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Heritage Court Lodge
346 Thames Highway Oamaru North, Oamaru 9400 New Zealand
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Welcome to Heritage Court Motor Lodge. A range of accommodation and facility options including our own restaurant. We offer a friendly, personal service, even though we are one of Oamaru's largest accomodation providers. Guests have a choice of 34 rooms which range from budget to luxury, Our units are spacious and set back from the road in a quiet location only two minutes drive to the centre of town, and four minutes to the Little Blue Penguin Colony. We have recently opened seven brand new rooms and seven newly renovated rooms offering our customers superb, modern facilities. Contact us direct for special rates for groups, corporates and seniors. Enquire now!
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Kids stay free
Children's playground
Baggage storage
Self-serve laundry
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Special diet menus
Highchairs available
Room features
Desk
Housekeeping
Seating area
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Kitchenette
Flatscreen TV
Electric blanket
Bath / shower
Iron
Private bathrooms
Microwave
Refrigerator
Electric kettle
On-demand films
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
Room types
City view
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
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HOTEL STYLE
Modern
Family
Languages Spoken
English, Chinese
Location
346 Thames Highway Oamaru North, Oamaru 9400 New Zealand
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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Grade: 51 out of 100
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Our Heritage Court Motor Lodge accommodation was new and very clean and comfortable. I liked how the courtyard parking kept the cars away from view of the main road.
Now for the pleasant surprise. A make-up face cloth! I never use the white cloths that most motels and hotels supply for fear of staining with make-up....but I was very happy to use the cloth on the bathroom counter! 😀
Shower was great too! 😀
Would have thought though that the receptionist would have been informative about the Hoiho and Little Blue penguins that Otago is known for and that they had a small display of in the reception office 🐧
Now for the pleasant surprise. A make-up face cloth! I never use the white cloths that most motels and hotels supply for fear of staining with make-up....but I was very happy to use the cloth on the bathroom counter! 😀
Shower was great too! 😀
Would have thought though that the receptionist would have been informative about the Hoiho and Little Blue penguins that Otago is known for and that they had a small display of in the reception office 🐧
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Date of stay: October 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Comfortable and spacious. Good comfortable beds, room to spread out and put your bags places, good cooktop (maybe induction), nice sized drinking glasses! (I don’t like the tiny glasses motels often have), good sized tv that swivels, new heat pump that works well, blackout blinds that have a separate sheer curtain for privacy. Got its own well priced family restaurant which I didn’t try.
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Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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A modern clean hotel but not that well thought out. No comfortable chairs no table no cooking facilities except a microwave. You can’t cook eggs or make stove top coffee. The TV too small and poor picture quality. The light switch for the kitchen bench is on the other side of the room. But it’s clean with a good shower and comfortable bed.
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Date of stay: April 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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We didn't get any sleep, the beds were so hard we couldn't get comfortable. The ground floor unit was clean and tidy and the owners very accommodating. The room was light all night as the curtain covering the door wasn't long enough. The venetian blind on the kitchen window didn't block out any light. We tried to cover with pillows but that didn't work. After a very long night of no sleep, no decent coffee to help us out. Tea selection was minimal. We were lucky enough to have a large TV which came in handy when we couldn't sleep.
We traveled with friends, and one of them slept on the kitchen floor due to the bed being so uncomfortable.
Would pay to invest in some quality mattresses and bases.
Outside lighting that was on all night was awful. If lighting has to be left on, need good quality black out curtains everywhere in the room.
We had a big day of travel and really needed to get some sleep before travelling home. It definitely put a dampener on our trip to Oamaru.
We traveled with friends, and one of them slept on the kitchen floor due to the bed being so uncomfortable.
Would pay to invest in some quality mattresses and bases.
Outside lighting that was on all night was awful. If lighting has to be left on, need good quality black out curtains everywhere in the room.
We had a big day of travel and really needed to get some sleep before travelling home. It definitely put a dampener on our trip to Oamaru.
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Date of stay: November 2021Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Staff are friendly and nice, and check was easy. Was so unimpressed that they put me next to a covid positive patient that was isolating when they had other rooms available. The walls were paper thin so everything he coughed, I felt like I was getting coughed on. The beds were so hard to the point they were almost painful and I considered sleeping on my yoga Matt on the floor. Notice in shower saying if steam from shower triggered fire alarm you would be charged $250, yet they had no extractor van. Continental breakfast they served in the restaurant was actually embarrassing. Warm yogurt, dry toast or rice bubbles/ cornflakes that looked like they had been there years. Just a terrible experience.
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Date of stay: March 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
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On booking we were advised that they did not have a liquor license due to COVID-19, That should have rung enough alarm bells, but of no consequence as we were dining with our grandson. We ordered our mains with a garlic bread to start. The bread wasn't too bad and that was about where it stopped. I ordered the Blue Cod on special, my wife ordered the roast Pork on special and little Mr 8yo ordered the chicken nuggets. The nuggets were ok but the chips were a bit on the under cooked side of things. My Blue Cod tasted as if it had been in a freezer for 9 months, microwave defrosted and then deep fried. Dry as old leather. As for the roast Pork let's just say that it was inedible, dry, stringy and tasteless. On leaving we were charged for everything, even after voicing our concerns.
Needless to say we will never be back.
Needless to say we will never be back.
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Date of stay: January 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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The motel units are fairly new and very clean and tidy. No issues there at all. But they have had a hard time during the lockdowns but seem to recovering ok. The restaurant is closed despite what the website may say.
There are two takeaways places within 4 minutes walk and a good New World supermarket a 2 minute drive.
Recommended.
There are two takeaways places within 4 minutes walk and a good New World supermarket a 2 minute drive.
Recommended.
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Date of stay: November 2020Trip type: Travelled solo
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Great motel with space in the rooms to move around. Lovely and clean and with comfortable beds. The motel is on the main road but set back so traffic noise isn't a problem and it's a quick drive to town or the lolly factory ;-)
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Date of stay: October 2020
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The room was very basic with a very small bathroom. The outdoor seating area was in need of some serious maintenance. The paving stones were full of weeds, the trees were overgrown and the outdoor furniture had seen better days. The restaurant food was quite bland but the portion sizes were very generous, however way too much for the average person. Nice, friendly staff though, and they were willing to help.
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Spotlessly clean unit we couldn't fault anything and been upstairs found we didn't hear any noise from courtyard parking.
Perhaps a bit far from historic Oamaru area and whilst there was a restaurant on site we drove to town centre for eating options.
Rooms were generous size so plenty of room to unpack and basic kitchen facilities were fine.
Perhaps a bit far from historic Oamaru area and whilst there was a restaurant on site we drove to town centre for eating options.
Rooms were generous size so plenty of room to unpack and basic kitchen facilities were fine.
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Date of stay: December 2022
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$145 - $226 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
New ZealandSouth IslandOtago RegionOamaru
NUMBER OF ROOMS
34
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Frequently Asked Questions about Heritage Court Lodge
Which popular attractions are close to Heritage Court Lodge?
Nearby attractions include Rainbow Confectionery (0.7 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Heritage Court Lodge?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and free parking.
Which room amenities are available at Heritage Court Lodge?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Heritage Court Lodge?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, breakfast, and complimentary tea during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Heritage Court Lodge?
Conveniently located restaurants include Taste Cafe, Restaurant 1861, and Courtyard Restaurant.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Heritage Court Lodge?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Chinese.
Are there any historical sites close to Heritage Court Lodge?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Totara Estate (7.4 km).
Does Heritage Court Lodge have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the city view available here.
Is Heritage Court Lodge accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.