Colonial Lodge Motel  

In Oamaru, a short drive from the Whitestone Cheese Factory and the North Otago Museum. This compact motel sits near the Victorian Precinct and Totara Estate, with easy access to local sights. Family-friendly and with free on-site parking, it’s a practical base for exploring the area.

Small, tidy motel with garden views and just 10 guestrooms. Rooms come with kitchenettes — refrigerator, stovetop, microwave and coffee/tea maker — plus flat-screen TVs and daily housekeeping. Expect a simple, homely vibe where practical comforts take center stage.

Complimentary Wi‑Fi and free self-parking. Picnic area and barbecue grills for relaxed outdoor meals. Tour and ticket assistance to help plan local outings. Laundry and dry-cleaning services, luggage storage and on-site restaurant available. Wake up to garden-view mornings and easy in-room cooking.

Business center on site and complimentary wireless internet throughout the property for straightforward remote work or meetings.

Continental breakfast is offered daily (fee applies) and there’s an on-site restaurant. Several popular local cafés are close by, including Steam Cafe, Tees Street and Vinbrux Bakery & Kaffeehaus for quick bites and local flavors.