285 Thames Street, 9400 Oamaru, New Zealand
#19 of 21 hotels in Oamaru
Guests' ChoiceBased on 417 hotel reviews
7.8Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.3
Location
8.6
Facilities
7.8
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.3
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 28 April 2023
Jeffrey
New ZealandThe motel was very old but was well maintained and very clean
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 24 April 2023
Nikki
New ZealandNot very clean, the coffee plunger was filthy.The cold tap in bathroom was really hard to turn off, and the shower had absolutely no pressure
Bed was really comfortable 😌 Good location, walking distance to shops and takeaways. Was just a bed for the night, probably wouldn't stay there again though
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 24 April 2023
David
New ZealandInternet playing up - no access.
Friendly owner.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 15 April 2023
Amanda
New ZealandThere was a background smell of cigarette smoke that wasn't pleasant.
The size of the room and location were great. We are a family of 4 and we all had our own space. Room very clean, some furniture out dated but functional, enjoyed Sky TV
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 14 April 2023
Jenny
New ZealandOn main road so bit noisy. Room up stairs so not best. P
Location was fine
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 14 April 2023
Sn
New ZealandLow pressure of shower.
Easy booking. Staff is approachable, kind and easy to talk with.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 11 April 2023
Richard
New ZealandGood location
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 6 April 2023
Tim
ThailandMay have only been during our stay but WiFi was not so good.
Location is very good and the staff were friendly and informative. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 5 April 2023
George
New ZealandWalking distance from the town.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 24 March 2023
Shirley
New ZealandThe toilet seat had a bad habit of twisting off. It was easy to fix if you know how but needs to be sorted as some would have no idea of how to resolve the issue
We own 2 rentals in Oamaru. Purpose of visit was to carry out maintenance and to catch up with people I know. The motel was very close to both properties an easy walk to town and reasonable in cost.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 20 March 2023
Clements
New ZealandThe bathroom hand basin looked past it and needs replaced
Clean and comfortable
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 16 March 2023
Alana
New ZealandVery friendly staff, well done sound proof insulation
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 13 March 2023
Steve
United StatesGuests were allowed to smoke outside their rooms and it drifted into our room.
The room was very spacious. Nice little kitchen. Luggage bench was a plus.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 2 March 2023
Thom
New Zealandvery outdated
great location
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 26 February 2023
Debi
New ZealandEverything was great.
We arrived rather early with major apologies and the host was kind enough to let us in, seeing that our room was already prepared. It was clean and spacious, had a small kitchen with a full oven and small fridge. Lots of good hot water and a decent shower. Milk pottles, coffee, tea and sugar sachets provided. Comfortable bed and fluffy white towels. The motel was easy to find and close to the town centre.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 21 February 2023
Tony
New ZealandVery homely and clean motel with the loveliest of owners.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 19 February 2023
Ron
New ZealandWi fi a bit now and then!
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 17 February 2023
Robert
United KingdomI knew it was on main road, had double glazed windows & doors on the front. Noisy neighbours.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 8 February 2023
James
New ZealandNo comment.
No breakfast supplied or expected. Unit was clean and comfortable and close to city centre.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 27 January 2023
Julie
New Zealandit had a stale smell and was very dated and basic but was fine for a one night stay
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 26 January 2023
Kinney
New Zealandit’s right on the main road and is nosy
it was good
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 25 January 2023
John
AustraliaThe friendly welcome (great local advice / suggestions) set the tone for a comfortable night at this motel, which was convenient on the highway.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 6 January 2023
Adrian
United KingdomNothing to complain about
Very nice sized room. Good cooking facilities. nice easy parking. Quite a good standard motel.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 4 January 2023
Vicky
United KingdomGreat place with friendly owner. Short walk to the Victorian precinct and about 30 min walk to the blue penguins.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 27 December 2022
Liz
AustraliaNothing I can think off. All good.
Great location, friendly staff, very comfortable room.
Stayed in December 2022
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