Colonial Lodge Motel
509 Thames Highway
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Why people book this hotel
“The room size out tue back was so generous, the room was super clean right down …”
“Clean and size of unit”
“After only booking the room 2 hours before arrival, it was appreciated that on e…”
“Good location, clean and comfortable bed”
“Very helpful staff”
“Very friendly and welcoming staff Loved the extra added bonus of the motel cat”
“Location was perfect and the room was spacious and very clean and the best was t…”
“Great location to stop travelling from Chch to Invercargill”
“good price nice and clean”
Overview
Offering free WiFi, barbecue facilities and a sunny terrace, Colonial Lodge Motel is just 10 minutes’ drive from Oamaru Beach. It offers self-contained accommodation with a flat-screen TV and lovely garden views. Colonial Lodge Motel Oamaru is 5 minutes’ drive from Oamaru Racecourse and the Blue Penguin Colony. Oamaru Airport is a 15-minute drive, and the famous Moeraki Boulders are a 35-minute drive away. A kitchenette with a stove, microwave and refrigerator is standard in all apartments. Each heated apartment has a bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. The tour desk can book trips to the Blue Penguin Colony, Moeraki Boulders and the Whitestone Cheese factory. The motel also offers a children’s playground with slides, swings and a trampoline.
Traveller reviews
Sally
couple
June 16, 2026
“Highly recommended, warm and comfy, everything we needed”
After only booking the room 2 hours before arrival, it was appreciated that on entering the room, we had a warm room as they turned the heater on
Sa
extended_group
June 16, 2026
“i have made it my go to whenever i travel to Oamaru”
Location was perfect and the room was spacious and very clean and the best was the friendliness of the host:)
Donna
solo_traveller
June 4, 2026
“Very good and enjoyable, would stay again”
The next store neighbours cat was lovely to have visit.
Alissa
family_with_children
May 30, 2026
The room size out tue back was so generous, the room was super clean right down to the toilet paper was detailed gorgeously, I will absolutely stay here again for Steampunk next year, I cant wait!!
Paul
solo_traveller
May 25, 2026
Very helpful staff
Tracey
solo_traveller
May 21, 2026
Great location to stop travelling from Chch to Invercargill.
Joel
family_with_children
May 21, 2026
“Warm, comfortable, helpful and friendly staff”
Very friendly and welcoming staff Loved the extra added bonus of the motel cat
Gregory
solo_traveller
May 18, 2026
Clean and size of unit.
Carol
couple
May 17, 2026
Good location, clean and comfortable bed.
Martina
solo_traveller
May 8, 2026
Nice, clean & tidy & comfortable. Great TV channels & helpful owner.
Amanda
family_with_children
May 5, 2026
“Pleasant and comfortable”
Very clean tidy and spacious has everything for a comfortable stay, with a cute cuddly but very hungry cat!
Thamm
solo_traveller
May 2, 2026
The room was very clean. The bed & lounge chairs were very comfortable. Staff were friendly & helpful.
Mills
solo_traveller
April 27, 2026
Proximity to Dots Castle
Katharine
family_with_children
April 19, 2026
“Ok for one night stay”
Ok for a night. Road noise was annoying, but good to have the space and friendly owner
Terry
extended_group
April 13, 2026
“Good over night stay, happy to come back”
good price nice and clean
Mel
solo_traveller
April 12, 2026
Very quiet very friendly and great service. Beds were top notch and the best of slept in for a long time. Very warm and comfortable. Lovely fresh unit to stay in.
Sara
extended_group
April 5, 2026
Great location, friendly staff, clean and tidy
Viktor
extended_group
March 30, 2026
Nice place to stay for a few days
Vivienne
couple
March 28, 2026
“Great value. Very clean. Comfy bed”
Clean and comfortable
Barbara Lynne
couple
March 23, 2026
“A great valuable comfortable safe quiet sanctuary”
A great little unit to stay in. Immaculately clean and very comfortable. Nothing to fault here. Host very kind and helpful
Facilities
Activities
Children's playground
Food & Drink
Breakfast in the room, Breakfast options
General
Designated smoking area, WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking rooms, Pets allowed, Family rooms, Heating
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Private parking, Parking, Free parking
Services
Laundry, Room service, Tour desk, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Daily housekeeping
Family Apartment
This heated apartment offers 2 separate bedrooms, a kitchenette with cooking facilities, and a seating area with a flat-screen TV.
One-Bedroom Apartment
This heated apartment offers a separate bedroom, a kitchenette with cooking facilities, and a seating area with a flat-screen TV.
Two-Bedroom Apartment
This heated apartment offers 2 separate bedrooms, a kitchenette with cooking facilities, and a seating area with a flat-screen TV.
Studio
The studio has a private bathroom, a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a seating area with a flat-screen TV. The well-fitted kitchenette features a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The studio features a wardrobe, garden views and chocolate. The unit has 2 beds.
Studio
This heated studio offers a kitchenette with cooking facilities, and a seating area with a flat-screen TV.
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