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Colonial Lodge Motel

3.5 star property

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Superior Studio (Plus) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Bathroom shower
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Superior Studio (Plus) | Living room | Flat-screen TV

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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509 Thames Highway, Oamaru, 9400
  • Place, Whitestone Cheese Factory
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Janet Frame House
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Steampunk HQ
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Studio | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Studio (Plus) | Living room | Flat-screen TV

Superior Studio (Plus)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Colonial Lodge Motel

This smoke-free motel features a business centre, dry cleaning and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden and a picnic area are on-site.
Colonial Lodge Motel offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Accommodation at this 3.5-star motel has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Oamaru motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Colonial Lodge Motel, you'll be close to Whitestone Cheese Factory. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a business centre are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Whitestone Cheese Factory and a few minutes from North Otago Museum
WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business centre on site. Colonial Lodge Motel also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Oamaru motel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 20 per person

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

More

  • 1 floor
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 7:00 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 staffed during limited hours
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
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per day.

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 continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 20 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
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, a security system and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests arriving after 2:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and key retrieval information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

Colonial Lodge Motel Oamaru
Colonial Oamaru
Colonial Lodge Motel Motel
Oamaru Best Western
Colonial Lodge Motel Oamaru
Colonial Lodge Motel Motel Oamaru

Colonial Lodge Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 272 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 272 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 272 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 272 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 272 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff and room was tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LISA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Rhys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable stay in a clean and spacious room. A little road noise but not bad at all.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christiane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room had the basic kitchen motel amenities. The room was clean, the staff friendly and our parking in front of our room. The victorian buildings were well restored. We couldn't get a ticket to see the blue pinguins at night but we saw a few including young ones during the day inside the research centre area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our two bed unit was clean and well appointed. It was well out of the way of the main units so it was quiet. The kitchen had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a nice place to stay and walk around.
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeni

Lovely motel - clean and well maintained but out of town
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Fabio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice host, comfortable apartment and parking. The room was on the colder side and we didn't manage to figure out how to warm it up.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and good value. Full cooking facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jacinda

Liked: Cleanliness
The bedroom, kitchen and the bathroom was really tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent front desk staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is so cute! Loved seeing the alpaca out the back too. Staff (Linda) was so lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

jude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great stay, nice and warm unit, host was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Not the modern rooms but clean and well equipped
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a good motel that provided me with everything I needed. The location was great to get onto the main highway
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gaynor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. The room was clean, warm and spacious enough. The bed was comfy and the linen was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property was fine. Lots of road noise though
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience, quiet spacious 1br unit
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the third time we have stayed here, and we will keep coming back as it is always spotlessly clean, and so quiet. The beds are extremely comfortable, and the staff always willing to answer any questions.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Faye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This motel is pleasant and clean. Although a bit tired inside, it was tidy and adequate.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good quiet place to stay

Nice and quiet but still close to access. Easy to come and go.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Units are nicely decorated, beds comfortable and everything provided for an enjoyable stay. Traffic noise is very noticeable at night so request a rear unit fartherest from the road.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable 2 bedrooms

Comfortable two bedrooms, easy checkin /checkout and parking
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall we had a nice stay. Everything worked properly and the property manager was quite helpful. Property was a bit older and a bit tired, but we had a good stay nonetheless.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only a few units so not difficult to park. It had all you needed to stay for a few days. Lovely staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025