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Heritage Court Lodge

4.0 star property
Family-friendly motel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Standard Two Bedroom Unit - 1 Queen, 3 Singles | In-room dining
Porch
Luxury Studio - 1 Queen, 1 Single
Premium Two Bedroom | Terrace/patio
Reception
Travelers find a quiet retreat at Heritage Court Motor Lodge in Oamaru North, with serene gardens. The Courtyard Restaurant Bar serves breakfast and dinner. Amenities include WiFi and free self-parking. The staff is praised for their helpfulness.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$154
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept

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Premium Two Bedroom

Premium Two Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Luxury Studio - 1 Queen, 1 Single

Luxury Studio - 1 Queen, 1 Single

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Select Comfort bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Studio - Queen

Standard Studio - Queen

7.6 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Fridge
Smart TV
Select Comfort bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Studio - 1 Queen, 1 Single

Premium Studio - 1 Queen, 1 Single

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Select Comfort bed
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Luxury Studio - Super King

Luxury Studio - Super King

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Select Comfort bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Spa Studio with Kitchenette - King | Private kitchen

Spa Studio with Kitchenette - King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Select Comfort bed
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury One Bedroom - 1 King, 2 Singles

Luxury One Bedroom - 1 King, 2 Singles

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Smart TV
Down duvet
Select Comfort bed
Separate bedroom
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Two Bedroom Unit - 1 Queen, 3 Singles

Standard Two Bedroom Unit - 1 Queen, 3 Singles

Standard Two Bedroom Unit - 1 Queen, 3 Singles

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
Portable fan
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Studio - 2 King Singles

Standard Studio - 2 King Singles

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Fridge
Smart TV
Select Comfort bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Premium Studio - Queen

Premium Studio - Queen

Premium Studio - Queen

Highlights

Individually decorated
Fridge
Smart TV
Select Comfort bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio - 1 Queen, 1 Single

Standard Studio - 1 Queen, 1 Single

Standard Studio - 1 Queen, 1 Single

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Select Comfort bed
Portable fan
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Luxury Studio

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated, desk

Luxury King Studio

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Studio

  • Sleeps 3

Premium Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 5

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1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated, desk

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 5

Spa Studio With Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated, desk

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated, desk

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Luxury One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

Premium Studio

  • Sleeps 3

Premium Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Studio-2 King Singles

  • Sleeps 2
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About the area

Map
346 Thames Highway, Oamaru, 9400

What's nearby

  • Steampunk HQ - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Oamaru Harbour - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Oamaru Gardens - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 7 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Indian Kitchen Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Harbour St Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Fat Sally's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Heritage Court Lodge

Upscale eco-certified motel located in Oamaru North
You can look forward to a garden, a playground and laundry facilities at Heritage Court Lodge . The on-site restaurant, Courtyard Restaurant Bar, offers breakfast and dinner. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Fridges, microwaves and toasters

Awards and affiliations

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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 28 for adults and NZD 28 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Courtyard Restaurant Bar

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 50

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately NZD 28 for adults and from NZD 28 for children
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 per cent

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Heritage Court Motor
Heritage Court Motor lodge
Heritage Court Motor lodge Oamaru
Heritage Court Motor Oamaru
Heritage Court Hotel
Heritage Court Lodge Motel
Heritage Court Lodge Oamaru
Heritage Court Motor Lodge Oamaru
Heritage Court Lodge Motel Oamaru

Frequently asked questions

Is Heritage Court Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Heritage Court Lodge ?

As of 21 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Heritage Court Lodge on 28 Sept 2025 start from NZ$154.43, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Heritage Court Lodge ?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Heritage Court Lodge ?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available from 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM for a fee.

What time is check-out at Heritage Court Lodge ?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for NZD 50 (subject to availability).

Where is Heritage Court Lodge located?

This family-friendly Oamaru motel is located on the Strip, within 2 mi (3 km) of Whitestone Cheese Factory, Steam Train and Oamaru Gardens. North Otago Museum and Auto Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Heritage Court Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 158 out of 374 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 374 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 374 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 374 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 374 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was easy to find and convenient for myself
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice easy place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jiawen Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is good and close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Totally hapy with my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

neville

Handy location and good price
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed one night as a stop over. Room was spacious and clean with everything we needed. Restaurant is right on the property and staff are very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

ernesto jr.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You can hear someone's step coming from the 2nd floor if you stay in lower room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

1 night here

Nice, clean comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice clean & comfortable room - ideal for working away.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Young-Su

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice reception and nice room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

D C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Night stop over

Excellent easy & friendly check in. Room quiet, clean & comfy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good except the layout of the bathroom left no room to move, place a toilet bag or clothing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good location, tidy and clean, comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean and spacious apartment with easy access and good parking. Ideal for an overnight stay on a road trip.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bed was not good, sunken on one side where everyone sat on bed. Said they had Netflix but not in my room. Couldn't park outside door unless you were early and didn't move. Staff very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great spot for the family nice comfortable units
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place to stay

Easy check in with friendly staff. Room a little tired but clean with a comfy bed. Had all the amenities you would need. Easy reach of shops.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Chistine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean quite property to stay at recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location & suited our needs.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really handy to the town and shopping and cafes. Unfortunately the unit was cold on arrival...no heating turned on and extremely cold day. Unit was very clean and tidy. There was a locked door to the next unit and you could hear all conversation.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

New years eve night stay

Nice overnight stay. May be slightly out of town for some but only five minutes in the car.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s in pretty good shape. I could stay here again but the motel next door is nicer.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

D C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A night away

Over night stay on way to Christchurch. Great quiet place with convenient parking off street
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Easy to locate, hassle free to check in, handy to takeaways (walking distance) of every description
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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