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Colonial Lodge Motel

3.5 star property
Motel in Oamaru with free parking

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Colonial Lodge Motel, located in Oamaru North, offers a serene atmosphere with its garden and playground. Enjoy the convenience of free self-parking, dry cleaning/laundry services, and tour/ticket assistance while staying connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is ￥15,256
￥17,544 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24

Room options

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Superior Studio | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Studio (Plus) | Living room | Flat-screen TV

Superior Studio (Plus)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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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
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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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
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

One-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 3

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Studio Plus

  • Sleeps 3

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Two-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 6

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Two-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 5

Studio Unit

  • Sleeps 2
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About the neighborhood

Map
9400, Oamaru, 509 Thames Highway

What's nearby

  • Whitestone Cheese Factory - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Janet Frame House - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Steampunk HQ - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Oamaru Harbour - 5 min drive - 4.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Indian Kitchen Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Harbour St Bakery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fat Sally's Pub and Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

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 center are available to all guests.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Colonial Lodge Motel include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 20 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 center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

More

  • 1 floor
  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

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 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 available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent 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
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), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 20 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 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize 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

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

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 Dec 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Colonial Lodge Motel on Dec 23, 2025 start from ￥15,256, 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.

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–midnight for a fee.

What time is check-out at Colonial Lodge Motel?

Check-out 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 mi (5 km) of Whitestone Cheese Factory, Janet Frame House, and North Otago Museum. National Bank and Oamaru Hospital are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Colonial Lodge Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 257 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 257 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 257 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 257 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 257 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and good value. Full cooking facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

LISA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property was fine. Lots of road noise though
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Units are nicely decorated, beds comfortable and everything provided for an enjoyable stay. Traffic noise is very noticeable at night so request a rear unit fartherest from the road.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is so cute! Loved seeing the alpaca out the back too. Staff (Linda) was so lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeni

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

10/10 Excellent

Joel Galvez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a nice place to stay and walk around.

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience, quiet spacious 1br unit
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent front desk staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

jude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great stay, nice and warm unit, host was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All that was expecting was there
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Not the modern rooms but clean and well equipped
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Faye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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

Gaynor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Good

Verified traveler

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

Comfortable 2 bedrooms

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

6/10 Okay

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient to friends we were visiting. Noisy on main road
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean, warm and tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clive

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

Good quiet place to stay

Nice and quiet but still close to access. Easy to come and go.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room for the family well away from traffic noise and room for the kids to play.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My second wonderful experience staying at this motel - I enjoyed it so much the first time that I brought my wife to share the experience on this occasion. We both loved staying in such a beautiful motel - with such friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Inge

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