Heritage Court Lodge

4.0 star property

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Staircase
Select Comfort beds, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board
Luxury Studio - 1 Queen, 1 Single
Premium Two Bedroom | Terrace/patio
Property grounds

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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346 Thames Highway, Oamaru, 9400
  • Place, Whitestone Cheese Factory
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Janet Frame House
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, North Otago Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Two Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Luxury Studio - 1 Queen, 1 Single

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Premium Studio - 1 Queen, 1 Single

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Spa Studio with Kitchenette - King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury One Bedroom - 1 King, 2 Singles

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Standard Two Bedroom Unit - 1 Queen, 3 Singles

  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

Standard Studio - 1 Queen, 1 Single

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Standard Studio - Queen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Studio - 2 King Singles

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

Luxury Studio - Super King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Studio - Queen

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 5

Luxury King Studio

  • Sleeps 2

Luxury One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

Luxury Studio

  • Sleeps 3

Premium Studio

  • Sleeps 3

Premium Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 5

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Studio

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Spa Studio With Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Premium Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Studio-2 King Singles

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Oamaru

A stay at Heritage Court Lodge places you in the heart of Oamaru, within a 5-minute drive of Whitestone Cheese Factory and North Otago Museum. .This family-friendly motel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from National Bank and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Oamaru Hospital.

What's nearby

  • Whitestone Cheese Factory - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Janet Frame House - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Oamaru Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • North Otago Museum - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Forrester Gallery - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Indian Kitchen Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Harbour St Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Fat Sally's Pub and Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Heritage Court Lodge

Suburban motel with a restaurant and a bar
Heritage Court Lodge offers 34 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers.

This Oamaru motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 34 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your room comes with a Select Comfort bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Grab a bite to eat at Courtyard Restaurant Bar, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
Courtyard Restaurant Bar - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; NZD 31 for adults and NZD 31 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Courtyard Restaurant Bar

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

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.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 31 for adults and NZD 31 for children
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25.0 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Heritage Court Motor
Heritage Court Motor lodge
Heritage Court Motor lodge Oamaru
Heritage Court Motor Oamaru
Heritage Court Hotel
Heritage Court Lodge Motel
Heritage Court Lodge Oamaru
Heritage Court Motor Lodge Oamaru
Heritage Court Lodge Motel Oamaru

Heritage Court Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 395 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 395 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 395 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 395 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 395 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were super clean,great spot to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, on the main road wirh good parking
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enzo

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sparkling clean, good staff. Very nice Room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Maddy

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

Clean modern hotel

A very spacious room. Good for a one night stay when all options in the town were expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kath

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet, bed really comfortable, staff friendly. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Grant

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were nice. Restaurant does not appear to be trading
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Cheree

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Woman at office was unwelcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Vicky

Liked: Staff & service
Service was great but out of the 3 rooms our rooms bathroom was very old and worn and the shower head was spraying water everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was easy to find and convenient for myself
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

ernesto jr.

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You can hear someone's step coming from the 2nd floor if you stay in lower room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Odelle

Beds are not that comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Bronwen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Was a nice room with a big easy acess bathroom but there was peeling paint round the edges. The wifi was very poor, weak signal. The tv remotes didnt work!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb

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

Awesome in Oamaru

Great hotel. Comfy bed clean & warm
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bed was not good, sunken on one side where everyone sat on bed. Said they had Netflix but not in my room. Couldn't park outside door unless you were early and didn't move. Staff very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanette, Rangiora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good except the layout of the bathroom left no room to move, place a toilet bag or clothing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jiawen Gail

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is good and close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Yary

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Graeme

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really handy to the town and shopping and cafes. Unfortunately the unit was cold on arrival...no heating turned on and extremely cold day. Unit was very clean and tidy. There was a locked door to the next unit and you could hear all conversation.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed one night as a stop over. Room was spacious and clean with everything we needed. Restaurant is right on the property and staff are very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice easy place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Totally hapy with my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeanne

Liked: Staff & service
unfortunately no hot water running in the unit
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025