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289 Midway Motel

3.0 star property
Art Deco motel in Oamaru with free parking

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Front of property
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Front of property
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
289 Midway Motel offers a tranquil setting with a garden playground for kids and a terrace for adults. Enjoy in-room WiFi, laundry facilities for longer stays, and luggage storage for awkward arrival times. The helpful staff ensures a comfortable experience.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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Sep 10 - Sep 11
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Tomorrow

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Basic Studio | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Basic Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

King Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Studio

  • Sleeps 3

One-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 5

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Two-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 6

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Family Room

  • Sleeps 5

Superior One-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 5

About the neighborhood

Map
289 Thames Street, Oamaru, 9400

What's nearby

  • Steampunk HQ - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Oamaru Gardens - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Oamaru Harbour - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Indian Kitchen Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Harbour St Bakery - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fat Sally's - ‬11 min walk

About this property

289 Midway Motel

Property highlights
A terrace, a garden, and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at 289 Midway Motel. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at 289 Midway Motel include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Balconies or patios, kitchens, and refrigerators

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 16 for adults and NZD 16 for children

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1985
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:30 PM and midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 9:00 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NZD 20 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 16 for adults and NZD 16 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 200 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 200
  • Pet fee: NZD 20 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:30 PM and midnight
  • 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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

289 Midway
289 Midway Motel
289 Midway Motel Oamaru
289 Midway Oamaru
289 Midway Motel Motel
289 Midway Motel Oamaru
289 Midway Motel Motel Oamaru

Frequently asked questions

Is 289 Midway Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of NZD 20 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at 289 Midway Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at 289 Midway Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 9:30 PM–midnight for a fee.

What time is check-out at 289 Midway Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Does 289 Midway Motel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of NZD 200 per vehicle applies.

Where is 289 Midway Motel located?

Situated in Oamaru, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Whitestone Cheese Factory, North Otago Museum, and National Bank. Oamaru Hospital and Forrester Gallery are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

289 Midway Motel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 298 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 298 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 298 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 298 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 298 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

John

Water pressure it great but fine for a short stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Liane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodation and very helpful owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice convenient property, a bit older, but if you can get passed that then it’s ok
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a retro property, very clean and very hospitable hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to the town centre, rooms are a good size, heater was adequate.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location - comforatble
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was just a bit noisy otherwise great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JENEFER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really clean and modern, very spacious ! Central to historical part of town and lovely Public Gardens!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness and presentation was exceptional I’ve stayed in many types of accommodation around the South Island and this motel was by far the best. Good price too liked that I could park right outside my downstairs studio
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Lester

Just too noisy close to road trucks going past
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older property but clean and with full kitchen facilities . Bed also comfortable. Set back from main road so noise was not a problem. Short drive into town.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Facilities and room were really good and convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious. We were very pleased. Only improvement would be better placement of power points.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay was lovely and clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Limited parking, but easy location. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Bonita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good size old kitchen

Good location Very good size room Old kitchen (i think the small stove is a 1970s model?) and bathroom Functional and in good working order Good helpful reception
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good basic accommodation, on highway so a little noisy later in day and early morning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gladys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel was great near town and affordable and clean. Staff great also
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A fine place to stay. The room was a bit dated but a fine place to stay the night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very basic and the staff was friendly, the room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Gail L

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Our ensuite room was very large but very outdated. The sheets and bathroom fixtures were clean but the flooring needed replacing or an extremely thorough cleaning. It had a full kitchen. Convenient to food and we walked to the White City.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modest, good proportions, everything we might need already supplied, very helpful reception, enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Logan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Served us well for our two night stay. Well located, comfortable and reasonably priced.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Although it was an older building - the stay was good. The place was clean and tidy. Great stay thank you
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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