Northstar Motel - Oamaru

$$$$||View on mapOamaru, New Zealand495A Thames Highway, Oamaru, New Zealand|
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Northstar Motel - Oamaru
495A Thames Highway, Oamaru, New Zealand·View on map
$$$$
Overall Score
Great
8.4Great
Cleanliness9.0
Comfort9.0
Free WiFi9.0
Facilities8.6
Location8.6
Who stays here
Couples53%
Families17%
Solo16%
Groups13%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.4Great
Cleanliness9.0
Comfort9.0
Free WiFi9.0
Facilities8.6
Location8.6
Who stays here
Couples53%
Families17%
Solo16%
Groups13%

3-star family-friendly motel with interconnecting rooms and onsite bottle store in Oamaru

Accommodations & Configurations

Northstar Motel provides interconnecting units that can be combined to create larger living spaces for groups or families. Each room comes with a kitchen and dining area, and select rooms have a combination of super king and single beds. The superior studios are noted for their spaciousness, with clearly defined kitchen, sleeping, and living areas.

Children & Family Amenities

The motel has a dedicated children's room stocked with toys and activities to keep younger guests occupied. A children's play area is set in the courtyard, and there is also a games room on site. Guests who book all available rooms can use the restaurant and lounge space for celebrations, as was done by a 73-person family reunion over Easter weekend.

Dining & On Site Bar

Northstar's onsite restaurant serves meals made from local produce, and its bar offers a variety of beverages. Guests can order breakfast in their room or choose from special diet menus upon request. The bar has a large interior, and room service extends dinner options to the guest rooms.

Business & Accessibility

The property has a courtyard conference room that seats up to 20 guests and comes with full technical support. Designated disability units include accessible bathrooms and full kitchen facilities. Wheelchair-compatible rooms and facilities are available throughout the motel.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Northstar Motel is located a short distance from the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony, Friendly Bay beach, and the Waitaki Lakes. The motel sits next to a church that hosts weekend conferences, offering an easy walk through the carpark. Free on-site parking and accessible parking are provided for all guests.

  • Accommodations: Interconnecting units expandable to larger spaces
  • Family: Children's room with toys and courtyard play area
  • Dining: Restaurant using local produce, plus onsite bottle store
  • Business: Courtyard conference room for up to 20 guests
  • Accessibility: Disability units with accessible bathrooms and kitchens
  • Location: Near Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony, Friendly Bay, and Waitaki Lakes
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-20:00
from 08:00-10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
There are no cribs provided in a room.  There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:14
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Rooms and availability

Superior Studio
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds1 King Size Bed
  • Street view
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services
Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area

Room view

  • Street view

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • 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
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Northstar Motel

💵 Lowest room price 123 US$
📏 Distance to center 2.0 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 58.4 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Richard Pearse, TIU

Location

495A Thames Highway, Oamaru, New Zealand
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495A Thames Highway, Oamaru, New Zealand
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495A Thames Highway, Oamaru, New Zealand
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Waitaki Presbyterian Church
100 yd
Restaurant
Galleon Complex
200 yd

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