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289 Midway Motel

3.0 star property
3-star Art Deco motel with free WiFi

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Front of property
Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player
Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Exterior
Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player
Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Explore the area

Map
289 Thames Street, Oamaru, 9400
  • Popular LocationSteampunk HQ17 min walk
  • Popular LocationOamaru Harbour3 min drive
  • Popular LocationOamaru Blue Penguin Colony5 min drive
  • AirportOamaru (OAM)14 min drive

Room options

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Basic Studio | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Basic Studio

9.3/10 Wonderful
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 517 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed

7.1/10 Good
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10/10 Exceptional
  • 517 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Oamaru

In Oamaru .Within a 15-minute walk of the motel, you'll find Whitestone Cheese Factory and North Otago Museum. National Bank and Oamaru Hospital are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Whitestone Cheese Factory - 4 min walk
  • North Otago Museum - 12 min walk
  • Steampunk HQ - 17 min walk
  • Oamaru Harbour - 3 min drive
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • Temptations Bakery - 11 min walk
  • McDonald's - 3 min walk
  • Fat Sally's Pub & Restaurant - 10 min walk
  • Scotts Brewing - 2 min drive
  • The Last Post Pub Restaurant - 14 min walk

About this property

289 Midway Motel

3-star Art Deco motel with free WiFi
289 Midway Motel offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. The business-friendly 289 Midway Motel also features a picnic area, laundry facilities, and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility. Self parking is free.

This Art Deco Oamaru motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1985
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
289 Midway Motel offers 11 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Oamaru motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Free crib
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 16 for adults and NZD 16 for children

Things to do

  • Playground

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:30 PM and midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: NZD 20 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 16 for adults and NZD 16 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 200 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 200
  • Pet fee: NZD 20 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:30 PM and midnight
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

National rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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289 Midway Motel Oamaru
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Frequently asked questions

Does 289 Midway Motel have an airport shuttle?

289 Midway Motel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of NZD 200 per vehicle, one-way.

How much does it cost to stay at 289 Midway Motel?

As of May 27, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 289 Midway Motel on Jun 4, 2024 start from $69.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How close is 289 Midway Motel to the beach?

This motel is 2.6 mi (7-min drive) from Bushy Beach.

Does 289 Midway Motel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at 289 Midway Motel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 16 for adults and NZD 16 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at 289 Midway Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at 289 Midway Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at 289 Midway Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does 289 Midway Motel have a pool?

289 Midway Motel does not have a pool.

Does 289 Midway Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is 289 Midway Motel to downtown Oamaru?

289 Midway Motel is 0.4 mi away from Oamaru.

289 Midway Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 238 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 238 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 238 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 238 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 238 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Baz

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felt in needed a towel rack in the bathroom
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Marlene

no soap on dispenser meaning no soap! toilet leaking water Met with indifference when I reported this to the office when returning the key.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Anne

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

MEIR

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

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lots of flies - need to spray. No sound proofing - could hear people in room upstairs moving around, even peeing. Handle fell off bathroom window. Had to pay $5 to use washing machine. There was an ancient swing that looked dangerous.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modest, good proportions, everything we might need already supplied, very helpful reception, enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

PETER

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Gus

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable budget motel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Zac

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
If you're expecting the Ritz, this ain't it but its a clean, comfortable place to stay with everything you need, great staff at a good price.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant accommodation. Very good value for price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023