Heritage Court Lodge

4.0 star property
Family-friendly motel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Standard Two Bedroom Unit - 1 Queen, 3 Singles | In-room dining
Luxury Studio - 1 Queen, 1 Single
Reception
Porch
Premium Two Bedroom | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$164
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept

Explore the area

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346 Thames Highway, Oamaru, 9400
  • Steampunk HQ
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Oamaru Harbour
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Two Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Luxury Studio - 1 Queen, 1 Single

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Select Comfort bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Studio - Queen

7.6 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Fridge
Smart TV
Select Comfort bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Studio - 1 Queen, 1 Single

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Select Comfort bed
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Luxury Studio - Super King

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Select Comfort bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Spa Studio with Kitchenette - King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Select Comfort bed
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury One Bedroom - 1 King, 2 Singles

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Smart TV
Down duvet
Select Comfort bed
Separate bedroom
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Two Bedroom Unit - 1 Queen, 3 Singles

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
Portable fan
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Standard Studio - 2 King Singles

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Fridge
Smart TV
Select Comfort bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Premium Studio - Queen

Highlights

Individually decorated
Fridge
Smart TV
Select Comfort bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Studio - 1 Queen, 1 Single

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Select Comfort bed
Portable fan
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Luxury Studio

  • Sleeps 3

Luxury King Studio

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Studio

  • Sleeps 3

Premium Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 5

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 5

Spa Studio With Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Luxury One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

Premium Studio

  • Sleeps 3

Premium Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Studio-2 King Singles

  • Sleeps 2

About the area

Oamaru

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Oamaru awaits you at Heritage Court Lodge . You'll be 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Whitestone Cheese Factory and 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Janet Frame House. Highlights at this eco-friendly motel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Courtyard Restaurant Bar, is open for breakfast and dinner. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM. .With a stay at this 4-property class Oamaru North motel, you'll be 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from North Otago Museum and 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Oamaru Hospital.

What's nearby

  • Steampunk HQ - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Oamaru Harbour - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Oamaru Gardens - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 7 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Galleon Complex - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Indian Kitchen Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Harbour St Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Heritage Court Lodge

Family-friendly motel with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The family-friendly Heritage Court Lodge also features a garden, laundry facilities, and room service (during limited hours). Self parking is free.

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

  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Heritage Court Lodge offers 34 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This individually decorated accommodation includes desks. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Oamaru motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with satellite channels. 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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 28 for adults and NZD 28 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Courtyard Restaurant Bar

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 50

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per night.

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 buffet breakfast: from approximately NZD 28 for adults and from NZD 28 for children
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Heritage Court Lodge ?

Heritage Court Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Heritage Court Lodge ?

As of 18 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Heritage Court Lodge on 23 Sept 2025 start from NZ$164.09, 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.

Is parking available at Heritage Court Lodge ?

Yep, Heritage Court Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Heritage Court Lodge ?

The closest beach to Heritage Court Lodge is Bushy Beach (4.6 km).

What makes Heritage Court Lodge a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus comfy beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Heritage Court Lodge .

Is Heritage Court Lodge family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and laundry facilities, as well as highchairs and cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Heritage Court Lodge is a hit with families.

Does Heritage Court Lodge serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet breakfast is offered daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Heritage Court Lodge ?

No, Heritage Court Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Heritage Court Lodge ?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Heritage Court Lodge ?

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

Are pets allowed at Heritage Court Lodge ?

No, pets are not allowed.