Oamaru Motor Lodge

Motel, 5-star391 Thames Highway, Oamaru, New ZealandShow on map

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Top rated

Guests rate it highest for location, service and amenities.

Check-in from 2:00 PMCheck-out by 10:00 AM.
Exceptional locationGuests rate the location 10.0 out of 10, at 391 Thames Highway.
Parking on siteAvailable at a charge the property sets.

Spacious Apartments with Modern Amenities

At Oamaru Motor Lodge, experience the comfort of spacious apartments equipped with cooking facilities and outdoor seating areas. The double-glazed windows, flat-screen TV, and cozy living areas provide a relaxing stay for guests.

Convenient Location and Tour Desk Services

Situated just 3 km from Oamaru Racecourse, our lodge offers easy access to nearby attractions like the Blue Penguin Colony and Oamaru Train Station. The tour desk assists in organizing trips to popular destinations, ensuring a memorable stay for all.

What this place offers

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Room service
Business center
Heating
Family rooms

Rooms

9.2

Top rated

Rated 9.2 out of 10 by 962 guests who stayed here.

Cleanliness8.6
Service9.6
Location10.0
Rooms8.5
Amenities9.3
Value9.0
Food & drink9.1

Guests mention

Clean roomsFriendly staffGood locationWell equipped

McNielNew Zealand
September 2026Solo traveller
Nice unit, quiet.
Comfortable and clean
RussNew Zealand
September 2026Solo traveller
Great Shower
Comfy bed
Location
A little overpriced. I knew this in advance though. Would still stay again.
MariaNew Zealand
September 2026Solo traveller
Noise from other rooms
TammyNew Zealand
September 2026Couple
Great and would definitely stay again
Location was super handy for what we needed. Bed was comfy and bathroom was clean with good water pressure. Having all sky channels was a luxury. Parking was ample
Not the motels fault but the access to gym wasn’t…
SarahNew Zealand
September 2026Couple
A great option for an overnight stay but would have happily stayed longer
Great service, very clean and comfortable. Very reasonably priced.
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JennyNew Zealand
August 2026Couple
Perfect all round!
Clean, warm, great location and lovely owner

Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.

Where you’ll be

391 Thames Highway, Oamaru, New Zealand

Guests rate the location 10.0 out of 10 — exceptional.

Things to know

Cancellation

Each room shows its own terms before you pay.

Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.

Non-refundable rates are marked as such.

House rules

Check-in from 2:00 PM until 09:00 PM

Check-out by 10:00 AM

Children welcome

No pets

Paid parking on site

Non-smoking rooms available

Payment & property

Paid when you book, not at the desk.

Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.

The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Oamaru Motor Lodge in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. A deposit may be required at the property.

What we’d check for you here

That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
The pet fee and any size limit, which is where these bookings usually come apart.
Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.

Questions about Oamaru Motor Lodge

What time is check-in and check-out at Oamaru Motor Lodge?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM. Check-out is by 10:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.

Does Oamaru Motor Lodge allow pets?

No — the property states that pets are not allowed.

Is there parking at Oamaru Motor Lodge?

Yes — parking is available on site at a charge the property sets. We check the rate and whether a space can be reserved against your dates.

Is breakfast included at Oamaru Motor Lodge?

Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.

Does Oamaru Motor Lodge have Wi-Fi?

Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.

Does Oamaru Motor Lodge have wheelchair accessible rooms?

The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.

How do I book Oamaru Motor Lodge?

Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.

Where is Oamaru Motor Lodge?

391 Thames Highway, Oamaru.

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