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Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

4.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail

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Superior Studio (charges may applied for twin beds)
One Bedroom Family Unit
Fitness facility
Property grounds
Front of property
Bella Vista Motel Oamaru combines eco-friendly accommodations with a peaceful garden setting. Guests can enjoy the natural surroundings after exploring nearby attractions, or maintain their workout routine at the accessible health club that includes a 24-hour fitness center.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$157
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct

Room options

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One Bedroom Family Unit

One Bedroom Family Unit

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Superior Studio (charges may applied for twin beds)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Compact Queen Studio

Compact Queen Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Triple Room

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

Map
206 Thames Street, Oamaru, 9400

What's nearby

  • Steampunk HQ - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Oamaru Gardens - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Oamaru Harbour - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Indian Kitchen Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Harbour St Bakery - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fat Sally's - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

Upscale motel near Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
Located close to Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail and Steampunk HQ, 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
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and access to a nearby health club
  • Express check-out, express check-in and books
Room features
All guest rooms at Bella Vista Motel Oamaru offer comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, mini 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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 20 to 30 for adults and NZD 20 to 20 for children

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Books
  • Games

Family friendly

  • Cot (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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch 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 per cent 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 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
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

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets are 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 on the number on the booking confirmation
An off-lead area is available

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 20 to 30 for adults and NZD 20 to 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 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards

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

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 20 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bella Vista Motel Oamaru on 29 Oct 2025 start from AU$156.82, 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 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 to midnight for a fee.

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

Checkout 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 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).

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Bella Vista Motel Oamaru Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 367 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 367 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 367 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 367 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 367 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hao

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to what we needed in Oamaru.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
handy to town centre
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Handy onsite parking and close proximity to food outlets with a short drive to the historical end of Oamaru. Room was very noisy at night as not double glazed and a lot of truck noisy made sleep hard,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Sorry to say our room did not meet the motel's name 'bella vista' because our view was hardly attractive (room 7)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean & tidy very quiet, staff were good, property needed a tidy up. But it suited us & we would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We found a couple little bugs but other than that everything was fine, the bed was not as comfy but it was pretty good for one night
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Was a miserable day so unable to take advantage of the good position of mot
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and the room was perfectly set.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madhu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of space in the room and parking spot next to the room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mandy

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Kevin

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

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant enough

Only stayed one night and we had everything we needed. Pleasant enough room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeongran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommend to stay

Clean and spacious sized room. Easy to find. As it's not the middle of the town, you need to walk a bit to access the town. Generally good place to stay as it's quite. The host also very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Philip

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

4/10 Poor

Brenda

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

6/10 Okay

Jacqui

Disliked: Room comfort

Disappointed

We have been on holiday 3 weeks and have stayed in a couple of Bella Vista motels so we were disappointed with a few things. Could not pay at property. Paid over the phone, no choice to use EFT-POS and charged $5 to pay on credit card. Room was very small-had to put bags in bathroom. Needs some Exit Mould on silicone seals in shower. Charges $30 per hour for early or late check in. No cooking facilities- this is a motel not a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, functional accommodation; well placed in central Oamaru. Main road is a bit noisy, plus having McDonalds next door (and KFC across the corner). Efficient & friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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