509 Thames Highway, 9400 Oamaru, New Zealand
#13 of 21 hotels in Oamaru
Guests' ChoiceBased on 528 hotel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Location
8.6
Facilities
8.8
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.9
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 2 May 2024
Chia
TaiwanThe equipment is new although it looks old from outsides.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Jim
New ZealandThe motel was great, having net curtains would have given some privacy when the blinds were open, would be my only criticism
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Diane
AustraliaNone
It was very clean and comfortable beds, pet friendly handy to everything.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Philip
New ZealandNothing.
My wife, daughter and I had a one night stay in the one bedroom apartment to visit friends.. It was great having a bed in the lounge for my daughter to sleep in. Our accommodation was around the back so was very quiet away from the main road traffic.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Mark
New ZealandMotel is abit far from the centre of town
Very quiet
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Samantha
New ZealandVery clean with plenty of room
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Shelley
New ZealandGood location easy to find
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Carolyn
New ZealandRoom was dark, lamp in the corner didn't work making it hard to read, wall lamps were missing bulbs. Cutlery was missing with just two forks.
In a quiet room at the rear of the property, room was spacious and clean.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Paul
New ZealandNothing untoward. A good and pleasant stay. Thank you.
Location excellent. Lovely and skilled communication and environment. Quiet within fascilited country life at section. Good off road parking. Felt comfortable and at home. Recommended to stay again. Thank you.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Karen
New ZealandI have no complaints at all.
Nice little motel. Spotlessly clean, roomy, comfortable beds, good shower, quiet, good parking. Only a short drive to the town centre. A special treat was a morning visit from the cat from the next door property, who stayed for breakfast and graciously tolerated our adoration.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Shannon
New ZealandVery clean and comfortable
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Macey
New ZealandIt was a bit too far to walk to the centre of Oamaru, however, we did find a very good taxi operator who charged us a much lower rate to get into and back - ring around for the taxis.
we didn't have breakfast and never do when we stay at motels. The motel was quiet and restful for us.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Ken
New ZealandWe asked for, and were given a very quiet motel
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Steven
United StatesClean comfortable property. Check in and check out were easy and host provided recommendations for the area. We were very happy with our stay.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Joanne
AustraliaIt had no air conditioning but we were kindly lent a fan by the staff.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 20 February 2024
Helen
MalaysiaNothing honestly.
We are so happy when we enter the unit. Very tidy, clean n in order. We love everything in the motel. The kitchen at it,s designated area( best with dish drainer ), the spacious toilet ( best if the water pressure is stronger ) and the comfortable linen ( bed could be too soft if u are not young ). We were given room 1 which was just beside the road. I thought it would be noisy but surprisingly not. Overall, we are really happy staying here. Too bad we only stay one night here. My children wish we can stay more night.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 17 February 2024
Janet
New Zealandno air conditioner and it was extremely hot
situation near town and shops being able to park right next to room .
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Kncn
New ZealandCheap and cheerful 😊
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Vivien
New ZealandComfortable unit within easy drive of Oamaru historic centre, harbour, walks and shops
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 29 January 2024
Kate
New ZealandThere's a microwave on a stand just below head height and both of us got a nasty bang on the head
Good value for money, always stay here when in Oamaru
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 26 January 2024
Cheron
New ZealandTwo dinner plates chipped. Traffic noise.
Clean and comfortable. Everything you need for an overnight stay. Water for shower very hot.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 25 January 2024
Jana
New ZealandTo close to the highway which was pretty loud.
Close to town, tidy and comfortable.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 21 January 2024
Warrington
New ZealandNo air-conditioning in the unit. It was a very hot weekend which made the unit very hot. Made it hard to sleep. Other than that we were very happy with our stay
Had everything we needed and was very comfortable
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 18 January 2024
Hiroko
New ZealandThe building was a bit old. I stayed in the room by the highway. It can be pretty noisy when tracks pass.
It was very clean! No water mark on the shower glass door.
Stayed in January 2024
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