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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 | Egyptian cotton sheets, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Executive Studio Apartment | Private kitchenette | Electric kettle
Front of property - evening/night
Family Apartment | Egyptian cotton sheets, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Superior One Bedroom Apartment | Living room | TV, DVD player

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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252 Thames Street, Oamaru, 9400
  • Place, Whitestone Cheese Factory
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Steampunk HQ
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Oamaru Harbour
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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

Family Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Executive Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Studio Apartment | Living room | TV, DVD player

Executive Studio Apartment

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Superior One Bedroom Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Superior Upstairs Two-Bedroom Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 700 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds, 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Executive King Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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

  • Whitestone Cheese Factory - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Janet Frame House - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • North Otago Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Steampunk HQ - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Oamaru Harbour - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Indian Kitchen Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Harbour St Bakery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fat Sally's Pub and Restaurant - ‬12 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.

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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
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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

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 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. 148 out of 243 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 243 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 243 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 243 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 243 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The unit was much bigger than anticipated, we were a couple staying for 2 nights. Full kitchen, great pressure in the shower. Unit was warm and bed was comfy. It's a bit tired and there is cosmetic maintenance needed but was otherwise comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jj

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is a Takeaway store just cross the road. Very convenience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Overall a lovely unit, had all we required for the one night. Kitchen was clean and tidy. Parking was close and all units on ground level. A plus was having all Sky channels available.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Shana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kean Hong, Bukit Mertajam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good and easy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick and easy, self contained, perfect for a stopover on our way to Christchurch
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee-Ann

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, basic but everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

jean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was ok for one nights stay. Would book again..
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, spacious and comfortable unit with everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Grainne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, spacious, comfortable bed. We didn't like the smell inside the unit and they needed a net curtain along the ranch slider
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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