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289 Midway Motel

3.0 star property

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A well-maintained garden with a flowering tree, a stone border, and a lawn.
A motel with a two-story structure, a covered parking area, and a staircase leading to the upper level.
A hotel room with a bed, a purple sofa, a wooden coffee table, a TV, and a painting on the wall.
A neatly made bed with a white quilt, two striped pillows, and a black headboard. There are two bedside tables with lamps and a remote control on one.
A hotel with a two-story structure, a staircase leading to the upper level, and outdoor seating area with chairs and tables.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $81
$70 nightly
$81 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30

Explore the area

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289 Thames Street, Oamaru, 9400
  • Place, Whitestone Cheese Factory
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Janet Frame House
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Steampunk HQ
    ‪15 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 517 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Studio

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, and a window with curtains.

Basic Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a leather sofa, a desk, and a TV.

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a black armchair, a red sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a kitchen area.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 517 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

King Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, two black leather sofas, a desk, and a TV.

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

King Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Oamaru

With a stay at 289 Midway Motel in Oamaru, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Whitestone Cheese Factory and 12 minutes by foot from North Otago Museum. .This motel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from National Bank and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Oamaru Hospital.
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What's nearby

  • Whitestone Cheese Factory - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Janet Frame House - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Steampunk HQ - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Oamaru Harbour - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Harbour St Bakery - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Indian Kitchen Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Scotts Brewing - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli - ‬3 min drive

About this property

289 Midway Motel

289 Midway Motel offers 11 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Oamaru motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 11 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this Art Deco motel include tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 20 for adults and NZD 20 for children

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1985
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:30 PM and midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 9:00 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
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NZD 20 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 20 for adults and NZD 20 for children
  • Pet fee: NZD 20 per accommodation, 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 9:30 PM and midnight
  • 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.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

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289 Midway Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 329 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 131 out of 329 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 329 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 329 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 329 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Debra Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very clean, close to town
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean, and more than adequate for a night’s stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was excellent and provided at we needed, thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and economical
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay. Shower pressure needs work
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Liane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodation and very helpful owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Zerlina

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The bed was rock hard and the shower dribbled out. The room was clean and tidy and it was evident that they are trying to upgrade the facilites.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorothea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights. Spacious, warm, clean and comfortable unit. Great staff, welcoming and helpful. Very good facilities. Great breakfast from onsite restaurant. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Andrzej

Liked: Staff & service
In a need of redecoration
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The motel is dog friendly which is great With extra cost though happy to pay Room was clean but very strong cleaning products used that stayed in room even with doors windows open We should mention this to owners
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean with everything we needed,the only thing that was a problem was that the toilet seat was broken
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Gerard

Liked: Amenities
Clean, tidy and close to all amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Water pressure it great but fine for a short stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen Slee

Liked: Staff & service
Room neat and clean. Needs some overall maintenanceNeeds
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing customer service and quiet notwithstanding being on the SH1. Dog friendly too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Konstantinos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious, clean and comfortable with kitchen cooking facilities andca nice clean bathroom and spacious, comfortable bed and good car parking space.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay was lovely and clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to the town centre, rooms are a good size, heater was adequate.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
was lovely and clean lady owner was really nice and just a delightful place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a retro property, very clean and very hospitable hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just what we wanted 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed before a couple of times. Functional
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location - comforatble
Stayed 1 night in May 2025