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AAA Thames Court Motel

3.0 star property
3-star motel perfect for exploring Oamaru

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Shower, hair dryer, towels
Front of property
Superior Studio Apartment | Private kitchenette
Family Apartment
Garden view

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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252 Thames Street, Oamaru, 9400
  • Place, Janet Frame House
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Steampunk HQ
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Oamaru Harbour
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Apartment

Family Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Executive Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Studio Apartment | Living room

Executive Studio Apartment

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior One Bedroom Apartment | Living room

Superior One Bedroom Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Upstairs Two-Bedroom Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds, 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Executive King Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Oamaru

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of the motel, you'll find Whitestone Cheese Factory and North Otago Museum. National Bank and Oamaru Hospital are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Whitestone Cheese Factory - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Janet Frame House - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Steampunk HQ - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Grainstore Gallery - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Oamaru Harbour - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Indian Kitchen Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Harbour St Bakery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Scotts Brewing - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk

About this property

AAA Thames Court Motel

3-star motel perfect for exploring Oamaru
As a guest of AAA Thames Court Motel, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. WiFi is free in public spaces. AAA Thames Court Motel also features laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and room service (during limited hours). Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Oamaru motel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 3 buildings
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
AAA Thames Court Motel offers 10 accommodations with DVD players and hair dryers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchens.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Playground

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.9 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.9 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does AAA Thames Court Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at AAA Thames Court Motel.

How much does it cost to stay at AAA Thames Court Motel?

As of Jun 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at AAA Thames Court Motel on Jun 16, 2026 start from CA $93, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How close is AAA Thames Court Motel to the beach?

This motel is 2.7 mi (7-min drive) from Bushy Beach and 11.7 mi (23-min drive) from Te Hakapureirei Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does AAA Thames Court Motel offer free breakfast?

AAA Thames Court Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at AAA Thames Court Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at AAA Thames Court Motel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

Is there free parking at AAA Thames Court Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does AAA Thames Court Motel have a pool?

AAA Thames Court Motel does not have a pool.

Does AAA Thames Court Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is AAA Thames Court Motel to downtown Oamaru?

AAA Thames Court Motel is 0.5 mi away from Oamaru.

AAA Thames Court Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 260 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 260 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 260 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 260 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 260 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to food and entertainment
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Unit 5 was extremely clean, the bathroom being spotless. Comfy bed. Very quiet location on a Saturday evening.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

EDWARD

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely accommodating hosts, as our room was ready we were allowed to check in early. The accommodation was very comfortable clean and convenient. Great facilities with excellent air conditioning. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A nice and really clean motel. Well located for visiting the blue penguins.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness and great size for families with children
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great shower pressure!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
ok stay overnight . had 2 bed upstairs apartment which served its purpose although if 2 couples 1 sleeps in lounge as 2nd bedroom is bunks . walkable into town .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, basic but everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean, comfortable, quiet, spacious room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean, spacious and confortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick and easy, self contained, perfect for a stopover on our way to Christchurch
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and the kitchenette had everything we needed There are large windows facing the parking lot that only have black-out curtains so we had to choose either light or privacy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fleur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot for our stop over - thanks
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kean Hong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good and easy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Top service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean with the kitchen supplies meticulously organized in the cabinets and drawers. The room has a glass wall to the parking area with a sliding glass patio door entrance to the room. I thought this was very odd, until the next place we stayed in New Zealand had the exact same design. Must be a New Zealand thing. The managers/owners(?) were very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, spacious and comfortable unit with everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

jean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was ok for one nights stay. Would book again..
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice place to stay close to town and to the habour.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOYCE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent motel at a fair price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Feliceanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel had everything you need, its great for a few days.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Man Lok

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beware no oven and washing machine. Others are fine.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Amenities
Overall a lovely unit, had all we required for the one night. Kitchen was clean and tidy. Parking was close and all units on ground level. A plus was having all Sky channels available.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and perfectly adequate for a brief stay and would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023