Heritage Court Lodge

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star motel with free WiFi

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Standard Two Bedroom Unit - 1 Queen, 3 Singles | In-room dining
Luxury One Bedroom - 1 King, 2 Singles | Private kitchen
Reception
Luxury Studio - 1 Queen, 1 Single
Premium Two Bedroom | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
346 Thames Highway, Oamaru, 9400
  • Steampunk HQ
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Oamaru Harbour
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Two Bedroom

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Luxury Studio - 1 Queen, 1 Single

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Studio - Queen

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Studio - 1 Queen, 1 Single

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Luxury Studio - Super King

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Spa Studio with Kitchenette - King

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury One Bedroom - 1 King, 2 Singles

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Two Bedroom Unit - 1 Queen, 3 Singles

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Standard Studio - 2 King Singles

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Premium Studio - Queen

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Studio - 1 Queen, 1 Single

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Oamaru

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Oamaru North motel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Whitestone Cheese Factory and Janet Frame House. North Otago Museum and Oamaru Hospital are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Steampunk HQ - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Oamaru Harbour - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Oamaru Gardens - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 7 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Galleon Complex - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Harbour St Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kfc - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Indian Kitchen Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Heritage Court Lodge

Family-friendly 4-star motel with free WiFi
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The family-friendly Heritage Court Lodge also features a garden, laundry facilities, and room service (during limited hours). Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Oamaru motel.

  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Heritage Court Lodge offers 34 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers.

This Oamaru motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 28 for adults and NZD 28 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 50

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per night.

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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 28 for adults and NZD 28 for children
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

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Heritage Court Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 359 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 143 out of 359 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 359 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 359 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 359 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Young-Su, SAANICHTON

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice reception and nice room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place to stay

Easy check in with friendly staff. Room a little tired but clean with a comfy bed. Had all the amenities you would need. Easy reach of shops.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean and spacious apartment with easy access and good parking. Ideal for an overnight stay on a road trip.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas, La Center

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s in pretty good shape. I could stay here again but the motel next door is nicer.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Clean rooms. Don't stay here for the restaurant

Lovely, clean, refurbished rooms. Hot and stuffy, though, with no air conditioning and few windows to open, and it wasn't that warm outside. We planned to eat at the restaurant, and the menu was in our room, but upon entering, we were told it was for Chinese bookings only.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Could not get the tv to work
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Raelene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We got what we paid for. Bathroom needs a bit of a revamp. Comfortable beds. Overall happy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Property is tired but had everything needed for a short stay. Quite a way out of town and difficult to pull out on the busy road at times. We didn’t feel welcomed at check in and the sign in the room telling us we would have to pay a call out fee for the fire service if the smoke alarm was activated wasn’t really welcoming either!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Art

Disliked: Staff & service
Very poor wifi. Could not connect or stay connected. VERY SLOW AS TO BE UNAVAILABLE.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
We were there for 2 nights. The property seems to cater to large overnight groups. The restaurant was sold out both nights. In the evenings and mornings these groups were loud and inconsiderate. The wifi was awful. It kept going in and out. You had to constantly re-sign in. The only complaint about the room itself was that the bed was soft.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Shani

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good location, tidy and clean, comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
The bed was very firm. No milk in fridge for a coffee. Good location for travelling
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Mike

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap motel in Oamaru. You get what you pay for.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Hiromasa

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mingjun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

New years eve night stay

Nice overnight stay. May be slightly out of town for some but only five minutes in the car.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ron

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hikka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet, well equipped unit

Nice motel, on the main road but most units we’ll back and with double glazing and good curtains you will get a good sleep. Very nice, helpful receptionist. Full kitchen, including oven. Walk into town via the road along the waterfront is much nicer than main road, takes 30 minutes or so
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jill

Lovely area close enough to town. Clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice outside courtyard area outside motel. No negative comments
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

D C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A night away

Over night stay on way to Christchurch. Great quiet place with convenient parking off street
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nastassja

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024