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Colonial Lodge Motel

3.5 star property
Motel in Oamaru with free parking

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Superior Studio (Plus)
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
View from room
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Children’s play area – outdoor

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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509 Thames Highway, Oamaru, 9400
  • Place, Whitestone Cheese Factory
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Janet Frame House
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Steampunk HQ
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Studio

Superior Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Studio (Plus) | Living room

Superior Studio (Plus)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Garden view
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

One-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 3

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Studio Plus

  • Sleeps 3

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Two-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 6

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Two-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 5

Studio Unit

  • Sleeps 2

About the area

Oamaru

Colonial Lodge Motel puts you in the centre of Oamaru, 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Whitestone Cheese Factory and 4.5 km (2.8 mi) from North Otago Museum. Highlights at this motel include free self-parking, and in-room kitchens and free WiFi. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a garden. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a picnic area and dry cleaning/laundry services. Continental breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Oamaru North motel, you'll be 4.5 km (2.8 mi) from National Bank and 4.5 km (2.8 mi) from Steam Train.
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What's nearby

  • Whitestone Cheese Factory - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Janet Frame House - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Steampunk HQ - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • North Otago Museum - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail - 4 min drive - 4.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Indian Kitchen Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Harbour St Bakery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fat Sally's Pub and Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Colonial Lodge Motel

Motel in Oamaru with free parking
WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business centre on site. Colonial Lodge Motel also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Oamaru motel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Colonial Lodge Motel offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Accommodation at this 3.5-star motel has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Oamaru motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 20 per person

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

More

  • 1 floor
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 20 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

Colonial Lodge Motel Oamaru
Colonial Oamaru
Colonial Lodge Motel Motel
Oamaru Best Western
Colonial Lodge Motel Oamaru
Colonial Lodge Motel Motel Oamaru

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Colonial Lodge Motel?

Colonial Lodge Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Colonial Lodge Motel?

Yep, Colonial Lodge Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Colonial Lodge Motel?

The closest beach to Colonial Lodge Motel is Bushy Beach (5.9 km).

Does Colonial Lodge Motel serve breakfast?

You bet, continental brekkie is served daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Colonial Lodge Motel?

No, Colonial Lodge Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Colonial Lodge Motel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Colonial Lodge Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Colonial Lodge Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 262 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 262 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 262 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 262 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 262 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jacinda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The bedroom, kitchen and the bathroom was really tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property was fine. Lots of road noise though
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and good value. Full cooking facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Units are nicely decorated, beds comfortable and everything provided for an enjoyable stay. Traffic noise is very noticeable at night so request a rear unit fartherest from the road.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

phillip

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dillyn

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Amber

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is so cute! Loved seeing the alpaca out the back too. Staff (Linda) was so lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All that was expecting was there
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property was good for it's age, just need to upgrade the vanity top in the bathroom, basin had lost its smooth finish. I felt it needed more lighting in the main room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience, quiet spacious 1br unit
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient to friends we were visiting. Noisy on main road
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only a few units so not difficult to park. It had all you needed to stay for a few days. Lovely staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jeni

Travelled with partner
Lovely motel - clean and well maintained but out of town
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Shirley

Lighting was a real issue and a lack of power points as well. Seating for a family unit was not engough to wide down
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

capy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners are very friendly, helpful, and caring. Had an issue when booking through Expedia but the owners quickly directly contacted me to solve the issue. The rooms are clean and spacious, and ours had a nice view of the golf course. The curtains in the room were black-out curtains and they had several outlets in the room so convenient for charging devices. We were glad they also had laundry facilties for guests. You can easily walk to an area with many restaurants if you don't want to cook. Each room has one designated parking spot. A great location/price to stay if you want to do a day trip to Queenstown or Wanaka and there aren't (affordable) accommodations available there. It is also a quick 3-min drive to the Cromwell Heritage District if you want to experience a little local history, and there are places with locally produced fruit nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
My family stayed here for one night which served the purpose. Overall we thought the property was tired. The garden and playground area was un-kept, cigarette butts on the car park and the entrance to the room didn't look welcoming as a knackered pair of chairs and table sat outside. The linen was clean, but the upholstery was completely worn. One of the chairs should have been thrown away. The bathroom was fine except the toilet cistern which was very old. Would not stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Glenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean and quiet. No alpacas. Shower door would not close properly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas, Grimsby

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall we had a nice stay. Everything worked properly and the property manager was quite helpful. Property was a bit older and a bit tired, but we had a good stay nonetheless.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel is fine for an overnight stay if passing through. However it could do with a cleanup outside, lawn & gardens were messy. Could do with a ceiling fan or air conditioning as it got stuffy in room during the night. Bathroom is updated and looks Great. Manager not on site when we arrived for allowed check in, was away having lunch. A note on the door would’ve been a good idea.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean, warm and tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Maree

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a loud noise ( sounded like a water pressure tap ) that went off for about 5 seconds approximately every half hour which was very annoying especially during the night. Vanity basin in the bathroom old and stained. Won't be staying there again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Faye

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This motel is pleasant and clean. Although a bit tired inside, it was tidy and adequate.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

LISA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024