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AAA Thames Court Motel

3.0 star property
3-star motel perfect for exploring Oamaru

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Family Apartment | Private kitchen | Electric kettle
Executive Studio Apartment | Private kitchenette | Electric kettle
Terrace/patio
Front of property - evening/night
Executive Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area | TV, DVD player

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
252 Thames Street, Oamaru, 9400
  • Steampunk HQ
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Oamaru Harbour
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Apartment | Egyptian cotton sheets, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Apartment

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Executive Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area | TV, DVD player

Executive Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior One Bedroom Apartment | Living room | TV, DVD player

Superior One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Studio Apartment | Living room | TV, DVD player

Executive Studio Apartment

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Oamaru

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of the motel, you'll find Whitestone Cheese Factory and North Otago Museum. National Bank and Oamaru Hospital are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • North Otago Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Steampunk HQ - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Oamaru Harbour - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Galleon Complex - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Harbour St Bakery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Kfc - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Indian Kitchen Restaurant - ‬17 min walk

About this property

AAA Thames Court Motel

3-star motel perfect for exploring Oamaru
As a guest of AAA Thames Court Motel, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. WiFi is free in public spaces. AAA Thames Court Motel also features laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and room service (during limited hours). Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Oamaru motel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 3 buildings
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
AAA Thames Court Motel offers 10 accommodations with DVD players and hair dryers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchens.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM for a fee: NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children

Things to do

  • Playground

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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 15.00 for adults and NZD 15.00 for children

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does AAA Thames Court Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at AAA Thames Court Motel.

How much does it cost to stay at AAA Thames Court Motel?

As of May 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at AAA Thames Court Motel on Jun 2, 2025 start from $82.08, 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 AAA Thames Court Motel to the beach?

This motel is 2.7 mi (7-min drive) from Bushy Beach and 11.7 mi (23-min drive) from Te Hakapureirei Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does AAA Thames Court Motel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at AAA Thames Court Motel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 15.00 for adults and NZD 15.00 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM.

Is there a casino at AAA Thames Court Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at AAA Thames Court Motel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

Is there free parking at AAA Thames Court Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does AAA Thames Court Motel have a pool?

AAA Thames Court Motel does not have a pool.

Does AAA Thames Court Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is AAA Thames Court Motel to downtown Oamaru?

AAA Thames Court Motel is 0.5 mi away from Oamaru.

AAA Thames Court Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 218 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 218 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 218 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 218 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 218 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bal

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is in the middle of the town. Very easy access to everything I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dave

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed, easy parking. proximity to park for toileting dogs. Floor of kitchen a bit "sticky"
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jui Khoon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to do check in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic clean great price - easy access
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The unit was spacious and clean. The kitchen was spotless. However, we did find the unit was not equipped to handle wintry conditions. Main heater was blowing hot air but wasn't effective in warming up the room as the air was directed to the floor in front of it and it would shut off itself after some time. There was a small portable heater in the wardrobe/storage space which we tried to use in the room but it wasn't enough. We did not use the spare pillows in the wardrobe because they did not look like they were changed before our stay (looked dusty). Luckily, heated blankets were provided but we found that some were unplugged from the power sockets and we had to move the beds around ourselves a bit to get the power supply connected. The location was along a major road so there could be a bit of noise in the early night but nothing disrupting our sleep. I do think the laundry usage hours (1PM-7PM) was a bit too restrictive for short-term guests.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good tidy and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Taeko

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice & clean, enough space for 4 people. But I was not comfortable with speaking voice & footsteps from upstairs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good and nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Handy location and reasonably quiet. Limited heating in the lounge on a cold day. No hair shampoo or conditioner.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great comfortable unit
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Glynnis

Liked: Cleanliness
It was convenient
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

John

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

good motel

Very good motel walkable into Oamaru however if visiting the penguins then it is a car ride away.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter, MITTAGONG

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with my stay. One of the cleanest motel rooms I’ve stayed in. Great facilities, room was a great size, had everything you’d need. Owner was very helpful. Would definitely stay again. Can’t speak more highly of this property.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a real gem of a surprise Large rooms, great service, good parking, very clean, great kitchen and bathroom Chinese restaurant across the road cheap large beautifully cooked take away or eat in. We took away. Close to all the town and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Luke

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There were dozens of flies in the bath room...
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place to stay a night or two. Main highway busy but not to bad late at night
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Sun

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was lovely and quiet. the reception guy was very nice and really helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

sherry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
stayed here with the family for one night on our tour of New Zealand. Came to see the penguins. Owners were right on site to answer any questions and very informative. At the quiet end of town so no traffic but convenient to both dining groceries and shopping. Could walk to center of town in 25 minutes.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023