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ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

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

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Exterior
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Studio Access Room | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Studio Spa | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is SAR 320
SAR 368 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr

Room options

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Executive One Bedroom Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive One Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 Bedrooms Unit 2 | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Bedrooms Unit 2

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Queen Beds

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Studio Access Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Access Room

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 Bedroom Spa Unit | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bedroom Spa Unit

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio Spa | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Spa

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 Bedrooms Unit 1 | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Bedrooms Unit 1

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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Studio Unit | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Unit

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 Bedroom Family Unit | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bedroom Family Unit

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
296 Thames Hwy, Oamaru, 9400

What's nearby

  • North Otago Museum - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Steampunk HQ - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Oamaru Harbour - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 6 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Galleon Complex - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Harbour St Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kfc - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Indian Kitchen Restaurant - ‬10 min walk

About this property

ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

Upscale eco-certified motel located in Oamaru North
ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and free newspapers
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge have amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves

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

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

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

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per day

Property payment types

MONETIZATION_ON

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Is ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge located?

Located in Oamaru North, this eco-certified motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Whitestone Cheese Factory, North Otago Museum, and National Bank. Forrester Gallery and Janet Frame House are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 291 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 291 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 291 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 291 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 291 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to be able to catch up with family.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As always the Ambassador offered a restful, convenient place for this traveller. I have stayed there a number of times before and would recommend it. The complementary muffin on arrival is a lovely touch!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful and welcoming. Room was well equipped. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean ,well presented motel and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly staff, super clean room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service from the personal at the property. Would recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked last minute. Very clean, had everything you might need. Towels could be softer!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
was adequate for our needs
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, very comfy beds, quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonie

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access, walking if fit, to Oamaru. Quiet and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhiqiang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice motel for a short layover. Sufficient parking lots for vehicles. The room was well maintained and cleaned.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, comfortable and convenient
Our stay was very good. Friendly staff and everything easy. The wireless charging kit side tables were a nice and convenient touch. Recommend for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All that you need
Friendly host who remembers you and calls you by name. Comfortable and spacious room. Plenty of parking 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stuff. They can speak Chinese & English. If you wanna live in Oamaru for few days. This Motel is a great choice for you.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay - great check-in/out service

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Return customer
I frequently stay here. The hosts are lovely and the rooms are large and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
last night in Oamaru
Great to be back if only for 1 night, always great service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
1 night in Oamaru
Great to be back, love Oamaru
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly service with touchfull thoughts on free tasty muffins on arrival Only thing in this room is requires a fan in the bathroom to stop it from steaming up so much
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Suited us as stop on way to rugby in Dunedin, also saw penguins and seals
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly service, older style motel needs updating I feel No handles in shower bath
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great access and parking, very roomy unit.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Approachable staff..and they are good to their guest..thank you very much. Highly recomended lodge
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023