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Oamaru Motor Lodge

4.0 star property

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Property entrance
Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen
Superior Studio Suite
Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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391 Thames Highway, Oamaru, 9400
  • Place, Steampunk HQ
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Oamaru Harbour
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Studio Suite, Jetted Tub | Bathroom

Studio Suite, Jetted Tub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Studio Suite

Superior Studio Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Oamaru

Located in Oamaru (Oamaru North), Oamaru Motor Lodge is within a 5-minute drive of Whitestone Cheese Factory and North Otago Museum. .This motel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from National Bank and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Oamaru Hospital.
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What's nearby

  • Steampunk HQ - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Oamaru Harbour - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Oamaru Gardens - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 7 min drive - 4.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Indian Kitchen Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Harbour St Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Fat Sally's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Oamaru Motor Lodge

Motel in Oamaru with airport shuttle service and a fitness center
Oamaru Motor Lodge offers 15 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Accommodations at this 4-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary weekday newspapers, and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. 32-inch LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and barbecue grills. If you'd like to spend the day shopping, you can hop on the complimentary shuttle.
Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 9 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle on request
  • Free shopping centre shuttle
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 9 AM for a fee: NZD 16 per person
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2008
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: 30-percent of room rate for check-in between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 50

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NZD 30 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 30 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 16 per person
  • Pet fee: NZD 30 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: 30-percent of room rate for check-in between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 30 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Oamaru Lodge
Oamaru Motor
Oamaru Motor Lodge
Oamaru Motor Lodge Motel
Oamaru Motor Lodge Oamaru
Oamaru Motor Lodge Motel Oamaru

Oamaru Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 513 out of 698 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 698 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 698 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 698 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 698 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vince

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mp

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice motel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blair

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice decor, clean and new. The kitchenette was nice. Will need to have a car or Uber to see attractions. The clerk gave a great recommendation for dinner and hints on wear to look for penguins.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located with many dining options around. Room size is what you would expect of a motel, however, it's very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sonya

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Booked this based on other reviews which really are surprising given the state of the room we had. It was not cleaned very well and quality was average at best. Was very musty smelling. Floor had stains and dirt. Kitchen was superficially clean but not what I’d consider acceptable. Wouldn’t stay again. Also we forgot a couple of items and returned 1.5 hours later to be told they had been thrown away. Not sure I believe that. Disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good motel

Condition of room was very good. Very warm and quiet. Small kitchenette. Average size bathroom with good shower water pressure (although ran out of hot water one morning). Bed was a little too soft and bouncy for our liking
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

AMIE

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy spacious room. Good in room facilities. Helpful and easy check-in and check-out.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good quality motel, but would have been nice if the heat pump had been on when we arrived.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Manju

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not good as electricity went off in the morning. Price is also high
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay in a lovely warm and comfortable family unit. It was very quiet and appreciated the little touches they did to make our stay enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very tidy and pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robyn

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Loved the big bath! Bed was super comfy!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay away

Friendly staff and good stopover location. Room was terrible. Stains on quilt cover, pillow smelt like old sweat, bathroom smelt like bad body odour and to top it of found long black hairs in the bed. I felt dirty just being in the room. There was no time to complain etc as we were leaving early next day so would have been pointless.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sheila

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I didnt like the fact that we ordered a room with 2 beds and only got one.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and tidy. Easy access as i arrived later in the day after reception was closed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious clean and comfortable room Perfect for our one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean and spacious Onsite parking
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, stayed 1 night for work, great shower pressure, would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well maintained. Friendly helpful staff from management to cleaning personnel. Recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025