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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Overview of Colonial Motel Twizel

Colonial Motel Twizel

3.0 star property

4.3/5 Excellent

Guests rated this property 4.5/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

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

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • Hand sanitiser provided
  • Sheets and towels washed at 60°C
  • Contactless check-out
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38 Mackenzie Drive, Twizel, 7901

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationTwizel Town Centre4 min walk
  • Popular LocationLake Ruataniwha8 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake Pukaki Information Center8 min drive
  • AirportGlentanner (GTN)30 min drive

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About this area

Twizel

Colonial Motel Twizel is located in Twizel. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Totara Peak Gallery, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Ruataniwha and Lake Pukaki.
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What's nearby

  • Twizel Town Centre - 4 min walk
  • Lake Ruataniwha - 8 min drive
  • Lake Pukaki Information Center - 8 min drive
  • Lake Pukaki - 9 min drive
  • Lake Ohau - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Top Hut Sportsbar - 2 min walk
  • Hydro Café - 3 min walk
  • The Razza - 3 min walk
  • Twizel Bakery Cafe - 4 min walk
  • Ministry of Works - 4 min walk

About this property

Colonial Motel Twizel

3-star motel in Twizel with free parking
This smoke-free motel features laundry facilities, a garden and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free.
Colonial Motel Twizel offers 9 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Twizel motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English

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

Social distancing

Contactless check-out
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property

Safety measures

Hand sanitiser provided
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: NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • No lifts

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities

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.
  • Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Roll-in shower (select rooms)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 2 PM - 7:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 7:30 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children (approximately)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 per cent

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds and sofa beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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 Twizel
Colonial Motel Twizel Motel
Colonial Motel Twizel Twizel
Colonial Motel Twizel Motel Twizel

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Overall score and ratings

4.3

Excellent

Rating 5 - Excellent. 51 out of 108 reviews
5 - Excellent 47%
Rating 4 - Good. 46 out of 108 reviews
4 - Good 43%
Rating 3 - Okay. 8 out of 108 reviews
3 - Okay 7%
Rating 2 - Poor. 2 out of 108 reviews
2 - Poor 2%
Rating 1 - Terrible. 1 out of 108 reviews
1 - Terrible 1%

4.5/5

Cleanliness

4.5/5

Staff & service

4.3/5

Amenities

4.3/5

Property conditions & facilities

4.6/5

Eco-friendliness
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5/5 Excellent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good. Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

5/5 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kind and friendly staff. Clean. Better than some 4 star hotels. It is close to supermarkets and restaurants. I liked the electric blankets. I’d advise all customers to read the information hung on the wall.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

4/5 Good

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely accommodation, will stay there again when next in Twizel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

4/5 Good

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay
Easy check in and out processes.clean and tidy room. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021