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1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Colonial on Tay

3 out of 5

4.4/5 Excellent

Guests rated this property 4.5/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • Sheets and towels washed at 60°C

Explore the area

    Popular LocationBill Richardson Transport World10 min walk
    Popular LocationRugby Park Stadium14 min walk
    Popular LocationSurrey Park16 min walk
    AirportInvercargill (IVC)6 min drive

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About this area

Invercargill

Colonial on Tay is located in Invercargill. Bill Richardson Transport World and Civic Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Splash Palace and Dig This Invercargill. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Rugby Park Stadium or Stadium Southland.
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What's nearby

  • Bill Richardson Transport World - 10 min walk
  • Rugby Park Stadium - 14 min walk
  • Splash Palace - 15 min walk
  • Stadium Southland - 15 min walk
  • Surrey Park - 16 min walk

Getting around

  • Invercargill (IVC) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Grille - 10 min walk
  • The Saucy Chef - 16 min walk
  • Mevlana Kebabs - 18 min walk
  • The Batch Cafe - 19 min walk
  • Bombay Palace - 20 min walk

About this property

Colonial on Tay

3-star motel in Invercargill with free parking
Laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance and a garden are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. All 10 rooms have flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, and feature kitchens with fridges, hobs and microwaves. Other amenities available to guests include free WiFi, living rooms and room service. Change of towels is available on request
Colonial on Tay offers 10 forms of accommodation with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. This accommodation offers separate living rooms. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodation at this 3-star motel has kitchens with fridges, hobs, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–9:00 AM: NZD 12-12 for adults and NZD 12-12 for children
  • Room service available

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Separate living room

Conveniences

  • No lifts

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Languages spoken

  • English

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Hob
  • Toaster

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 2 PM - 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 staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cots (infant beds)

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at the time of service, check-in or check-out.

  • Breakfast fee: between NZD 12 and NZD 12 for adults, and NZD 12 and NZD 12 for children (approximately)

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 credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

National rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings 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

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4.4
Excellent
Rating 5 - Excellent. 64 out of 129 reviews
5 - Excellent 50%
Rating 4 - Good. 52 out of 129 reviews
4 - Good 40%
Rating 3 - Okay. 12 out of 129 reviews
3 - Okay 9%
Rating 2 - Poor. 0 out of 129 reviews
2 - Poor 0%
Rating 1 - Terrible. 1 out of 129 reviews
1 - Terrible 1%

4.5/5

Cleanliness

4.5/5

Staff & service

4.4/5

Amenities

4.2/5

Property conditions & facilities
Write a review

5/5 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

1/5 Terrible

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

5/5 Excellent

Business traveller
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

5/5 Excellent

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

4/5 Good

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