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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
252 reviews
Price from
€ 118
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
735 reviews
Price from
€ 58
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
586 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
652 reviews
Price from
€ 93
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
360 reviews
Price from
€ 84
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
938 reviews
Price from
€ 84
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.

Everything beyond expectations

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8.8
Fabulous
760 reviews
Price from
€ 95
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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7.7
Good
1,110 reviews
Price from
€ 74
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
452 reviews
Price from
€ 70
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
919 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
     · 735 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
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 653 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
     · 360 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
     · 938 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
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,110 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
     · 452 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.

  • Heritage Court Motor Lodge Oamaru
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 920 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
    Budget options available
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 392 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

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

  • THE MEWS Oamaru
    Central location
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 760 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
     · 253 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.

    Pretty nice property! Enjoyed there with my family.

  • Bella Vista Motel Oamaru
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 546 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

FAQ about motels in Oamaru







Motels that guests love in Oamaru

  • Avg. price/night: € 84.40
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 938 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: € 60.77
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 735 reviews
    All excellent, and we often use this Motel when in the vacinity
    G
    Gwennyth
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 118.50
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 253 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: € 112.54
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 585 reviews
    The motel was great, having net curtains would have given some privacy when the blinds were open, would be my only criticism
    Jim
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 84.40
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 938 reviews
    Everything is decent. Old motel but very clean. We arrived quite late, but the staff was considerate to call us and confirming that he was still on site. It was very nice gesture.
    Ismail
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 84.40
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 360 reviews
    The motel unit was very comfortable and warm.
    Elwyn
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 92.84
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 653 reviews
    Being able to take our dog,have used this motel before,because of this.
    Michelle
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 92.84
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 653 reviews
    Nice clean motel, no problems. Big room with 2 bedrooms plus living room.
    John Dafydd
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 60.77
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 735 reviews
    The Motel was really really clean even though it's an older style place. It was really roomy for the 5 of us. And a great price.
    Vicky
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 84.40
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 360 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