Colonial on Tay
335 Tay Street
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Why people book this hotel
“Denise was lovely and friendly”
“Owners were wonderful - kind, helpful And welcoming”
“Unit was warm and clean”
“Motel was very well equipped, clean and comfortable”
“Roomy and plenty of kitchen utensils”
“Loved the layout and the bed was really comfortable”
“Central and catered well for the 4 of us”
“The location was ideal”
Overview
Situated 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 centre and Queens Park. Stadium Southland is 1.3 km away and the Bill Richardson Transport World is 850 metres away. Each apartment includes heating and electric blankets. All have a flat-screen TV and kitchen or kitchenette with separate living and dining areas. A selection of coffee, tea, hot chocolate and orange juice are provided. Guest laundry and barbecue facilities are available. A continental breakfasts is available daily.
Traveller reviews
Greg
couple
May 29, 2026
“Just a one nighter but very good value for money”
Roomy and plenty of kitchen utensils
Elizabeth
solo_traveller
May 27, 2026
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
solo_traveller
May 24, 2026
Denise was lovely and friendly. Unit was warm and clean. Great little place to stay
Maree
couple
May 19, 2026
“Very pleasant stay and comfortable and staff were informative”
Very Pleasant
Bronnie
couple
May 5, 2026
Owners were wonderful - kind, helpful And welcoming . Motel was very well equipped, clean and comfortable
Renee
couple
April 28, 2026
“We had a short stay, but enjoyed it all! Thank you so much”
Friendly and helpful staff++! Loved the layout and the bed was really comfortable. Short drive to the main square.
Jenny
family_with_children
April 27, 2026
Friendly hosts
Kaz
family_with_children
April 23, 2026
Everything
Alice
extended_group
April 20, 2026
“A friendly greeting and efficient, informative staff. Thanks, Denise.”
Central and catered well for the 4 of us.
Elizabeth
couple
April 16, 2026
“Very comfortable and centrally located”
Management were very nice. Very clean room
Gillian
couple
April 10, 2026
The location was ideal. Near to the centre and shops, food outlets but far enough away from traffic noise.
Laura
couple
April 5, 2026
Clean, Tidy
Keeley
extended_group
April 4, 2026
The owners were lovely and so helpful! The place was clean and exactly what was needed!
Christine
couple
April 3, 2026
“Perfect location. Lots to like about this place with a very comfortable room with kitchenette. We enjoyed our stay very”
Beautifully maintained with lovely touches.
Tom
couple
March 20, 2026
“Perfect for a one night stay”
For one night perfect for what it is
Peter
couple
March 20, 2026
“Would definitely stay again.”
Very friendly and helpul manager. Property immaculately kept. Great water pressure.
Antony
couple
March 19, 2026
“Perfect”
Decor comfort & space
Robert
couple
March 16, 2026
Helpful and friendly staff. Very good facilities. Large rooms.
Jennifer
extended_group
March 15, 2026
Very comfortable 2 bedroom motel room. Owners very welcoming
Ian
extended_group
March 12, 2026
“Very good. Met our needs very well”
Clean and tidy. Easy access to town
Facilities
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
General
Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Heating, Designated smoking area, WiFi available in all areas
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
BBQ facilities
Parking
Free parking, Accessible parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Key access, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Services
Private check-in/check-out, Daily housekeeping, Laundry, Tour desk, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage
Executive Two-Bedroom Apartment
This heated apartment offers a full kitchen with a refrigerator, separate living and dining areas, a bathroom with shower and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
One-Bedroom Apartment
This heated apartment offers a full kitchen, a bathroom with shower and two flat-screen TVs with satellite channels.
Two-Bedroom Apartment
This heated apartment offers a full kitchen, a bathroom with shower, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
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