The Mews Oamaru

4.5 star property
4.5-star motel near Whitestone Cheese Factory

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Courtyard
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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Superior Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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26 Exe Street, Oamaru, 9400
  • Place, Steampunk HQ
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Oamaru Harbour
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Traditional Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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 Janet Frame House. Oamaru Gardens and Steampunk HQ are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Whitestone Cheese Factory - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Steampunk HQ - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Oamaru Gardens - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Oamaru Harbour - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Indian Kitchen Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Harbour St Bakery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fat Sally's - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Mews Oamaru

4.5-star motel near Whitestone Cheese Factory
The Mews Oamaru offers its guests barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. The Mews Oamaru also features laundry facilities, express check-out, and a front-desk safe. Free self parking is available.

This 4.5-star Oamaru motel is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 2010
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
The Mews Oamaru offers 18 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Accommodations at this 4.5-star motel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: NZD 15 per person

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with 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
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 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, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per stay.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per stay

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and sofa beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and sofa beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number NZ Business Number. 9429035623137

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Highfield Mews Motel Oamaru
Highfield Mews Oamaru
Highfield Mews
Highfield Mews Motel
The Mews Oamaru Motel
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The Mews Oamaru Motel Oamaru

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Mews Oamaru to the airport?

The Mews Oamaru is 87.5 mi (107-min drive) away from the Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Mews Oamaru have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Mews Oamaru.

How close is The Mews Oamaru 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 The Mews Oamaru offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Mews Oamaru, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 15.00 per person. It's available every day from 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Mews Oamaru?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at The Mews Oamaru?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

Is there free parking at The Mews Oamaru?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does The Mews Oamaru have a pool?

The Mews Oamaru does not have a pool.

Does The Mews Oamaru have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is The Mews Oamaru to downtown Oamaru?

The Mews Oamaru is 0.5 mi away from Oamaru.