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Oamaru Motor Lodge

4.0 star property
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Daily full breakfast (NZD 16 per person)
Superior Studio Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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391 Thames Highway, Oamaru, 9400
  • Steampunk HQ
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Oamaru Harbour
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
    ‪6 min drive‬
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Room options

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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Studio Suite, Jetted Tub | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Studio Suite, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Superior Studio Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Superior Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Oamaru Motor Lodge

Motel in Oamaru with free airport shuttle and fitness centre
A fitness centre, a business centre and concierge services are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas is provided, as well as a free airport shuttle, a free shopping centre shuttle and a free manager's reception. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities and free newspapers are on-site.
Oamaru Motor Lodge offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Accommodation at this 4-star motel has kitchenettes with fridges, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

Recreational amenities at the motel include a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Oamaru Motor Lodge. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Whitestone Cheese Factory. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, a free round-trip airport shuttle and a free manager's reception. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as an off-lead area.
  • Free WiFi
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Whitestone Cheese Factory and a few minutes from North Otago Museum
  • Free airport and shopping centre shuttle service
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including an off-lead area
WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business centre. A free manager's reception is offered daily. A roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and A shopping centre shuttle are free. A fitness centre, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Oamaru Motor Lodge.

This 4-star Oamaru motel is smoke free.

The motel hosts a free manager's reception daily.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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

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

  • 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: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: 30-per cent 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
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 per cent 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: NZD 30 per pet, per stay
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • An off-lead 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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 30 per stay.

Payment types at the property

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: from approximately NZD 16 per person
  • Pet fee: NZD 30 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: 30 per cent 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 per cent

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise 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
Oamaru Motor Lodge offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings 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. 496 out of 666 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 666 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 666 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 666 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 666 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

4/10 Poor

Tiong Pern

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Poor condition. Shower head was mouldy. There were food crumps beneath the sofa cushion. Staff was not flexible when it comes to the laundry service either. I only had a small load to dry (as I had earlier washed them elsewhere). As such I requested to only use the dryer. But I was told I have to pay for the full load for washer & dryer. This is ridiculous. In the end I drove out to use the dryer from a laundromat 2 mins away. Not a recommended motel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good secure and roomy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cong

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean property with experienced onsite manager. Good location!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You have everything you need for a comfortable stay, good location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice modern apartment good location too for visiting the penguins in the evening
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mati

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room with all the necessary facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naomi Elisabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location to the Blue penguin colony (just a short drive away). Hotel room was quiet despite very busy (by New Zealand standards) street out front. Clean, good sized rooms
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for a 1 night stay in Oamaru, passing through on the way to Dunedin and to see the Little Blue Penguins. Upon checkin the young man working at reception was polite and helpful. The room and other facilities were meticulously clean, well equipped, dry and warm.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for us staying one night in transit. A little out of town so walking into town is not an option, but otherwise a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Inside rooms were very worn out. Motel needs to be upgraded. Laundry room was dirty
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was great except for the parking. Not enough. We had to park at the opposite end to where our room was when we came back last night. No where to park. Only downside. Everything else was pretty good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Allison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Motel, But.
First of all we are a family of 5 on a road trip around the South Island. Check into the 2 bedroom suite was quick and staff polite. On first inspection the rooms were clean, well appointed and all cooking needs available. The beds were soft to medium, perfect for me. One problem during the 5th shower we ran out of hot water. Maybe our fault but after freezing at the penguin show we all looked forward to a hot shower. This is the only reason I didn’t give the room a 5 ⭐️ rating. Again this shouldn’t deter anyone from booking here as the room was overall great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nice choice in Oamaru
A great place to stay when in Oamaru. A simple tidy and clean unit. No frills but everything you need and it has a modern vibe. Only wish - for business traveler please get rid of those awful mini ironing boards. Have you ever tried ironing a business shirt on them? Otherwise a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean tidy and convenient place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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