Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

4.0 star property
4-star eco-certified motel near Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail

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Superior Studio (charges may applied for twin beds)
Front of property
One Bedroom Family Unit
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
One Bedroom Family Unit | Bathroom

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
206 Thames Street, Oamaru, 9400
  • Whitestone Cheese Factory
    5 min walk
  • North Otago Museum
    8 min walk
  • Oamaru Hospital
    10 min walk
  • Oamaru (OAM)
    15 min drive

Room options

Superior Studio (charges may applied for twin beds)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Triple Room

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

One Bedroom Family Unit

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

Compact Queen Studio

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Oamaru

In entertainment district.Within a 15-minute walk of the motel, you'll find Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail and Steam Train. Steampunk HQ and Auto Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Steampunk HQ - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Oamaru Gardens - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Oamaru Harbour - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 5 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Galleon Complex - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Harbour St Bakery - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Indian Kitchen Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

4-star eco-certified motel near Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail
As a guest of Bella Vista Motel Oamaru, you'll find a 24-hour health club, a terrace, and barbecue grills. WiFi is free in public spaces. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the eco-certified Bella Vista Motel Oamaru. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Oamaru motel.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Bella Vista Motel Oamaru offers 18 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. 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

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 8 AM–9:30 AM: NZD 20-20 for adults and NZD 20-20 for children

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Access to nearby health club

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofing
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in fee for check-in between 8:00 PM and midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.55 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8:00 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
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: NZD 25 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 30.0 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 buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 20 to 20 for adults, and NZD 20 to 20 for children
  • Pet fee: NZD 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 8:00 PM and midnight
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 30.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.55 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and window guards
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, American Express, debit cards, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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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Bella Vista Motel Oamaru Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 345 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 130 out of 345 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 345 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 345 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 345 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mandy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Neat and tidy motel with nice staff. Nothing fancy but Oamaru is well worth visiting.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Jacqui

Travelled with group
Disliked: Room comfort
Disappointed
We have been on holiday 3 weeks and have stayed in a couple of Bella Vista motels so we were disappointed with a few things. Could not pay at property. Paid over the phone, no choice to use EFT-POS and charged $5 to pay on credit card. Room was very small-had to put bags in bathroom. Needs some Exit Mould on silicone seals in shower. Charges $30 per hour for early or late check in. No cooking facilities- this is a motel not a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

Centre of town to restaurants,coffee shops, and to a few long walks to the old town and hilltops with great views. The property had most requirements for me, except the news channels on TV, as in bbc world news and the fox and cnn channels, and free movie channels.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant enough
Only stayed one night and we had everything we needed. Pleasant enough room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Yuming

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room too small,it’s hard for two people cross to each other….not recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Val

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice well appointed studio for short stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcome Staff was excellent (Nancy was lovely)!! It was the perfect place for a ‘home’ base while we explored the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Philip, Northcote Point

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very small room and very much overpriced for what it is
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious & comfortable. Good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Kirsty

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We've stayed at a few Bella Vista's this was very pricey for a tiny room. Needs money spent on dates rooms for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

dan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Nothing great, nothing terrible. Just blah. Would look for another place when visiting Oamaru again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Brenda

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was the most expensive of the acccomodations we booked, and the worst. So we will not be using any of their motels
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to take a break whilst on a long drive thru the South. Conveniently located next to MacDonalds. Great for our kids and dog. The proprietor has a very friendly son.

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeongran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recommend to stay
Clean and spacious sized room. Easy to find. As it's not the middle of the town, you need to walk a bit to access the town. Generally good place to stay as it's quite. The host also very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

stephen

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Emma

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean tidy friendly check in
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was good ...not too far from anywhere
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Property is conveniently locate with 10 minutes to centre of town and Countdown supermarket. Down side is that the kitchen is very poorly lit around cooking area and everything is stored underbenchwhich for an olde r person is difficult to see or get down to rummage through. Motel is quite date and could do with a refresh. Bed is comfortable and area is very quiet although located on main street
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021