--- title: "AAA Thames Court Motel vs Oamaru Backpackers: which hotel is better?" description: "AAA Thames Court Motel or Oamaru Backpackers in Oamaru? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/aaa-thames-court-motel-oamaru-vs-oamaru-backpackers-oamaru/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-09 --- # AAA Thames Court Motel vs Oamaru Backpackers Both are in Oamaru, 1.7 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Motel · ★★★★ · Oamaru ## [AAA Thames Court Motel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/aaa-thames-court-motel-oamaru/) - **Guest rating:** 8.9 · Excellent - **Location score:** 6.7 - **Score by category:** 0 of 4 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1094604/agoda/?lang=en) Hotel · South Hill ## [Oamaru Backpackers](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/oamaru-backpackers-oamaru/) - **Guest rating:** 9.4 · Exceptional - **Location score:** 7.3 - **Score by category:** 4 of 4 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1909459/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Pick Oamaru Backpackers It leads in 4 of 4 categories. 1.7 km apart. ### Choose AAA Thames Court Motel if you want - to walk to the sights (110 m / 1.7 km) ### Choose Oamaru Backpackers if you want - the more consistently praised stay (9.4 / 8.9) - breakfast included ### Why is AAA Thames Court Motel better than Oamaru Backpackers? 1. 1.6 km closer to the city centre (−1.6 km) 2. More guest reviews (436 vs 86), so the rating is more reliable (×5.1) 3. Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h) ### Why is Oamaru Backpackers better than AAA Thames Court Motel? 1. Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 8.9) (+0.5) 2. 1.1 km closer to public transport (−1.1 km) 3. Includes free breakfast 4. More walkable surroundings (walk grade 46 vs 36) (+10) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | AAA Thames Court Motel | Oamaru Backpackers | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 8.9 | 9.4 (+0.5) | | Location | 6.7 | 7.3 (+0.6) | | Facilities | 4.2 | – | | Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – | | Beach access | 8.8 | 9.2 (+0.4) | | Public transport | 3.6 | 9.7 (+6.1) | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 8.9 | 9.1 (+0.3) | | Guest rating | 8.9 | 9.4 (+0.5) | | Number of reviews | 436 (+350) | 86 | | Google rating | 4.5/5 | 4.6/5 (+0.1) | | Google reviews | 212 (+6) | 206 | | Rank in Oamaru | top 25% | top 8% (+17%) | | Location | | Location score | 6.7 | 7.3 (+0.6) | | Distance to the centre | 110 m (−1.6 km) | 1.7 km | | To the beach | 440 m | 340 m (−100 m) | | To public transport | 1.3 km | 210 m (−1.1 km) | | To the airport | 90 km (−1.7 km) | 91 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 8 | 11 (+3) | | To the nearest food shop | 780 m | 790 m | | Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 | | Sights within 1 km | 1 | 3 (+2) | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | ★★★★ | – | | Rooms | 10 | 9 | | Floors | – | 2 | | Newest building or renovation | – | 2021 | | Listed amenities | 13 (+6) | 7 | | Policies | | Check-in from | 14:00 (−1h) | 15:00 | | Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ | | Free parking | ✓ | ✓ | | Laundry | ✓ | ✓ | | Luggage storage | ✓ | – | | Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ | | Terrace | ✓ | – | | Smoke-free | ✓ | – | | Air conditioning | ✓ | – | | Balcony | ✓ | – | | Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – | | Free breakfast | – | ✓ | | Which hotel suits you | | Beach holidays | – | ✓ | | Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ | | Business trips | – | ✓ | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. ## Nightly price by month AAA Thames Court MotelOamaru Backpackers - Oamaru Backpackers is cheaper in 11 of 11 months - AAA Thames Court Motel: €84 a night on average · Oamaru Backpackers: €58 a night on average Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date. Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book. [AAA Thames Court Motel prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/aaa-thames-court-motel-oamaru/prices/)[Oamaru Backpackers prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/oamaru-backpackers-oamaru/prices/) ## Location 1.7 km apart AAA Thames Court Motel: city centre: 110 m, nearest station Oamaru Steam and Rail: 1.3 km, Timaru Airport (TIU): 90 km, beach: 440 m, 8 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km. Oamaru Backpackers: city centre: 1.7 km, nearest station Whitestone Model Rail Group. Oamaru: 210 m, Timaru Airport (TIU): 91 km, beach: 340 m, 11 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km. ## Weather in Oamaru [Oamaru weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/new-zealand/otago/oamaru/weather) ## AAA Thames Court Motel or Oamaru Backpackers: common questions ### Which is better, AAA Thames Court Motel or Oamaru Backpackers? Oamaru Backpackers leads in 4 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access. ### Which is cheaper, AAA Thames Court Motel or Oamaru Backpackers? Over the year Oamaru Backpackers costs about €58 a night on average against €84 at AAA Thames Court Motel, and it is cheaper in 11 of the 11 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices. ### Which hotel is closer to the centre? AAA Thames Court Motel is closer: 110 m from the centre, against 1.7 km for Oamaru Backpackers. ### Which hotel is closer to the beach? Oamaru Backpackers is 340 m from the nearest beach; AAA Thames Court Motel is 440 m. ### How far apart are AAA Thames Court Motel and Oamaru Backpackers? The two hotels are 1.7 km apart in a straight line. ## Compare now Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/aaa-thames-court-motel-oamaru-vs-oamaru-backpackers-oamaru/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/