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Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

4.0 star property

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Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and sliding glass door leading to a balcony with an outdoor view.
Welcome to Bella Vista, where guests can enjoy a peaceful stay amidst beautifully maintained gardens and ample parking.
Compact room with a kitchenette area, featuring a sink, microwave, and small cabinet.
Stay fit and active in our well-equipped gym with a variety of exercise machines and weightlifting equipment.
Accommodating travelers with on-site dining and ample parking.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Superior Studio (charges may applied for twin beds)

Relax in this inviting room with a large bed, desk, and sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

Superior Studio (charges may applied for twin beds)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Triple Room

Two single beds with red and white bedspreads and pillows, a wooden wardrobe, flat-screen TV, and a desk with a lamp.

Superior Triple Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for One Bedroom Family Unit

Relax in this inviting space with a large bed, a comfortable desk, and a convenient refrigerator.

One Bedroom Family Unit

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Compact Queen Studio

Relax in this stylish room with a comfortable bed, flat-screen TV, and convenient kitchenette featuring a coffee maker and microwave.

Compact Queen Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

Eco-certified motel in Oamaru with free parking
This motel features a 24-hour health club, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and tour/ticket assistance.
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.

During your stay at Bella Vista Motel Oamaru, you're just a quick walk from Whitestone Cheese Factory. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a 24-hour gym are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like an off-leash area.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail and Steam Train
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including an off-leash area
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM.

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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 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

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-leash 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 30.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

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 percent

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 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 10:00 AM 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 must contact the property in advance for check-in information and key retrieval information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

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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

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

4/10 Poor

Brenda

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was the most expensive of the acccomodations we booked, and the worst. So we will not be using any of their motels
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and the room was perfectly set.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023