Alma Motel

–Great location - show map
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Scored 8.7
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.5

Property highlights

About this property

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. All accommodation features a TV, electric blankets and an en suite bathroom with shower. Some have full kitchens with ovens.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast
  • Free cot available on request

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Alison
New Zealand New Zealand
“Very tidy and good parking for our trailer. Very clean and well presented.”
Gsnz
New Zealand New Zealand
“Easy check-in, friendly staff , very cosy, comfortable beds, full kitchen facilities, good location, and value for money.”
Adam
Australia Australia
“Great location… slightly out of town, but drive into town very quick. Huge rooms, great retro decor.”
Janelle
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The gentlemen I was dealing with was great, the grounds were Immaculate”
Liz
New Zealand New Zealand
“It was spotless, the owners were welcoming, fresh milk provided”
Logan
New Zealand New Zealand
“The fine attention to detail in cleanliness and appointment of facilities.”
Fiona
New Zealand New Zealand
“Don't know if it was just our unit or all, but it could have been a one-bedroom house. Full kitchen, built-in wardrobe and even a built-in chest of drawers! Smallish rooms, but big enough for two, and all our luggage went in the bedroom while we...”
Lemalie
New Zealand New Zealand
“Have always stayed here when traveling to Oamaru whether it's solo or with family. Affordable, clean, friendly staff and would definitely recommend to others looking for the above.”
Sharon
Australia Australia
“The bed was comfy and the shower water pressure was great. The kitchenette had everything you needed and was clean”
Victoria
New Zealand New Zealand
“The room and grounds were very clean and well looked after. You can tell they take pride in the place. Staff were friendly and helpful even at 9pm when we somehow got our key stuck in the door and couldn't get into our room. We got no anger or...”

Property surroundings

Facilities of Alma Motel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast
  • Free cot available on request

House rules

Alma Motel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note, bedding configuration varies between different room types. For further information please contact the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please inform Alma Motel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.