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About the Hotel

509 Thames Highway, Oamaru, New Zealand
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Close to the Oamaru Harbour
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Colonial Lodge Motel Oamaru, located an 8-minute walk from Oamaru Baptist Church, features Wi-Fi in public areas. This motel provides rooms with views of the garden and dry cleaning service and housekeeping.

Location

The comfortable hotel is perfectly situated 4.5 km from the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony. The property in Oamaru is a 10-minute drive from the Oamaru Public Gardens.

The Colonial offers a private location 95 km away from Richard Pearse airport.

Rooms

This 4-star hotel welcomes guests to 10 rooms complete with complimentary Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as comforts like an iron and ironing board. They are equipped with a refrigerator, a stove top, and kitchenware. Featuring a separate toilet and a shower, the bathrooms also have free toiletries and bath sheets.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony for an enchanting evening spectacle.
  • Explore historic buildings in the Victorian Precinct, full of charm.
  • Try the famous local cheese at the Oamaru Farmers' Market on Saturdays.
  • Take a stroll along the picturesque Oamaru Heritage Trail for stunning views.
  • Don't miss the Ecosanctuary for a chance to see rare native wildlife.
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Studio
2 persons
315 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
One-Bedroom Apartment
2 persons
390 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Family Apartment
2 persons
500 sq. feet 
3 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Two-Bedroom Apartment
2 persons
540 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Luggage storage

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • In-room breakfast

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's play area

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Bedroom

  • Electric blankets

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

509 Thames Highway, Oamaru, New Zealand
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509 Thames Highway, Oamaru, New Zealand
Nearby
Christian Life Centre Oamaru
900 ft
Church
Oamaru Baptist Church
1200 ft
Waitaki Presbyterian Church
1800 ft
Restaurants
Northstar
3400 ft
495a Thames Hwy
maheno tavern
3.2 mi
sh1 Maheno
Getting around
City Centre
Oamaru6 min  ·  2.1 mi
Airports
Richard Pearse Airport (TIU)141 min  ·  58.2 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-21:00
Check-out
from 02:00-10:00
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible at a location nearby for free.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of NZD 16 per person per day. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Number of rooms:
10
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