About this hotel
Angela and Murray welcome you to the Ambassador Motor Lodge, located at the north end of Oamaru's central business district. This 11-unit motel offers comfortable accommodations and warm hospitality, including homemade muffins upon arrival. Choose from studios, one-, and two-bedroom units, six of which feature spa baths. All units are ground-floor, smoke-free, and offer convenient off-street parking. Just a short drive away, explore Victorian Oamaru's stunning white-stone architecture, the magnificent Opera House, and the renowned penguin colonies. Other nearby attractions include Whitestone Cheese, world-class public gardens, the Moeraki Boulders, the Fossil Trail, and Steampunk Headquarters. Relax and enjoy the many wonders of the Waitaki region.
- Wi-Fi
- Accessible
Facilities and services
Facilities 17
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Car park (extra charge)
- 24-hour reception
- Check-in hour (18:00–21:00)
- Check-out hour (10:00–11:00)
- Mobile phone coverage
- Wi-fi (extra charge)
- Laundry service (extra charge)
- Launderette (extra charge)
- Smoke detector
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- Garden (extra charge)
- Bicycle storage
- Newspapers
- Luggage room
- Clothes dryer
- BBQ facilities
- Grill/BBQ
Catering 1
- Highchairs
Sports 1
- Golf practice facility (extra charge)
Business 3
- Printer
- Photocopier
- Fax
Meals 4
- Breakfast (07:15–08:30)
- Continental breakfast
- Hot breakfast
- Picnic
Payment methods 3
- American Express
- MasterCard
- Visa
Good to know 1
- Non-smoking establishment
Rooms and suites
Occupancy by room type
- Suiteup to 8 guests (max. 8 adults or max. 5 children)
Room types and occupancy come from this hotel's Hotelbeds catalogue entry. Not every type can be booked at all times; ask the hotel to confirm availability and bed layout.
Location and surroundings
296 Thames Highway, 9400 Oamaru
182 km to Queenstown (adventure sports). Straight-line distances: real driving time depends on the road, the season and the traffic, so plan extra for mountain roads and in summer.
- Whitestone Cheese Factory1.2 km
- Bus/Train station1.2 km
- Nearest Bus / Metro Stop1.2 km
- City centre1.4 km
- Entertainment Area1.4 km
- Victorian Precinct2.4 km
- Harbour2.7 km
- Blue Penguin Colony3.8 km
- Golf course5.4 km
- Beach5.8 km
- Moeraki Boulders39.7 km
- Airport142 km
- Ski slopes154 km
Meals and features
Key facts
- Total number of rooms
- 11
Hotel data: Hotelbeds, updated 01/10/2026.
