AAA Thames Court Motel
252 Thames Street
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Why people book this hotel
“Bed comfortable, heater bit small for room and bit loud”
“Clean and comfortable”
“Clean, comfortable and well-equipped”
“Cleanliness, warm and spacious”
“Great location”
“Location”
“Good car-parking close to the door”
“Good parking”
“Friendly staff joy and Terry Very comfortable”
“No breakfast”
Overview
A 5-minute walk from Oamaru’s town centre and restaurants, AAA Thames Court offers self-catering units with free Wi-Fi. It features free parking and a garden with a children’s play area. Easily accessible from the Penguin Colony, AAA Thames Court Motel is a 15-minute drive from Oamaru Airport. It is a 1.5-hour drive from Dunedin. Heated studios and apartments offer the convenience of a well-equipped kitchen, dining table and ironing facilities. Added amenities include satellite TV and a hairdryer. For convenience, Motel AAA Thames Court provides laundry facilities and daily newspapers. Western breakfasts can be served in rooms at a cost.
Traveller reviews
Roger
solo_traveller
June 4, 2026
“Room was a good base to be at, would stay again.”
Bed comfortable, heater bit small for room and bit loud.
Suzanne
couple
June 3, 2026
Clean, comfortable and well-equipped. Quiet but close to town. Good car-parking close to the door.
Alice Haans
couple
June 2, 2026
Great location. Easy walk into town where restaurants ,bars and shops are plus the old quarter.
Aston
solo_traveller
June 1, 2026
Cleanliness, warm and spacious
Vanessa
couple
May 30, 2026
“All good”
Location
Arens
couple
May 28, 2026
Friendly staff joy and Terry Very comfortable
David
solo_traveller
May 26, 2026
Clean and comfortable
Elaine
couple
May 23, 2026
“Very enjoyable”
Handy. Good parking.
Ian
couple
May 16, 2026
“Very convenient”
Close to Christchurch enabling us to walk to it’s attractions
Tim
extended_group
May 4, 2026
“Lovely visit to Omaha - penguins were the highlight.”
Clean, comfortable and quiet
James
couple
May 4, 2026
“Comfortable and stress free”
Good location. No breakfast.
Grant
couple
April 30, 2026
“Good location on main road”
Newly refurbished rooms
Grant And Sheree
extended_group
April 30, 2026
“Staff was excellent and very helpful, nothing was a problem”
N/a
Siau-Chian
family_with_children
April 28, 2026
Room was clean with heater.
Karen
couple
April 25, 2026
“Would highly recommend this stay. Close to everything as well as great facilities. Very comfortable.”
Room was very clean and tidy. Quite big as well. Had everything we needed and then some.
Quentin
couple
April 24, 2026
“Good for one night”
Warm and comfortable
Robyn
solo_traveller
April 23, 2026
Good location.
Chris
couple
April 21, 2026
“Adequate for an overnight stop”
Size of unit was good Bed was comfortable Very quick to warm the unit
Christine
couple
April 21, 2026
Very clean
Norman
couple
April 16, 2026
I like the property and cleanliness.
Facilities
Activities
Children's playground
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Breakfast in the room
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Delivered food is securely covered
General
Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Garden
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available
Services
Laundry
Executive King One-Bedroom Apartment
This apartment has a full kitchen and a spacious bathroom.
Superior One-Bedroom Apartment
This refurbished apartment offers double glazing, a spacious lounge, kitchen and bathroom.
Two-Bedroom Apartment
This spacious apartment has a full kitchen, a lounge area and an en suite bathroom.
Superior Upstairs Two-Bedroom Apartment
Guests can make meals in the kitchen that is equipped with a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. The spacious family room provides a private entrance, soundproof walls, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as garden views. The unit offers 5 beds.
Superior Studio Apartment
This refurbished room has a spacious living area, refurbished bathroom, kitchen and double glazed windows.
Executive King Suite
In the fully equipped kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. Boasting a terrace with city views, this studio also offers a private entrance and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit has 1 bed.
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