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Northstar Motel

★★★★ 495A Thames Highway, Oamaru, NZ

9 guest rating· 315 reviews

About this hotel

Luxurious Accommodation

Northstar Motel, located just 41 km from the famous Moeraki Boulders, offers a luxurious 4-star stay in Oamaru. Each room is elegantly furnished with a seating area, flat-screen TV, kitchen, and a private bathroom stocked with complimentary toiletries.

Charming Garden and Dining

Guests can unwind in the motel's beautiful garden or enjoy a delicious meal at the on-site restaurant. The bar serves up a variety of drinks, perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring the nearby attractions.

Convenient Amenities

Stay connected with free WiFi, and indulge in the convenience of room service during your stay. The Richard Pearse Airport is just 93 km away, ensuring easy access to and from the accommodation.

Book your stay at Northstar Motel for a truly unforgettable experience.

Rooms & rates

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Corporate)

Sleeps 4 · King bed, Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

Superior Studio

Sleeps 2 · 84 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), 2× Twin bed, Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee machine

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Daily housekeeping
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  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Garden
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Heating
  • Invoice provided
  • Key card access
  • Kid meals
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Smoke alarms
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Location

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495A Thames Highway, Oamaru, NZ

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say9315 reviews

+ Cleanliness+ Spacious Rooms+ Good Location+ Valuable AmenitiesInadequate Reception ServiceFood and Beverage Availability
Cleanliness9.3
Service8.3
Location9.3
Room Quality9.3
Amenities9.3
Value for Money9.3

OK...and comfortable

8.0

A northern town location was main reason we booked it. So perfect in that sense.

Room was bitter cold, however we submitted an eta, so would've appreciated the heater on prior to arrival. Not a biggy, but its those little things how one determines the overall experience.

gordon · NZ · 2026-07-25

Great spot in Oamaru

10.0

The room was huge!!! Bed was so comfy Excellent facilities (I cook when I travel so this is important to me).

NA

Rachel · NZ · 2026-07-23

Guest review

10.0

Everything was so spacious and clean

Nothing

Anna · NZ · 2026-07-20

Comfortable stay

8.0

Clean, spacious rooms only a few minutes' drive from the town centre

Lilian · AU · 2026-07-08

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8.0

Nice big rooms and handy with a restaurant

Our room heater was not very good and the tv could be bigger

Shelley · NZ · 2026-07-05

Excellent staff and location

10.0
Helen · NZ · 2026-06-28

Good to know

A deposit may be required at the property.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Parking

Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for NZD 20 per person per night when using an available cot.

Children up to and including 12 years old stay for NZD 30 per person per night when using an existing bed.

People no matter the age stay for NZD 30 per person per night when using an available extra bed.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.