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AAA Thames Court Motel

3.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful city retreat at this welcoming property, where a garden offers relaxation and a playground provides entertainment for younger guests

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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

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

Room options

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Family Apartment | Egyptian cotton sheets, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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Highlights

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

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

Executive Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King 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
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Superior One Bedroom Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Superior Upstairs Two-Bedroom Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Executive King Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
9400, Oamaru, 252 Thames Street

What's nearby

  • Whitestone Cheese Factory - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • North Otago Museum - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Steampunk HQ - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Oamaru Gardens - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Oamaru Harbour - 2 min drive - 1.9 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 Pub and Restaurant - ‬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), free newspapers, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage and tour/ticket assistance
  • 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
  • Limited onsite self parking

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
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

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

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

Property is also known as

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AAA Thames Court Motel
AAA Thames Court Motel Oamaru
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Thames Court Motel
Aaa Thames Court Hotel
Aaa Thames Court Hotel
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AAA Thames Court Motel Oamaru
AAA Thames Court Motel Motel Oamaru

Frequently asked questions

Is AAA Thames Court Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

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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

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 241 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 241 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 241 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 241 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 241 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness and great size for families with children
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

6/10 Okay

craig

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

10/10 Excellent

Kean Hong

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

8/10 Good

Christina

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

10/10 Excellent

Jj

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is a Takeaway store just cross the road. Very convenience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Alisa

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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

10/10 Excellent

Lia

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

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