Colonial on Tay

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Scored 9.1
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.8

Located on the main road into Invercargill, Colonial on Tay offers spacious ground-floor units with unlimited free WiFi and free parking outside your room. All units include satellite TV and kitchen facilities. Colonial on Tay Motel is a 5-minute drive from Invercargill city center and Queens Park. Stadium Southland is 0.8 mi away and the Bill Richardson Transport World is 2789 feet away. Each apartment includes heating and electric blankets. All have Smart TV's and kitchen or kitchenette with separate living and dining areas. A selection of coffee, tea, and hot chocolate are provided.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Invercargill, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3!

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Guest reviews

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Nancy
United States United States
“Close to town. Comfy bed. Friendly and accommodating proprietors. Had everything we needed.”
Denise
Canada Canada
“Denise was awesome and so cheerful. She recommended walks and pubs in the area. Room was beautiful with teal accents and a full kitchen. Amazing water pressure too.”
Daigle
United States United States
“The hosts are incredibly friendly and helpful. They have excellent knowledge of Invercargill and the region. They gave us excellent recommendations for dining and activities.”
Jeannie
United States United States
“The nicest place we’ve stayed in New Zealand! The unit was freshly remodeled and absolutely spotless. Beds were excellent and kitchenette stocked with everything we needed. Use of laundry facilities was a nice bonus. Quiet and centrally located.”
Susan
United States United States
“We stayed at the Colonial on Tay for 10 days. My husband had emergency hip replacement and he recovered there. The owners were wonderful and gracious. They went out of their way to make us comfortable.”
Gavin
New Zealand New Zealand
“Very clean, tidy, and warm. The nicest hosts ever!! Excellent shower pressure. Very comfy bed”
Robert
New Zealand New Zealand
“Very convenient location for the conference at Transport World; not quite so for getting into town but certainly OK (why no bus service along Tay Street?). Very friendly staff and lovely warm accommodation for a mid winter stay in Invercargill....”
Elizabeth
New Zealand New Zealand
“We had a terrible first motel experience when we arrived in Invercargill. We left and quickly found this property. The hospitality, care and kindness were perfect from start to finish. Reinstated our faith in sourthern hospitality. Thank you 😊”
Melanie
New Zealand New Zealand
“Denise was lovely and friendly. Unit was warm and clean. Great little place to stay”
Bronnie
New Zealand New Zealand
“Owners were wonderful - kind, helpful And welcoming . Motel was very well equipped, clean and comfortable”

Area info

Amenities of Colonial on Tay

Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

Colonial on Tay takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 20:00 and 08:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 2 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 1.8% charge when you pay with a Visa or Mastercard credit card.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Colonial on Tay of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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