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ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

4.0 star property
4-star eco-certified motel in Oamaru North

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Exterior
Studio Access Room | Private kitchen
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Exterior
Studio Spa

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
296 Thames Hwy, Oamaru, 9400
  • Steampunk HQ
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Oamaru Harbour
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Executive One Bedroom Suite

Executive One Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 Bedrooms Unit 2

2 Bedrooms Unit 2

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Queen Beds

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Studio Access Room

Studio Access Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 Bedroom Spa Unit

1 Bedroom Spa Unit

  • 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 Spa

Studio Spa

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 Bedrooms Unit 1

2 Bedrooms Unit 1

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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Studio Unit

Studio Unit

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 Bedroom Family Unit

1 Bedroom Family Unit

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Oamaru

Oamaru North stay.With a stay at this Oamaru North motel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Whitestone Cheese Factory and 2 miles (3 km) of North Otago Museum. National Bank and Forrester Gallery are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Steampunk HQ - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Oamaru Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Oamaru Harbour - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 6 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Galleon Complex - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Harbour St Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kfc - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Indian Kitchen Restaurant - ‬10 min walk

About this property

ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

4-star eco-certified motel in Oamaru North
ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge offers its guests barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. The eco-certified ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge also features a picnic area, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Oamaru motel is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge offers 11 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations at this 4-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves.

This Oamaru motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

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

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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 10.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

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ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 196 out of 288 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 288 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 288 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 288 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 288 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

6/10 Okay

shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly service with touchfull thoughts on free tasty muffins on arrival Only thing in this room is requires a fan in the bathroom to stop it from steaming up so much
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

R

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Neil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly service, older style motel needs updating I feel No handles in shower bath
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
last night in Oamaru
Great to be back if only for 1 night, always great service
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

8/10 Good

Jenny

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Return customer
I frequently stay here. The hosts are lovely and the rooms are large and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
1 night in Oamaru
Great to be back, love Oamaru
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mikaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Oamaru comfort plus
Welcomed with a mini glass bottle of milk, complimentary muffins and wee chocs. Lovely spacious and comfortable room. The bathroom was tidy but still quite nineties, with an enjoyable but noisy spa bath. Excellent shower. Highly recommend this accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Suited us as stop on way to rugby in Dunedin, also saw penguins and seals
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Disliked: Staff & service
The heater in the room had not been switched on prior to our arrival and took quite some time to warm up, not what you want on a cold winters nigh. Apart from that 5\10
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ange

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jude, Paraparaumu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for the Pink concert. No issues good communication from staff and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Terry

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Barrie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
An older motel trying hard
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Bernadine

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Over all great stop over , staff fabulous complimentary muffins for our room and gd size milk for 4 people for night and moring cuppa. Plenty room and couches in lounge. Stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024