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Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

4.0 star property
Eco-certified motel in Oamaru with free parking

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Superior Studio (charges may applied for twin beds)
One Bedroom Family Unit
Front of property
Fitness facility
Property grounds

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$147
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug

Explore the area

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206 Thames Street, Oamaru, 9400
  • Steampunk HQ
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Oamaru Harbour
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Studio (charges may applied for twin beds) | Property amenity

Superior Studio (charges may applied for twin beds)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Triple Room

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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One Bedroom Family Unit

One Bedroom Family Unit

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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Compact Queen Studio

Compact Queen Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Oamaru

At Bella Vista Motel Oamaru you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail and Steam Train. Highlights at this eco-friendly motel include free self-parking and a 24-hour gym. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Other amenities include laundry facilities, barbecues and a picnic area. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 8 AM and 9:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as an off-lead area. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class Oamaru motel include Steampunk HQ and Auto Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Steampunk HQ - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Oamaru Gardens - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Oamaru Harbour - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Galleon Complex - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Indian Kitchen Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Harbour St Bakery - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

Eco-certified motel in Oamaru with free parking
As a guest of Bella Vista Motel Oamaru, you'll find a 24-hour health club, a terrace, and barbecue grills. WiFi is free in public spaces. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the eco-certified Bella Vista Motel Oamaru. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Oamaru motel.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
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 hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8 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

  • Cot (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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (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 per cent 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: NZD 25 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • An off-lead area is available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Bella Vista Motel Oamaru
Bella Vista Oamaru
Motel Oamaru
Oamaru Motel
Bella Vista Motel Oamaru Motel
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Bella Vista Motel Oamaru?

Yep, Bella Vista Motel Oamaru has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Bella Vista Motel Oamaru?

As of 19 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bella Vista Motel Oamaru on 20 Aug 2025 start from NZ$146.71, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Bella Vista Motel Oamaru?

The closest beach to Bella Vista Motel Oamaru is Bushy Beach (3.3 km).

Is Bella Vista Motel Oamaru family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Bella Vista Motel Oamaru is a hit with families.

Does Bella Vista Motel Oamaru serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bella Vista Motel Oamaru?

No, Bella Vista Motel Oamaru does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Bella Vista Motel Oamaru?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Bella Vista Motel Oamaru?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Bella Vista Motel Oamaru, with dog exercise areas on offer.

Bella Vista Motel Oamaru Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 361 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 138 out of 361 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 361 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 361 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 361 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Handy onsite parking and close proximity to food outlets with a short drive to the historical end of Oamaru. Room was very noisy at night as not double glazed and a lot of truck noisy made sleep hard,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

8/10 Good

Audrey

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

8/10 Good

Les

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Hao, Scottsdale

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madhu

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mandy

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Jacqui

Travelled with group
Disliked: Room comfort

Disappointed

We have been on holiday 3 weeks and have stayed in a couple of Bella Vista motels so we were disappointed with a few things. Could not pay at property. Paid over the phone, no choice to use EFT-POS and charged $5 to pay on credit card. Room was very small-had to put bags in bathroom. Needs some Exit Mould on silicone seals in shower. Charges $30 per hour for early or late check in. No cooking facilities- this is a motel not a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

Centre of town to restaurants,coffee shops, and to a few long walks to the old town and hilltops with great views. The property had most requirements for me, except the news channels on TV, as in bbc world news and the fox and cnn channels, and free movie channels.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Ann

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

Pleasant enough

Only stayed one night and we had everything we needed. Pleasant enough room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Yuming

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room too small,it’s hard for two people cross to each other….not recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Val

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice well appointed studio for short stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Philip, Northcote Point

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very small room and very much overpriced for what it is
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin

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

6/10 Okay

Kirsty

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We've stayed at a few Bella Vista's this was very pricey for a tiny room. Needs money spent on dates rooms for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

dan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Nothing great, nothing terrible. Just blah. Would look for another place when visiting Oamaru again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023