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
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.7
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
HotelSouth Hill
Oamaru Backpackers
- Guest rating
- 9.4 Exceptional
- Location score
- 7.3
- Score by category
- 4 of 4
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?
- 11.6 km closer to the city centre−1.6 km
- 2More guest reviews (436 vs 86), so the rating is more reliable×5.1
- 3Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is Oamaru Backpackers better than AAA Thames Court Motel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 8.9)+0.5
- 21.1 km closer to public transport−1.1 km
- 3Includes free breakfast
- 4More 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 vs Oamaru Backpackers: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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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.
All months
| Month | AAA Thames Court Motel | Oamaru Backpackers |
|---|---|---|
| December | €86 | €53 |
| January | €86 | €70 |
| February | – | €63 |
| March | €86 | €58 |
| April | €86 | €58 |
| May | €77 | €55 |
| June | €75 | €55 |
| July | €75 | €55 |
| August | €79 | €55 |
| September | €88 | €55 |
| October | €86 | €55 |
| November | €98 | €72 |
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 monthOamaru Backpackers prices by month
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
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.
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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