Offering free WiFi, barbecue facilities and a sunny terrace, Colonial Lodge Motel is just 10 minutes’ drive from Oamaru Beach. It offers self-contained accommodation with a flat-screen TV and lovely garden views. Colonial Lodge Motel Oamaru is 5 minutes’ drive from Oamaru Racecourse and the Blue Penguin Colony. Oamaru Airport is a 15-minute drive, and the famous Moeraki Boulders are a 35-minute drive away. A kitchenette with a stove, microwave and refrigerator is standard in all apartments. Each heated apartment has a bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. The tour desk can book trips to the Blue Penguin Colony, Moeraki Boulders and the Whitestone Cheese factory. The motel also offers a children’s playground with slides, swings and a trampoline.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

FREE private parking!


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 1:
3 single beds
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.9
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
8.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Diane
    Australia Australia
    It was very clean and comfortable beds, pet friendly handy to everything.
  • Philip
    New Zealand New Zealand
    My wife, daughter and I had a one night stay in the one bedroom apartment to visit friends.. It was great having a bed in the lounge for my daughter to sleep in. Our accommodation was around the back so was very quiet away from the main road traffic.
  • Paul
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location excellent. Lovely and skilled communication and environment. Quiet within fascilited country life at section. Good off road parking. Felt comfortable and at home. Recommended to stay again. Thank you.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Colonial Lodge Motel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Children's playground
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Luggage storage
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Tour desk
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    • Room service
    General
    • Electric blankets
    • Designated smoking area
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Chinese

    House rules

    Colonial Lodge Motel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 21:00

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    Check-out

    From 02:00 to 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    NZD 15 per child, per night

    Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

    Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash is not accepted Colonial Lodge Motel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a credit card.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Colonial Lodge Motel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    FAQs about Colonial Lodge Motel

    • The prices at Colonial Lodge Motel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at Colonial Lodge Motel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Colonial Lodge Motel is 2.3 miles from the centre of Oamaru. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Colonial Lodge Motel include:

      • Studio
      • Apartment

    • Colonial Lodge Motel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Children's playground

    • Yes, Colonial Lodge Motel is popular with guests booking family stays.