252 Thames Street, 9400 Oamaru, New Zealand
#6 of 21 hotels in Oamaru
Guests' ChoiceBased on 801 hotel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Location
8.9
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.1
Value for money
9.1
Free WiFi
9.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 17 May 2024
Shyam
IndiaWhy isn't the mirror to the side of the wash basin?! The sofa set upholstery is peeling off
Great value for money. Comfortable neat place right on the main street in Oamaru
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Jan
New ZealandNil
Exceptionally clean and well-appointed motel.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Robert
New ZealandNo milk refills when I shifted room. Heaters were noisy.
Overall the aura was powerful and conducive to absolutely destroying the mahi. The codger who runs the motel is a great bloke and doesn't take any prisoners when it comes to the comfort of guests. The family room was spacious with neat garden views. Small bag of sweets in the room was a welcome treat.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Webley
AustraliaNothing
Great value for money and comfy bed
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Nigel
AustraliaNothing
Cleanest and best accomodation we have stayed in NZ. No fantastic views but everything you could need in a room. Excellent price for facilities. On the highway but double glazed so quiet rooms. Highly recommend.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Stephen
Australiagood size room good facilities good heating friendly host
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Ali
MalaysiaNothing
The location. We were going to Christchurch, the motel's location is on the way there.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Tracey
New ZealandRooms were clean and warm, very quiet, comfortable beds and good kitchen facilities
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Sue72
New ZealandQuiet, comfortable, well equipped. Very good heating, great shower, everything I needed. An excellent choice.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Teoh
MalaysiaBeautiful house ..... We took a lot of photos surrounded the house... Nice garden
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Kersty
New Zealandsky movies , friendly staff , comfortable bed. Always spotless.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Kathryn
United KingdomLovely room, good location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Ismail
New ZealandThe motel gave us an expired milk ( 2days). We told them about it. But the staff said it is just fine. I don't think it should happen in this business. Even though the milk was still ok. But what if the guest fall sick? It was just inappropriate for me.
Everything is decent. Old motel but very clean. We arrived quite late, but the staff was considerate to call us and confirming that he was still on site. It was very nice gesture.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Kobi
IsraelThe toilets were not clean when we arrived and there is a lot of dust in the apartment.
The staff is lovely. A spacious and comfortable apartment.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Dianna
New ZealandThe owner had turned on the heater so the room was warm when we got there which was amazing. He was super helpful because we late arriving and he never missed a beat on his hospitality. The room was clean, the beds were comfortable. Thoroughly recommend.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Georgy
New ZealandA rather narrow entry to the motel from the one-way main street; a limited space to keep clothes; a too small TV screen; too long reponse delays of the TV hindering too much its remote control.
A good kitchen; a friendly and helpful staff; reasonably comfortable beds; a not-too-long distance by car to the Victorian Heritage Precinct, Steampunk HQ, and Oamaru Public Gardens; a close supermarket.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Mira
New ZealandShower and jug cord too small
Lovely staff very comfy bed
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Sharyn
New ZealandNothing
Everything
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Mcneill
New ZealandParking bays are narrow.
Close to town.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Meriel
United KingdomThis review has been hidden because it doesn't meet our guidelines.
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Murphy
New ZealandShower water pressure a bit light
Staff were friendly. Room was clean and spacious
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Ben
United KingdomClean and comfortable accommodation, walking distance from the centre of Oamaru.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Julia
New ZealandComfortable
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Webster
United KingdomWell presented room, clean and comfortable. We were only staying for a night and didn't use the kitchen to cook.
Stayed in April 2024
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