Is parking available at the property?

Free self parking is available on-site.

Is breakfast offered at the motel?

Breakfast in the room is available, but specific details about the type and cost are not provided.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but arrangements must be made in advance.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The motel is centrally located in Oamaru, within a 15-minute walk of Whitestone Cheese Factory and North Otago Museum. It is approximately 0.8 miles from National Bank and Oamaru Hospital.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and there is no minimum age specified for children to stay for free.

AAA Thames Court Motel in Oamaru, New Zealand

Average nightly price at AAA Thames Court Motel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$88
February	US$115
March	US$105
April	US$99
May	US$98
June	US$76
July	US$83
August	US$81
September	US$89
October	US$82
November	US$84
December	US$79

What guests think

Across recent reviews, AAA Thames Court Motel is praised for very clean, self-contained units and friendly, helpful staff, with easy parking and a quiet setting despite the main road, making it a reliable stopover in Oamaru.

Guests like the handy location near takeaways, supermarkets, and the town centre, with some noting penguin viewing spots require a short drive. Rooms are generally spacious and comfortable, though a few note the older style and some cosmetic wear. Many describe it as basic but well equipped and good value for short stays. Expect a straightforward, practical stay.

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Facilities

Self-contained units with well-equipped kitchens are frequently noted, plus easy parking. Facilities are basic but cover essentials.

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Alisa

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The unit was much bigger than anticipated, we were a couple staying for 2 nights. Full kitchen, great pressure in the shower. Unit was warm and bed was comfy. It's a bit tired and there is cosmetic maintenance needed but was otherwise comfortable

10

Bruce

7 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

What a real gem of a surprise Large rooms, great service, good parking, very clean, great kitchen and bathroom Chinese restaurant across the road cheap large beautifully cooked take away or eat in. We took away. Close to all the town and quiet

10

Kirsty

28 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, spacious and comfortable unit with everything we needed.

8

Christina

27 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall a lovely unit, had all we required for the one night. Kitchen was clean and tidy. Parking was close and all units on ground level. A plus was having all Sky channels available.

10

CHIA YUN

13 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

有中文服務很驚喜！房間跟廚房都很大，廚房設備齊全，服務人員會熱心的介紹那裡能看到野生的小藍企鵝

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10

Rick

28 Apr 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great place to stay when you are in Oamaru. Nice & tidy facilities and well located. The staff are friendly and helpful!

8

Laura

24 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and the kitchenette had everything we needed There are large windows facing the parking lot that only have black-out curtains so we had to choose either light or privacy.

10

Marie

4 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay, basic but everything we needed.

8

Feliceanna

11 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The motel had everything you need, its great for a few days.

10

Shirley

16 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quick and easy, self contained, perfect for a stopover on our way to Christchurch

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Cleanliness

Many reviews praise very clean, tidy units and bathrooms. A few mention minor issues like odors, flies, or a sticky kitchen floor.

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Christine

1 Mar 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Unit 5 was extremely clean, the bathroom being spotless. Comfy bed. Very quiet location on a Saturday evening.

8

Christina

27 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall a lovely unit, had all we required for the one night. Kitchen was clean and tidy. Parking was close and all units on ground level. A plus was having all Sky channels available.

8

Dave

20 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable bed, easy parking. proximity to park for toileting dogs. Floor of kitchen a bit "sticky"

6

Luke

31 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There were dozens of flies in the bath room...

8

Grainne

9 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, spacious, comfortable bed. We didn't like the smell inside the unit and they needed a net curtain along the ranch slider

10

Mark

26 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean, spacious and confortable.

10

Anthony

14 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good tidy and clean

8

Laura

24 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and the kitchenette had everything we needed There are large windows facing the parking lot that only have black-out curtains so we had to choose either light or privacy.

8

Hiroyuki

1 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was clean enough, compact and reasonable.

10

Peter

18 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very happy with my stay. One of the cleanest motel rooms I’ve stayed in. Great facilities, room was a great size, had everything you’d need. Owner was very helpful. Would definitely stay again. Can’t speak more highly of this property.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious with comfortable beds and are often quiet despite the main road. Some guests note dated decor and minor cosmetic wear.

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Alisa

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The unit was much bigger than anticipated, we were a couple staying for 2 nights. Full kitchen, great pressure in the shower. Unit was warm and bed was comfy. It's a bit tired and there is cosmetic maintenance needed but was otherwise comfortable

10

Kirsty

28 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, spacious and comfortable unit with everything we needed.

8

Kathryn

10 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, comfortable, quiet, spacious room.

10

Maureen

12 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay a night or two. Main highway busy but not to bad late at night

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craig

15 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Older styled motel. Large room. Bathroom was reasonable, but could do with upgrading. That said, it was functional. Check in was quick and friendly. Rooms were quiet despite location on main highway. Supermarket and takeaway was nearby. Central Oarmaru was a couple of minutes drive away. Was a good hotel for a one night stay.

8

Taeko

9 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was nice & clean, enough space for 4 people. But I was not comfortable with speaking voice & footsteps from upstairs.

10

Mark

26 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean, spacious and confortable.

10

Priscilla

31 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good motel for a rest stop on our way to Dunedin. Nice clean spacious room. Comfy king size bed with good linen. Good sized bathroom with shelves in the shower! Very useful but rare! Although on the Highway room was quiet and good curtains cut out the light.

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Marie

4 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay, basic but everything we needed.

10

Lia

10 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Really enjoyed our quick stay at the AAA Thames Court Motel. Even though it's on the main road, we didn't hear any traffic noise. Would definitely stay here next time we are in Oamaru.

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Service

Service is friendly and helpful, with easy check-in and useful local tips. Chinese-language support is available.

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Brent

9 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Top service

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CHIA YUN

13 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

有中文服務很驚喜！房間跟廚房都很大，廚房設備齊全，服務人員會熱心的介紹那裡能看到野生的小藍企鵝

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chihwei

27 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

員工很熱情

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craig

15 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Older styled motel. Large room. Bathroom was reasonable, but could do with upgrading. That said, it was functional. Check in was quick and friendly. Rooms were quiet despite location on main highway. Supermarket and takeaway was nearby. Central Oarmaru was a couple of minutes drive away. Was a good hotel for a one night stay.

10

Kathy

5 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

it was lovely and quiet. the reception guy was very nice and really helpful

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HUI MIN

10 Sept 2023

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OK for short term stay. Staff is helpful.

10

Michelle

22 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean comfortable rooms Staff helpful

10

Rick

28 Apr 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great place to stay when you are in Oamaru. Nice & tidy facilities and well located. The staff are friendly and helpful!

10

Jui Khoon

23 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to do check in.

10

sherry

5 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

stayed here with the family for one night on our tour of New Zealand. Came to see the penguins. Owners were right on site to answer any questions and very informative. At the quiet end of town so no traffic but convenient to both dining groceries and shopping. Could walk to center of town in 25 minutes.

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Location

Convenient to food options, supermarkets, and the town centre; several say it's walkable or a short drive. Despite the highway setting, many found it quiet; penguin viewing typically requires a car.

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Michelle

12 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,364 nights

Easy to find. Good price

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Rebecca

9 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location to food and entertainment

10

Jj

4 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There is a Takeaway store just cross the road. Very convenience.

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Maureen

12 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay a night or two. Main highway busy but not to bad late at night

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craig

15 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Older styled motel. Large room. Bathroom was reasonable, but could do with upgrading. That said, it was functional. Check in was quick and friendly. Rooms were quiet despite location on main highway. Supermarket and takeaway was nearby. Central Oarmaru was a couple of minutes drive away. Was a good hotel for a one night stay.

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John

19 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very good motel walkable into Oamaru however if visiting the penguins then it is a car ride away.

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Bal

14 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It is in the middle of the town. Very easy access to everything I needed.

10

JOYCE

26 Oct 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location

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sherry

5 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

stayed here with the family for one night on our tour of New Zealand. Came to see the penguins. Owners were right on site to answer any questions and very informative. At the quiet end of town so no traffic but convenient to both dining groceries and shopping. Could walk to center of town in 25 minutes.

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Heather

27 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

It was a nice place to stay close to town and to the habour.

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