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ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

4.0 star property
Motel in Oamaru with free parking

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ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge in Oamaru North provides an environmentally conscious getaway surrounded by gardens. Guests appreciate the attentive staff and practical conveniences - in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, barbecue grills, luggage storage and complimentary newspapers.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Studio Access Room | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Access Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 Bedroom Spa Unit | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bedroom Spa Unit

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio Unit | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Unit

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 Bedroom Family Unit | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bedroom Family Unit

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Studio Spa | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Spa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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2 Bedrooms Unit 1 | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

2 Bedrooms Unit 1

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 35 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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Executive One Bedroom Suite | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Executive One Bedroom Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 Bedrooms Unit 2 | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Bedrooms Unit 2

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
296 Thames Hwy, Oamaru, 9400

What's nearby

  • Whitestone Cheese Factory - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Janet Frame House - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • North Otago Museum - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Steampunk HQ - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Oamaru Harbour - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Indian Kitchen Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Harbour St Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Fat Sally's - ‬19 min walk

About this property

ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

Upscale motel located in Oamaru North
ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), free newspapers, and barbecue grills
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge have amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves

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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property enforces quiet hours from 9:00 PM to 7:30 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests are required to contact this property by text message 24 hours prior to arrival to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 25.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25.0 per day
  • 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
Air conditioning is not provided
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge located?

Located in Oamaru North, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Whitestone Cheese Factory, North Otago Museum, and National Bank. Forrester Gallery and Janet Frame House are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 206 out of 304 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 304 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 304 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 304 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 304 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to be able to catch up with family.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

di

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodation is very poor, the toilet facilities are very old, and if you check out late at night, they will charge you 25 NZD per hour. This is the first motel I've stayed at, and it's not cheap. I suggest not staying here in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean ,well presented motel and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay - great check-in/out service

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly staff, super clean room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, very comfy beds, quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As always the Ambassador offered a restful, convenient place for this traveller. I have stayed there a number of times before and would recommend it. The complementary muffin on arrival is a lovely touch!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

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

Another night in Oamaru

Very helpful staff, lovely room, cosy, comfortable bed, good amenities. A bonus free blueberry cupcake when we arrived went down well with a fresh brewed coffee
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The shower needs better water pressure
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful and welcoming. Room was well equipped. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Very Clean Motel

The Asure Motel was lovely and clean it was a cold day when we arrived late in the afternoon and they had put the heating on which was great. We had the room close to the road and were worried about road noise but it was not a problem
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service from the personal at the property. Would recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Some extras were very nice. The muffins on arrival was a nice touch
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

R

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

Clean, comfortable and convenient

Our stay was very good. Friendly staff and everything easy. The wireless charging kit side tables were a nice and convenient touch. Recommend for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zhiqiang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice motel for a short layover. Sufficient parking lots for vehicles. The room was well maintained and cleaned.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great access and parking, very roomy unit.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access, walking if fit, to Oamaru. Quiet and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
was adequate for our needs
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

rodney j

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
fantastic breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Approachable staff..and they are good to their guest..thank you very much. Highly recomended lodge
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was nice and warm, which is important in June!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked last minute. Very clean, had everything you might need. Towels could be softer!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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