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Colonial Motel Twizel

36 / 38 Mackenzie Drive, Twizel 7901, New Zealand
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Colonial Motel Twizel
Ranked #4 of 5 Twizel B&B and Inns
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Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
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74 reviews 74 reviews
18 hotel reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

stayed here again last night,this time a different unit,which had a seperate bedroom,we were in among other units and you could not hear a thing,the room was appointed the same as our normal unit,with a full kitchen,the hosts will have aged 1 year since we have been coming here,but has not altered there friendliness or helpfulness,the number 1 place to... More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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12 hotel reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2013

We had taken our young family to this place years ago, and were impressed, so decided to give it another goe, now childless. We had a nicely appointed studio room, which was very clean and tidy, and so quiet! It is great being off the main road, yet so accessible to all the town amenities, as they are just around... More

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Hayward, California
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31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2012

The Colonial Motel was decent and clean, but the place could use some updating. It was near a shopping center which was convenient. We only stayed one night, opting to find a nicer place for our second night.

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Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 October 2012

these units are large and this is 2nd time here and we have unt 1 by the road which is not noisy at all as we are talking sleepy twizel at night,they are very clean and well appointed the hosts are very friendly,these motels are right in at the shopping centre so can walk if want

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Bristol
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2012

The walls between units were a little thin, so hope that you don't have a noisy neighbour! But otherwise a good motel with a full cooker and good facilities. Spacious, very soft bed and friendly host.

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Scotland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2012

We'd driven quite a long way and turned up in Twizel as darkness was fast falling. We found this place by chance at the side of the road. We had really made an excellent choice and received a warm welcome. We had a super room which was well equipped and spotlessly clean. All facilities were close at hand including a... More

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Waihi
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

Spent a night here on our way north. One of the best medium priced motels we've used, modern, warm and well appointed. Our room was next to the street, but was still quiet at night. Good parking right by the door. Close to the centre of town with a supermarket and several cafes and restaurants just 5 minute's walk away.... More

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Melbourne
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2010

We arrived for a one night stopover after a long, cold day to a friendly welcome and a large warm room with a clean kitchen. We were very comfortable, with 2 supermarkets and several eating options nearby. We would have no hesitation in returning.

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Christchurch
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2010

Paid cash upfront for 2 nights but when plans changed the following morning we called front desk by 9:15 AM to inform in time to release room for new bookings. This was at a time and location when area rooms were booked out and within hours the motel showed no vacancy sign indicating they had indeed rented out the room.... More

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Bolton
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2010

We stayed one night her on the way to Mount Cook. We got the last room which was a family unit so we had plenty of room. The unit was very well equipped, clean, quiet, warm and comfortable. The owners were very helpful and friendly.

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Address: 36 / 38 Mackenzie Drive, Twizel 7901, New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > South Island > Canterbury Region > Mackenzie District > Twizel
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Ranked #4 of 5 B&Bs / Inns in Twizel

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