10/10 Excellent
Scott
7 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Scott
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Bella Vista Motel Oamaru
4.0 star property
Travelers stay just minutes from Steampunk HQ and the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail, with garden views and health club privileges that balance adventure with relaxation
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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
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
- Pet-friendly
- Parking included
- Free Wi-Fi
- Gym
- Breakfast available
- Laundry room
The current price is AU$182
AU$182
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
Room options
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One Bedroom Family Unit
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 reviews
(3 reviews)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
- Garden view
- 37 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed
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Superior Studio (charges may applied for twin beds)
7.07.0 out of 10
Good
2 reviews
(2 reviews)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
- Garden view
- 20 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
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Compact Queen Studio
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 reviews
(4 reviews)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
- Garden view
- 16 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
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Superior Triple Room
Highlights
Soundproofed
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
- 20 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area
Located in Oamaru, Bella Vista Motel Oamaru is in the entertainment district and near a boardwalk. 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. Visit our Oamaru travel guide
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206 Thames Street, Oamaru, 9400
What's nearby
Steampunk HQ12 min walk - 1.0 km
Oamaru Harbour16 min walk - 1.4 km- Whitestone Cheese Factory5 min walk - 0.5 km
- North Otago Museum8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail12 min walk - 1.0 km
Getting around
- Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)107 min drive
Restaurants
- Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli3 min drive
- Indian Kitchen Restaurant2 min drive
- Harbour St Bakery15 min walk
- McDonald's1 min walk
- Badger & Mackerel Messhall Espresso4 min walk
About this property
Bella Vista Motel Oamaru
Upscale motel near Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail
Located close to Steampunk HQ 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
- 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 program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, 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
- Limited on-site self parking
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)
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- 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
Food and water bowls and an off-lead area are 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
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Motel Oamaru
Oamaru Motel
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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 11 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bella Vista Motel Oamaru on 26 Mar 2026 start from AU$182, 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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Reviews
Bella Vista Motel Oamaru Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.2
Cleanliness
8.0
Location
8.8
Staff & service
8.2
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 375 reviews
10 - Excellent
173
Rating 8 - Good. 143 out of 375 reviews
8 - Good
143
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 375 reviews
6 - Okay
43
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 375 reviews
4 - Poor
15
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 375 reviews
2 - Terrible
1
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Arline
16 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, staff very helpful and friendly. Location close to beach and other amenities.
Arline
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Vickie
12 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and comfortable.
Vickie
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ianne
14 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bella Vista is a friendly,clean,helpful & convenient place to stay in Oamaru
Ianne
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Mandy
18 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Neat and tidy motel with nice staff. Nothing fancy but Oamaru is well worth visiting.
Mandy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Marilyn
26 Feb 2025
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.
Marilyn
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Madhu
23 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of space in the room and parking spot next to the room.
Madhu
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
6/10 Okay
Donna
10 July 2025
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,
Donna
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Patrick
10 Mar 2024
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.
Patrick
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rosemary
31 Oct 2025
Location
Perfect
Friendly staff
Rosemary
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bob
29 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good parking Easy access to town
Bob
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Kristin
21 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property close to all local attractions and shopping.
Kristin
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robert
13 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay.
Robert
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Arron
16 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy parking, staff was ok. Room was small for superior tri
Arron
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Hao
24 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Hao
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sabine
8 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and the room was perfectly set.
Sabine
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
8/10 Good
Audrey
26 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
handy to town centre
Audrey
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Paul
9 May 2025
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to what we needed in Oamaru.
Paul
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Tanya
5 Oct 2025
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Doing construction so extremely loud workers and music nearly all day, would of been nice to have notice of this before we arrived
Tanya
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Val
23 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice well appointed studio for short stay
Val
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nadine
27 July 2023
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.
Nadine
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Pamela
12 May 2025
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
Pamela
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
8/10 Good
Kevin
16 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious & comfortable. Good value for money.
Kevin
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
8/10 Good
David
27 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Sorry to say our room did not meet the motel's name 'bella vista' because our view was hardly attractive (room 7)
David
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Janet
22 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice.
Janet
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025