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Northstar Motel

Property class: 4.5
Nature's beauty surrounds this comfortable motel where guests can enjoy a drink at the bar or play games in the recreation room, all within walking distance.

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The eco-certified Northstar Motel in Oamaru North combines natural charm with practical amenities. Travelers can relax with a drink at the bar, use the WiFi, and do laundry on-site. Previous guests appreciate the thoughtful conveniences like luggage storage and free self parking.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Corporate)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room SUPERIOR ONE BEDROOM

  • Sleeps 10

STUDIO SUPERIOR

  • Sleeps 5
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About the neighborhood

Oamaru North, a neighborhood in Oamaru, is home to Northstar Motel. Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail and NZ Malt Whisky Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Whitestone Cheese Factory and Totara Estate. Visit our Oamaru travel guide
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495A 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 - 4.4 km
  • A harbor with several boats docked, a pier, and a building with a red roof.
    Oamaru Harbour
    6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Whitestone Cheese Factory
    3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail
    5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Janet Frame House
    6 min drive - 4.7 km

Restaurants

  • Harbour St Bakery
    5 min drive
  • Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli
    5 min walk
  • Indian Kitchen Restaurant
    12 min walk
  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Yumee Bento Bowl
    4 min drive

About this property

Northstar Motel

  • Motel located in Oamaru North
  • A playground, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Northstar Motel. In-room WiFi (surcharge) is available to all guests, along with a bar and conference space.
  • Other perks at this motel include:
    • Free self parking
    • Continental breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Northstar Motel have amenities such as WiFi.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Sofa beds, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), and free cribs/infant beds
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • LCD TVs with cable channels
    • Balconies, 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: WiFi (NZD 5 per 24-hour period)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 5 per 24-hour period)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee: NZD 10 to 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Northstar

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Business services

  • Conference space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Queen sofa bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.00 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 10 to 15 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: NZD 5 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: NZD 5 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.00 per night

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Northstar 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 Northstar Motel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Northstar Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Northstar Motel located?

Located in Oamaru North, this motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Whitestone Cheese Factory, Janet Frame House, and North Otago Museum. Oamaru Hospital and Steampunk HQ 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

Northstar Motel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 235 out of 353 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 103 out of 353 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 353 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 353 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 353 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, short drive to tourist spots. We had one of the back downstairs unit which was quiet. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

shayle

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

Convenient

A very comfortable and clean motel and not far from the centre of oamaru Easy drive into town
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Suzanne

Nice enough clean motel. Pricey at $220 per night. Bit of a frosty reception on arrival. Restaurant was well priced and friendly but basically had 50% of the menu unavailable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

robert

Liked: Cleanliness
it was okay .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We were staying on the top level and our tv wasn’t working. Wasn’t bothered to go tell the staff cause we didn’t really use it, as we only came back to the motel to rest and than off to our next adventure. Stayed here for 5 days and cleanliness was 5/5. Always changed our towels and took out the rubbish and recycling. Would definitely stay here again next time we travel down from Auckland
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, clean unit. Friendly administration. Great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was large, clean, & nicely decorated. Staff were helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good size room ,quiet,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious rooms, good wi fi . Level 4 started - very helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked everything about the property. Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good motel at a reasonable price close to town and relatively quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable room. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was huge! Clean, tidy and staff really really friendly. Will definitely use this place again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was spot-on spacious not at all pokey ,good size bathroom . Fabulous big bed very comfy Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, warm with good amenities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

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

Great stay

Great Food. You should order from restaurant. Awesome steak
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sharee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Simple, Clean and offers Value

Enjoyed our stay, the people Shirley and Lance in particular were lovely to deal with and the property is older but clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious room, great shower, sky. A very quiet unit
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room is specious and cozy. Comfortable beds and nice shower.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access. Restaurant offered good selection reception staff went the extra mile to switch on heating mid afternoon . We arrived to a warm and cosy unit..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Large comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Amy

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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our nights stay, spacious room, comfortable bed and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
handy to town and quiet placed to stop and rest when travelling
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very spacious room with excellent kitchen and bathroom facilities. Quiet and although a wee bit away from the town centre the bar and restuarant next door were excellent. The bed was very comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020