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Midway Motel: Traveller Reviews

3.0 of 5
289 Thames street, Oamaru 9400, New Zealand
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Midway Motel
Ranked #5 of 18 hotels in Oamaru
4.5 of 5 stars 23 Reviews
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Adelaide, Australia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“You couldn't ask for more”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012

Although this motel is an older establishment, it has lovely big rooms and is set well back on the main road. It is a 2-storey building and we were upstairs - did not hear much road noise.
It is well-priced and they every conceivable thing you could need in the kitchen, plus a decent sized 'fridge. A queensize bed, plus a single, and two comfy armchairs, kitchen table & chairs. Very clean and tidy.
Most pleasant and helpful owners.
Close enough to town to walk. Parking spaces a bit light on though but no problems whilst we were there.
Oamaru is a nice town and good place to stay - we had 2 nights, saw the penguins and had a lovely meal at a Thai restaurant just over the road.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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West .Australia
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
“Salt of the earth Managers”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2011

Externally , looks like hundreds of other motels, however, Studios are roomy clean, well equipped whilst location ,though on main street ( set well back ) is very handy to central Oamaru. Managers very " hands on" people, who once met, would convince you to stay with them on any subsequent visits. Very good value so do not hesitate to visit. If pillows not right for you,Karen will offer your choice.
Given good advice on Restaurants ,with our happy choice being Star & Garter or similiar name near waterfront Victorian precinct. (Oldest in Oamaru)

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Essex
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Oldish but inexpensive”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

We had a two-bedroom unit. It was satisfactory but the place is getting old - e.g. the shower head could not be adjusted to go high enough. Internet access was unreliable. The owner was very friendly.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Stockholm, Sweden
1 review
“Well situated motel with wonderful hosts”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2011

We stayed in this very nice town for two days and we had a very good stay with Ken and Karen White. They were so friendly and the price for the rooms were great.
The rooms were clean and well equipped.
If , or probably when, we come back to New Zealand we will come back to this motel.
Eva and Per Olsson Stockholm Sweden.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Auckland
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“Plain and decent place to stop”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 October 2011
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As others have said, an old school motel, but well kept, clean and comfortable. It's on the main road, but set well back, so it's quiet, and the heavy curtains keep the rooms dark at night. It's well placed for the Victorian precinct, but you'd best take the car to the penguins.

We didn't try the breakfast, because the Whitestone cheese factory is one block away, and the cafe is a great place for a cheesy snack.

Definitely recommendable for a night or two.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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289 Thames street, Oamaru 9400, New Zealand
Price range (per night):* 84 AUD - 134 AUD

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