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ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

4.0 star property

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Stylish hotel with a central corridor and two-story buildings, featuring large windows and a warm atmosphere.
Relax in a serene garden setting with a charming table and chairs surrounded by lush greenery.
Relax in this inviting room with a comfortable bed, flat-screen TV, and a desk for work or relaxation.
Cozy retreat with a kitchenette, desk, and TV, perfect for a comfortable stay.
Plants and a mirror adorn the wall, adding a touch of greenery to the space.

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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296 Thames Hwy, Oamaru, 9400
  • Steampunk HQ
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Oamaru Harbour
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Executive One Bedroom Suite | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Executive One Bedroom Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 Bedrooms Unit 2 | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

2 Bedrooms Unit 2

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Queen Beds

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Studio Access Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Studio Access Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 Bedroom Spa Unit | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

1 Bedroom Spa Unit

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio Spa | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Studio Spa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 Bedrooms Unit 1 | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

2 Bedrooms Unit 1

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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Studio Unit | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Studio Unit

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 Bedroom Family Unit | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

1 Bedroom Family Unit

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

4-star motel in Oamaru North
Laundry facilities, free newspapers, and tour/ticket assistance are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, barbecue grills, and a picnic area are onsite.
ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge offers 11 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations at this 4-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves.

This Oamaru motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge features barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This eco-certified motel also offers a picnic area, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge is a smoke-free property.

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property enforces quiet hours from 9:00 PM to 7:30 AM
Guests are required to contact this property by text message 24 hours prior to arrival to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 25 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 25 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

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
Air conditioning is not provided
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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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ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 202 out of 298 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 298 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 298 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 298 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 298 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Peter

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

royson

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Some extras were very nice. The muffins on arrival was a nice touch
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariana Girón

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

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

Another night in Oamaru

Very helpful staff, lovely room, cosy, comfortable bed, good amenities. A bonus free blueberry cupcake when we arrived went down well with a fresh brewed coffee
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Carole

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful and welcoming. Room was well equipped. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked last minute. Very clean, had everything you might need. Towels could be softer!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As always the Ambassador offered a restful, convenient place for this traveller. I have stayed there a number of times before and would recommend it. The complementary muffin on arrival is a lovely touch!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

William, Havelock North

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to be able to catch up with family.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Baz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Winfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
was adequate for our needs
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and what you would expect. Kitchen well stocked for self catering. Decor and ammenities a little bit dated and tired by cant comllain about cleanliness and the host was super helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Chelsey

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service from the personal at the property. Would recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Althea

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

Great place for one night

Pleasantly surprised, great room, and jetted tub. Went out in the evening and breakfast had been placed in the fridge. Very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

ZHIBAO

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access, walking if fit, to Oamaru. Quiet and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel provided everything we needed and the staff were really friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wei

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stuff. They can speak Chinese & English. If you wanna live in Oamaru for few days. This Motel is a great choice for you.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tawahi

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024