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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
246 reviews
Price from
£102
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.

Cozy room and convenient equipment. Friendly officer. Very nice experience.

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8.6
Fabulous
745 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.

Super clean room and great value for money ! Room has everything you could possibly need.

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8.5
Very good
584 reviews
Price from
£92
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.

Nice room, comfortable, clean. Plenty of parking. Good location.

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8.6
Fabulous
648 reviews
Price from
£80
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.

Wiley is a fantastic and friendly manager, nothing is a problem plus his cleaning staff are amazing as well. Nice touch with welcome muffins. Tidy facility's and well appointed in the kitchen. Nice to be able to bring dogs and with the park right next door makes it an exceptional location.

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8.6
Fabulous
361 reviews
Price from
£78
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.

The room was spacious and clean. The innkeeper was super kind and attentive. We decided at the last minute during our New Zealand tour to spending one night in Oamaru to see the penguin march and felt lucky for finding this place.

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8.7
Fabulous
956 reviews
Price from
£75
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 location close to the centre of Oamaru and yet quiet. Well appointed and spotless accommodation. Look forward to staying again in the future.

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8.8
Fabulous
773 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.

Great location and staff! Accommodating to a late check out

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7.6
Good
1,087 reviews
Price from
£64
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.

Great location, nice space for a group of friends to sit around and chat. Host was helpful and friendly and we will definitely return

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7.8
Good
469 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.

Very good in every way. Spotless and well organised

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7.7
Good
912 reviews
Price from
£70
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
     · 745 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.

  • Oamaru Motor Lodge
    Budget options available
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 649 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

  • AAA Thames Court Motel
    Budget options available
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 956 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
    Budget options available
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,088 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.

  • Heritage Court Motor Lodge Oamaru
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 912 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.

    Units were set well back from the road soon road noise.

  • ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge
    Budget options available
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 361 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

  • Alpine Motel
    Budget options available
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 469 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 location was very handy. Good off street parking. Cosy room

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

  • THE MEWS Oamaru
    Central location
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 773 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 quiet place to stay, very clean and close to town.

  • Northstar Motel
    Central location
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 246 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
     · 584 reviews

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

    Pretty nice property! Enjoyed there with my family.

  • Bella Vista Motel Oamaru
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 547 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

  • Ascot Oamaru Motel
    Central location
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 387 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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  • Avg. price/night: £63.64
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,088 reviews
    With a family of six, it isn't easy to find suitable accommodations. The Midway Motel was affordable, clean, and comfortable. Everyone had a bed and no one had to sleep on the couch!
    Denise
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £63.64
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,088 reviews
    Friendly staff who asked us if we want to pay in cash instead of credit card as it will incur transaction charges. Provides tissue, which most motel did not.
    SHIRLING
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £43.88
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 535 reviews
    The room quite clean and modern. One thing that i'm keen in this motel is bathroom very clean and there are music playing, hair dryer getting ready for us.
    Minh
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £103.80
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 547 reviews
    Friendly staff and plenty of free parking near rooms. Warm rooms and comfortable bathroom.
    Shiree
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £60.27
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 469 reviews
    Alpine Motel was centrally located with a short walk in to the main town with the local attractions. It was also close to Countdown the supermarket and a number of eateries within easy walking distance. It has a nice selection of eating utensils and a kettle with tea/coffee. The room was lovely and warm and on a cooler wet winter night, this was a welcome escape.
    Adonald
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £52.07
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 745 reviews
    The motel is just a stone's throw away from the city centre. The room was very spacious for a 2 person stay with a private car porch. The host was very friendly and offered advice on tips to see the blue penguins.
    Alex
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £74.73
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 956 reviews
    Exceptionally clean and well-appointed motel.
    Jan
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £74.73
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 956 reviews
    Overall the aura was powerful and conducive to absolutely destroying the mahi. The codger who runs the motel is a great bloke and doesn't take any prisoners when it comes to the comfort of guests. The family room was spacious with neat garden views. Small bag of sweets in the room was a welcome treat.
    Robert
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £74.73
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 956 reviews
    The location. We were going to Christchurch, the motel's location is on the way there.
    Ali
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £77.63
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 361 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
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