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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
Front of property - evening/night
Front of property
Family Apartment | Living room | TV, DVD player
Family Apartment | Egyptian cotton sheets, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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252 Thames Street, Oamaru, 9400
  • Steampunk HQ
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Oamaru Harbour
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
    ‪5 min drive‬

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Room options

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

Family Apartment

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Executive Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area | TV, DVD player

Executive Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Superior One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Studio Apartment | Living room | TV, DVD player

Executive Studio Apartment

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Oamaru

AAA Thames Court Motel is a short stroll from Whitestone Cheese Factory and North Otago Museum. Each of the 10 rooms at this 3-star motel includes a kitchen, an electric kettle, and a TV.
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What's nearby

  • North Otago Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Steampunk HQ - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Oamaru Harbour - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Galleon Complex - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Harbour St Bakery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Kfc - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Indian Kitchen Restaurant - ‬17 min walk

About this property

AAA Thames Court Motel

Motel in Oamaru with free parking
Guests of AAA Thames Court Motel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, free newspapers, and laundry facilities. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. Front-desk staff can assist with dry cleaning/laundry, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. This smoke-free motel also has a garden.
Guests can expect free WiFi and TVs with DVD players. Beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and bathrooms offer hair dryers. Other amenities include kitchens, electric kettles, and phones. Housekeeping is not available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

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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

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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 1:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at AAA Thames Court Motel?

AAA Thames Court Motel provides free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see within easy reach of AAA Thames Court Motel?

This motel is located in Oamaru, a short 13-minute walk from North Otago Museum and also 5 minutes on foot from Whitestone Cheese Factory. You'll also find Janet Frame House and Forrester Gallery less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at AAA Thames Court Motel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does AAA Thames Court Motel include a casino at the property?

No, AAA Thames Court Motel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at AAA Thames Court Motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Is AAA Thames Court Motel a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this motel will appreciate amenities like a kitchen and Egyptian cotton sheets as well as a garden.

Does AAA Thames Court Motel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

Does AAA Thames Court Motel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

AAA Thames Court Motel offers continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will AAA Thames Court Motel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at AAA Thames Court Motel.

Does AAA Thames Court Motel have connecting rooms?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at AAA Thames Court Motel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at AAA Thames Court Motel.

AAA Thames Court Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 218 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 218 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 218 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 218 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 218 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

Bal

Traveled with partner
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

Andrea

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dave

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed, easy parking. proximity to park for toileting dogs. Floor of kitchen a bit "sticky"
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jui Khoon

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

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The unit was spacious and clean. The kitchen was spotless. However, we did find the unit was not equipped to handle wintry conditions. Main heater was blowing hot air but wasn't effective in warming up the room as the air was directed to the floor in front of it and it would shut off itself after some time. There was a small portable heater in the wardrobe/storage space which we tried to use in the room but it wasn't enough. We did not use the spare pillows in the wardrobe because they did not look like they were changed before our stay (looked dusty). Luckily, heated blankets were provided but we found that some were unplugged from the power sockets and we had to move the beds around ourselves a bit to get the power supply connected. The location was along a major road so there could be a bit of noise in the early night but nothing disrupting our sleep. I do think the laundry usage hours (1PM-7PM) was a bit too restrictive for short-term guests.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

8/10 Good

Taeko

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice & clean, enough space for 4 people. But I was not comfortable with speaking voice & footsteps from upstairs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

6/10 Okay

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Handy location and reasonably quiet. Limited heating in the lounge on a cold day. No hair shampoo or conditioner.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

6/10 Okay

Glynnis

Liked: Cleanliness
It was convenient
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

Peter, MITTAGONG

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

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

6/10 Okay

Luke

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There were dozens of flies in the bath room...
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Sun

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

sherry

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

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