See all properties

Oamaru Motor Lodge

4.0 star property
4-star motel in Oamaru North
VIP Access

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Oamaru Motor Lodge

Property entrance
Exterior detail
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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

View in a map
391 Thames Highway, Oamaru, 9400
  • Steampunk HQ
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Oamaru Harbour
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Studio Suite, Jetted Tub

Studio Suite, Jetted Tub | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Studio Suite, Jetted Tub

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

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms

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 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Studio Suite

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 Twin Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

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

About the neighborhood

Oamaru

Oamaru North stay.Your stay at this Oamaru North motel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Whitestone Cheese Factory and Janet Frame House. North Otago Museum and Oamaru Hospital are also within 2 miles (3 km).
View more Motels in OamaruOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Steampunk HQ - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Oamaru Harbour - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Oamaru Gardens - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Indian Kitchen Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Harbour St Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Fat Sally's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Oamaru Motor Lodge

4-star motel in Oamaru North
WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business center. A free manager's reception is offered daily. A roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a shopping center shuttle are free. A fitness center, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Oamaru Motor Lodge.

This 4-star Oamaru motel is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2008
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
Oamaru Motor Lodge offers 15 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Accommodations at this 4-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary weekday newspapers, and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Similar properties

Front of property

Poshtel

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, 319 reviews
$92 nightly
The price is $106
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Total with taxes and fees
Poshtel

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Travel crib

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 16 per person
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Gym

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: 30-percent 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 available
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 percent 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-leash 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 30 per stay.

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 full breakfast: approximately NZD 16 per person
  • Pet fee: NZD 30 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: 30-percent 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 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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, 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 onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 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, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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 rating 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Oamaru Motor Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Oamaru Motor Lodge offers a free airport shuttle, available 24 hours a day, on request.

How close is Oamaru Motor Lodge to the beach?

This motel is 3.3 mi (8-min drive) from Bushy Beach and 12.3 mi (24-min drive) from Te Hakapureirei Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Oamaru Motor Lodge offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Oamaru Motor Lodge, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 16 per person. It's available every day from 7 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a casino at Oamaru Motor Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Oamaru Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Oamaru Motor Lodge?

Free parking is not available at this motel.

Does Oamaru Motor Lodge have a pool?

Oamaru Motor Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Oamaru Motor Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Oamaru Motor Lodge to downtown Oamaru?

Oamaru Motor Lodge is 1.1 mi away from 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

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Cristian

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
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