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Heritage Court Lodge

4.0 star property
Suburban motel with a restaurant and a bar

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Standard Two Bedroom Unit - 1 Queen, 3 Singles | In-room dining
Premium Two Bedroom | Terrace/patio
Porch
Luxury Studio - 1 Queen, 1 Single | 1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated, desk
Reception
Travelers find a quiet retreat at Heritage Court Motor Lodge in Oamaru North, with serene gardens. The Courtyard Restaurant Bar serves breakfast and dinner. Amenities include WiFi and free self-parking. The staff is praised for their helpfulness.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Premium Two Bedroom | 1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated, desk

Premium Two Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Luxury Studio - 1 Queen, 1 Single | 1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated, desk

Luxury Studio - 1 Queen, 1 Single

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Studio - 1 Queen, 1 Single | 1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated, desk

Premium Studio - 1 Queen, 1 Single

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Spa Studio with Kitchenette - King | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Spa Studio with Kitchenette - King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Portable fan
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury One Bedroom - 1 King, 2 Singles | 1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated, desk

Luxury One Bedroom - 1 King, 2 Singles

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Select Comfort bed
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Two Bedroom Unit - 1 Queen, 3 Singles | 1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated, desk

Standard Two Bedroom Unit - 1 Queen, 3 Singles

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Select Comfort bed
Portable fan
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Studio - 1 Queen, 1 Single | 1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated, desk

Standard Studio - 1 Queen, 1 Single

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Studio - Queen | 1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated, desk

Standard Studio - Queen

7.6 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Studio - 2 King Singles | 1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated, desk

Standard Studio - 2 King Singles

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Luxury Studio - Super King | 1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated, desk

Luxury Studio - Super King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Studio - Queen | 1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated, desk

Premium Studio - Queen

Highlights

Individually decorated
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated, desk

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 5

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1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated, desk

Luxury King Studio

  • Sleeps 2

Luxury One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

Luxury Studio

  • Sleeps 3

Premium Studio

  • Sleeps 3

Premium Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 5

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Studio

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated, desk

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Spa Studio With Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated, desk

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Premium Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Studio-2 King Singles

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Map
346 Thames Highway, Oamaru, 9400

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

  • ‪Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Indian Kitchen Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Harbour St Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Fat Sally's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Heritage Court Lodge

Upscale family-friendly motel located in Oamaru North
You can look forward to a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities at Heritage Court Lodge . The on-site restaurant, Courtyard Restaurant Bar, offers breakfast and dinner. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and include amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and toasters

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.

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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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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

  • 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

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have 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
Heritage Court Motor lodge
Heritage Court Motor lodge Oamaru
Heritage Court Motor Oamaru
Heritage Court Hotel
Heritage Court Lodge Motel
Heritage Court Lodge Oamaru
Heritage Court Motor Lodge Oamaru
Heritage Court Lodge Motel Oamaru

Frequently asked questions

Is Heritage Court Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Heritage Court Lodge ?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Heritage Court Lodge ?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available from 9:00 PM–11:00 PM for a fee.

What time is check-out at Heritage Court Lodge ?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for NZD 50 (subject to availability).

Where is Heritage Court Lodge located?

This family-friendly Oamaru motel is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Whitestone Cheese Factory, Steam Train, and Oamaru Gardens. North Otago Museum and Auto Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Heritage Court Lodge Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 378 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 378 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 378 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 378 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 378 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet, bed really comfortable, staff friendly. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was easy to find and convenient for myself
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Vicky

Liked: Staff & service
Service was great but out of the 3 rooms our rooms bathroom was very old and worn and the shower head was spraying water everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Totally hapy with my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

ernesto jr.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You can hear someone's step coming from the 2nd floor if you stay in lower room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Cheree

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Woman at office was unwelcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ki Chi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice facilities, very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

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

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Easy to locate, hassle free to check in, handy to takeaways (walking distance) of every description
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Good price. Helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our room was spacious, clean and comfortable. We appreciated the convenience of having a restaurant on site.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice outside courtyard area outside motel. No negative comments
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don’t go here, horrible staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick and simple check in
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanea

Liked: Amenities
Easy, everything you need, clean and well maintained. Very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Good One

It’s a good motel, comfortable & clean rooms. Only problem is slow internet sometimes when it’s crowded.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Amanda

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

8/10 Good

Brent

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

1 night in Oamaru

only in town for the night, room was comfortable but starting to show need for some love!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good accommodation.

Good stay. Parking is first in first served. Restaurant hours are not necessarily as per the time schedule
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Latasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There were 3 separate tour groups, there was running children and people knocking on my door all the time was not relaxing at all
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jackie

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

Lovely room

Lovely, spacious and clean room. Great shower. Only problem for us was how hard the bed was. We found it much too firm but that is all down to personal preference.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The studio room was spacious, clean, tidy, and had everything we wanted. The information folder was useful; The lovely young woman at reception was very friendly and explained everything clearly. We ordered room service which arrived exactly on time and was hot and very tasty.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Pauline

Liked: Amenities
Not a good location. Dated decor.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

tania

We arrived late and the staff weren’t very helpful, we wanted to eat at the restaurant and we were told it was fully booked though there were plenty of seats???
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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