ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge
296 Thames Highway
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Why people book this hotel
“A friendly, informative welcome from Wiley”
“Service”
“Location handy”
“Staff is very friendly, location is good, easy to find”
“Although the decor was a little dated, the motel had comfortable beds and the ro…”
“Comfortable and roomy”
“Clean and tidy and very close to where we were spending a lot of time”
“Is very clean”
“Location, price, amenities”
“On site parking a plus”
Overview
Situated just 10 minutes’ walk from the shops and restaurants in Oamaru town centre, Ambassador Motor Lodge offers self-catering accommodation with satellite TV and kitchenette facilities. Each room at The Ambassador Oamaru is located on the ground floor and serviced daily. All rooms include a private bathroom with hairdryer, and some rooms also feature a spa bath. Free off-street car parking is provided. Guests have access to a barbecue area, laundry facilities and Wi-Fi internet. Cooked and continental breakfasts are available. Ambassador Motor Lodge is located 3.5 km from Oamaru’s blue penguin colony. Oamaru Opera House and North Otago Museum are both a 7-minute drive away.
Traveller reviews
Judith
solo_traveller
June 2, 2026
Although the decor was a little dated, the motel had comfortable beds and the room warmed up quickly when using the heater. Perfect for our 2 night stay
Robyn
solo_traveller
May 29, 2026
A friendly, informative welcome from Wiley.
Shona
couple
May 15, 2026
Service...replaced a light bulb. Cheerful nature. Location handy.
Jan
solo_traveller
May 4, 2026
Access to laundry for extra $10
Emma
family_with_children
April 18, 2026
“Great place to stay”
I have stayed here a few times and the man that works in reception has always been so lovely and helpful
Frentz
couple
April 13, 2026
“Stay here”
Clean and tidy and very close to where we were spending a lot of time.
Annie
extended_group
April 6, 2026
Good accommodation for us group of 5. Staff is very friendly, location is good, easy to find. Is very clean.
Monica
couple
April 4, 2026
“Great would recommend”
Location, price, amenities
Kim
couple
March 21, 2026
“Good location and had comfort of home.”
Comfortable and roomy. On site parking a plus. Close to town.
Hilary
couple
March 16, 2026
“Wonderful, spacious, comfy, friendly and warm - highly recommended.”
The room was so spacious! Thought has been given to all the little things you would need. The bedroom was dark too which often is not the case in motels.
Brian
couple
March 7, 2026
“Good stay”
Lady at reception very warm friendly and helpful
Jackie
couple
March 6, 2026
“A straight forward comfortable stop on our trip.”
Good sized room with everything you need for a comfortable stay.
Anne-Marie
extended_group
March 1, 2026
Nice and quieter part of town but still easy access to everything.
Paul
extended_group
February 22, 2026
“Best Motel in Oamaru”
Staff are friendly Good location Everything you could ever want.
Elisabeth
solo_traveller
February 17, 2026
Very friendly host at the reception
Stephen
couple
February 10, 2026
Room very dated,musty smell. Shower was awful took ages for hot water to come through. Toilet cistern stained mouldy.
Tupps
solo_traveller
February 3, 2026
“Customer service was very friendly and room very comfortable, clean and spacious.”
Facilities were excellent. Clean and great location.
Dianne
couple
February 2, 2026
“It was a stop on our way home from the races”
It had sky TV
Gemma
extended_group
January 19, 2026
“Great location , friendly staff and good spacious unit”
Great central location , comfortable beds , good kitchen facilities.
Blackley
solo_traveller
December 28, 2025
“Had everything that was needed for a stop over while traveling”
Facilities
Activities
Fitness centre, Golf course (within 3 km), Fitness
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, 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
Food & Drink
Breakfast in the room, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking throughout, Heating, Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Bicycle parking
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
BBQ facilities, Garden, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Parking garage, Accessible parking, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Safety & security
Key access, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Services
Pet bowls, Fax/photocopying, Laundry
One-Bedroom Apartment
Features a separate bedroom. Please note that the rate is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 4 guests (see Hotel Policies).
One-Bedroom Apartment with Spa Bath
Features a separate bedroom, cooking facilities and a double spa bath in the bathroom. Please note that the rate is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 4 guests (see Hotel Policies). Please note that the 4th guest will be accommodated on a sofa bed.
Two-Bedroom Apartment with Spa Bath
Features 2 separate bedrooms, lounge area, cooking facilities and a single spa bath in the bathroom. Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 5 guests (see Hotel Policies).
Two-Bedroom Family Unit 2
The spacious family room provides a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. The fully equipped kitchen has a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. This family room features a dining area, a wardrobe, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 4 beds.
Executive Suite
This suite consists of a kitchen, a seating area, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. The well-equipped kitchen has a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. This suite features a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, city views, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 3 beds.
Studio
This studio apartment has a kitchenette with microwave. Please note that the rate is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 3 guests (see Hotel Policies). Please note that any children over the age of 2 will be charged as an adult.
Studio Disability Access
Offering free toiletries, this studio includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. In the well-equipped kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. This studio has a tea and coffee maker, a dining area, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 1 bed.
Studio with Spa Bath
Offers a kitchenette with a microwave and a bathroom with a 1-person spa bath. This room has no capacity for additional guests.
Hotel Policies
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