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Colonial Lodge Motel

3.5 star property
3.5-star motel in Oamaru North

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Garden
Children's play area - outdoor
View from property
Property grounds
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
509 Thames Highway, Oamaru, 9400
  • Steampunk HQ
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Oamaru Harbour
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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

Superior Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Superior Studio (Plus)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Two-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

One-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Two-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Studio Plus

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Studio Unit

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Oamaru

Oamaru North stay.Your stay at this Oamaru North motel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Whitestone Cheese Factory and Janet Frame House. North Otago Museum and National Bank are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Steampunk HQ - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Oamaru Harbour - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Oamaru Gardens - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 9 min drive - 3.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Galleon Complex - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Harbour St Bakery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kfc - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Indian Kitchen Restaurant - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Colonial Lodge Motel

3.5-star motel in Oamaru North
WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business center 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.

  • 1 floor
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Colonial Lodge Motel offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations at this 3.5-star motel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers.

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

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, German

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 16 per person

Things to do

  • Playground

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

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 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 available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent 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

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per day.

Property 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 continental breakfast: approximately NZD 16 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 percent

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize 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
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Colonial Lodge Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Colonial Lodge Motel.

How much does it cost to stay at Colonial Lodge Motel?

As of Jun 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Colonial Lodge Motel on Jun 22, 2025 start from $83.03, excluding 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.

How close is Colonial Lodge Motel to the beach?

This motel is 4.3 mi (10-min drive) from Bushy Beach and 13.3 mi (26-min drive) from Te Hakapureirei Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Colonial Lodge Motel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Colonial Lodge Motel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 16 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Colonial Lodge Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Colonial Lodge Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Colonial Lodge Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Colonial Lodge Motel have a pool?

Colonial Lodge Motel does not have a pool.

Does Colonial Lodge Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Colonial Lodge Motel to downtown Oamaru?

Colonial Lodge Motel is 2.1 mi away from Oamaru.

Colonial Lodge Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 248 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 103 out of 248 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 248 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 248 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 248 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient to friends we were visiting. Noisy on main road
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Jeni

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

6/10 Okay

Shirley

Lighting was a real issue and a lack of power points as well. Seating for a family unit was not engough to wide down
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

capy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners are very friendly, helpful, and caring. Had an issue when booking through Expedia but the owners quickly directly contacted me to solve the issue. The rooms are clean and spacious, and ours had a nice view of the golf course. The curtains in the room were black-out curtains and they had several outlets in the room so convenient for charging devices. We were glad they also had laundry facilties for guests. You can easily walk to an area with many restaurants if you don't want to cook. Each room has one designated parking spot. A great location/price to stay if you want to do a day trip to Queenstown or Wanaka and there aren't (affordable) accommodations available there. It is also a quick 3-min drive to the Cromwell Heritage District if you want to experience a little local history, and there are places with locally produced fruit nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
My family stayed here for one night which served the purpose. Overall we thought the property was tired. The garden and playground area was un-kept, cigarette butts on the car park and the entrance to the room didn't look welcoming as a knackered pair of chairs and table sat outside. The linen was clean, but the upholstery was completely worn. One of the chairs should have been thrown away. The bathroom was fine except the toilet cistern which was very old. Would not stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Glenda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean and quiet. No alpacas. Shower door would not close properly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas, Grimsby

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Scott

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel is fine for an overnight stay if passing through. However it could do with a cleanup outside, lawn & gardens were messy. Could do with a ceiling fan or air conditioning as it got stuffy in room during the night. Bathroom is updated and looks Great. Manager not on site when we arrived for allowed check in, was away having lunch. A note on the door would’ve been a good idea.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean, warm and tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Maree

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a loud noise ( sounded like a water pressure tap ) that went off for about 5 seconds approximately every half hour which was very annoying especially during the night. Vanity basin in the bathroom old and stained. Won't be staying there again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Faye

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

LISA

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

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked on line with this property. So smooth check in and ground floor room. There is a dairy across the road, restaurant 100m from motel. The supermarket is approx 2k away, fully recommend this a place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Genevieve

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ke

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff at this hotel were absolutely wonderful. They promptly changed our room without any questions, making our stay even more enjoyable. Highly recommend their excellent service!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We kind of knew this would be a budget option but we didn't expect that there would be underfloor heating and it had everything we needed for our brief overnight stay. Would we stay again? Definitely! So easy and just the right amount of stuff to make you feel very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well positioned at the end of a long days drive with easy parking. Good comfortable beds for a good nights sleep. Just what we wanted.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room for the family well away from traffic noise and room for the kids to play.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

jude

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

8/10 Good

Moneaun

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The unit was spacious and had everything we needed. The beds were comfortable, and I was happy with everything for the price I paid for our stay. The only real downside was that the soundproofing between the units is not good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
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