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Situated just 10 minutes’ walk from the shops and restaurants in Oamaru town centre, Ambassador Motor Lodge offers self-catering accommodation with satellite TV and kitchenette facilities. Each room at The Ambassador Oamaru is located on the ground floor and serviced daily. All rooms include a private bathroom with hairdryer, and some rooms also feature a spa bath. Free off-street car parking is provided. Guests have access to a barbecue area, laundry facilities and Wi-Fi internet. Cooked and continental breakfasts are available. Ambassador Motor Lodge is located 3.5 km from Oamaru’s blue penguin colony. Oamaru Opera House and North Otago Museum are both a 7-minute drive away.

A 5-minute walk from Oamaru’s town centre and restaurants, AAA Thames Court offers self-catering units with free Wi-Fi. It features free parking and a garden with a children’s play area. Easily accessible from the Penguin Colony, AAA Thames Court Motel is a 15-minute drive from Oamaru Airport. It is a 1.5-hour drive from Dunedin. Heated studios and apartments offer the convenience of a well-equipped kitchen, dining table and ironing facilities. Added amenities include satellite TV and a hairdryer. For convenience, Motel AAA Thames Court provides laundry facilities and daily newspapers. Western breakfasts can be served in rooms at a cost.

Located in Oamaru town centre, THE MEWS Oamaru offers self-catering accommodation along with free internet access and private parking. It is a 2-minute drive to Oamaru Steam Railway Station. THE MEWS Oamaru offers spacious studios and suites, each fitted with satellite TV, double glazed windows and electric blankets. Each room also offers a balcony or courtyard. The motel provides secure luggage storage and electric car charging. Laundry facilities are available. THE MEWS Oamaru is 2 km from Oamaru Public Gardens and a 30-minute drive from the Moeraki Boulders.

A 7-minute walk from Oamaru Town Centre, 289 Midway Motel offers self-contained accommodation and access to a shared balcony with seating. Guests can enjoy the barbecue facilities and free off-street parking and undercover parking for motor bike. There is unlimited free Wi-Fi access.Free Snap fitness access might be available at your request when you check-in. Limited space, subject to availability. All units include a heater and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and refrigerator. Each room has a spacious living and dining area with satellite TV offering over 50 channels of sports and movies. 289 Midway Motel is 15 minutes’ walk from North Otago Museum and a 20-minute walk from Oamaru Harbour. The famous Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony is just a 5-minute drive away. 289 Midway Oamaru offers guest laundry facilities and a children’s playground. The tour desk can recommend local attractions and help guests with travel arrangements.

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Aqua On Reed is situated in Oamaru. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the holiday home free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is located 38 km from Moeraki Boulders. The spacious holiday home has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with sea views. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the garden views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Aqua On Reed has a barbecue and a garden, which can be enjoyed by guests if the weather permits. The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 96 km from the accommodation.

Offering accommodation with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV, Alpine Motel is located just 5 minutes’ walk from the town centre. Accommodation options include apartments and studio rooms. Free on-site parking is provided and there is a guest laundry available. All accommodation offers kitchen or kitchenette facilities with a refrigerator and microwave. Each has a lounge area with a TV. Electric blankets are provided for all bedding. Oamaru Alpine Motel is just 5 minutes’ drive from the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony and the Oamaru Racecourse. North Otago Golf Course is 8 minutes’ drive away.

Oamaru Motor Lodge features spacious apartments with cooking facilities and outdoor seating areas, just 3 km from Oamaru Racecourse. It offers Wi-Fi access throughout the property. Featuring private dining and living areas, the apartments are fitted with double-glazed windows, a comfortable sofa, a desk and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The kitchenettes are equipped with a microwave, stove and fridge. Some apartments have a spa bath. The Oamaru Lodge is about 1.8 km from Oamaru Train Station and 17.8 km from Oamaru Airport. The Blue Penguin Colony is about 4 km away, while North Otago Showgrounds is just 150 metres from the motel. The tour desk helps guests organise trips to popular tourist attractions such as the Moeraki Boulders, the Blue Penguin Colony and the Whitestone Cheese Factory. Guests can enjoy a continental breakfast in the comfort of their room. Alternatively, there are restaurant and fast food outlets about 50 metres from the motel.

Heritage Court Motor Lodge is 3.2 km from the Oamaru Public Botanical Gardens and 4.7 km from Oamaru Blue Penguins Colony. It offers a restaurant, free parking on site, and free Wi-Fi access. Each room is fitted with a work desk, and a flat-screen TV with 50+ Sky Channel. All rooms include a kitchenette or full kitchen with toaster, microwave, kettle and fridge. The en suite bathroom comes with toiletries and a hairdryer. The Luxury Studio and the Luxury One Bedroom Apartment also offered the Netflix and Youtube. A coin-operated laundry service is provided on site. The staff at the tour desk can assist with arranging trips to the Blue Penguin Colony, historical tours and fishing trips. DVD players can be borrowed and a large selection of DVD titles is available. Heritage Court Motor Inn is 2.5 km from Oamaru Train Station and 2 km from Oamaru Racecourse. It is 4 km from the North Otago Golf Club

Bella Vista Motel is 5 minutes' walk from the intercity bus stop and Oamaru's shops and restaurants. The property is also 6 minutes' drive from the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony. Guests receive free unlimited WiFi and free onsite parking. Bella Vista Motel includes a TV with satellite channels, microwave, refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. All rooms include In-room USB wall socket for mobile phones. A coin operated laundry is available for guest use.

Boasting a shared lounge, bar and views of city, Poshtel is situated in Oamaru, 38 km from Moeraki Boulders. The accommodation features luggage storage space and free WiFi throughout the property. All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, the rooms at Poshtel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms are equipped with a seating area. At the accommodation rooms come with bed linen and towels. Buffet and continental breakfast options are available each morning at Poshtel. The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 97 km from the hotel.

Built in 1881, Brydone Hotel Oamaru is located in central Oamaru, within walking distance of the historic town centre. Offering free parking and a range of room types, the hotel is a 5-minute drive from the Little Blue Penguin Colony and the Whitestone Cheese Factory. Spacious and well-furnished, all rooms have satellite TV. Some rooms also have a luxury spa bath. T Bar Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner every day. Within walking distance of Brydone Hotel are the Aquatic Centre and Botanic Gardens. Dunedin is a 2-hour drive and Christchurch is 3 hours' drive away.

Set in Oamaru and with Bushy Beach reachable within 2.9 km, Empire Hotel Backpackers offers a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests. All guest rooms at the hostel come with a shared bathroom fitted with a shower. You can play billiards at Empire Hotel Backpackers. Moeraki Boulders is 37 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 97 km from Empire Hotel Backpackers.

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Quarterdeck is located in Oamaru. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2.9 km from Bushy Beach. The spacious apartment is equipped with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views. Guests can take in the views of the garden from the balcony, which also has outdoor furniture. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. Barbecue facilities are available and guests can also relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. Moeraki Boulders is 37 km from the apartment. The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 97 km from Quarterdeck.

The Whitestone is a self-contained studio apartment located in Oamaru, close to cafes and restaurants. The kitchen is fitted with an electric stove top, a refrigerator and a microwave oven. All linens are provided. There are many sporting facilities in Oamaru, with a number of public golf courses within 3 km. Guests can go trout fishing nearby, on the Waitaki River.

Just 5 minutes’ drive from Oamaru town centre, Oamaru TOP 10 Holiday Park offers a covered BBQ area, bicycle rental service and tour desk. Free on-site parking is provided. The tour desk offers bookings for Oceania Gold Tours and visits to the Yellow Eyed Penguins and Oamaru Blue Penguin colony. For guest convenience there are 2 communal kitchens with microwaves, ovens and hot plates. The children’s playground includes a trampoline and slide. Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel for an additional fee. All accommodation includes heating, a TV and Tea/coffee making facilities. Some have cooking facilities, while others feature a private balcony or patio with garden views to enjoy. Oamaru Holiday Park is 5 minutes’ drive from Whitestone Cheese factory. North Otago Golf Course is an 8-minute drive and the Moeraki Boulders are 40 minutes’ drive away.

The Wansbeck in Oamaru features sea views and a private bathroom. A Full English/Irish breakfast is available every morning at the bed and breakfast. The Wansbeck offers a barbecue. Guests can also relax in the garden.

Featuring free WiFi, Oamaru Backpackers offers budget accommodation in Oamaru. Some rooms feature views of the sea or garden. You will find a shared kitchen and common area at the property. Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony is 1.2 km from the property, while Steampunk HQ is just 450 metres away. There are shops, bars and restaurants within close walking distance from Oamaru Backpackers.

Offering free WiFi, barbecue facilities and a sunny terrace, Colonial Lodge Motel is just 10 minutes’ drive from Oamaru Beach. It offers self-contained accommodation with a flat-screen TV and lovely garden views. Colonial Lodge Motel Oamaru is 5 minutes’ drive from Oamaru Racecourse and the Blue Penguin Colony. Oamaru Airport is a 15-minute drive, and the famous Moeraki Boulders are a 35-minute drive away. A kitchenette with a stove, microwave and refrigerator is standard in all apartments. Each heated apartment has a bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. The tour desk can book trips to the Blue Penguin Colony, Moeraki Boulders and the Whitestone Cheese factory. The motel also offers a children’s playground with slides, swings and a trampoline.

Situated in Oamaru, Affordable On Arun is ideally located to explore Oamaru's key attractions, cafes and restaurants. The spacious apartment features a sea view. The property offers studio style living, with a queen bed and a queen sofa bed. There is a separate kitchenette complete with a microwave, jug, toaster and fridge. Towels and bed linen are provided.

Oamaru Harbour Nest is located in Oamaru, 2 km from Bushy Beach, and provides a patio, garden, and free WiFi. The property features garden views, and is 38 km from Moeraki Boulders. Outdoor seating is also available at the chalet. The chalet is equipped with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with sea views. A private entrance leads guests into the chalet, where they can enjoy some chocolates or cookies. Guests can also relax on the sun terrace. The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 98 km from Oamaru Harbour Nest.

Boasting garden views, The Villa features accommodation with a garden, around 37 km from Moeraki Boulders. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2.5 km from Bushy Beach. This air-conditioned holiday home features 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, and a living room. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 98 km from the holiday home.

Ascot Oamaru Motel is one of Oamaru's largest motel complexes only minutes by car to the town centre, shops, Blue Penguin Colony, Oamaru Racecourse, Centennial Park and the Historic Oamaru Precinct. All of the units at the Ascot Oamaru Motel are air conditioned and include coffee/tea making facilities, hairdryer, satellite TV, and electric blankets. The Ascot Oamaru Motel has laundry facilities, ample off-street parking and is located adjacent to a bar and restaurant, and a ten-pin bowling alley. Ascot Oamaru Motel is just 2 km from the centre of Oamaru, popular for its neoclassical stone buildings and a victorian precinct. Its shores offer a good spot to see penguins coming ashore. Free parking is available on site.

Federation House B&B Inn offers a homely choice of accommodation in Oamaru. Guests enjoy free WiFi. This historic character house has been renovated to provide modern hotel-style facilities, with fully furnished bedrooms, quality bedding and ensuite bathrooms. Rooms with disability access are available. Continental breakfast is included in the room rate. The spacious Federation Lounge & Sunroom has a choice of dining tables, which can be arranged to provide banquet and conference facilities. Other property facilities include a bar/kitchenette, TV room with a sofa and armchairs, piano and pool table.

Boasting garden views, Century House B & B flatlette features accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 35 km from Moeraki Boulders. Featuring free shuttle service, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. This bed and breakfast with mountain views has carpeted floor, 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a hot tub, shower and bathrobes. Towels and bed linen are available in the bed and breakfast. The property has an outdoor dining area. The bed and breakfast specialises in a buffet and continental breakfast and breakfast in the room is also available. For visitors looking to embark on day trips to nearby landmarks, Century House B & B flatlette offers a selection of packed lunches. Barbecue facilities are provided. The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 99 km from the accommodation.

Accommodation at Lakeside is situated in Oamaru and offers barbecue facilities. The air-conditioned accommodation is 35 km from Moeraki Boulders, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary WiFi. The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with lake views. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the garden views. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. Guests at the holiday home can enjoy canoeing and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 100 km from Accommodation at Lakeside.

The Shepherd's Rest is situated on a farm, within a 10-minute drive from the centre of Oamaru. The adults-only property has mountain views. The hut includes a kitchenette with a toaster and a fridge, as well as a kettle. An en suite bathroom with composting toilet is also provided. Guests can unwind in the outdoor bathtub and enjoy stargazing. Guests can enjoy feeding to friendly alpacas and be entertained by their antics.

Boasting free Wi-Fi, Alma Motel is located 3km 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 9km 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.

Just a short walk to the beach, Old Bones Lodge is located in Oamaru. The accommodation offers a spa and wellness centre, library and terrace. Free WiFi access is available. Featuring a view of the garden or sea, each room at Old Bones Lodge provides an outdoor dining area and outdoor furniture. Ironing facilities are also available. Hot tubs and the sauna are provided for an additional cost. Guests can enjoy the lodge’s shared lounge, shared well equipped kitchen and garden. Other amenities offered include a golf course. There is a shared laundry with a washing machine and dryer available to guests for an additional charge. The property offers free parking. Guests have access to shared bathroom facilities featuring toilet paper, towels, shower and hairdryers. The lodge is located 4.6 km from Oamaru Town Centre. The Penguin Colonies are just a 9-minute drive away.

Teschemakers Resort is set on a 70-acre land. The 3-star property is situated in Oamaru. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. The accommodation provides free WiFi. All units come with a microwave, fridge, a kettle, a bath, free toiletries and a desk. All rooms at the hotel have air conditioning and a wardrobe.

Glenavys Waitaki River Motor Camp is located in South Canterbury, a 20-minute drive from Oamaru's famous Penguins. Glenavys Waitaki River Motor Camp is located in Waimate District in South Canterbury. Guests can enjoy the outdoor entertainment area, which features a BBQ and a fire pit. The property also offers free parking. Each heated room has a refrigerator and an electric kettle. All rooms have a table, chairs and access to shared bathroom facilities The camp has large grounds for guests to walk around. Free WiFi is available for guests between the hours of 14:00 and 08:30. You can prepare a meal in the shared kitchen, or read a book from the book exchange. The Riverstone Kitchen Restaurant is just 4 km from Glenavys Waitaki River Motor Camp. The property was awarded the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence in 2016 & 2018.