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AAA Thames Court Motel

3.0 star property
Motel in Oamaru with free parking

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Family Apartment | Private kitchen | Electric kettle
Executive Studio Apartment | Private kitchenette | Electric kettle
Family Apartment | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, soundproofing, free WiFi
Garden view
Front of property - evening/night
In the city center, AAA Thames Court Motel provides a quiet retreat with its garden and playground. Guests connect with free WiFi, take advantage of dry cleaning services, and interact with the attentive staff who consistently leave positive impressions on visitors.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is ￥11,250
￥12,976 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 26 - Sep 27

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 24 - Sep 25
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Tomorrow

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Family Apartment | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, soundproofing, free WiFi

Family Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
TV
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Executive Apartment, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, soundproofing, free WiFi

Executive Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
TV
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Executive King Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior One Bedroom Apartment | Living room | TV, DVD player

Superior One Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
TV
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Studio Apartment | Living room | TV, DVD player

Executive Studio Apartment

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Upstairs Two-Bedroom Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
TV
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds, 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
9400, Oamaru, 252 Thames Street

What's nearby

  • Steampunk HQ - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Oamaru Gardens - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Oamaru Harbour - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 5 min drive - 3.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Indian Kitchen Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Harbour St Bakery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fat Sally's - ‬12 min walk

About this property

AAA Thames Court Motel

Motel in the city center
Consider a stay at AAA Thames Court Motel and take advantage of a garden, a playground, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
  • Free newspapers and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at AAA Thames Court Motel have comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and hair dryers
  • TVs with DVD players
  • Wardrobes/closets, kitchens, and electric kettles

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM for a fee: NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15.00 for adults and NZD 15.00 for children

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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AAA Thames Court Motel Oamaru
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Frequently asked questions

Is AAA Thames Court Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at AAA Thames Court Motel?

As of Sep 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at AAA Thames Court Motel on Sep 26, 2025 start from ￥11,250, 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 AAA Thames Court Motel?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at AAA Thames Court Motel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at AAA Thames Court Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is AAA Thames Court Motel located?

Located in the heart of Oamaru, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Whitestone Cheese Factory, North Otago Museum, and National Bank. Oamaru Hospital and Janet Frame House are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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AAA Thames Court Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 228 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 228 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 228 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 228 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 228 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kean Hong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good and easy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, basic but everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick and easy, self contained, perfect for a stopover on our way to Christchurch
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

jean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was ok for one nights stay. Would book again..
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, spacious and comfortable unit with everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

carmen

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

8/10 Good

Grainne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, spacious, comfortable bed. We didn't like the smell inside the unit and they needed a net curtain along the ranch slider
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Hiroyuki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean enough, compact and reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is in the middle of the town. Very easy access to everything I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fleur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot for our stop over - thanks
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice place to stay close to town and to the habour.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOYCE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and perfectly adequate for a brief stay and would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean comfortable rooms Staff helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent motel at a fair price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Feliceanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel had everything you need, its great for a few days.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic clean great price - easy access
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would be happy to stay again

Clean, all you need for a short stay. Friendly check in, walking distance to town centre and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jui Khoon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to do check in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Handy clean and warm accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous

Wonderful large clean room with the most comfortable motel bed I’ve ever slept in. Will definitely book here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay when you are in Oamaru. Nice & tidy facilities and well located. The staff are friendly and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place to stay a night or two. Main highway busy but not to bad late at night
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

good motel

Very good motel walkable into Oamaru however if visiting the penguins then it is a car ride away.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good and nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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