AAA Thames Court Motel

Property class: 3

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
You can look forward to a garden, a playground, and dry cleaning/laundry services at AAA Thames Court Motel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
The current price is ￥13,126
￥21,912 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Kitchen

Room options

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Executive Apartment, 1 Bedroom

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Exceptional
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Executive Studio Apartment

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a desk, and a couch.

Superior One Bedroom Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
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  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Superior Upstairs Two-Bedroom Apartment

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Very good
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  • Garden view
  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds, 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Executive King Suite

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Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

APARTMENT SUPERIOR TWO DOUBLE BEDS

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About the neighborhood

Located in Oamaru, AAA Thames Court Motel is in the city center. North Otago Museum and Auto Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail and NZ Malt Whisky Company. Whitestone Cheese Factory and Totara Estate are also worth visiting. Visit our Oamaru travel guide
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9400, Oamaru, 252 Thames Street

What's nearby

  • A vintage car with a robot on top, in a dimly lit garage with a sign reading "FISHCH".
    Steampunk HQ
    17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • A marina with several sailboats anchored in calm turquoise waters.
    Oamaru Harbour
    3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Whitestone Cheese Factory
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Janet Frame House
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail
    17 min walk - 1.4 km

Restaurants

  • Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli
    3 min drive
  • Harbour St Bakery
    2 min drive
  • McDonald's
    5 min walk
  • Filadelphios Pizza
    13 min walk
  • Yumee Bento Bowl
    8 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
    • Free newspapers, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
    • 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

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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

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 property charges 2.9 percent for credit card payments
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
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)

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

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.9 percent

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, debit cards, and cash

Property class

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

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 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at AAA Thames Court Motel on Oct 8, 2026 start from ￥13,126, 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?

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 Oamaru Hospital. Janet Frame House and Forrester Gallery are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

AAA Thames Court Motel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 262 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 262 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 262 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 262 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 262 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and check in was a breeze. Good size rooms with facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to food and entertainment
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A nice and really clean motel. Well located for visiting the blue penguins.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Unit 5 was extremely clean, the bathroom being spotless. Comfy bed. Very quiet location on a Saturday evening.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and kitchen were clean and room accomdated 4 people comfortably. Parking was tight but adequate. Joy contacted us around 6:00 pm to find out our ETA and arranged a late arrival by leaving the key in a lockbox which was very helpful. Would recommend this property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean, spacious and confortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our quick stay at the AAA Thames Court Motel. Even though it's on the main road, we didn't hear any traffic noise. Would definitely stay here next time we are in Oamaru.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities
Overall a lovely unit, had all we required for the one night. Kitchen was clean and tidy. Parking was close and all units on ground level. A plus was having all Sky channels available.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean with the kitchen supplies meticulously organized in the cabinets and drawers. The room has a glass wall to the parking area with a sliding glass patio door entrance to the room. I thought this was very odd, until the next place we stayed in New Zealand had the exact same design. Must be a New Zealand thing. The managers/owners(?) were very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was lovely and quiet. the reception guy was very nice and really helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The unit was much bigger than anticipated, we were a couple staying for 2 nights. Full kitchen, great pressure in the shower. Unit was warm and bed was comfy. It's a bit tired and there is cosmetic maintenance needed but was otherwise comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great comfortable unit
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with my stay. One of the cleanest motel rooms I’ve stayed in. Great facilities, room was a great size, had everything you’d need. Owner was very helpful. Would definitely stay again. Can’t speak more highly of this property.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Older styled motel. Large room. Bathroom was reasonable, but could do with upgrading. That said, it was functional. Check in was quick and friendly. Rooms were quiet despite location on main highway. Supermarket and takeaway was nearby. Central Oarmaru was a couple of minutes drive away. Was a good hotel for a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a real gem of a surprise Large rooms, great service, good parking, very clean, great kitchen and bathroom Chinese restaurant across the road cheap large beautifully cooked take away or eat in. We took away. Close to all the town and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good tidy and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great motel.

Good motel for a rest stop on our way to Dunedin. Nice clean spacious room. Comfy king size bed with good linen. Good sized bathroom with shelves in the shower! Very useful but rare! Although on the Highway room was quiet and good curtains cut out the light.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
stayed here with the family for one night on our tour of New Zealand. Came to see the penguins. Owners were right on site to answer any questions and very informative. At the quiet end of town so no traffic but convenient to both dining groceries and shopping. Could walk to center of town in 25 minutes.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023