Oamaru Motor Lodge

4.0 star property
Oamaru motel in Oamaru North with free airport shuttle and fitness centre
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

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
    Free airport shuttle
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

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

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 3 Single Beds

Studio Suite, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Single Beds

Superior Studio Suite

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Oamaru

At Oamaru Motor Lodge you'll be 1.7 km (1 mi) from Whitestone Cheese Factory and 2.3 km (1.5 mi) from Janet Frame House. Highlights at this motel include a free airport shuttle, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. .This business-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas and a fitness centre, and has a business centre. Other amenities include a free manager's reception and laundry facilities. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7 AM and 9 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as an off-lead area. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of a free shopping centre shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-property class Oamaru North motel, you'll be 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from North Otago Museum and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Oamaru Hospital.

What's nearby

  • Steampunk HQ - 3 min drive
  • Oamaru Gardens - 4 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 free airport shuttle and fitness centre
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.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2008
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • 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 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.

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

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2008
  • Smoke-free property

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 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

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

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. 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 all accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Oamaru Motor Lodge?

Oamaru Motor Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 16 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oamaru Motor Lodge on 3 Dec 2024 start from AU$138.05, including 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.

Is parking available at Oamaru Motor Lodge?

Onsite parking is limited (max 1 space per unit).

Are there any beaches close to Oamaru Motor Lodge?

The closest beach to Oamaru Motor Lodge is Bushy Beach (4.6 km).

Is Oamaru Motor Lodge family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as travel cots in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Oamaru Motor Lodge is a hit with families.

Does Oamaru Motor Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, full breakfast is served daily between 7 AM and 9 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Oamaru Motor Lodge?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request.

What time are check-in & check-out at Oamaru Motor Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Oamaru Motor Lodge?

Furry friends are welcome at Oamaru Motor Lodge, with dog exercise areas on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet.

Oamaru Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 476 out of 639 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 639 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 639 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 639 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 639 reviews" "

9.8/10

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable room with good water pressure. Comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay, clean, convenient and good staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Happy all round
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Weather was horrible
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024