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title: "Northstar Motel, Oamaru: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Northstar Motel in Oamaru: rated 8.8 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-13
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Motel · ★★★★
# Northstar Motel

Oamaru North, Oamaru, New Zealand

8.8 ·  Excellent 241 reviews ·  #4 #4 of 12 in Oamaru ·  4.1/5 on Google, 160 reviews ·  3.0 Location score
## About Northstar Motel

Northstar Motel is a motel in Oamaru North, Oamaru, New Zealand. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.8 out of 10 across 241 reviews. Facilities include bar, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 2.4 km from the centre of Oamaru. The nearest beach is 1.4 km away. The nearest airport, Timaru Airport (TIU), is 88 km away.

- **Type:** Motel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 16

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 5

495 Thames Highway, Oamaru [northstarmotel.co.nz](https://www.northstarmotel.co.nz/)

## How Northstar Motel scores

Better rated than 82% of hotels in Oamaru

-   Guest rating **8.8**
-   Location **3.0**
-   Facilities **3.3**
-   Families **0.0**
-   Spa & wellness **0.0**
-   Beach access **5.7**

Oamaru average

## Rating on Google

4.1/5

160 Google reviews

-   5★43%
-   4★35%
-   3★9%
-   2★4%
-   1★9%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

BarFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar
-   Room service

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Kitchen
-   Coffee or tea maker

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **3.0**/10

- **Walk grade:** **25**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **5**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">22 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Timaru Airport (TIU)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">88 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">197 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Oamaru</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Northstar Motel: in detail

Northstar Motel offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by motel. Visitors can take advantage of complimentary parking directly at the motel. The accommodating team at the reception will aid you with amenities such as luggage storage. Traveling with minimal luggage is achievable at Northstar Motel due to the motel's laundry service ensuring your garments stay fresh. Room amenities like room service and daily housekeeping contribute to making a perfect selection for your stay. The motel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Each accommodation at Northstar Motel is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In select rooms, guests at the motel can enjoy top-notch in-room entertainment with television and cable TV available for their convenience. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, you will find the convenience of a refrigerator and a coffee or tea maker at your disposal. Understanding the significance of bathroom amenities in enhancing guest contentment, the motel offers a hair dryer within certain chosen rooms. Embark on your holiday experience in the most ideal manner. Commence each morning of your visit with an on-site breakfast. Should you prefer not to venture out for a meal, the enticing culinary choices at motel are always available for your satisfaction. Experience an unforgettable evening with your fellow travelers just a short distance away, at motel's bar.

### Compare

## Compare Northstar Motel with nearby hotels

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## Questions about Northstar Motel

### How do guests rate Northstar Motel?

Northstar Motel has a guest rating of 8.8 out of 10 from 241 reviews, which is better than 82% of rated hotels in Oamaru.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Northstar Motel?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does Northstar Motel include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at Northstar Motel?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Northstar Motel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Timaru Airport (TIU), is 88 km away in a straight line.

### Is Northstar Motel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.4 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Northstar Motel have?

Northstar Motel has 16 rooms.

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/)

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