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The Mews Oamaru

4.5 star property
The Mews Oamaru puts travelers in the perfect spot to experience Steampunk HQ and other local attractions, with convenient laundry facilities and free parking

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This eco-certified motel in charming Oamaru provides the essentials travelers need: in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, and luggage storage. Guests can park for free and easily walk to unique local attractions like Steampunk HQ, Whitestone Cheese Factory, and Janet Frame House.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
The current price is AU$208
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb

Room options

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Terrace/patio

Traditional Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Smart TV
Fan
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Terrace/patio

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Smart TV
Fan
Premium bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Terrace/patio

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Smart TV
Portable fan
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Terrace/patio

Executive Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Smart TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ground Floor

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ground Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Smart TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Oamaru, The Mews Oamaru is in the city centre and near a metro station. Whitestone Cheese Factory is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Oamaru Gardens and Oamaru Harbour. Janet Frame House and Steampunk HQ are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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Map
26 Exe Street, Oamaru, 9400

What's nearby

  • Whitestone Cheese Factory - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Janet Frame House - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • North Otago Museum - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Steampunk HQ - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Oamaru Harbour - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Indian Kitchen Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Harbour St Bakery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fat Sally's Pub and Restaurant - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Mews Oamaru

Motel near Whitestone Cheese Factory
Located close to Janet Frame House and Oamaru Gardens, The Mews Oamaru provides laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and tour/ticket information
  • A front desk safe, smoke-free property and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at The Mews Oamaru boast comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Highchairs and free infant beds
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 50-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services and digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, kitchens and fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: NZD 15 per person

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • High chair
  • In-room cot
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 2010
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with 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 8:00 PM 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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per stay.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 15.00 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per stay

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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number NZ Business Number. 9429035623137

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Highfield Mews Motel Oamaru
Highfield Mews Oamaru
Highfield Mews
Highfield Mews Motel
The Mews Oamaru Motel
The Mews Oamaru Oamaru
The Mews Oamaru Motel Oamaru

Frequently asked questions

Is The Mews Oamaru pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Mews Oamaru?

As of 15 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Mews Oamaru on 1 Feb 2026 start from AU$208.24, 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 The Mews Oamaru?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Mews Oamaru?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM.

What time is check-out at The Mews Oamaru?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is The Mews Oamaru located?

Located in the heart of Oamaru, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Whitestone Cheese Factory and Janet Frame House. Oamaru Gardens and Steampunk HQ are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

The Mews Oamaru Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 242 out of 353 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 353 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 353 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 353 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 353 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable, would be happy to stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay love the tub
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So new and clean, spa bath was awesome, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JIAQI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel is very good, I think it is the best choice in Oamaru. It has spa bath, very clean and all the other details are also very good. Definitely will come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly hosts, modern facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortableand d would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent position and extremely comfortable run by lovely people.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

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

One night stay

A great place to stay. Near town centre. Plenty of places to visit. Quiet location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Merryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable property. Small lounge/kitchenette and lovely bathroom. Great for our 3 night stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent, comfortable will book again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room in a modern quiet motel, recommend if you are in oamaru
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, easy access
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Amenities
This motel has a fresh remodel and is in great shape. Nice and clean, no smells. Really well done, highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A comfortable stay in a well equipped apartment.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful quaint little spot to stay. Room was absolutely lovely with fluffy robes for when you are out of the spa bath. Young girl working reception on arrival waa sweet, pleasant and helpful. We had a downstairs room and didn’t hear noise from any other guests. Would highly recommended The Mews!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The quality of the room amenities was greatly appreciated. While slightly outside the CBD, most of the Oamaru attractions were easily visited on foot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable motel with kitchenette about 10 minutes on foot from town center. Decent value and good choice for a night in transit to Christchurch.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless, comfortable and well located. Great option in Oamaru.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super comfy bed and lovely unit. Spa bath and shower were a bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Baz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Host was very friendly and helpful. Our room was large and spacious and had a wonderful jet spa bath.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corinne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Size of the room was great & lovely spa bzth. Very well equipped.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean and spacious unit
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

K M

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

Lovely Place in Oamaru

The room was immaculate. The bed was nice and firm. The kitchen and bathroom were very clean and luxurious bathtub! We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet location & handy to town, very clean & comfortable. I was impressed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023