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Highfield Mews Motel

4.5-star property
26 Exe Street, Oamaru, 0508 053 286
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4.6 out of 5
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"The Mews was a great stay and our room worked extremely well for a one-night visit. Thankyou Elizabeth and Donald " More

By a verified traveller on Fri 05 Apr 2024

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Hotel Description

The Mews Oamaru places you in the center of Oamaru, within just a 15-minute stroll of Whitestone Cheese Factory and Janet Frame House. Highlights at this eco-certified motel include free self parking, and in-room kitchens and free WiFi.

This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, barbecue grills, and a picnic area. Other amenities include laundry facilities, express check-out, and tour/ticket assistance. Continental breakfast is available daily between 5:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4.5-star Oamaru motel include Oamaru Gardens and Steampunk HQ.

Superior Double or Twin Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max
NZ$164* Per night/room 19 May - 20 May

Executive Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ground Floor

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Traditional Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

The Mews Oamaru ratings based on 63 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.6 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 5.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for The Mews Oamaru

Everyone (27) Couples (21) Family (13)
4 out of 5
The Mews was a great stay and our room worked extremely well for a one-night visit. Thankyou Elizabeth and Donald

Posted by on 5 Apr. 2024

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8 Apr. 2024 by Warwick

Thankyou for your kind comments

3 out of 5
Smelled musty.

Posted by on 26 Feb. 2024

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26 Feb. 2024 by Paula

thank you, not sure about the musty, what was musty

5 out of 5
Spacious and comfortable. Close enough to town.

Posted by on 25 Feb. 2024

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26 Feb. 2024 by Paula

thankyou for your feedback

4 out of 5
Awesome place to stay, only thing was being near the main rd. Traffic was very loud during the night. But everything else was 5/5

Posted by on 20 Nov. 2023

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21 Nov. 2023 by Paula

thank you for your feedback, when were not so busy there are rooms out the back off the road

5 out of 5
Excellent position and extremely comfortable run by lovely people.

Posted by on 17 Nov. 2023

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17 Nov. 2023 by Paula

thank you

4 out of 5

Posted by on 14 Oct. 2023

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11 Nov. 2023 by warwick

thank you

5 out of 5
Host was very friendly and helpful. Our room was large and spacious and had a wonderful jet spa bath.

Posted by on 21 Sep. 2023

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23 Sep. 2023 by warwick

thank you for your feedback

5 out of 5
Our favourite place to stay when in Oamaru.

Posted by on 17 Sep. 2023

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19 Sep. 2023 by Paula & Warwick

awesome thankyou

5 out of 5
Really enjoyed our stay. Motel unit was quiet, warm, modern tasteful decor. Great facilities. Loved having a spa bath, and shower was fab!

Posted by on 30 Jul. 2023

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30 Jul. 2023 by Paula

Awesome thank you for your feedback

3 out of 5
Was a little bit noisy on the roadside. Beautiful room tho.

Posted by on 29 Jul. 2023

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29 Jul. 2023 by Warwick

Thankyou for your feedbaci

About the Highfield Mews Motel

Location 26 Exe Street, Oamaru, 9400

Property Features

The Mews Oamaru offers its guests tour/ticket assistance, barbecue grills, and a picnic area. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. The eco-certified The Mews Oamaru also features laundry facilities, express check-out, and a front-desk safe. Free self parking is available. This 4.5-star Oamaru motel is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 2010
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • DVD player

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

The Mews Oamaru offers 18 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix. Accommodations at this 4.5-star motel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • In-room kitchen
  • Smart television
  • Digital channels
  • Premium channels
  • Netflix
  • DVD player
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Stove
  • Coffee maker
  • Kitchenware
  • Luxury bedding
  • Shower
  • Cribs (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Wardrobe or closet

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 8 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM. 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 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in information and lockbox information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per stay.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • No lifts
  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 8:00 PM
  • Debit cards
  • UnionPay
  • Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Security system
  • Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Protective clothing is available for guests
  • Masks are available for guests
  • Gloves are available for guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are available
  • Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on site
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)
  • Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

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 15.00 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per stay

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

Hotel Names

  • Highfield Mews Motel Oamaru
  • Highfield Mews Oamaru
  • Highfield Mews
  • Highfield Mews Motel
  • The Mews Oamaru Motel
  • The Mews Oamaru Oamaru
  • The Mews Oamaru Motel Oamaru

You should know

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Awards & Affiliations

  • Qualmark

National Rating

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Motel property is rated 4 star plus and is displayed on this page as 4.5 stars.

Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.