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Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

4.0 star property
Upscale eco-certified motel near Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Exterior
Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
One Bedroom Family Unit | Bathroom
Fitness facility
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • GymGymGym

Check out the area

Map
206 Thames Street, Oamaru, 9400
  • Popular LocationSteampunk HQ14 min walk
  • Popular LocationOamaru Harbour18 min walk
  • Popular LocationOamaru Blue Penguin Colony5 min drive
  • AirportDunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)107 min drive
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Room options

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Superior Studio (charges may applied for twin beds) | Property amenity

Superior Studio (charges may applied for twin beds)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Triple Room

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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One Bedroom Family Unit

One Bedroom Family Unit

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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Compact Queen Studio

Compact Queen Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Oamaru

Located in Oamaru, Bella Vista Motel Oamaru is in the entertainment district and near a boardwalk/promenade. Steam Train and Auto Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail and Oamaru Harbour. Steampunk HQ and Oamaru Gardens are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including cross-country skiing and snowboarding.
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What's nearby

  • Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail - 12 min walk
  • Steampunk HQ - 14 min walk
  • Oamaru Gardens - 16 min walk
  • Oamaru Harbour - 18 min walk
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • Temptations Bakery - 8 min walk
  • McDonald's - 1 min walk
  • Fat Sally's Pub & Restaurant - 7 min walk
  • Scotts Brewing - 17 min walk
  • The Last Post Pub Restaurant - 10 min walk

About this property

Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

Upscale eco-certified motel near Steampunk HQ
Located close to Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail and Steam Train, Bella Vista Motel Oamaru provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a 24-hour health club.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and access to a nearby health club
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and an off-leash area
Room features
All guestrooms at Bella Vista Motel Oamaru feature thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and microwaves

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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee: NZD 20 to 20 for adults and NZD 20 to 20 for children

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in fee for check-in between 8:00 PM and midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.55 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8:00 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 staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NZD 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 30.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 20–20 for adults, and NZD 20–20 for children
  • Pet fee: NZD 25 per pet, 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 8:00 PM and midnight
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 30.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.55 percent

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Motel property is rated 4 stars.
Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

Property is also known as

Bella Vista Motel Oamaru
Bella Vista Oamaru
Motel Oamaru
Oamaru Motel
Bella Vista Motel Oamaru Motel
Bella Vista Motel Oamaru Oamaru
Bella Vista Motel Oamaru Motel Oamaru

Frequently asked questions

Is Bella Vista Motel Oamaru pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of NZD 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Bella Vista Motel Oamaru?

As of May 12, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bella Vista Motel Oamaru on Jun 3, 2024 start from CA $136.49, excluding 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 Bella Vista Motel Oamaru?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bella Vista Motel Oamaru?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 8:00 PM–midnight for a fee.

What time is check-out at Bella Vista Motel Oamaru?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Bella Vista Motel Oamaru located?

Situated in the historical district, this eco-certified motel is within a 15-minute walk of Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail, Steam Train, and Steampunk HQ. Auto Museum and Oamaru Gardens are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Bella Vista Motel Oamaru Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 158 out of 342 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 130 out of 342 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 342 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 342 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 342 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mandy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Neat and tidy motel with nice staff. Nothing fancy but Oamaru is well worth visiting.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

Centre of town to restaurants,coffee shops, and to a few long walks to the old town and hilltops with great views. The property had most requirements for me, except the news channels on TV, as in bbc world news and the fox and cnn channels, and free movie channels.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Yuming

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room too small,it’s hard for two people cross to each other….not recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Val

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice well appointed studio for short stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcome Staff was excellent (Nancy was lovely)!! It was the perfect place for a ‘home’ base while we explored the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Philip, Northcote Point

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very small room and very much overpriced for what it is
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious & comfortable. Good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Kirsty

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We've stayed at a few Bella Vista's this was very pricey for a tiny room. Needs money spent on dates rooms for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

dan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Nothing great, nothing terrible. Just blah. Would look for another place when visiting Oamaru again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Brenda

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was the most expensive of the acccomodations we booked, and the worst. So we will not be using any of their motels
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023