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289 Midway Motel

3.0 star property
Art Deco motel in Oamaru with free parking

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Front of property
Basic Studio | Private kitchen
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$163
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar

Room options

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Basic Studio

Basic Studio

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

King Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

One-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Two-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Superior Family Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Queen Beds

Superior One-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Single Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
289 Thames Street, Oamaru, 9400

What's nearby

  • Steampunk HQ - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Oamaru Gardens - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Oamaru Harbour - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 5 min drive - 2.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Galleon Complex - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Harbour St Bakery - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Indian Kitchen Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

About this property

289 Midway Motel

Property highlights
A terrace, a garden and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at 289 Midway Motel. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and smoke-free property
  • Luggage storage and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at 289 Midway Motel have amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Balconies or patios, kitchens and fridges

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 16 for adults and NZD 16 for children

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Free cot
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:30 PM and midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of NZD 20 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

MONETIZATION_ON

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 16 for adults and from NZD 16 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 200 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 200
  • Pet fee: NZD 20 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:30 PM and midnight
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

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289 Midway Motel
289 Midway Motel Oamaru
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289 Midway Motel Motel Oamaru

Frequently asked questions

Is 289 Midway Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of NZD 20 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at 289 Midway Motel?

As of 11 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 289 Midway Motel on 19 Mar 2025 start from AU$163.01, including 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 much is parking at 289 Midway Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at 289 Midway Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 9:30 PM to midnight for a fee.

What time is check-out at 289 Midway Motel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Does 289 Midway Motel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of NZD 200 per vehicle applies.

Where is 289 Midway Motel located?

Situated in Oamaru, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Whitestone Cheese Factory, North Otago Museum and National Bank. Oamaru Hospital and Forrester Gallery are also within 15 minutes.

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289 Midway Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 281 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 281 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 281 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 281 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 281 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

The bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Cleanliness and presentation was exceptional I’ve stayed in many types of accommodation around the South Island and this motel was by far the best. Good price too liked that I could park right outside my downstairs studio
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Kathy

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean enogh but very dated. The water flow was very erratic.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agam

Facilities and room were really good and convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kent

Limited parking, but easy location. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Gail L

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Our ensuite room was very large but very outdated. The sheets and bathroom fixtures were clean but the flooring needed replacing or an extremely thorough cleaning. It had a full kitchen. Convenient to food and we walked to the White City.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

We enjoyed our stay was lovely and clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Good basic accommodation, on highway so a little noisy later in day and early morning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Leon

An older motel which has not been fully updated. However the room was very clean, the manager/staff friendly and w enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Julie

Very comfortable bed. Good kitchen and bathroom. Needed a hairdryer.. if staying there ask for ground floor room as stairs difficult
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Terry

Handy to business area shops etc. A basic no frills motel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Phillipa

Cost effective and clean
A cost effective motel, on the main road but very quiet at night. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Not bad priced for money
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gladys

The motel was great near town and affordable and clean. Staff great also
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Very basic and the staff was friendly, the room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Evan

A fine place to stay. The room was a bit dated but a fine place to stay the night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Brent

a couple of nights in Oamaru
First time to stay here, value for money, warm and tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

kay

was lovely and clean lady owner was really nice and just a delightful place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Although it was an older building - the stay was good. The place was clean and tidy. Great stay thank you
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Room is fine. Spacious, two sinks, class, etc 15 minute walk to get to Victorian precinct. Fine if you are able to walk comfortably.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Modest, good proportions, everything we might need already supplied, very helpful reception, enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

tom

At this price point not much to complain about. It’s tidy a little dated but has all the things you need for an overnight stay. It’s near the main road so a bit of traffic noise but so are many of the motels in oamaru.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

TAIYOU

good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked the property for being able to go to the penguin colony at night. We thought we would have a bad nights sleep when we arrived and heard and saw the road however we were pleasantly surprised it wasn’t the case. I specifically said I would pay at property so when we arrived and went to pay the motel had already taken the money out of my account this accrued a surcharge which was why we weren’t paying that way. The lady tried to put the money back onto my account but she couldn’t. Maybe if someone says “pay at property” it should be left like that until guests arrive
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Logan

Served us well for our two night stay. Well located, comfortable and reasonably priced.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023