Oamaru Motor Lodge

4.0 star property
4-star motel in Oamaru North

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Property entrance
Balcony
Superior Studio Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Studio Suite, Jetted Tub | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free airport shuttleFree airport shuttleFree airport shuttle
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
391 Thames Highway, Oamaru, 9400
  • Popular LocationSteampunk HQ3 min drive
  • Popular LocationOamaru Harbour4 min drive
  • Popular LocationOamaru Blue Penguin Colony6 min drive
  • AirportOamaru (OAM)12 min drive

Room options

Suite, 1 Bedroom

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

Studio Suite, Jetted Tub

9.6/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.7/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Superior Studio Suite

9/10 Wonderful
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Oamaru

Oamaru North stay.Your stay at this Oamaru North motel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Whitestone Cheese Factory and Janet Frame House. North Otago Museum and Oamaru Hospital are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Whitestone Cheese Factory - 2 min drive
  • North Otago Museum - 3 min drive
  • Steampunk HQ - 3 min drive
  • Oamaru Harbour - 4 min drive
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • Temptations Bakery - 3 min drive
  • McDonald's - 2 min drive
  • Fat Sally's Pub & Restaurant - 3 min drive
  • Scotts Brewing - 4 min drive
  • The Last Post Pub Restaurant - 3 min drive

About this property

Oamaru Motor Lodge

4-star motel in Oamaru North
WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business center. A free manager's reception is offered daily. A roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a shopping center shuttle are free. A fitness center, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Oamaru Motor Lodge. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Oamaru motel is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2008
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
Oamaru Motor Lodge offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 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.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 16 per person
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Gym

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Outdoor space

  • Yard

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • 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: 10:00 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 9:30 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
A late check-out fee will be charged

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 7:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: NZD 30 per pet, per stay
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 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 9:30 AM and 10:00 AM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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, American Express, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Oamaru Motor Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Oamaru Motor Lodge offers a free airport shuttle, available 24 hours a day, on request.

How much does it cost to stay at Oamaru Motor Lodge?

As of May 27, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oamaru Motor Lodge on Jun 9, 2024 start from $87.49, 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 Oamaru Motor Lodge to the beach?

This motel is 3.3 mi (8-min drive) from Bushy Beach.

Does Oamaru Motor Lodge offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Oamaru Motor Lodge, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 16 per person. It's available every day from 7 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a casino at Oamaru Motor Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Oamaru Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Oamaru Motor Lodge?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Oamaru Motor Lodge have a pool?

Oamaru Motor Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Oamaru Motor Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Oamaru Motor Lodge to downtown Oamaru?

Oamaru Motor Lodge is 1.1 mi away from Oamaru.

Oamaru Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 455 out of 608 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 135 out of 608 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 608 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 608 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 608 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alison

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and friendly. Love being able to order food from a local restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Suzanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for a night’s stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Richard, Victoria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
No air conditioning
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin, Marion

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Okay, not great, not bad
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent. Other than the couches. They are thinly covered timber frames. Watch your heads when you lean back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

George

Traveled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Adrianne

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and beds were comfortable. Staff not overly friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023