Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

Property class: 4

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Located close to Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail and Steampunk HQ, 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.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
The current price is £83
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

View all photos for One Bedroom Family Unit

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, desk, and a small kitchenette.

One Bedroom Family Unit

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Studio (charges may applied for twin beds)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, and a sliding glass door to the outside.

Superior Studio (charges may applied for twin beds)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Compact Queen Studio

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a microwave, a coffee maker, and a view of the outside.

Compact Queen Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Triple Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a mirror.

Superior Triple Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • 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. Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail and Oamaru Harbour are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Oamaru Gardens and Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony. Steampunk HQ and Auto Museum 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

  • A vintage car with a robot on top, in a dimly lit garage with a sign reading "FISHCH".
    Steampunk HQ
    12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A marina with several sailboats anchored in calm turquoise waters.
    Oamaru Harbour
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • A road with a green van, signs indicating 'PENGUINS CROSSING' and 'SLOW', and a speed limit sign of 30.
    Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
    11 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail
    12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Oamaru Gardens
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli
    3 min drive
  • Harbour St Bakery
    15 min walk
  • McDonald's
    1 min walk
  • Filadelphios Pizza
    8 min walk
  • Yumee Bento Bowl
    3 min walk

About this property

Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

  • Upscale motel near Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail
  • Located close to Steampunk HQ and Auto Museum, 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 is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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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)

More

  • 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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property class

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

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 18 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bella Vista Motel Oamaru on 23 Sept 2026 start from £83, 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, Steampunk HQ and Auto Museum. Oamaru Gardens and Oamaru Harbour are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Bella Vista Motel Oamaru Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 176 out of 382 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 382 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 382 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 382 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 382 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, convenient to restaurants - we came here to stay for the Blue Penguins viewing with family.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Location Perfect Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms were newly renovated, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, staff very helpful and friendly. Location close to beach and other amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bella Vista is a friendly,clean,helpful & convenient place to stay in Oamaru
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was shops across the road and nextdoor. Staff were really nice and accomodating as we arrived very early. Parking was right at the door and no problem with space.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Neat and tidy motel with nice staff. Nothing fancy but Oamaru is well worth visiting.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of space in the room and parking spot next to the room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities
Room too small for the price paid. The shower pressure is over the top - almost blasts you out of the shower box!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property close to all local attractions and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good parking Easy access to town
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and the room was perfectly set.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty average motel, despite the price. The "Superior " room was small, dark,and down at heel, with a view of parked cars. On the positive side it was quiet at night, and the bed comfortable. It is well situated for the tourist centre of town.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy parking, staff was ok. Room was small for superior tri
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice well appointed studio for short stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
handy to town centre
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025