Heritage Court Lodge

4.0 star property
Family-friendly motel with a restaurant and a bar

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Enjoy a peaceful view of the surrounding neighborhood from the large window in this stylish room, featuring a TV, table, and comfortable seating area.
Relax in this stylish room with two single beds, a sofa, and a desk, offering a comfortable seating area and a flat-screen TV.
Relax on the patio with a glass table and wicker chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a decorative sculpture.
Leading to a spacious open area, this corridor features a wall-mounted bicycle rack.
Welcome to our reception area, where friendly staff are available to assist with your stay.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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346 Thames Highway, Oamaru, 9400
  • Steampunk HQ
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Oamaru Harbour
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Two Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 538 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Luxury Studio - 1 Queen, 1 Single

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Studio - Queen

7.6 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Studio - 1 Queen, 1 Single

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Luxury Studio - Super King

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Spa Studio with Kitchenette - King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury One Bedroom - 1 King, 2 Singles

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Two Bedroom Unit - 1 Queen, 3 Singles

  • 538 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Standard Studio - 2 King Singles

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Premium Studio - Queen

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Studio - 1 Queen, 1 Single

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Oamaru

Located in Oamaru North within a mile (2 km) of Whitestone Cheese Factory, Heritage Court Lodge is within 2 miles (3 km) of Janet Frame House. This 34-room, 4-star motel welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Steampunk HQ - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Oamaru Harbour - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Oamaru Gardens - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Heritage Court Lodge

Family-friendly motel with a restaurant and a bar
Guests staying at Heritage Court Lodge enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a garden. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and satellite TV. Select Comfort beds grant a restful night's sleep and bathrooms offer hair dryers. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), 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 self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 28 for adults and NZD 28 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Courtyard Restaurant Bar

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 50

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25.0 per night
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for NZD 15.0 per night

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 buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 28 for adults and NZD 28 for children
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Heritage Court Motor
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Heritage Court Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Heritage Court Lodge ?

Heritage Court Lodge provides free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do near Heritage Court Lodge ?

This motel is situated in Oamaru North, close to Oamaru Gardens, Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail, and Steampunk HQ. You'll also find Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct and Oamaru Harbour within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Heritage Court Lodge ?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Heritage Court Lodge feature a casino at the property?

No, Heritage Court Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Heritage Court Lodge ?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Heritage Court Lodge ?

Couples staying at this motel will appreciate amenities like a comfy mattress as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Heritage Court Lodge ?

Yes, this motel offers private spa tubs in some guestrooms.

Does Heritage Court Lodge have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Heritage Court Lodge serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Courtyard Restaurant Bar.

Does Heritage Court Lodge allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Heritage Court Lodge .

Are there connecting rooms at Heritage Court Lodge ?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Heritage Court Lodge ?

Yes, some guestrooms at Heritage Court Lodge offer a balcony.

Heritage Court Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 158 out of 369 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 149 out of 369 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 369 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 369 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 369 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike, Rangiora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice clean & comfortable room - ideal for working away.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

D C

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

Night stop over

Excellent easy & friendly check in. Room quiet, clean & comfy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Ian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for one night, we were assigned the most inconvenient room you could have. The place was empty with no one else there. When asked for something better was told that’s all there was for that price. The room all be it clean, but was really run down. A spa bath that didn’t work, a bath with a large crack in it, bathroom sink with the cupboard doors nearly hanging off. A sign saying that if u use the shower and the fire alarm goes off ur up for a $450 call out because there is no steam extraction fan. The biggest issue we had is there was an elderly couple in the check in office and the way they were spoken to was totally unacceptable. We have stayed at a number of hotels/motel throughout NZ but this is the worst.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Catherine

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Young-Su, SAANICHTON

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice reception and nice room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis

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

Nice place to stay

Easy check in with friendly staff. Room a little tired but clean with a comfy bed. Had all the amenities you would need. Easy reach of shops.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean and spacious apartment with easy access and good parking. Ideal for an overnight stay on a road trip.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas, La Center

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s in pretty good shape. I could stay here again but the motel next door is nicer.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Clean rooms. Don't stay here for the restaurant

Lovely, clean, refurbished rooms. Hot and stuffy, though, with no air conditioning and few windows to open, and it wasn't that warm outside. We planned to eat at the restaurant, and the menu was in our room, but upon entering, we were told it was for Chinese bookings only.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Could not get the tv to work
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Raelene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We got what we paid for. Bathroom needs a bit of a revamp. Comfortable beds. Overall happy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Traveled with partner
Property is tired but had everything needed for a short stay. Quite a way out of town and difficult to pull out on the busy road at times. We didn’t feel welcomed at check in and the sign in the room telling us we would have to pay a call out fee for the fire service if the smoke alarm was activated wasn’t really welcoming either!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Art

Disliked: Staff & service
Very poor wifi. Could not connect or stay connected. VERY SLOW AS TO BE UNAVAILABLE.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
We were there for 2 nights. The property seems to cater to large overnight groups. The restaurant was sold out both nights. In the evenings and mornings these groups were loud and inconsiderate. The wifi was awful. It kept going in and out. You had to constantly re-sign in. The only complaint about the room itself was that the bed was soft.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Shani

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good location, tidy and clean, comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
The bed was very firm. No milk in fridge for a coffee. Good location for travelling
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Mike

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap motel in Oamaru. You get what you pay for.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Hiromasa

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mingjun

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

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

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

New years eve night stay

Nice overnight stay. May be slightly out of town for some but only five minutes in the car.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ron

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hikka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Caroline

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

Quiet, well equipped unit

Nice motel, on the main road but most units we’ll back and with double glazing and good curtains you will get a good sleep. Very nice, helpful receptionist. Full kitchen, including oven. Walk into town via the road along the waterfront is much nicer than main road, takes 30 minutes or so
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jill

Lovely area close enough to town. Clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024