Oamaru Motor Lodge

4.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Property entrance
Daily full breakfast (NZD 16 per person)
Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen
Superior Studio Suite
Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
391 Thames Highway, Oamaru, 9400
  • Whitestone Cheese Factory
    2 min drive
  • North Otago Museum
    3 min drive
  • Janet Frame House
    3 min drive
  • Oamaru (OAM)
    13 min drive

Room options

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

Studio Suite, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Superior Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 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.

What's nearby

  • Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail - 3 min drive
  • Steampunk HQ - 3 min drive
  • Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct - 4 min drive
  • Oamaru Harbour - 4 min drive
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Galleon Complex - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Harbour St Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kfc - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Indian Kitchen Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Oamaru Motor Lodge

Oamaru motel in Oamaru North with airport shuttle service and a fitness center
Oamaru Motor Lodge offers 15 air-conditioned 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 air-conditioned rooms 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.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–9 AM: NZD 16 per person
  • Free daily reception

Things to do

  • Fitness centre

Family friendly

  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers (weekdays)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

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 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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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. 479 out of 644 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 143 out of 644 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 644 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 644 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 644 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

Jude

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very conveniently located, quiet with double glazing, warm and clean. Friendly staff. Very happy with our stay, thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice comfortable unit. Good service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good night sleep
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked all amenities and comfort. Great for a one night visit with pet dog. The yard is rather sterile , some flowers in pots would improve the setting. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little place to stay.
Although we were there only for 1 night, the apartment was well equipped and had all the essential. Very comfortable and near the town. Receptionist was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent motel and fantastic view. Very clean and an enjoyable stay. Definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 3 nights, would have been happy to stay for more. Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Noisey people upstairs and outside Could hear every noise people make
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Murray M

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Price is high but service very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

KYLIE

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean & warm. Biggest draw was bring pet friendly. Our dog loved her stay on her first hotel trip, definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Suzanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The bed needed replacing. Everything else was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charley

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable stay with extra cooking facilities available upon request. Helpful friendly staff. Great shower, with dim lighting the only downside.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

m

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent cleanliness
Excellent condition very clean everything looked new Heater was helpful Took a while to check in as unattended for 15 mins .not a major issue Spa plug control loose wires showing worried i would get electrcuted if i turned on spa Lovely stay Great effort to make the place clean and looking nice Toiltries and mints provided nice touch
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, no fresh milk.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
While it isn't new, everything was clean and tidy and it had all the amenities you need including a full size fridge and even a nightlight in the bathroom for when you get up to use the loo in the middle of the night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mia

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Easy stay in Oamaru
Convenient stay en route to Christchurch
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024