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Colonial Motel

3.0 star property
Motel with free parking, 9-minute walk to Karaka Sales Complex

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Outdoor pool
Super King Studio Unit | Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Queen Studio Unit
Super King Studio Unit

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$235
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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133 Beach Rd, Papakura, 2113
  • Place, Karaka Sales Complex
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Southern Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Thornton Reserve
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Queen Studio Unit

Queen Studio Unit

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Super King Studio Unit

Super King Studio Unit

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

1 Bedroom Family Unit

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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2 Bedroom Family Unit

2 Bedroom Family Unit

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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1 Bedroom Suite

1 Bedroom Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Papakura

At Colonial Motel you'll be 0.8 km (0.5 mi) from Karaka Sales Complex and 4.6 km (2.9 mi) from Bruce Pulman Park. Highlights at this motel include an outdoor swimming pool, and in-room kitchens and free WiFi. .This motel offers free WiFi in public areas and a garden. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Pahurehure motel include Rainbow's End and Westfield Manukau City Shopping Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Karaka Sales Complex - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Anchorage Drive Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Karaka Lakes Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Southern Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Thornton Reserve - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Stampede Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Autobahn Café - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪BP - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Evergreen Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Colonial Motel

Motel with free parking, 9-minute walk to 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 a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodation at this 3-star motel has kitchens with fridges, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

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

More

  • 2 buildings

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Colonial Motel?

Colonial Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Colonial Motel?

As of 15 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Colonial Motel on 1 Jan 2026 start from AU$234.81, including 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.

Is parking available at Colonial Motel?

Yep, Colonial Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Colonial Motel?

The closest beach to Colonial Motel is Kauri Point Beach (4.2 km).

Does Colonial Motel have a pool?

Colonial Motel has an outdoor pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Colonial Motel?

No, Colonial Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Colonial Motel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Colonial Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Cyril

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Having to ask to use the pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled 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 traveller, Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

MaureenWoods, Tauranga

Business traveller, Travelled with group
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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

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 traveller

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Toto, Tauranga

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

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