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Colonial Motel

3.0 star property
3-star motel near Karaka Sales Complex

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Outdoor pool
Super King Studio Unit | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Super King Studio Unit | Living area | Flat-screen TV
1 Bedroom Family Unit | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Super King Studio Unit | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
133 Beach Rd, Papakura, 2113
  • Karaka Sales Complex
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Bruce Pulman Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Rainbow's End
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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1 Bedroom Family Unit | Living area | Flat-screen TV

1 Bedroom Family Unit

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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2 Bedroom Family Unit | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Bedroom Family Unit

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Queen Studio Unit | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Studio Unit

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 Bedroom Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV

1 Bedroom Suite

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Super King Studio Unit | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Super King Studio Unit

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Papakura

Pahurehure stay.A stay at this Pahurehure motel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Karaka Sales Complex and 3 miles (5 km) of Bruce Pulman Park. Auckland Botanical Gardens is within 6 miles (10 km) and Rainbow's End is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Karaka Sales Complex - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Auckland Botanical Gardens - 5 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Bruce Pulman Park - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Rainbow's End - 8 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Westfield Manukau City Shopping Centre - 8 min drive - 7.4 miles

Getting around

  • Papakura Station - 3 min drive
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Urban Soul Karaka - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Nirvana Indian Restaurant & Takeaways - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Emerald Thai Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Colonial Motel

3-star motel near Karaka Sales Complex
Colonial Motel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
Colonial Motel offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchens with refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Papakura motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 100.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Colonial Motel Auckland
Colonial Motel Papakura
Colonial Papakura
Colonial Motel Motel
Colonial Motel Papakura
Colonial Motel Motel Papakura

Frequently asked questions

How close is Colonial Motel to the airport?

Colonial Motel is 16.6 mi (24-min drive) away from the Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Colonial Motel?

As of May 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Colonial Motel on May 16, 2025 start from $130.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Colonial Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Colonial Motel.

How close is Colonial Motel to the beach?

This motel is 7 mi (14-min drive) from Weymouth South Beach.

Does Colonial Motel offer free breakfast?

Colonial Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Colonial Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Colonial Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at Colonial Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Colonial Motel have a pool?

Colonial Motel features an outdoor pool.

Does Colonial Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Colonial Motel to downtown Papakura?

Colonial Motel is 0.8 mi away from Papakura.

Colonial Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 62 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was everything we required for a one night stay , it provided kitchen facilities that enabled a meal to be cooked. It is very well situated and easy to find right next to the main motorway from Auckland however there were no eateries that we found close hence the meal cooking
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

K J

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We did a last minute booking and straight he fitted me my partner and daughter to a room as we couldnt find accommodation close enough to my kids sports event at a good price like here. So good customer service and good place to stay at. Recommend to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Mii

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, well serviced and location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Brian

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The entry to this motel is from the Beach Rd which has the motorway exit and entrance right there Way overpriced for what it is
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, fairly priced, friendly owner.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
As my flight back to New Zealand was cancelled the motel changed my booking without extra cost - the unit was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

MaureenWoods, Tauranga

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is one of the best motels I have stayed in South Auckland. You can visibly see that these owners take pride in their business. The cleaning staff were accommodating and friendly. I am going to book again for next weekend as we have a wedding to attend in Pukekohe but will much rather stay at the Colonial Motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly people who made us feel welcome. Clean and tidy. Had everything we required as far as amenities were concerned. It was relatively quiet given it was on a main road.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Nothing, same as others in Papakura, the man always negative to other motels in the area, Only one iron the hole place, you wait until other customers finish.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Toto, Tauranga

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to motor way, clean re vamped bathroom, friendly manager.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy. Comfortable bed with good bed linen. Location was probably the only down fall.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is brilliant, close to motorway on/off ramp. Very clean, recently refurbished. I will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet place, only problem is the driveway really isnt clear, other than thay all good
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
2nd time ive stayed here. Very inconvenient to the motorway. Nice and clean. The man who owns this place is very nice and pleasent. If you want easy motorwar access i recommend this place. During peak traffic times you will need to turn left and then left at traffic lights, do a u turn, turn right at lights then get in correct lane for motorway north or south.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good ,easy to find great nice motel.Just what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were nicely surprised at how much actually liked this place. Was clean, tidy, spaceous enough for us and had a kitchen with oven which we thought was a bonus. Staff and owners very helpful and polite. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The only reason i booked this hotel is because it promised a free swimming pool to relax in. Me and my daughter had our togs already packed then were told after we booked in that the pool had beem re painted and was empty. No warning before hand and no offer of a discount. I asked about breakfast in the morning as its stated on the motel room wall and the lady knew nothimg about it. We had no barh gowns and no real luxaries except for wifi and a tv and the room was tiny. I wouldnt be complainkmg about this at all if it didnt cost me almost $200. I have been to much nicer motels for the same price or even cheaper rhan this. Would not recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018