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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 | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Basic Studio

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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 48 sq m
  • 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

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

Highlights

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

King Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

One-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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

Two-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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

Superior Family Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Queen Beds

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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

  • ‪Galleon Complex - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Harbour St Bakery - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Indian Kitchen Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

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 smoke-free premises
  • Tour/ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • 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

Languages

English

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
  • Smoke-free property

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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289 Midway Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 291 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 291 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 291 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 291 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 291 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Convenient to the town centre, rooms are a good size, heater was adequate.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Really clean and modern, very spacious ! Central to historical part of town and lovely Public Gardens!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

The bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

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

10/10

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

6/10

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

4/10

The property was clean enogh but very dated. The water flow was very erratic.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Facilities and room were really good and convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10

Limited parking, but easy location. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10

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

We enjoyed our stay was lovely and clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Good basic accommodation, on highway so a little noisy later in day and early morning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

It was ok for our 1 night. The room is dated but clean and functional. The mattress is old and not very comfortable. However everyone has different sleeping preferences when it comes to a mattress. No air conditioning. I would recommend for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10

An older motel which has not been fully updated. However the room was very clean, the manager/staff friendly and w enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10

This is a farm stylay type of accomodation. The room is self contained with a small fridge, closet, a queen bed, toilet and bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10

Very comfortable bed. Good kitchen and bathroom. Needed a hairdryer.. if staying there ask for ground floor room as stairs difficult
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10

A cost effective motel, on the main road but very quiet at night. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10

Handy to business area shops etc. A basic no frills motel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Not bad priced for money
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

The motel was great near town and affordable and clean. Staff great also
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

Very basic and the staff was friendly, the room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10

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

8/10

First time to stay here, value for money, warm and tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

was lovely and clean lady owner was really nice and just a delightful place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10

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