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Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

Property class: 4

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A hotel room with two beds, a sink, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.
A motel with a red roof, a signboard, and a parking lot with cars.
A parking lot with several cars, a McDonald's restaurant, and a building with a red roof.
A gym with multiple treadmills, red chairs, and a table.
A compact kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a stove.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
The current price is $110
$95 nightly
$110 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24

Explore the area

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206 Thames Street, Oamaru, 9400
  • Place, Steampunk HQ
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Oamaru Gardens
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Oamaru Harbour
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

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 Twin 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 Twin 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 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Oamaru

Located in Oamaru, Bella Vista Motel Oamaru is in the historical district, within a 15-minute walk of Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail and Steampunk HQ. .This motel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Auto Museum and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Oamaru Gardens.
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What's nearby

  • Whitestone Cheese Factory - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Steampunk HQ - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Oamaru Gardens - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Oamaru Harbour - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 11 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

Bella Vista Motel Oamaru offers 18 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a 24-hour health club.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 18 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour health club or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 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

  • Crib (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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (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 percent 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 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 at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 30.0 per day

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

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

Property is also known as

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Bella Vista Motel Oamaru Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 176 out of 383 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 383 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 383 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 383 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 383 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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
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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

10/10 Excellent

Location Perfect Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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
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

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

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, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and the room was perfectly set.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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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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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
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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
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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
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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, 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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8/10 Good

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

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious & comfortable. Good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to what we needed in Oamaru.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, functional accommodation; well placed in central Oamaru. Main road is a bit noisy, plus having McDonalds next door (and KFC across the corner). Efficient & friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025