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Colonial Lodge Motel

3.5 star property
Motel in Oamaru with free parking

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Property grounds
Garden
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is RM329
RM378 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Jul - 18 Jul

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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
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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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
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Living room

Superior Studio (Plus)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 40 sq m
  • 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
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Two-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

One-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Two-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Studio Plus

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Studio Unit

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
509 Thames Highway, Oamaru, 9400

What's nearby

  • Steampunk HQ - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Oamaru Harbour - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Oamaru Gardens - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 9 min drive - 6.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Galleon Complex - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Harbour St Bakery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kfc - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Indian Kitchen Restaurant - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Colonial Lodge Motel

Motel located in Oamaru North
A garden, a playground and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Colonial Lodge Motel. Free in-room WiFi and a business centre are available to all guests.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Colonial Lodge Motel include amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Kitchens, fridges and microwaves

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, German

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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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 16 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not 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 at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 16 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit 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

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

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

Is Colonial Lodge Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Colonial Lodge Motel?

As of 8 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Colonial Lodge Motel on 17 Jul 2025 start from RM 328.86, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Colonial Lodge Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Colonial Lodge Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 9:00 PM to midnight for a fee.

What time is check-out at Colonial Lodge Motel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Colonial Lodge Motel located?

Located in Oamaru North, this motel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Whitestone Cheese Factory, Janet Frame House and North Otago Museum. National Bank and Oamaru Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Colonial Lodge Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 249 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 249 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 249 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 249 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 249 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

This place is so cute! Loved seeing the alpaca out the back too. Staff (Linda) was so lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

Loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10

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

10/10

Great experience, quiet spacious 1br unit
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

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

10/10

a nice place to stay and walk around.

8/10

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

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 front desk staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10

great stay, nice and warm unit, host was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10

Nice and clean, warm and tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Enjoyed our stay. Not the modern rooms but clean and well equipped
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10

Nice place to stay. The room was clean, warm and spacious enough. The bed was comfy and the linen was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

This is the third time we have stayed here, and we will keep coming back as it is always spotlessly clean, and so quiet. The beds are extremely comfortable, and the staff always willing to answer any questions.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10

Comfortable two bedrooms, easy checkin /checkout and parking
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

This is a good motel that provided me with everything I needed. The location was great to get onto the main highway
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

Booked on line with this property. So smooth check in and ground floor room. There is a dairy across the road, restaurant 100m from motel. The supermarket is approx 2k away, fully recommend this a place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

The staff at this hotel were absolutely wonderful. They promptly changed our room without any questions, making our stay even more enjoyable. Highly recommend their excellent service!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10

Well positioned at the end of a long days drive with easy parking. Good comfortable beds for a good nights sleep. Just what we wanted.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

Very good value for money, the room was spacious, clean & comfortable. Definitely more than I expected for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10

Weather was great, a lot to see and do in Oamaru, love the old area, great food and cool drinks
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

God location. The rooms are very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10

Had unit out the back very good nice and quite staff very friendly thank you
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10

very clean @ tidy with lots of off steet parking
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10

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