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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.

Easy parking,location near main street. Large bedroom and clean bathroom

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8.5
Very good
257 reviews
Price from
£101
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.

Super clean and comfortable room, with extras and very kind host. I love the location near the train station and the ease of getting to the airport via bus made it a great place to stay. I would absolutely stay here again in a minute.

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8.6
Fabulous
733 reviews
Price from
£49
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.

Had everything we needed. Close to town.

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8.5
Very good
586 reviews
Price from
£76
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.

The staff put a bottle of wine in my room like as birthday’s gift

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8.7
Fabulous
655 reviews
Price from
£79
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.

The lady was very welcoming with a warm smile and warm muffins! Very ckean and comfy place.

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8.6
Fabulous
363 reviews
Price from
£72
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
923 reviews
Price from
£72
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.

The room is cozy and warm, facilities is enough and spotless room, bathroom and kitchen.

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8.8
Fabulous
761 reviews
Price from
£81
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.

very clean and has everything we need

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7.7
Good
1,123 reviews
Price from
£63
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 service was good and Doris was a very welcoming host.

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7.8
Good
449 reviews
Price from
£60
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.

Easy check in process, nice spacious room which was spotless. Heaps of parking.

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7.7
Good
926 reviews
Price from
£60
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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  • Alma Motel
    Budget options available
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 733 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.

  • Colonial Lodge Motel
    Budget options available
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 586 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

  • Oamaru Motor Lodge
    Budget options available
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 655 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

  • ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge
    Budget options available
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 365 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
    Budget options available
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 924 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.

  • THE MEWS Oamaru
    Budget options available
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 761 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

  • 289 Midway Motel
    Budget options available
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,133 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
    Budget options available
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 449 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.

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Motels that guests love in Oamaru

  • Avg. price/night: £101.10
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 261 reviews
    1.Fully equipped kitchen with Nespresso coffee machine and coffee capsules, 2.Good size room with comfy bed and dining table 3.Spacious bathroom with separate toilet and sink 4.Restaurant on site 5.Convenient location of the motel
    GeniusPM
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £43.68
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 528 reviews
    Friendly staff and easy check in, even though we were going to be arriving after the office closed - fast and clear communication when we asked about how to do this. Room was spotlessly clean. Location easy to find, very close to the main road so easy to get back on the road in the morning. However the park itself was nice and quiet.
    Lisa
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £75.85
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 586 reviews
    We are so happy when we enter the unit. Very tidy, clean n in order. We love everything in the motel. The kitchen at it,s designated area( best with dish drainer ), the spacious toilet ( best if the water pressure is stronger ) and the comfortable linen ( bed could be too soft if u are not young ). We were given room 1 which was just beside the road. I thought it would be noisy but surprisingly not. Overall, we are really happy staying here. Too bad we only stay one night here. My children wish we can stay more night.
    Helen
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £75.85
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 586 reviews
    Spotlessly clean. We had a rear unit, so experienced no road noise at all. The motel owner was very friendly and helpful.
    Gillian
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £43.68
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 528 reviews
    Clean, comfortable motel unit with a full kitchen and not far from Oamaru's main street
    Barry
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £43.68
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 528 reviews
    the motel was fantastic beds lovely and soft and heaps of hot water .
    sue
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £93.61
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 150 reviews
    beautiful characteristic house; something different from the sleek motels
    Wianne
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £63.37
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,133 reviews
    Location was central but it is on the main road. I liked the unit I had as it was elevated and when sitting on the shared balcony you had a view of the hills.. an older motel but my unit has been upgraded .
    Jennie
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £51.85
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 733 reviews
    Great motel, very comfortable, quiet room.
    Shirley
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £111.77
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 550 reviews
    Friendly staff and pet friendly motel
    nathan
    Young couple