About this property

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. Featuring private dining and living areas, the apartments are fitted with double-glazed windows, a comfortable sofa, a desk and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The kitchenettes are equipped with a microwave, stove and fridge. Some apartments have a spa bath. 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. The tour desk helps guests organise trips to popular tourist attractions such as the Moeraki Boulders, the Blue Penguin Colony and the Whitestone Cheese Factory. Guests can enjoy a continental breakfast in the comfort of their room. Alternatively, there are restaurant and fast food outlets about 50 metres from the motel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

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

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Top pick by families with children

Private parking available on-site


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Brooks
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Easy to find. Great carpark space great size rooms
  • Xue
    Singapore Singapore
    Very clean with simple kitchenette. Bathroom was exceptionally clean. Enjoyed the tub. EV charging was available as advertised.
  • Kathy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great stay & location. Very quiet even near main road. Staff excellent & very helpful.
  • Vicky
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Clean and tidy, well kept surrounds. Comfortable rooms, spacious.
  • Bill
    New Zealand New Zealand
    A very clean, well appointed studio, quiet and peaceful. Staff were friendly and helpful
  • Peter
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We stayed in 3 rooms for 2 nights, in this clean and comfortable motel, we had everything we needed.
  • June
    Australia Australia
    Spaciousness of unit and excellent amenities. BBQ facilities available although we didn’t use them. Recommend to stay here.
  • Helen
    Australia Australia
    Lovely big room. Older style and very comfortable. Staff friendly and helpful.
  • Jtnt
    Singapore Singapore
    We booked 4 rooms & stayed 1 nite. Fast check-in, friendly front desk person. Simple but clean warm rooms, good hot water & water pressure. Very near various food/dinning options (walking distance). Near points of interest with vehicle.
  • Apphia
    Singapore Singapore
    Very clean, situated on the edge of town but accessible to attractions like the penguin viewing

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House rules

Oamaru Motor Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
Check-out
From 07:30 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
NZD 20 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 35 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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

All cots and extra beds 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.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.