coffee
BBQ facilities
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Self-serve laundry
Complimentary tea
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
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Soundproof rooms
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Flatscreen TV
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Electric kettle
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Non-smoking rooms
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4.0 of 5 stars
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Centrally Located
Languages Spoken
English
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Carotraveller wrote a review Apr 2018
New Zealand127 contributions6 helpful votes
We stayed one night at this lovely comfortable place. We had an upstairs room with a fan for our warm Feb night. They said they are putting aircon units in upstairs rooms in April. It was spacious, clean and very, very comfortable. Our room had a microwave and kettle, the onsuite was good and the outside garden area lovely. The owners were wonderful and friendly and very informative. The motel is across the road from the indoor swimming pool and down the road from shops and eateries. The Bannockburn Pub was awesome for dinner and a beautiful sunset. Would definitely stay here again! :-)
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Date of stay: February 2018
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Response from Sharon and Stev... H, Manager at Colonial Manor Motel
Responded 12 Jul 2018
Hello! yes the our job to make you smile and so happy to know you did . We are so central to all here and so pleased you enjoyed some of the local amenities! We look forward to your return.
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Irish_Kiwi77 wrote a review Apr 2018
Wellington, New Zealand1292 contributions210 helpful votes
I stayed at the colonial for four nights and it was an enjoyable stay. The room I had was very spacious and comfortable and had a nice view out onto Cromwell. The room had a reasonable sized kitchenette in it as well (though I did not use it). There is packing available outside each room and two entry’s/exists to the car park. It is also a short walk to the mall area in Cromwell, where there are a number of good restaurants and the local New World supermarket is a five minute walk from the motel. I would happily stay here again
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Date of stay: April 2018
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Response from Sharon and Stev... H, Manager at Colonial Manor Motel
Responded 12 Jul 2018
We are please to hear you would happily come back-please do!
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Katrina M wrote a review Apr 2018
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A cosy comfortable clean room, located a short walk from shops, restaurants and takeaway services. Very friendly hosts, made us feel so welcome. Would definitely stay again and recommend to friends and family.
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Date of stay: April 2018
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Response from Sharon and Stev... H, Owner at Colonial Manor Motel
Responded 19 Apr 2018
We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. The room you had is a person favorite of mine, with its lovely scenic views and nicely laid out amenities and newly installed air con/heat pump and what about the new drapes and blind! Also you are 100% right ,its truly just a very short stroll to all you need. Thank you for the positive review. We look forward to seeing you again.
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Aileen K wrote a review Apr 2018
Bristol, United Kingdom12 contributions12 helpful votes
This was a late booking on a busy weekend. We were warmly greeted by our hostess and made to feel very welcome. Our upstairs room had a balcony overlooking trees and was a very relaxing addition to an excellent, spacious room. Extremely comfortable and very well stocked with all we could have needed. Plus good local tips on restaurants, bakery etc. All round excellent.
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Date of stay: March 2018
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Response from Sharon and Stev... H, Owner at Colonial Manor Motel
Responded 19 Apr 2018
Thank you for the great review, we definitely aim to please . You were in a lovely room with recently installed air con/heat pump to finish off, as you said, an already excellent unit. Come back soon!
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paul g wrote a review Apr 2018
talloires51 contributions21 helpful votes
Really nice motel with spacious rooms and friendly staff. We stayed here prior to doing the Otago cycle trail as it is conveniently located for a stopover between Queenstown and Clyde. In the season it is advisable to book early as this being a popular hotel fills up very quickly
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Date of stay: March 2018
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Response from Sharon and Stev... H, Owner at Colonial Manor Motel
Responded 19 Apr 2018
Hello and thank you. Yes we certainly are popular but we always try to make everyone feel like they are the star! Our units certainly are bigger than the average and well equipped. As you said our location is definitely well situated. Your kind comments are appreciated.
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Melita G wrote a review Mar 2018
Paihia, New Zealand31 contributions6 helpful votes
We arrived to a very warm welcome at Colonial Manor Motel. The room was very clean and comfortable. The bed was so comfy too. Everything we needed was provided. I would recommend this motel for a lovely stay in Cromwell.
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Date of stay: March 2018
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Response from Sharon and Stev... H, Owner at Colonial Manor Motel
Responded 5 Apr 2018
Thank you for your lovely review. Our beds are comfy with guest often saying they have stayed in them longer than they intended! Not a bad thing when away from home really.Its important to us for our guest to be rested,happy and ready for their next travels. Hope to see you again.
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Tina O wrote a review Mar 2018
24 contributions8 helpful votes
Sharon and her husband were great hosts and made us feel very welcome. The room was one of the best on our travels of the South Island. Sharon had great knowledge of the area to advise us on where to go and what to see :) Will would definitely go back and recommend this motel ..5* from me . Apologies for late review Cheers Tina,mick and Evie
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Date of stay: February 2018
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Response from Sharon and Stev... H, Owner at Colonial Manor Motel
Responded 5 Apr 2018
What lovely kind words, you were also very good guests and we hope to see you again . Isn't Central Otago wonderful and we are right here in the center! I love this place and want everyone to feel relaxed and rested -ready for the next adventure!
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leonied95 wrote a review Mar 2018
New Plymouth, New Zealand1 contribution
Best motel we stayed in on our two week trip around South Island. Would certainly recommend this one to any travellers wanting a comfortable stay with all the "little" things that can make such a difference to your holiday. Friendly owners. Excellent laundry. Nothing too much trouble.
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Date of stay: March 2018
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Response from Sharon and Stev... H, Owner at Colonial Manor Motel
Responded 21 Mar 2018
Oh thanks so much for wonderful review and thank you for being excellent guests. A win-win for all! We wish you safe and happy travels on your journey.
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David P wrote a review Mar 2018
Blenheim, New Zealand44 contributions6 helpful votes
Great place to stay for 0ne or more nights. Host very helpfully. We had a group of 8. Rooms nice rooms with great beds and chairs. Plenty of room to stretch out. 100 mtrr to town centre and food outlets. Only complaint I had were pillows very hard. But did advise hosts. Would stay again next time we are their
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Date of stay: February 2018
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Response from Sharon and Stev... H, Manager at Colonial Manor Motel
Responded 5 Mar 2018
Hello David ,thanks for your review. It was a pleasure to have your group and a little bit of excitement with one of yours needing attention from our local ambulance guys for a troublesome knee, hope all is well now. Our rooms and spacious and well equipped and what a shame you hadn't mentioned your pillow issue until you were about to go as we do have a large selection available for those looking for the right one for them, like we talked about all you needed to do was say during your stay -not when you were leaving after two days! Next time you come we can let test run some until you have that perfect fit. It was really nice having you all here on your road trip to celebrate the special birthday of your "leader" so many smiles and laughs,heartwarming. Happy and safe travels to you and all your lovely group.
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Hakamix wrote a review Feb 2018
Helsinki, Finland116 contributions66 helpful votes
We got spacious, clean and well equipped studio room on second floor. We stayed one night. Very welcoming and friendly host lady at the reception welcomed us and took us to the room. There was not A/C but two windows opposite each others and handy, quiet fan gave some cool air on hot afternoon. And again, we had cool weather at that night. Comfortable beds, ok bathroom and well working wifi. Location is very good, away from heavy traffic on SH. And only 5 minutes to the mall and 10 minutes to New World supermarket. Well kept motel, big garden area and very sympathetic black house dog.
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Date of stay: February 2018
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Response from Sharon and Stev... H, Owner at Colonial Manor Motel
Responded 2 Mar 2018
Thanks for the review! Three more weeks till A/C heat-pump installed and new drapes as well-cant wait! The unit you stayed in is a favorite of mine , very private and quiet with lovely out look over our lawn and garden area. Our location couldn't be better for convenience but we are situated so well that we have a quiet peaceful setting, bliss! I simply love making people feel comfortable and relaxed and our wonderful dog, Logie , is all part of that with his very laid back "you come to me" attitude. I hope we will see you again and happy safe travels are ahead for you.
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PRICE RANGE
S$157 - S$206 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
New ZealandSouth IslandOtago RegionCentral OtagoCromwell
NUMBER OF ROOMS
14
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