Motel Alma Motel

Beach. Property has access to beach-related activities.

292 Oamaru-Alma Road, 9491 Oamaru, New Zealand – Great location - show map

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8.5
Very good
593 reviews

it was quiet and the gardens were lovely. I felt welcomed with 4 grandchildren in tow

Lisa New Zealand

Super friendly, helpful staff. Our unit was well equipped and had no road noise.

Angela New Zealand

A great place to stay. A little out of town but was great to look out over the farmland areas

Jeff New Zealand

The room was clean and it was great for the seven of us.

Kate New Zealand

Older building kept neat and tidy. If you love character look this will suit you.

Tan New Zealand

Everything was clean & tidy. Daily room clean & towel exchange. Kerry was very helpful

Ted New Zealand

Very clean, good size room. Very friendly staff. Short drive into town.

Callum New Zealand

Size of the cottage, great value for money I spent

Bhargavaj New Zealand

Service, Kerry was so nice 😊. Clean and tidy, no fuss booking, also stayed a extra night.

Kate New Zealand

For main road location it was quiet. Very good value for money.

Graeme New Zealand
8.5
Very good
593 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “it was quiet and the gardens were lovely. I felt welcomed with 4 grandchildren in tow”
    Lisa Lisa New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Super friendly, helpful staff. Our unit was well equipped and had no road noise.”
    Angela Angela New Zealand New Zealand
  • “A great place to stay. A little out of town but was great to look out over the farmland areas”
    Jeff Jeff New Zealand New Zealand
  • “The room was clean and it was great for the seven of us.”
    Kate Kate New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Older building kept neat and tidy. If you love character look this will suit you.”
    Tan Tan New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Everything was clean & tidy. Daily room clean & towel exchange. Kerry was very helpful”
    Ted Ted New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Very clean, good size room. Very friendly staff. Short drive into town.”
    Callum Callum New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Size of the cottage, great value for money I spent”
    Bhargavaj Bhargavaj New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Service, Kerry was so nice 😊. Clean and tidy, no fuss booking, also stayed a extra night.”
    Kate Kate New Zealand New Zealand
  • “For main road location it was quiet. Very good value for money.”
    Graeme Graeme New Zealand New Zealand

Categories:

  • Staff9.6
  • Facilities8.5
  • Cleanliness9.3
  • Comfort8.9
  • Value for money9.3
  • Location8.4
  • Free WiFi7.7

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Boasting free Wi-Fi, Alma Motel is located 1.9 miles 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 5.6 miles 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.

Alma Motel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 25 Jun 2013.

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Most popular facilities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available on-site

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  • Bedroom 1: 1 single bed and 1 double bed
  • Bedroom 2: 1 single bed
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  • 1 sofa bed and
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  • 1 large double bed
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8.5
Very good · 593 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.6
  • Facilities8.5
  • Cleanliness9.3
  • Comfort8.9
  • Value for money9.3
  • Location8.4
  • Free WiFi7.7

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Lisa New Zealand

    “it was quiet and the gardens were lovely. I felt welcomed with 4 grandchildren in tow”

  • Angela New Zealand

    “Super friendly, helpful staff. Our unit was well equipped and had no road noise.”

  • Jeff New Zealand

    “A great place to stay. A little out of town but was great to look out over the farmland areas”

  • Kate New Zealand

    “The room was clean and it was great for the seven of us.”

  • Tan New Zealand

    “Older building kept neat and tidy. If you love character look this will suit you.”

  • Ted New Zealand

    “Everything was clean & tidy. Daily room clean & towel exchange. Kerry was very helpful”

  • Callum New Zealand

    “Very clean, good size room. Very friendly staff. Short drive into town.”

  • Bhargavaj New Zealand

    “Size of the cottage, great value for money I spent”

  • Kate New Zealand

    “Service, Kerry was so nice 😊. Clean and tidy, no fuss booking, also stayed a extra night.”

  • Graeme New Zealand

    “For main road location it was quiet. Very good value for money.”

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About Alma Motel

Welcoming Booking.com guests since 25 Jun 2013

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  • We have a housetrained, and very well behaved medium sized dog.. Would love to book 28th and 29th August.. Could you clarify the charge please, and anything else we may need to know re: pets

    $12.50 per dog (we can discount the dog charge first time).Our dog policy will be sent upon Enquiries as not sufficient room to include here.

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    Answered on 25 July 2020
  • Hello Do you allow dog to your property. I have a Miniature Schnauzer well house trained and very clean.(10 kg and non shredding) Thank you Ovidiu

    Probably but need to send us a message to receive our 'Dog Policy' and whether you can comply thanks.

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    Answered on 28 May 2021
  • We have a german short haired pointer, would he be allowed in your property?

    Only if you can comply with our 'Dog Pet Policy' which can be seen upon messaging the premises thanks.

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    Answered on 28 May 2021
  • Hi. Can you please tell if it is quiet as in traffic. Thanks.

    The front unit Small Studio and family apartments can experience some heavy vehicle (trucks) movement noise during early morning hours, but studio and cottages being further back don’t have same issue.

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    Asked about: Two-Bedroom Cottage • Answered on 1 August 2020
  • Can you smoke outside

    Yes exterior tables and chairs with ashtrays available.

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    Answered on 17 December 2019
  • We are attending a function in yare street can you estimate how far away your accomodation is to this location?

    About 5-7 minutes.

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    Answered on 1 August 2020
  • Is there a shuttle available to get to the closest beach nearby? What are the other transportation options?

    No shuttle but taxi can be booked from Oamaru.

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    Answered on 8 November 2019
  • Hi,do you have sky tv with sky sport 1 channel,for th all blacks this Sunday,thank you

    No sorry. we only have Freeview.

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    Answered on 28 May 2021
  • Does this cottage have 2 bedrooms and what is the price for 3 adults please?

    $105 (for 2) + $12.50 for extra's [winter rate + $98 + $12.50

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    Asked about: Two-Bedroom Cottage • Answered on 28 May 2021
  • How can I get to the closest beach from the property?

    Kakanui Beach is 9 km away which can be accessed direct via the 2 nearest turnoffs adjacent to property by car.

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    Answered on 8 November 2019
  • How much will it cost for 1 adult and 3 children please?

    $137.50 (Winter rate)which includes the base rate for family apartment for 1 person of $105, plus $12.50 per head extras.)

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    Asked about: Family Apartment • Answered on 25 July 2020
Property surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
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How to get to Alma Motel from Dunedin Airport
    Car
    Free parking is available.
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Facilities of Alma Motel

Most popular facilities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Family rooms
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities Additional charge
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Beach
  • Hiking Off-site
  • Children's playground
  • Fishing Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km) Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Bottle of water Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
  • Room service
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
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Sustainable initiatives

This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel

House rules
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Check-in

13:00 - 21:00

Check-out

08:00 - 10:00

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children aged 18 years and above are considered 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

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

The maximum number of cots allowed depends on the room you choose. Please check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

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.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Alma Motel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

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.

FAQs about Alma Motel

  • Guests staying at Alma Motel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Alma Motel by:

    • Car 1h 50min

  • Room options at Alma Motel include:

    • Studio
    • Holiday Home
    • Family

  • Check-in at Alma Motel is from 13:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Yes, Alma Motel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Alma Motel is 3 miles from the centre of Oamaru.

  • Alma Motel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Beach

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Alma Motel (subject to availability):

    • Parking on site
    • Private parking
    • Parking
    • Accessible parking
    • Free parking

  • The prices at Alma Motel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.