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Colonial on Gladstone is a 11 unit Motel, comprising 6 one bedroom units, one with a double spa bath and 5 studio units one with a spa bath. All ground floor units with free on site parking. Outdoor seating area for each unit.
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The list of omg moments were endless, were pretty cruisy but this was so wrong on many levels, from blood on the blinds and ceiling(extremely dirty in every way) broken door locks and no cooling whatsoever. (The neighbouring room was much cleaner but they shouldnt rent out a room in the state ours was in.)
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Date of stay: January 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
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We have previously enjoyed staying here and found that the managers were very friendly and accomodating. How ever, after a LONG 7hour drive from Auckland we tried to check in at 1.45pm and were turned away as check in was 2 PM! New owners! Hmmmm not a good start so turned away we went for a DRIVE! To pass the time until we would be allowed to check in and rest after the long drive. Clean and tidy, BUT..... why have a fridg with an ice tray that is NEVER filled with water by the staff to have ice READY for clients staying??? Don't think we'll stay there anymore!
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Date of stay: September 2018
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Nice little place to stay with very helpful staff & cozy rooms that offer great space & comfortable beds. location is perfect if you are wanting somewhere peaceful & quiet to rest after a drive around town.
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Date of stay: July 2018
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Trip type: Travelled solo
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We stayed here two nights and our apartment had everything you needed. Beds were comfortable. Staff were very helpful and made you welcome. WiFi worked well and the property was in a good location for getting into Gisborne.
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Date of stay: February 2018Trip type: Travelled with friends
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We stayed for 5 nights. The owners are so welcoming and will do everything to make your stay comfortable. They really do go above and beyond. They are currently renovating and the motel is looking very smart. I would happily stay again.
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Date of stay: January 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from janice b, Owner at Colonial on Gladstone
Responded 18 Jan 2018
Thank you very much, we were very happy to welcome you.
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This motel was so easy to find it was right there when you drove into town great. I wasn't very happy with the bathroom as it had no window ventilation and smelt by the end of a day when it had been shut up. The bed was good and the bits and pieces for eating (plates cups etc) were what was needed. One couldn't get the jug under the tap very easily and I put it in with a cup.
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Date of stay: December 2017
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:try and get one along the drive not at the end.
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This was quite a nice surprise for being so reasonably priced, especially compared with where we are tonight for same price. We wished we could stay longer. Very good value for money. Warm and sunny, and modern facilities. Everything was beyond expectation.
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Date of stay: November 2017Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from janice b, Owner at Colonial on Gladstone
Responded 29 Nov 2017
thank you.
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We were greeted with a friendly and helpful face and our room had been renovated well. Lovely new carpets throughout, modern kitchen unit with all amenities including a large electric frypan, microwave, hotplates and other standard appliances. Beds were lovely like it said on the sign 'the best beds in town' and all for $150 - 3 adults and one almost teenager. I was so pleased that it was luxurious and comfortable. We booked this last minute as family we were staying with couldn't accommodate us and we booked in for a second night once we saw the place. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this place. A big thumbs up from me.
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Date of stay: October 2017Trip type: Travelled with family
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The Colonial on Gladstone was well located central to town - yet quiet, very warm and comfortable and well equipped for 4 of us & our 4 small dogs. Newly renovated & spacious (we had a family unit so 2 kids had a separate bedroom) and very accommodating hosts. Many thanks.
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Date of stay: July 2017Trip type: Travelled with family
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Warm welcome from the owner who kindly pointed out some good spots for drinks, coffee and dinner. My room was near the back which was nice and quiet - it actually overlooks a primary school which probably works well with the hours mismatch. Room was comfortable and clean. Bathroom was also. Good free internet. Parking onsite. Convenient location on a major road (but outside the busy part of town) means it's easy to find. Very reasonably priced. Good choice.
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Date of stay: May 2017
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Trip type: Travelled solo
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