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AAA Thames Court Motel

★★★★ 252 Thames Street, Oamaru, NZ

8.8 guest rating· 1600 reviews

About this hotel

Convenient Self-Catering Units

Located just a 5-minute walk from Oamaru’s town centre, AAA Thames Court offers self-catering units with free Wi-Fi, ideal for a comfortable stay. The heated studios and apartments come with well-equipped kitchens and dining tables, ensuring convenience during your visit.

Family-Friendly Amenities

With a garden featuring a children’s play area, AAA Thames Court is perfect for families. Additionally, the motel provides laundry facilities, daily newspapers, and even serves Western breakfast in rooms, making sure your family's needs are well taken care of.

Ideal Location for Exploring

Situated near the Penguin Colony and just a short drive from Oamaru Airport, AAA Thames Court Motel offers easy access to key attractions. Its proximity to Dunedin also makes it a great base for exploring the region.

Book your stay at AAA Thames Court now for a memorable and convenient experience!

Rooms & rates

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Family Apartment

Sleeps 6 · Double bed, 4× Twin bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • TV

<p><strong>1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>Soundproofed room</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom </p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - DVD player</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchen with electric kettle </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Egyptian cotton linens and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Shower, a hair dryer, and towels</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Phone and wardrobe or closet</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Heating</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No housekeeping</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Executive Studio Apartment

Sleeps 3 · Queen Bed, Twin bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • TV

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed</strong></p><p>Soundproofed room</p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - DVD player</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchen with electric kettle </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Egyptian cotton linens and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Shower, a hair dryer, and towels</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Phone and wardrobe or closet</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Heating</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No housekeeping</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Executive Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Sleeps 4 · King bed, 2× Twin bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • TV

<p><strong>1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>Soundproofed room</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom and living room</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - DVD player</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchen with electric kettle </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Egyptian cotton linens and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Shower, a hair dryer, and towels</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Phone and wardrobe or closet</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Heating</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No housekeeping</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Two-Bedroom Apartment

Sleeps 6 · 80 m² · 4× Twin bed, Queen bed

  • Kitchen
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer

This spacious apartment has a full kitchen, a lounge area and an private bathroom.

Executive King One-Bedroom Apartment

Sleeps 4 · 40 m² · 2× Twin bed, Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchen
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone

This apartment has a full kitchen and a spacious bathroom.

Superior Upstairs Two-Bedroom Apartment

Sleeps 7 · 65 m² · Twin bed, 2× Bunk bed, 2× Queen bed

  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchen
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone

Guests can make meals in the kitchen that is equipped with a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. The spacious family room provides a private entrance, soundproof walls, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as garden views. The unit offers 5 beds.

Superior One-Bedroom Apartment

Sleeps 4 · 40 m² · 2× Twin bed, Queen bed

  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchen
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone

This refurbished apartment offers double glazing, a spacious lounge, kitchen and bathroom.

Superior Studio Apartment

Sleeps 3 · 28 m² · Twin bed, Queen bed

  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchen
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone

This refurbished room has a spacious living area, refurbished bathroom, kitchen and double glazed windows.

Executive King Suite

Sleeps 2 · 28 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchen
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone

In the fully equipped kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. Boasting a terrace with city views, this studio also offers a private entrance and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit has 1 bed.

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Parking
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Cashless payment available
  • Children's playground
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Face masks for guests available
  • First aid kit available
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  • Garden
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Laundry
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Location

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252 Thames Street, Oamaru, NZ

Check-in
from 01:00 PM to 09:30 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say8.81600 reviews

+ Spacious rooms+ Friendly service+ Good value for money− Dated furniture− Traffic noise− Low shower pressure
Cleanliness8.3
Service9.3
Location8.3
Room Quality8.8
Amenities8.8
Value for Money9.3

Basic bit good value.

8.0

Comfy beds, close to town.

− Could do with a little upgrading, ie heat pumps for efficiency, two pillows on the bed. Instead of in the wardrobes, towels on the beds in spare room instead of bathroom cabinet. We had to go looking for the above. But over all pretty good

Tarshtc · NZ · 2026-07-22

Guter Aufenthalt in Omamaru für uns als 3köpfige Familie

8.0

Geräumiges Zimmer

Angela · SE · 2026-07-18

Was fine for the 3 nights we stayed.

7.0

Was very clean and had everything we needed.

− No heated towel rail and bathroom was very cold.

Sandra · NZ · 2026-07-17

We were on the side road and heard no traffic, rooms were big with extra heaters and blankets in case we got cold. Reall

10.0

Convenient location, great sized rooms friendly staff, great shower pressure

Kyla · NZ · 2026-07-16

Good to know

Please note that a credit card surcharge applies to all card payments: • Visa & Mastercard: 2.9% • American Express: 3.5%Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A deposit may be required at the property.

›Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

›Pets

Pets are not allowed.

›Internet

WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

›Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 1 year old stay for NZD 10 per person per night when using an available cot.

Children up to and including 17 years old stay for NZD 25 per person per night when using an existing bed.

You haven't added any extra beds.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.