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The 10 Best Motels in Oamaru, New Zealand

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Situated 41 km from Moeraki Boulders, Northstar Motel offers 4-star accommodation in Oamaru and has a garden, a restaurant and a bar. Among the facilities at this property are room service and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The rooms are fitted with a balcony.

The location was great, near to the diary, supermarket, and not far from the blue penguin colony.

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8.5
Very good
260 reviews
Price from
£100
per night

Boasting free Wi-Fi, Alma Motel is located 3km south of Oamaru and features accommodation with a microwave and refrigerator.

You can enjoy visiting the Moeraki Boulders, which are located 20 minutes’ drive away. The Blue Penguin and Yellow Eyed Penguin colonies are found 9km from the motel. Dunedin Airport is a 2-hour drive.

the receptionist staff was very helpful

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8.6
Fabulous
731 reviews
Price from
£48
per night

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.

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.

The layout was perfect for our family with separate bedroom and living room sleeping area. Easy and friendly check in. Slept great on comfortable bed. While nothing jumps out about the motel it delivered more than expected! Also Oamuru turned out to be the hidden gem of our trip! Super interesting town!

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8.5
Very good
584 reviews
Price from
£90
per night

Oamaru Motor Lodge features spacious apartments with cooking facilities and outdoor seating areas, just 3 km from Oamaru Racecourse. It offers Wi-Fi access throughout the property.

The Oamaru Lodge is about 1.8 km from Oamaru Train Station and 17.8 km from Oamaru Airport. The Blue Penguin Colony is about 4 km away, while North Otago Showgrounds is just 150 metres from the motel.

Clean, comfortable, great location.

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8.7
Fabulous
656 reviews
Price from
£78
per night

Situated just 10 minutes’ walk from the shops and restaurants in Oamaru town centre, Ambassador Motor Lodge offers self-catering accommodation with satellite TV and kitchenette facilities.

Ambassador Motor Lodge is located 3.5 km from Oamaru’s blue penguin colony. Oamaru Opera House and North Otago Museum are both a 7-minute drive away.

Very friendly enjoyed our stay

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8.6
Fabulous
365 reviews
Price from
£86
per night

Easily accessible from the Penguin Colony, AAA Thames Court Motel is a 15-minute drive from Oamaru Airport. It is a 1.5-hour drive from Dunedin.

For convenience, Motel AAA Thames Court provides laundry facilities and daily newspapers. Western breakfasts can be served in rooms at a cost.

very clean, well stocked, on the main road. friendly staff

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8.7
Fabulous
919 reviews
Price from
£71
per night

Located in Oamaru town centre, THE MEWS Oamaru offers self-catering accommodation along with free internet access and private parking. It is a 2-minute drive to Oamaru Steam Railway Station.

The motel provides secure luggage storage and electric car charging. Laundry facilities are available.

Excellent facilities, very clean, tidy, modern. Had a fan in room you could use. Instructions for tv, spa bath etc. to make easier to use.

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8.8
Fabulous
757 reviews
Price from
£86
per night

A 7-minute walk from Oamaru Town Centre, 289 Midway Motel offers self-contained accommodation and access to a shared balcony with seating. Guests can enjoy the barbecue facilities and free off-street parking and undercover parking for motor bike. There is unlimited free Wi-Fi access.Free Snap fitness access might be available at your request when you check-in. Limited space, subject to availability.

room ideal, Short walk to main town,

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7.7
Good
1,135 reviews
Price from
£62
per night

Offering accommodation with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV, Alpine Motel is located just 5 minutes’ walk from the town centre.

Oamaru Alpine Motel is just 5 minutes’ drive from the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony and the Oamaru Racecourse. North Otago Golf Course is 8 minutes’ drive away.

The central location close to all major attractions Good Hosts

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7.8
Good
442 reviews
Price from
£59
per night

Heritage Court Motor Lodge is 3.2 km from the Oamaru Public Botanical Gardens and 4.7 km from Oamaru Blue Penguins Colony. It offers a restaurant, free parking on site, and free Wi-Fi access.

Each room is fitted with a work desk, and a flat-screen TV with 50+ Sky Channel. All rooms include a kitchenette or full kitchen with toaster, microwave, kettle and fridge. The en suite bathroom comes with toiletries and a hairdryer. The Luxury Studio and the Luxury One Bedroom Apartment also offered the Netflix and Youtube.

It was a pleasant experience in staying this 2 bedrooms apartment, bigger than expected. It has all the basic amenities & a bonus to have Nexflix channel. Overall, we had a good nite rest.

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7.7
Good
928 reviews
Price from
£66
per night

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Both travellers on the road and on a budget rely on motels for convenient stops with reasonable rates. Direct access to parking makes a motel an easy place to catch some sleep after a day of driving. The relatively smaller size of this accommodation type can also help to make check-in quick and easy.
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  • ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 366 reviews

    Situated just 10 minutes’ walk from the shops and restaurants in Oamaru town centre, Ambassador Motor Lodge offers self-catering accommodation with satellite TV and kitchenette facilities.

    Very friendly reception and welcoming gift of muffin

  • AAA Thames Court Motel
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 919 reviews

    A 5-minute walk from Oamaru’s town centre and restaurants, AAA Thames Court offers self-catering units with free Wi-Fi. It features free parking and a garden with a children’s play area.

    Comfortable beds and good location. Value for money.

  • 289 Midway Motel
    Breakfast options
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,138 reviews

    A 7-minute walk from Oamaru Town Centre, 289 Midway Motel offers self-contained accommodation and access to a shared balcony with seating.

    Pricing was good. Professional and friendly staff.

  • Alpine Motel
    Breakfast options
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 442 reviews

    Offering accommodation with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV, Alpine Motel is located just 5 minutes’ walk from the town centre. Accommodation options include apartments and studio rooms.

    The bed was great. The desk was good. Lots of room.

  • Bella Vista Motel Oamaru
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 558 reviews

    Bella Vista Motel is 5 minutes' walk from the intercity bus stop and Oamaru's shops and restaurants. The property is also 6 minutes' drive from the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony.

    Great service and friendly staff and great place to stay

Great access to the city centre! Check these motels in Oamaru

  • THE MEWS Oamaru
    Central location
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 757 reviews

    Located in Oamaru town centre, THE MEWS Oamaru offers self-catering accommodation along with free internet access and private parking. It is a 2-minute drive to Oamaru Steam Railway Station.

    Nice place off street parking and the spa waa great

  • Oamaru Motor Lodge
    Central location
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 656 reviews

    Oamaru Motor Lodge features spacious apartments with cooking facilities and outdoor seating areas, just 3 km from Oamaru Racecourse. It offers Wi-Fi access throughout the property.

    It was tidy and clean great facilities and very quiet

  • Alma Motel
    Central location
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 732 reviews

    Boasting free Wi-Fi, Alma Motel is located 3km south of Oamaru and features accommodation with a microwave and refrigerator.

    Clean comfortable and good price. Shower was good too.

  • Northstar Motel
    Central location
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 261 reviews

    Situated 41 km from Moeraki Boulders, Northstar Motel offers 4-star accommodation in Oamaru and has a garden, a restaurant and a bar.

    Excellent bed. Good coffee maker. Good TV channels.

  • Colonial Lodge Motel
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 585 reviews

    Offering free WiFi, barbecue facilities and a sunny terrace, Colonial Lodge Motel is just 10 minutes’ drive from Oamaru Beach.

    Clean, friendly and very comfortable beds...and roomy

  • Heritage Court Motor Lodge Oamaru
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 930 reviews

    Heritage Court Motor Lodge is 3.2 km from the Oamaru Public Botanical Gardens and 4.7 km from Oamaru Blue Penguins Colony. It offers a restaurant, free parking on site, and free Wi-Fi access.

    Size of room was awesome big bathroom no heated towell rail

  • Ascot Oamaru Motel
    Central location
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 399 reviews

    Ascot Oamaru Motel is one of Oamaru's largest motel complexes only minutes by car to the town centre, shops, Blue Penguin Colony, Oamaru Racecourse, Centennial Park and the Historic Oamaru Precinct.

    Handy location with restaurant & bar next door

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Motels that guests love in Oamaru

  • Avg. price/night: £73.25
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 442 reviews
    Handy to town centre. Although older motel it was roomy and had everything you might require. Warm, good shower. Staff friendly.
    Rex
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £94.52
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 585 reviews
    Nice little motel. Spotlessly clean, roomy, comfortable beds, good shower, quiet, good parking. Only a short drive to the town centre. A special treat was a morning visit from the cat from the next door property, who stayed for breakfast and graciously tolerated our adoration.
    Karen
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £73.25
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 919 reviews
    A good motel that we'd use again - clean and tidy, surprisingly quiet, and in easy walking distance of the town cafes.
    Noel
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £96.88
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 656 reviews
    Motel was great Staff very obliging and happy to help
    Karen
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £73.25
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 919 reviews
    We enjoyed this comfortable, clean and well located motel. Good cooking and room to use it.
    Frances
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £51.04
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 732 reviews
    Great value for money. Friendly helpful staff. Lots of room in the motel unit and well equipped.
    Kay
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £94.52
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 585 reviews
    we didn't have breakfast and never do when we stay at motels. The motel was quiet and restful for us.
    Macey
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £92.15
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 149 reviews
    Central location was Brilliant. Easy check in process. Comfy bed and two heaters in the room. The staff organised firewood and kindling to help us get fire going. Once it was lit we enjoyed the complimentary tawny port. Breakfast was continental but it was tasty enough to get us on the road.
    Lorraine
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £94.52
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 585 reviews
    We asked for, and were given a very quiet motel
    Ken and Fiona
    Young couple
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 366 reviews
    Good place to stay if you have a dog, access to next door park without having to go on the road. Very friendly people running the motel.
    P Leaf
    Solo traveller