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ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

4.0 star property
Eco-certified Oamaru motel in Oamaru North with free parking

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Exterior
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Studio Spa
Studio Access Room | Private kitchen
In Oamaru North, ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge offers a serene eco-friendly escape with a garden and laundry facilities. Enjoy the convenience of in-room WiFi, barbecue grills, luggage storage, free newspapers and helpful staff that have left previous guests impressed.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$169
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

Room options

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Executive One Bedroom Suite

Executive One Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 Bedrooms Unit 2

2 Bedrooms Unit 2

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Queen Beds

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Studio Access Room

Studio Access Room

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 Bedroom Spa Unit

1 Bedroom Spa Unit

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio Spa

Studio Spa

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 Bedrooms Unit 1

2 Bedrooms Unit 1

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

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Studio Unit

Studio Unit

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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1 Bedroom Family Unit

1 Bedroom Family Unit

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
296 Thames Hwy, Oamaru, 9400

What's nearby

  • Steampunk HQ - 3 min drive
  • Oamaru Gardens - 3 min drive
  • Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct - 3 min drive
  • Oamaru Harbour - 3 min drive
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Galleon Complex - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Harbour St Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kfc - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Indian Kitchen Restaurant - ‬10 min walk

About this property

ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

Upscale eco-certified motel located in Oamaru North
ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and free newspapers
  • Barbecues, smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge include amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Kitchenettes, fridges and microwaves

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 15 for adults and from NZD 15 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 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

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge?

As of 16 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge on 23 Feb 2025 start from AU$168.98, 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 ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge located?

Located in Oamaru North, this eco-certified motel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Whitestone Cheese Factory, North Otago Museum and National Bank. Forrester Gallery and Janet Frame House are also within 1 mile (2 km).

ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 192 out of 277 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 277 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 277 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 277 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 277 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service from the personal at the property. Would recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

ZHIBAO

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel provided everything we needed and the staff were really friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wei

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stuff. They can speak Chinese & English. If you wanna live in Oamaru for few days. This Motel is a great choice for you.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tawahi

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly staff, super clean room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean ,well presented motel and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zhiqiang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice motel for a short layover. Sufficient parking lots for vehicles. The room was well maintained and cleaned.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly service with touchfull thoughts on free tasty muffins on arrival Only thing in this room is requires a fan in the bathroom to stop it from steaming up so much
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

R

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, comfortable and convenient
Our stay was very good. Friendly staff and everything easy. The wireless charging kit side tables were a nice and convenient touch. Recommend for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Neil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly service, older style motel needs updating I feel No handles in shower bath
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
last night in Oamaru
Great to be back if only for 1 night, always great service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonie

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

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, very comfy beds, quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Return customer
I frequently stay here. The hosts are lovely and the rooms are large and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
1 night in Oamaru
Great to be back, love Oamaru
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mikaela

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

10/10 Excellent

Maddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Oamaru comfort plus
Welcomed with a mini glass bottle of milk, complimentary muffins and wee chocs. Lovely spacious and comfortable room. The bathroom was tidy but still quite nineties, with an enjoyable but noisy spa bath. Excellent shower. Highly recommend this accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

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

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Suited us as stop on way to rugby in Dunedin, also saw penguins and seals
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Disliked: Staff & service
The heater in the room had not been switched on prior to our arrival and took quite some time to warm up, not what you want on a cold winters nigh. Apart from that 5\10
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ange

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

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

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

General hotel information

Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Address
296 Thames Hwy, Oamaru
Location
Oamaru