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    ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

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    296 Thames Highway, Oamaru 9400, New Zealand
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    4.5
    158 reviews
    • Excellent73%
    • Very good25%
    • Average1%
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    “fresh muffins”(10 reviews)
    “on arrival”(26 reviews)
    “the main road”(13 reviews)
    296 Thames Highway, Oamaru 9400, New Zealand See on map
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    Reviewed yesterday via mobile
    A great relaxer

    What a place to spend a lazy evening in Oamaru. The staff member on the front desk was a delight to deal with and provided some very useful local knowledge that added to my stay. I couldn't have asked for a better place to take...More

    Thank Peter L
    Response from Ambassadorlodge, Owner at ASURE Ambassador Motor LodgeResponded today

    Thanks so much for your wonderful review Peter. It really is great to hear you enjoyed your stay so much, as our primary focus is that our guests feel welcome, comfortable and relaxed. I hope you continued to have a great time on your trip...More

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Welcome end to a long day!

    Spotlessly clean room, nice thoughtful extras like handy towels and glad wrap available ( helpful when packing lunch for next day of travel) . Bonus welcome muffin and chocolate under the pillow were nice touches and reception man was friendly and helpful. The motel units...More

    Thank Mich2739
    Response from Ambassadorlodge, Owner at ASURE Ambassador Motor LodgeResponded 1 week ago

    Thank you very much for your great feedback. I'm so glad you enjoyed the extras we provide. We look forward to seeing you again Ka kite ano Bret

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Friendlist motel staff in Oamaru!

    Everyone here was so friendly, from the boss to the ladies cleaning the room. We arrived early while they were still cleaning up from the last people but they never made us feel like we were a bother. Also loved the extra little finishing touches...More

    Thank Jeremy W
    Response from Ambassadorlodge, Owner at ASURE Ambassador Motor LodgeResponded 1 week ago

    Thank you so much for that amazing feedback. Our philosophy is that anything we can do to make you feel welcome and comfortable must be done, so I'm glad your comments would appear to show we are on the right track! Ka kite ano Bret

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Muffins!

    The staff was friendly, the room was spacious and clean, and we got muffins (really yummy ones) upon check in. My only complaint is that we did get some road noise. However, it wasn't so much that it impacted my sleep. In fact, I slept...More

    Thank DanielH1981
    Response from Ambassadorlodge, Owner at ASURE Ambassador Motor LodgeResponded 4 weeks ago

    Thanks so much for your wonderful review Daniel. It's good to hear you got such a great night's sleep and that you enjoyed the muffins. Bret

    Reviewed 8 February 2018
    Great Welcome!

    When you arrive in the Reception area of this complex the first thing you will notice on the wall are all the Trip Advisor and other Certificates of Excellence awarded to this property and I am sure they are all very well deserved. We certainly...More

    1  Thank Bindles58
    Response from Ambassadorlodge, Owner at ASURE Ambassador Motor LodgeResponded 10 February 2018

    Thank you so much for your comments. I appreciate the thought and effort you have put into your review, and feel your comments are very valid. Regarding your room allocation, please let me assure you that we have had been fully booked almost every night...More

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    Free Parking
    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
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    Free Parking
    Self-Serve Laundry
    Breakfast Available
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    Microwave
    Refrigerator in room
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    US$96 - US$132 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    #1 Luxury Hotel in Oamaru
    #1 Best Value Hotel in Oamaru
    #1 Family Hotel in Oamaru
    #3 Romantic Hotel in Oamaru
    Room types
    Kitchenette, Non-Smoking Rooms, Accessible rooms, Suites, Family Rooms
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    Price range
    US$96 - US$132 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    Hotel class
    Hotel Style
    #1 Luxury Hotel in Oamaru
    #1 Best Value Hotel in Oamaru
    #1 Family Hotel in Oamaru
    #3 Romantic Hotel in Oamaru
    Room types
    Kitchenette, Non-Smoking Rooms, Accessible rooms, Suites, Family Rooms
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    Karen R
    27 October 2014|
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    Response from Bob and Di H | Reviewed this property |
    Hi Karen...Most motels offer a free controlled amount daily. This place was the same. Had some difficulty logging on but was assisted by obliging friendly staff. Zenbu system can be troublesome we find. We enjoyed staying... More
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    "Friendly staff, great location, lovely amenities"
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    "When booking in definitely request a unit towards the back of the complex so as to avoid traffic noise."
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    "Ask for studio room at back as its back from road"
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    "Room 1, lovely quiet room at the back of the property."
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