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Colonial Lodge Motel

Property class: 3.5

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A bed with a grey quilt and red pillows, a red and white striped throw, and a white headboard. - Colonial Lodge Motel (Oamaru)
A grassy outdoor area with a swing set and a slide. - Colonial Lodge Motel (Oamaru)
A well-maintained garden with a palm tree, flowering plants, and a wooden fence. - Colonial Lodge Motel (Oamaru)
A room with a TV, a desk, two chairs, a bed, a small kitchen area, and a window. - Colonial Lodge Motel (Oamaru)
A modern kitchen with a built-in stove, a sink, and a compact refrigerator. There is a window above the sink with a view of greenery outside. - Colonial Lodge Motel (Oamaru)
A garden, a playground, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Colonial Lodge Motel. Free in-room WiFi and a business center are available to all guests.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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A neatly made bed with a beige quilt and red accents, a bedside table with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Superior Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a mirror, a painting, and a window.

Superior Studio (Plus)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a quilted cover and two pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a quilted cover and two pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a quilted cover and red and white pillows, a bedside lamp, and a power strip on a dark nightstand.

Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

One-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a door.

Superior Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Superior Studio Plus

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Oamaru, Colonial Lodge Motel is in the city center. North Otago Museum and Auto Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Janet Frame House and Totara Estate. Whitestone Cheese Factory and Totara Estate are also worth visiting. Visit our Oamaru travel guide
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509 Thames Highway, Oamaru, 9400

What's nearby

  • A vintage car with a robot on top, in a dimly lit garage with a sign reading "FISHCH".
    Steampunk HQ
    5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • A harbor with several boats docked, a pier, and a building with a red roof.
    Oamaru Harbour
    6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • A steam locomotive on tracks in front of a building with a sign reading "STEAMPUNK HQ".
    Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct
    6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Whitestone Cheese Factory
    3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail
    5 min drive - 2.7 miles

Restaurants

  • Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli
    11 min walk
  • Harbour St Bakery
    6 min drive
  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Filadelphios Pizza
    5 min drive
  • Yumee Bento Bowl
    4 min drive

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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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 20 per person

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

More

  • 1 floor
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 7:00 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
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 20 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per day
  • 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 reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Frequently asked questions

Is Colonial Lodge Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Colonial Lodge Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 9:00 PM–midnight for a fee.

What time is check-out at Colonial Lodge Motel?

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

Where is Colonial Lodge Motel located?

Located in Oamaru North, this motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Whitestone Cheese Factory, North Otago Museum, and Steampunk HQ. Woolstore Complex and Oamaru Hospital are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Colonial Lodge Motel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 278 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 278 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 278 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 278 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 278 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money, easy parking, great moteliers, walkable, warm and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Underfloor heating in rooms was amazing!, also had extra heaters in rooms. Comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very far from town centre but a nice clean place with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was all that was needed for us
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff and room was tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Rhys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable stay in a clean and spacious room. A little road noise but not bad at all.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent front desk staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

jude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great stay, nice and warm unit, host was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Not the modern rooms but clean and well equipped
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our two bed unit was clean and well appointed. It was well out of the way of the main units so it was quiet. The kitchen had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and good value. Full cooking facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christiane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room had the basic kitchen motel amenities. The room was clean, the staff friendly and our parking in front of our room. The victorian buildings were well restored. We couldn't get a ticket to see the blue pinguins at night but we saw a few including young ones during the day inside the research centre area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jacinda

Liked: Cleanliness
The bedroom, kitchen and the bathroom was really tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gaynor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. The room was clean, warm and spacious enough. The bed was comfy and the linen was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the third time we have stayed here, and we will keep coming back as it is always spotlessly clean, and so quiet. The beds are extremely comfortable, and the staff always willing to answer any questions.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Fabio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice host, comfortable apartment and parking. The room was on the colder side and we didn't manage to figure out how to warm it up.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were pleased to be located at the rear of the complex so didn’t hear traffic noise. The suite was situated nicely and clean and the beds were comfortable. Was especially happy to be welcomed by a cat, not sure if it’s part of the complex or neighbour but was a delightful surprise, just want to know its name. Only there for a night so only interaction with staff was check-in and the person was friendly. Kitchen is small but has the basic supplies to be able to prepare a simple meal.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Comfortable 2 bedrooms

Comfortable two bedrooms, easy checkin /checkout and parking
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience, quiet spacious 1br unit
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall we had a nice stay. Everything worked properly and the property manager was quite helpful. Property was a bit older and a bit tired, but we had a good stay nonetheless.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room for the family well away from traffic noise and room for the kids to play.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only a few units so not difficult to park. It had all you needed to stay for a few days. Lovely staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean, warm and tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff at this hotel were absolutely wonderful. They promptly changed our room without any questions, making our stay even more enjoyable. Highly recommend their excellent service!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

rodney j

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very clean @ tidy with lots of off steet parking
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023