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Colonial Manor Motel

4.5 of 5
14 Barry Avenue, Cromwell 9191, New Zealand
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Colonial Manor Motel
Ranked #4 of 8 hotels in Cromwell
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Evesham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

My wife and I were touring NZ from January to March and this was the best motel we experienced. The facilities,cleanliness,and attention to every detail were perfect. An excellent cooked breakfast was also good value.That is based on NZ costs which with the current exchange rates we found to be expensive everywhere.

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barrycolman, Manager at Colonial Manor Motel, responded to this review
7 April 2013

Thanks for reviewing our property. Our cooked breakfasts are becoming more popular especially as we move into Autumn but we also offer a continental breakfast which is delivered the previous evening which is handy for those guests wanting an early start to their day. We have tried to keep our prices as fair as possible considering we offer a 4... More

Shardlow, null, United Kingdom
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74 reviews 74 reviews
30 hotel reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

We spent one night here in early April and had a very pleasant stay. The people on Reception were very friendly and informative. The Motel room was fine, well equipped and clean and we also got free Wifi. The Motel is situated close to Cromwell Centre so within easy reach of shops and places to eat. Happy to recommend it... More

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barrycolman, Manager at Colonial Manor Motel, responded to this review
7 April 2013

Thank you for reviewing our motel. The free Wi-Fi has been very popular with our guests and incidently is available at all Host Accomodation properties throughout NZ. We trust you enjoyed the rest of your holiday in NZ and come back one day to see some more of Central Otago. More

Christchurch, New Zealand
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

Little things really do count.. make you feel wanted :) ~ good supply of tea, coffees, hot chocolate.. and a little treat :) Great to have real milk! (so sick of the little tubs supplied at other places!) Clean & comfy. (We stayed in the studio unit..I see comments about a need for a sink... now they have a bin... More

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barrycolman, Manager at Colonial Manor Motel, responded to this review
27 March 2013

Thank you for making the time to post a review. We get a lot of satisfaction from making our rooms as special as we can for our guests and it is great when the extras we provide are appreciated. These days it is all to easy to cut costs wherever possible but we find the little extras help to keep... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013 via mobile

Stayed here two nights with my wife,very lovely location,and host very helpful,very clean studio unit 5,is nicely set out we note a beautiful set of dishes Were supplied ,but where were we to wash up after using as studio has no cooking facilities ,except microwave,also no sink we had to wash up in handbasin in bathroom studio need a small... More

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barrycolman, Manager at Colonial Manor Motel, responded to this review
5 March 2013

Thank you for taking the time to post a review. We have taken on board your comments and changed our on line description to make it clearer what the upstairs studio room offers. Unfortunately is not possible due to space configuration to have either a sink or cooking facilities in those 2 less expensive rooms. We can lend guests an... More

Wellington, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2013

Stayed for two nights at the end of December (27 and 28) and found the room and the complex to be absolutely wonderful. The room was spotless and the bed was THE MOST COMFORTABLE bed we've ever slept in! It even beats our brand new bed at home! Attention to detail was spot on - everything had been thought of,... More

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barrycolman, Manager at Colonial Manor Motel, responded to this review
10 January 2013

Thank you SandraB for your review. The beds, since we added topper pads have created a lot of good feedback and after all a good nights sleep after a hard day of work or play is essential. The cherry season is in full flight at present and many of our guests are enjoying the export quality cherries on offer from... More

Christchurch, New Zealand
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2013

This is a very clean, well equipped and friendly motel. We stayed in a studio room which was a generous size, had a very comfortable beds and was nice and quiet. Highly recommend staying here if you come to Cromwell.

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barrycolman, Manager at Colonial Manor Motel, responded to this review
6 January 2013

Thanks for taking the time to post this positive review. Xmas/New Year has been a happy and busy time for us and we have really enjoyed the feed back from our guests who all seem to have enjoyed their stay with us in the recently refurbished rooms. This upgrade program will continue through 2013 More

San Francisco Bay Area
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33 reviews 33 reviews
18 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2012

Motel was clean. We stayed in room 10 was really large with lots of places to put your luggage, work on your computer, etc. Microwave, stove top, dishes, silverware, cooking utensils, fridge, free internet for one hour. I assume all rooms are similar. Walking distance to restaurants.

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barrycolman, Manager at Colonial Manor Motel, responded to this review
5 December 2012

Thank you for taking the time to review our motel.The free wifi access has proved to be very popular and we have found that the free 100MB is enough for the majority of guests to catch up on emails from home or work.You are correct in that all our units have a generous workspace and a built in space to... More

Ipoh, Malaysia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2012

Colonial Manor is the most expensive motel we booked in our trip. The expensive I mean is not really expensive ,we paid 175NZ$ per night for 4 adults. The self contained we unit we had was spacious, so bright ,so clean and a modern kitchen!!! We just loved it. We saw many flowers outside from the kitchen windows..we felt like... More

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barrycolman, Manager at Colonial Manor Motel, responded to this review
27 November 2012

Thank you for your kind comments. Jenny spends many hours in our gardens and the lupins outside unit 15 are looking very spectacular right now as do the roses arond the property. We trust you enjoyed the rest of your visit to the South Island and hope to see you back our way one day soon. More

Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2012

Thanks so much to Jenny we had a bad week at home but our stay at your motel made a bad week good, top spot and would recommend to anyone we stayed last Saturday night the weather was not great but the motel helped fix that we have stayed at other motels and hotels in Cromwell but the colonial is... More

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barrycolman, Owner at Colonial Manor Motel, responded to this review
21 November 2012

Thanks Sue for your feedback. Our upstairs units (11 and 12 )are very cosy and private . We find many of our guests who stay in them just close the door and shut out the rest of the world. The spacious room, private balcony, cooking facilities and large spa bath make it an ideal retreat. Sue I hope life sorts... More

Witney, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2012

Have just returned to UK and not for the first time stayed at the Colonial Manor, the fourth in fact in five years. This time we booked for two nights and stayed six. Colonial Manor is well appointed and very comfortable and located in quiet surroundings. The manager and his wife went out of their way to make us extremely... More

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barrycolman, Manager at Colonial Manor Motel, responded to this review
3 November 2012

Thank you Rodney for posting such a positive review. We enjoy your company as knowledgable and enthusiastic tourists to our part of the world. We trust you enjoyed the rest of your visit downunder in NZ and we do hope to see you both back our way in the not too distant future. More

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Additional Information about Colonial Manor Motel

Address: 14 Barry Avenue, Cromwell 9191, New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > South Island > Cromwell
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Room Service Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #4 of 8 hotels in Cromwell
Price Range: ££
Hotel Class:4.5 star (4.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Our Qualmark 4 star+ quality assured motel is set in park like grounds with stunning views of the Central Otago landscape. All our spacious units have double glazing for warmth and quietness, so you can enjoy your chance to relax and unwind. Sit outside your unit or in the garden in the evening with a glass of fine local wine or cider or visit one of our excellent local Cromwell or Bannockburn restaurants. ... more   less 
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