289 Midway Motel
289 Thames Street
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Why people book this hotel
“Very comfortable and large rooms”
“Very comfortable”
“Location was ok”
“Location was good and the room clean”
“Clean and tidy and have everything that was needed”
“Quite and clean”
“Great price and location awesome”
“The room exceeded my expectations, it was very good value for the amount paid”
Overview
A 7-minute walk from Oamaru Town Centre, 289 Midway Motel offers self-contained accommodation and access to a shared balcony with seating. Guests can enjoy the barbecue facilities and free off-street parking and undercover parking for motor bike. There is unlimited free Wi-Fi access.Free Snap fitness access might be available at your request when you check-in. Limited space, subject to availability. All units include a heater and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and refrigerator. Each room has a spacious living and dining area with satellite TV offering over 50 channels of sports and movies. 289 Midway Motel is 15 minutes’ walk from North Otago Museum and a 20-minute walk from Oamaru Harbour. The famous Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony is just a 5-minute drive away. 289 Midway Oamaru offers guest laundry facilities and a children’s playground. The tour desk can recommend local attractions and help guests with travel arrangements.
Traveller reviews
Diana
extended_group
June 1, 2026
“Friendly staff and close to everything”
Very comfortable and large rooms
Lynley
couple
June 1, 2026
Location was ok.
George
extended_group
May 26, 2026
“Good value , nice staff”
Lesley
couple
May 24, 2026
“Comfortable”
A great stay at the Midway yet again, have stayed here often when having to do work in Oamaru. And would stay again when required to.
Olive
solo_traveller
May 24, 2026
“Great location, very clean and had everything that was needed”
Clean and tidy and have everything that was needed. Very comfortable
Julie
couple
May 17, 2026
“We enjoyed our short stay on Omarou”
Location was good and the room clean
Paul
extended_group
May 16, 2026
“Totally adequate for the stay and at a good price. All you need.”
Basic facilities. All you need.
Krystal
solo_traveller
May 15, 2026
Good room. Had everything you needed. Quite and clean. Thanks
Helen
couple
May 13, 2026
“A comfortable, clean and easy access to the Motel. Would recommend staying there.”
Tidy neat room with comfortable bed and great facilities. The walk to the main shops was not far.
Lisa
solo_traveller
May 6, 2026
Location was good
Lee
couple
May 3, 2026
Nice clean room
Hannah
solo_traveller
May 3, 2026
“Overall good stay”
Nice size room, nice location
Kelli
couple
May 3, 2026
Great price and location awesome
Roberta
solo_traveller
May 3, 2026
Well situated
Timothy
couple
April 30, 2026
“Good value for money, very clean and tidy, friendly staff.”
The motel was very clean and warm.
Fiona
couple
April 25, 2026
“A handy location in Oamaru but not really up to modern standards. We wouldn’t stay again.”
It is in a good location.
Jo
solo_traveller
April 22, 2026
Easy walk to food outlets, close to the town centre, quiet
Linda
solo_traveller
April 20, 2026
A comfortable unit in a good location. Plenty of room for all of us.
Murray
solo_traveller
April 20, 2026
The room exceeded my expectations, it was very good value for the amount paid.
Suzan
couple
April 18, 2026
Convenient for us
Facilities
Activities
Fitness centre, Children's playground
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
Entertainment and family services
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
General
WiFi available in all areas, Heating, Non-smoking rooms, Pets allowed, Family rooms
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Sun terrace, BBQ facilities, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Parking, Free parking
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
Services
Room service, Laundry, Tour desk, Luggage storage, Private check-in/check-out, Daily housekeeping
One-Bedroom Apartment
Boasting a private entrance, this apartment comes with 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Meals can be prepared in the kitchen, which features a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. This apartment has a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a balcony. The unit has 4 beds.
Two-Bedroom Apartment
This spacious apartment features a separate living area and fully equipped kitchen.
Superior Family Room
The fully equipped kitchen has a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. A seating area with a flat-screen TV, a desk, a balcony and a private bathroom are offered in this spacious family room. The unit has 4 beds.
King Studio
This refurbished studio has a modern kitchen and bathroom.
Studio
This self-contained studio features a refrigerator, kettle and a microwave. It also includes an en suite bathroom and a 32-inch LCD TV.
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