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ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

Property class: 3

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A gym with weightlifting equipment, treadmills, and exercise balls.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $93
$81 nightly
$93 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31

Explore the area

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296 Thames Hwy, Oamaru, 9400
  • Place, Whitestone Cheese Factory
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Steampunk HQ
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Oamaru Harbour
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a door leading to another room.

Studio Access Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A neatly made bed with a red bedspread, two white pillows, a white throw blanket, and two bedside lamps on wooden nightstands.

1 Bedroom Spa Unit

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a small kitchenette, and a bathroom.

Studio Unit

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a painting on the wall.

1 Bedroom Family Unit

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a green sofa, a TV, and a chair.

Studio Spa

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area with a round table and chairs, a single bed, and a small sofa.

2 Bedrooms Unit 1

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

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A room with a black leather sofa, a wooden side table, a lamp, a vase with dried flowers, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Executive One Bedroom Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a sofa.

2 Bedrooms Unit 2

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

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About the neighborhood

Oamaru

With a stay at ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge in Oamaru (Oamaru North), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Whitestone Cheese Factory and North Otago Museum. .This motel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Oamaru Hospital and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Forrester Gallery.
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What's nearby

  • Whitestone Cheese Factory - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Janet Frame House - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • North Otago Museum - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Steampunk HQ - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Oamaru Harbour - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Harbour St Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Filadelphios Pizza - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Yumee Bento Bowl - ‬14 min walk

About this property

ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge offers 11 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations at this 3-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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 11 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Additional features at this motel include a picnic area, barbecue grills, and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 45.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 45.0 per night

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 45.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 45.0 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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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ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 217 out of 320 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 320 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 320 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 320 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 320 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
such friendly front door staff, warm, cosy - everything you needed - great gym access
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall excellent and the host is kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice, albeit a short drive to historic district and penguins.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming was great! Very comfortable, dog friendly and warm comes to mind. Very clean with everything you need including moisturiser. Would highly recommend this Motor Lodge!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay - great check-in/out service
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great kitchenn
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room ,good firm bed. Nice reception staff and close to town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good, comfortable, quality room. I entered the room and there were a few of those Whittaker’s chocolate squares to greet me. Close to the penguin viewing. Plenty of good dining choices as well. Pleasant hotel in pleasant town with pleasant chaps. Bravo!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean ,well presented motel and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to be able to catch up with family.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable motel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Mopars in Oamaru weekend

Helpful staff, clean room, quiet, excellent parking
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly staff, super clean room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, very comfy beds, quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great access and parking, very roomy unit.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
fantastic breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was nice and warm, which is important in June!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Approachable staff..and they are good to their guest..thank you very much. Highly recomended lodge
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023