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Oamaru Motor Lodge

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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
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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391 Thames Highway, Oamaru, 9400
  • Steampunk HQ
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Oamaru Harbour
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
    ‪7 min drive‬
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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 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 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 clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • 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.

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

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

  • 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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.
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.

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. 510 out of 693 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 693 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 693 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 693 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 693 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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sonya

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Booked this based on other reviews which really are surprising given the state of the room we had. It was not cleaned very well and quality was average at best. Was very musty smelling. Floor had stains and dirt. Kitchen was superficially clean but not what I’d consider acceptable. Wouldn’t stay again. Also we forgot a couple of items and returned 1.5 hours later to be told they had been thrown away. Not sure I believe that. Disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Good motel

Condition of room was very good. Very warm and quiet. Small kitchenette. Average size bathroom with good shower water pressure (although ran out of hot water one morning). Bed was a little too soft and bouncy for our liking
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

AMIE

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy spacious room. Good in room facilities. Helpful and easy check-in and check-out.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good quality motel, but would have been nice if the heat pump had been on when we arrived.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Manju

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not good as electricity went off in the morning. Price is also high
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay in a lovely warm and comfortable family unit. It was very quiet and appreciated the little touches they did to make our stay enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very tidy and pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robyn

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Loved the big bath! Bed was super comfy!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay away

Friendly staff and good stopover location. Room was terrible. Stains on quilt cover, pillow smelt like old sweat, bathroom smelt like bad body odour and to top it of found long black hairs in the bed. I felt dirty just being in the room. There was no time to complain etc as we were leaving early next day so would have been pointless.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sheila

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I didnt like the fact that we ordered a room with 2 beds and only got one.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and tidy. Easy access as i arrived later in the day after reception was closed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious clean and comfortable room Perfect for our one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean and spacious Onsite parking
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, stayed 1 night for work, great shower pressure, would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well maintained. Friendly helpful staff from management to cleaning personnel. Recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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

No breakfast available now

Great place to stay, plenty of room (nb takes dogs) but no longer provides continental breakfast therefore need to amend the description.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, with clean & tidy room and welcoming staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amlan, Stittsville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could have our pet with us. No problems at all. Really nice room with a spa in great working order. Great shower pressure. Very clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025