The best available Motels to stay near Oamaru

May 1, 2023 Dorsey Hagwood

Discover the best Motels in Oamaru, Otago Region, South Island including Northstar, Oamaru Motor Lodge, Northstar, Midway Motel, AAA Thames Court Motel, Heritage Court Motor Lodge, AAA Thames Court Motel, Colonial Lodge Motel, Alpine Motel Oamaru, Bella Vista Motel Oamaru.
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1. Northstar

495A Thames Highway, Oamaru 9400 New Zealand
Excellent
59%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 114 reviews

Northstar

See why so many travelers make Northstar their motel of choice when visiting Oamaru. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a family-friendly setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. The rooms offer a refrigerator, a kitchenette, and a desk, and getting online is possible, as free wifi is available, allowing you to rest and refresh with ease. Northstar features room service and baggage storage. In addition, as a valued Northstar guest, you can enjoy a lounge that is available on-site. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking. While staying at Northstar, visitors can check out Totara Estate (1.8 mi) and Oamaru's Victorian Precinct (2.3 mi), some of Oamaru's top attractions. While staying in Oamaru, you can check out a popular Italian restaurant like Asta la Pasta, which is serving up some great dishes. During your visit, be sure to check out popular art museums like Grainstore Gallery and Forrester Gallery, which are all a short distance from the motel. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Northstar as you experience all of the things Oamaru has to offer.

Nice and tidy, great restaurant but a warning.

Reviewed By ARKCHC

Room was nice and tidy enough. Very roomy. We had a downstairs one which are all designed for disabled people. Unless you need it, I’d recommend an upstairs room. Warning: Don’t stay here if there is a risk of moderate to high southerly winds. The services boxes on the back of the building bang and make terrible noises in the wind!!! Kept us a awake for a good part of the night. Highly recommend the restaurant. Great food and excellent service. Real friendly.

2. Oamaru Motor Lodge

391 Thames Highway, Oamaru 9400 New Zealand
Excellent
70%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 251 reviews

Oamaru Motor Lodge

Oamaru's superior accommodation complex where "great value is only the begining!!" 15 stylish suites and apartments, double-glazed for quiet and warmth. Spacious studio units sleep couple or twin, double-corner spa baths, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom family apartments, access facilities. All units with tea/coffee-making facilities and microwaves with hotplates and frypans available.Some with fully equipped kitchens with electric range. Lovely bathrooms, king-size beds, electric blankets/heating, work stations, wireless broadband, phone, LCD TVs with 50+ Sky TV channels. Cooked and continental breakfasts. All units are non-smoking with ashtrays provided on outdoor seating directly adjacent unit door. Guest laundry available. Ample off-street parking. Pet friendly by arrangement. Courtesy vehicle. Restaurant 50 metres across road, choice of F & C shops, bakery and retail shops 100 metres from motel. Located on Thames Highway close to A&P showgrounds, Sports Stadium, high schools. Experience the difference!

Excellent motel

Reviewed By 108janinel

An unexpected overnight stay for us and very pleased with our choice of motel. Very welcoming host who also recommended dinner which we were able to have delivered to our unit. The unit was very spacious, clean and well appointed. Would highly recommend.

3. Northstar

495A Thames Highway, Oamaru 9400 New Zealand
Excellent
59%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 114 reviews

Northstar

See why so many travelers make Northstar their motel of choice when visiting Oamaru. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a family-friendly setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. The rooms offer a refrigerator, a kitchenette, and a desk, and getting online is possible, as free wifi is available, allowing you to rest and refresh with ease. Northstar features room service and baggage storage. In addition, as a valued Northstar guest, you can enjoy a lounge that is available on-site. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking. While staying at Northstar, visitors can check out Totara Estate (1.8 mi) and Oamaru's Victorian Precinct (2.3 mi), some of Oamaru's top attractions. While staying in Oamaru, you can check out a popular Italian restaurant like Asta la Pasta, which is serving up some great dishes. During your visit, be sure to check out popular art museums like Grainstore Gallery and Forrester Gallery, which are all a short distance from the motel. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Northstar as you experience all of the things Oamaru has to offer.

Nice and tidy, great restaurant but a warning.

Reviewed By ARKCHC

Room was nice and tidy enough. Very roomy. We had a downstairs one which are all designed for disabled people. Unless you need it, I’d recommend an upstairs room. Warning: Don’t stay here if there is a risk of moderate to high southerly winds. The services boxes on the back of the building bang and make terrible noises in the wind!!! Kept us a awake for a good part of the night. Highly recommend the restaurant. Great food and excellent service. Real friendly.

4. Midway Motel

289 Thames Street, Oamaru 9400 New Zealand
Excellent
59%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 163 reviews

Midway Motel

Finding an ideal charming motel in Oamaru does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Midway Motel, a nice option for travelers like you. Guest rooms offer amenities such as a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and a kitchenette, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the motel. Midway Motel features room service, baggage storage, and a sun terrace, to help make your stay more enjoyable. The property also boasts barbeque facilities. If you are driving to Midway Motel, free parking is available. Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as St Luke's Anglican Church (0.8 mi) and Michael O'Brien Bookbinder (0.8 mi), guests of Midway Motel can easily experience some of Oamaru's most well known attractions. While in Oamaru, you may want to check out some of the restaurants that are a short walk away from Midway Motel, including Scotts Brewing Co (0.9 mi), The Last Post Pub Restaurant (0.7 mi), and Star and Garter (0.7 mi). Should time allow, Whitestone City, Oamaru's Victorian Precinct, and Oamaru Public Gardens are some popular attractions that are within walking distance. Midway Motel puts the best of Oamaru at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.

Pretty much what I expected

Reviewed By Kiwiseley

We had a one bedroom unit so had plenty of space. After eating out we made use of Sky movies to watch a film. We slept well and all facilities were fine. Dedicated parking and given the motel is at the rear of the property you don't get traffic noise

5. AAA Thames Court Motel

252 Thames Street, Oamaru 9400 New Zealand
Excellent
48%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 163 reviews

AAA Thames Court Motel

Janice and Noel welcome you to AAA Thames Court Motel, Oamaru, New Zealand, we have 10 spacious, comfortable, self catering Motel Apartments, offering the choice of Studio Apartments, One Bedroom Apartments, Family Apartments and a Fully Serviced 3 Bedroom Holiday Home. Our Motel has a Qualmark 4 star rating. Quality and Service guaranteed. Proud to be a member of the "Host Accommodation Group of New Zealand". AAA Thames Court Motel is the "Home away from Home" for your Holiday Accommodation in Oamaru, New Zealand.AAA Thames Court Motel is within easy walking distance to Restaurants, Bars, Blue & Yellow Eyed Penguin Colonies, Museum, Art Gallery, Historic Precinct.For Business Travel, and your Oamaru Business corporate accommodation needs, Free "Zenbu" Secure Wireless Internet is available (100 mb). We provide Restaurant charge backs, and meals can be delivered to your room, from a very popular Oamaru Restaurant. Corporate Rates. Oamaru has array of attractions you simply won't find elsewhere.

Fantastic studio unit

Reviewed By RobChristina

This was my second stay at AAA. Another great experience… The studio studios are extremely spacious & clean. Everything you need for a comfy night. There’s a full kitchen in you want to cook (cooktop elements & microwave, crockery, fridge etc.), or it’s an easy walk to the town restaurants and several takeaway options nearby. Excellent value for money.

6. Heritage Court Motor Lodge

346 Thames Highway Oamaru North, Oamaru 9400 New Zealand
Excellent
40%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 127 reviews

Heritage Court Motor Lodge

Welcome to Heritage Court Motor Lodge. A range of accommodation and facility options including our own restaurant. We offer a friendly, personal service, even though we are one of Oamaru's largest accomodation providers. Guests have a choice of 34 rooms which range from budget to luxury, Our units are spacious and set back from the road in a quiet location only two minutes drive to the centre of town, and four minutes to the Little Blue Penguin Colony. We have recently opened seven brand new rooms and seven newly renovated rooms offering our customers superb, modern facilities. Contact us direct for special rates for groups, corporates and seniors. Enquire now!

Will not return

Reviewed By DayTrip35895314695

Staff are friendly and nice, and check was easy. Was so unimpressed that they put me next to a covid positive patient that was isolating when they had other rooms available. The walls were paper thin so everything he coughed, I felt like I was getting coughed on. The beds were so hard to the point they were almost painful and I considered sleeping on my yoga Matt on the floor. Notice in shower saying if steam from shower triggered fire alarm you would be charged $250, yet they had no extractor van. Continental breakfast they served in the restaurant was actually embarrassing. Warm yogurt, dry toast or rice bubbles/ cornflakes that looked like they had been there years. Just a terrible experience.

7. AAA Thames Court Motel

252 Thames Street, Oamaru 9400 New Zealand
Excellent
48%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 163 reviews

AAA Thames Court Motel

Janice and Noel welcome you to AAA Thames Court Motel, Oamaru, New Zealand, we have 10 spacious, comfortable, self catering Motel Apartments, offering the choice of Studio Apartments, One Bedroom Apartments, Family Apartments and a Fully Serviced 3 Bedroom Holiday Home. Our Motel has a Qualmark 4 star rating. Quality and Service guaranteed. Proud to be a member of the "Host Accommodation Group of New Zealand". AAA Thames Court Motel is the "Home away from Home" for your Holiday Accommodation in Oamaru, New Zealand.AAA Thames Court Motel is within easy walking distance to Restaurants, Bars, Blue & Yellow Eyed Penguin Colonies, Museum, Art Gallery, Historic Precinct.For Business Travel, and your Oamaru Business corporate accommodation needs, Free "Zenbu" Secure Wireless Internet is available (100 mb). We provide Restaurant charge backs, and meals can be delivered to your room, from a very popular Oamaru Restaurant. Corporate Rates. Oamaru has array of attractions you simply won't find elsewhere.

Fantastic studio unit

Reviewed By RobChristina

This was my second stay at AAA. Another great experience… The studio studios are extremely spacious & clean. Everything you need for a comfy night. There’s a full kitchen in you want to cook (cooktop elements & microwave, crockery, fridge etc.), or it’s an easy walk to the town restaurants and several takeaway options nearby. Excellent value for money.

8. Colonial Lodge Motel

509 Thames Highway, Oamaru 9400 New Zealand
Excellent
39%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 74 reviews

Colonial Lodge Motel

Colonial Lodge Motel is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Oamaru, offering a family-friendly environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Nearby landmarks such as Totara Estate (1.7 mi) and Oamaru's Victorian Precinct (2.4 mi) make Best Western Oamaru a great place to stay when visiting Oamaru. Best Western Oamaru offers guests an array of room amenities including a refrigerator and a kitchenette, and getting online is possible, as free wifi is available. The motel offers a concierge, room service, and baggage storage, to make your visit even more pleasant. The property also features breakfast. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking. When you’re feeling hungry, be sure to check out Steam Cafe, Tees Street, and Vinbrux Bakery & Kaffeehaus, which are some cafes that are popular with locals and out-of-towners alike. During your visit, be sure to check out a popular history museum like Whitestone City, which is a short distance from the motel. Enjoy your stay in Oamaru!

Very quiet back unit

Reviewed By clarebs

Colonial Lodge ticked all the boxes—very clean, comfortable bed, big shower with excellent water pressure. But what really sold me was how quiet my unit at the back was. I didn't even need ear plugs and had a great nights sleep.

9. Alpine Motel Oamaru

285 Thames Street, Oamaru 9400 New Zealand
Excellent
25%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 64 reviews

Alpine Motel Oamaru

Alpine Motel Oamaru welcomes Families, Groups, Corporates & Independent Travellers to stay at our affordable, clean, spacious motel units. Alpine Motel are more than happy to help you with your travel plans or referrals whilst you are here, providing plenty of brochures and information on trips, activities available. All rooms have their own ensuite with shower facilities. Guaranteed clean, fresh, comfortable, spacious. Rooms are serviced daily. Well equipped studios, one or two bedrooms units either upstairs or ground level.

Oawsum

Reviewed By Arncroach

Perfect location with well maintained, clean and tidy rooms. Super comfortable beds and instant hot water. Doris is very friendly and helpful. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend to anyone

10. Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

206 Thames Street, Oamaru 9400 New Zealand
Excellent
28%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
26%
Poor
5%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 191 reviews

Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

Oamaru is the hub of the Waitaki region and the perfect base for your adventures. From the moment you arrive you'll enjoy the convenience of being located in close proximity to the Oamaru CBD for business, shops, entertainment and other activities. At Bella Vista Oamaru we cater for all your business or recreational needs. We are easy to find on Thames Street, State Highway One just two hours drive south of Ashburton and one and a half hours drive north of Dunedin. We are the closest motel to the town centre, shops, restaurants, cafes, our beautiful Opera House and Historic Oamaru. We are only a very short drive to both Blue and Yellow-eyed Penguin Colonies. We have ample safe parking so you can leave your car, avoid parking issues, walk to work or explore. Unlimited free WIFI is available with a spacious work desk in every room. Units vary from just tea and toast making facilities to those with cooking facilities. You can be assured of a warm welcome at Bella Vista Motel Oamaru.

Shocked and Appalled

Reviewed By Debz1A

On behalf of my elderly parents who stayed at this establishment for 3 nights just recently. They any I were totally disappointed by the size of the unit. They called it compact but by kiwi standards it's a tiny bedroom with ensuite. The Bed is a double bed not a queen size as advertised. The unit was clean and tidy. Excellent location, being so close to town. But neighbors are McDonald's open 24/7 on one side and a Petrol Station on the other side. A little noisy if your unit is close to these establishments. When my parents after their first night asked for a upgrade to a larger unit .for safely requirements I was totally shocked and appalled to hear of the Managers unprofessional and disrespectful manner towards my elderly parents. I understand that there wasn't any units available, but there was no need to verbally raise your voice to the extent to embarrass them and anyone else in the vicinity. I will not be recommending this Motel to anyone in the future.

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