In the heart of Oamaru North, Oamaru Motor Lodge offers a welcoming retreat. Enjoy a daily manager's reception, unwind on the garden-filled terrace or explore nearby attractions with luggage storage and helpful staff.
Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
Oamaru Gardens - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
Getting around
Free airport shuttle
Free shopping centre shuttle
Restaurants
Galleon Complex - 2 min drive
McDonald's - 2 min drive
Harbour St Bakery - 4 min drive
Kfc - 2 min drive
Indian Kitchen Restaurant - 4 min walk
About this property
Oamaru Motor Lodge
Enjoy your visit to Oamaru with a stay at Oamaru Motor Lodge. Guests can visit the fitness centre for a workout, and freebies such as WiFi and an airport shuttle are added perks. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include fridges and microwaves. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English
At a glance
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Hotel size
15 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 2.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets
Pets allowed (1 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
Off-lead area available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
On-site parking only available on request
On-site parking is limited (max. 1 space per unit)
Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Transfers
Free airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
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Off-site
Free shopping centre shuttle
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–9 AM
Barbecue grills
Free daily reception
Working away
Business centre
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Facilities
Built in 2008
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Fitness centre
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LCD TV
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Travel cot
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
What to enjoy
Garden
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free weekday newspapers
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
Kitchenette
Cookware, dishes and utensils
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 16 per person
Late check-in between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM can be arranged for an extra charge of 30 per cent of room rate
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of NZD 50 (subject to availability)
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2.5 per cent
Children & extra beds
Cots/infant beds are available for NZD 30 per stay
Rollaway beds are available for NZD 30 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of NZD 30 per pet, per stay
Parking
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Also known as
Oamaru Lodge
Oamaru Motor
Oamaru Motor Lodge
Oamaru Motor Lodge Motel
Oamaru Motor Lodge Oamaru
Oamaru Motor Lodge Motel Oamaru
Frequently asked questions
Does Oamaru Motor Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Oamaru Motor Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Oamaru Motor Lodge?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of NZD 30 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Dog exercise areas are available.
Is parking offered on site at Oamaru Motor Lodge?
Yes. Parking spaces may be limited. Electric car charging is available.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Oamaru Motor Lodge?
Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Oamaru Motor Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of NZD 50 (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Oamaru Motor Lodge and nearby?
Oamaru Motor Lodge has a fitness centre and a garden.
Does Oamaru Motor Lodge have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a fridge, a microwave and cookware.
Does Oamaru Motor Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a garden.
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Oamaru Motor Lodge Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
8/10 Very good
26 May, 2025
Good motel
Condition of room was very good. Very warm and quiet. Small kitchenette. Average size bathroom with good shower water pressure (although ran out of hot water one morning). Bed was a little too soft and bouncy for our liking
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2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Feb, 2025
a very convenient and good motor lodge
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 Feb, 2025
Nice place
Nigel
Nigel, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
31 Jan, 2025
Convenient place to stay
Great place to stay for a overnight stay. They also provide extra cooking facilities if you ask for them at reception
Ian
Ian, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 Feb, 2025
Very nice property. Highly recommended.
Amlan
Amlan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 Feb, 2025
Room was large and facility's good. Staff friendly and helpful. Local dairy and takeaway close by. Enjoyed our stay
Angelina
Angelina, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
2 Sept, 2024
Very nice place to stay
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Nov, 2024
Friendly staff, nice room.
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 Nov, 2024
You have everything you need for a comfortable stay, good location
Irene
Irene, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Mar, 2025
No breakfast available now
Great place to stay, plenty of room (nb takes dogs) but no longer provides continental breakfast therefore need to amend the description.
Graham
Graham, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
21 Jun, 2024
Nice place to stay
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Aug, 2024
Stayed for 3 nights, would have been happy to stay for more. Great place to stay.
Angela
Angela, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Sept, 2024
Clean tidy and convenient place to stay
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 Feb, 2025
Could have our pet with us. No problems at all. Really nice room with a spa in great working order. Great shower pressure. Very clean rooms.
Tamara
Tamara, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Dec, 2024
Clean property with experienced onsite manager. Good location!
Cong
Cong, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
14 Dec, 2024
Good secure and roomy
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Nov, 2024
Great for us staying one night in transit. A little out of town so walking into town is not an option, but otherwise a great place to stay.
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Nov, 2024
Very nice modern apartment good location too for visiting the penguins in the evening
ian
ian, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
1 Apr, 2024
Good place to stay.
Carol
Carol, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Nov, 2024
Nice room with all the necessary facilities.
Mati
Mati, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
4 Apr, 2025
Stay away
Friendly staff and good stopover location. Room was terrible. Stains on quilt cover, pillow smelt like old sweat, bathroom smelt like bad body odour and to top it of found long black hairs in the bed. I felt dirty just being in the room. There was no time to complain etc as we were leaving early next day so would have been pointless.
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Apr, 2024
Excellent place to stay, clean, convenient and good staff
Trevor
Trevor, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 Oct, 2023
Great place to stay reasonable priced
Corey
Corey, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Dec, 2024
nice
Lilian
Lilian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 Aug, 2024
Excellent motel and fantastic view. Very clean and an enjoyable stay. Definitely recommend