Alpine Motel

From

US$79

/ night

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From

US$79

/ night

About this property

Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Tour desk
Housekeeping
Hiking

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Location

285 Thames Street, Oamaru, New Zealand

Whitestone Cheese Factory (0.2 Miles)

North Otago Museum (0.6 Miles)

Oamaru Hospital (0.6 Miles)

Forrester Gallery (0.7 Miles)

Janet Frame House (0.7 Miles)

Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail (0.7 Miles)

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Room options

2 Bedroom

Room details

1 Extra-Large Double Bed

and

3× Single Beds

Sleeps 5

732 ft²

Balcony

Heating

Wi-Fi (Free)

Kitchen

Executive 1 Bedroom

Room details

1 Extra-Large Double Bed

and

1 Single Bed

Sleeps 3

463 ft²

Balcony

Heating

Wi-Fi (Free)

Kitchen

Kitchen Studio

Room details

1 Large Double Bed

and

1 Single Bed

Sleeps 3

312 ft²

Balcony

Heating

Wi-Fi (Free)

Kitchen

1 Bedroom

Room details

1 Large Double Bed

and

3× Single Beds

Sleeps 5

463 ft²

Balcony

Heating

Wi-Fi (Free)

Kitchen

Studio

Room details

1 Large Double Bed

and

1 Single Bed

Sleeps 3

312 ft²

Balcony

Heating

Wi-Fi (Free)

Kitchenette

Guest reviews of Alpine Motel

8.1

Very good

Based on 480 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

Couple

50%

Family

32%

Group

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Across reviews of Alpine Motel, guests consistently praise the friendly, welcoming hosts and the convenient location near town, while noting the property is older with basic facilities, generally comfortable rooms, and occasional traffic noise from the main road.

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What guests think

Cleanliness feedback is mixed: many find units clean and tidy, but several cite dirty dishes or areas that need better attention. Rooms are often spacious with comfortable beds; some guests mentioned soft or unsupportive mattresses. Parking is easy, double glazing helps, and some units provide self-catering kitchens and Sky TV, though setups vary by room. Overall, expect a simple, no-frills stay in a handy in-town location.

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Rooms

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Facilities

On-site parking is easy, double glazing helps with road noise, and some units include self-catering kitchens and Sky TV; however, facilities are older and can feel basic, with kitchen setups varying by room.

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Tasman

6 Oct 2024

Stayed 1 night

Basic facilities.

Chris

31 Oct 2023

Stayed 3 nights

Very good value for the price.Decor dated and sofas and chairs need a spruce up but everything else was very clean. The studio had everything you needed when self catering including a full oven and microwave. Walk in shower great for oldies.Two New Worlds and a Countdown within a short drive. Also KFC, Subway and Thai and Chinese takeaways.Sky TV. Excellent location. Short drive to to all Oamaru's features- blue penguin sanctuary, Victorian district, steam pink headquarters, breweries, cafes, restaurants and tourist type shops.Not to mention the iconic Oamaru Rainbow lolly factory and shop.Cheap as seconds! Recommend a meal at the iconic Criterion hotel in the Victorian district. Try Scott's black doris plum cider which is a speciality in this establishment. Great pizzas at Scotts brewery. Only 15km to Riverstone complex on main road to Timaru.Fantastic restaurant, gardens, castle and gift shops. Well worth a visit. The motel is positoned on the main highway with some road noise but double glazing meant this was not intrusive. Choose an upstairs room for nice views over to the hill and character houses and church buildings. Would stay here again.

Kenneth

26 Nov 2023

Stayed 1 night

This was an excellent stay for us. The owner was super friendly, the room(#9) was a large area with a second bedroom, wifi worked well, the towels were good quality, and parking right outside the door. All the attributes we judge a hotel by were fantastic.

Sharon

20 Jun 2024

Stayed 1 night

Easy location Not good if you need kitchenette facilities

Julie

10 Mar 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Comfy beds, able to get washing done by the owner

Warren

18 Jul 2024

Stayed 2 nights

The property well situated in Oamaru nice and warm and comfortable. Sky TV not too noisy being on the main road. Good parking

Emily

12 Feb 2023

Stayed 1 night

Very convenient, on-site parking, good room with solid beds, dining options within walking distance, cheese factory within walking distance.

Jacques

19 Dec 2022

Stayed 1 night

The motel was convenient, with a good sonic isolation and appropriate equipment.

STEPHEN

7 Apr 2025

Stayed 1 night

The motel is close to town with adequate off-street parking. It has double glazing at the front which reduces the road noise. The interior is dated but clean. The staff are friendly.

Richard

18 Aug 2024

Stayed 1 night

ageing facilities and fittings. Possibly on the expensive side for what it has to offer.

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Cleanliness

Many guests describe the units as clean and tidy, but several report shortcomings such as dirty dishes or generally poor cleanliness in places.

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Noeline

11 Jun 2023

Stayed 1 night

Very clean

Pat

19 Aug 2024

Stayed 1 night

a bit dated but clean and tidy

Kerry

17 Jul 2024

Stayed 1 night

Nice comfy bed and a good shower. A little dated but all in working order and clean. A great example of a motel that has been looked after for many years. And a heater that kept the room warm all night noiselessly.

Davitt

10 Feb 2024

Stayed 2 nights

Clean , tidy, convienient

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Kristin

25 Dec 2025

Stayed 1 night

Dirt dump. Gross. Didn’t touch the furniture or bedspreads all night. Grateful we got out without bedbugs.

Lyn

24 Apr 2025

Stayed 1 night

Old but clean and comfortable

Adrienne

7 May 2023

Stayed 1 night

Conveniently close to the town centre. Quiet and very clean, comfortable, partially renovated unit.

Sue

20 Sept 2023

Stayed 1 night

Staff very good but room was dirty,dishes werent clean and wires exposed on plugs

Neil

14 Apr 2024

Stayed 1 night

Large comfortable room. Cleanliness could have been better

Alison

1 Jan 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Clean and comfortable bed

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious with comfortable beds and older decor; some guests reported traffic or internal noise and a few found mattresses too soft.

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Debra

20 Apr 2024

Stayed 1 night

Was clean enough, older motel.very noisy from traffic and toilet /Water sytem in room beside unit.plus unit we were in

TIM

12 Feb 2024

Stayed 1 night

Very tidy presentation. 2-bedroom suite was comfortable and roomy.

Andy

6 Aug 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Comfy bed and a good shower.

Kerry

17 Jul 2024

Stayed 1 night

Lesley

27 Feb 2024

Stayed 1 night

Didn't like all the traffic noise. Comfortable beds. Coffee plunger with coffee provided.

Mark

12 Jan 2025

Stayed 1 night

A lot of road noise but you are on a main road but having double glazing didn't help much.

Kenneth

26 Nov 2023

Stayed 1 night

Adi

8 Apr 2025

Stayed 1 night

A very comfortable bed and ample room, this accommodation suited our needs well.

Bruce Ming

11 May 2023

Stayed 1 night

This is an old motel, its facilities are 80s. There are lots of things I don't like but I just name a few: the WiFi network is not working, only 6MB download speed and often on and off during my stay. The mattres is probably 30 years old and is too soft, we didn't have a good night sleep. Anyway, it's a bad choice for me to select this motel in Oamaru.

STEPHEN

7 Apr 2025

Stayed 1 night

The motel is close to town with adequate off-street parking. It has double glazing at the front which reduces the road noise. The interior is dated but clean. The staff are friendly.

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Service

Service is a strong point, with friendly, helpful hosts and accommodating check-in; one review noted a missed room service and a nonworking TV.

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Megan

26 Feb 2023

Stayed 1 night

Friendly welcome, clean room

Darlene

6 Oct 2024

Stayed 1 night

Convenient location. Manager was very nice and accommodating with our checking in late. Hotels.com didn’t have the room descriptions correct and two of the room we had (out of four rooms) actually had another bedroom (2 bedrooms one with 3 twins and one with a king) to it so all of us could have stayed in two rooms total instead of 4. One of the rooms smelled like smoke even though it’s supposed to be non smoking. Additionally, the bathroom windows are drafty and it was cold outside so it was quite awakening when you visited the toilet in the middle of the night.

Tessa

22 Feb 2024

Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay. We were able to check in earlier than we had selected when booking and the staff were absolutely lovely.

David

21 Sept 2025

Stayed 1 night

Alpine motel staff we're super friendly and helpful would highly recommend this motel will definitely be staying again

Karen

17 May 2025

Stayed 1 night

Super friendly staff. Thanks Doris, you are top notch!

kerri

2 Jun 2023

Stayed 1 night

Super friendly and helpful host

Sandy

28 Nov 2024

Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff

Kaye

22 Jun 2025

Stayed 2 nights

This is an excellent motel. Quiet and warm It has older decor, but it is clean and functional. The owner is a lovely lady very welcoming and helpful Would definitely recommend this motel.

Wynn

4 Mar 2025

Stayed 1 night

Excellent host,very friendly

Chris

25 Dec 2023

Stayed 3 nights

Stayed at start of year and really good. This time it seemed to slip. Room not serviced on the second day. TV didn't work. Luckily had a tablet and stuff to do.

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Location

Conveniently located near the town centre, shops, and takeaways, with easy access to attractions; being on the main road brings some traffic exposure for certain rooms.

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Roxane

9 Feb 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Great location in downtown. Staff was very kind and helpful. Comfortable bed.

Neil

24 Sept 2023

Stayed 1 night

A regular stop for me when working in Oamaru - easy to access shopping and convenient location

Ian

27 Sept 2024

Stayed 1 night

Handy and quiet to where i needed too be

Pedro

23 Jul 2024

Stayed 1 night

Acolhida sorridente, quarto amplo e localização conveniente a menos de 15 minutos a pé do lindo centro histórico de Oamaru,

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Warren

18 Jul 2024

Stayed 2 nights

The property well situated in Oamaru nice and warm and comfortable. Sky TV not too noisy being on the main road. Good parking

Sarut

15 Nov 2024

Stayed 1 night

Good location

Emily

12 Feb 2023

Stayed 1 night

Very convenient, on-site parking, good room with solid beds, dining options within walking distance, cheese factory within walking distance.

William

7 Oct 2023

Stayed 1 night

Right on our way into town.

STEPHEN

7 Apr 2025

Stayed 1 night

The motel is close to town with adequate off-street parking. It has double glazing at the front which reduces the road noise. The interior is dated but clean. The staff are friendly.

Ian

1 Sept 2025

Stayed 1 night

Very easy place to find. We only stayed one night, so to have bottle store and plenty of takeaway options was very much appreciated.

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Dining

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John

3 weeks ago

Stayed 2 nights

Motel clean and comfortable. Great location. Well serviced daily. Management most accommodating.

Jodi

11 Aug 2026

Stayed 1 night

Lovely quiet room. Clean

Jason

3 Aug 2026

Stayed 1 night

Bathroom window in jammed open so cold air was coming in. No heat pump only panel heater so room was cold

xue

18 Jul 2026

Stayed 1 night

The water cut out in the middle of my shower

ANTHONY

13 Jul 2026

Stayed 1 night

Whole place was dated, but for three of us it was cheap and did the job for one night. Arrived at 7.20pm to find reception was only manned till 7pm. We then spent another 15mins ringing the number on the door until it was answered. Once answered the person arrived quite quickly from another part of town to check us in.

Property policies

Check-in instructions

Everything you need to know for a smooth check-in.

Check-in

Check-out

From 14:00 to 21:00

Before 10:00

Good to know

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Optional extras

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FAQs about Alpine Motel

Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. Guests must contact the property in advance to reserve parking.

Does the property allow pets?

Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of NZD 20 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

Check-in is from 14:00 to 21:00, and check-out is by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available for an additional fee and should be arranged in advance.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is centrally located in Oamaru, just a 3-minute walk from Whitestone Cheese Factory and 11 minutes by foot from North Otago Museum. It is 0.6 mi from National Bank and Oamaru Hospital.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs and extra beds are available upon request, but guests must contact the property in advance to reserve them. Fees may apply.

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Prices for upcoming dates

November 2026

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1	2	3 $78	4 $80	5	6 $88	7
8 $75	9 $75	10 $85	11	12 $87	13	14 $124
15 $83	16 $85	17 $100	18 $85	19 $85	20 $124	21
22 $85	23 $124	24 $83	25 $126	26 $102	27 $122	28 $84
29 $80	30 $86

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Average nightly price across deals, with taxes & fees.

Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Contactless check-out is available.

Pet fee: NZD 20 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Late check-out fee: NZD 20 (subject to availability)
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1 $84	2 $85	3 $85	4 $129	5 $84
6 $84	7 $90	8 $88	9 $90	10 $107	11 $125	12 $88
13 $84	14 $90	15 $90	16 $88	17 $90	18 $88	19 $90
20 $90	21 $88	22 $88	23 $90	24 $100	25 $99	26
27 $105	28 $101	29	30 $95	31 $101