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The Mews Oamaru

4.5 star property
Eco-certified motel in Oamaru with free parking

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Courtyard
Point of interest
Superior Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace
Point of interest
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is SAR 361
SAR 418 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul

Room options

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Executive Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Terrace/patio

Executive Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Fan
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ground Floor | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Fan
Premium bedding
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace/patio

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Terrace/patio

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Fan
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Traditional Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Terrace/patio

Traditional Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Portable fan
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
26 Exe Street, Oamaru, 9400

What's nearby

  • Whitestone Cheese Factory - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Steampunk HQ - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Oamaru Gardens - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Oamaru Harbour - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 5 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Galleon Complex - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Harbour St Bakery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Kfc - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Indian Kitchen Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Mews Oamaru

Eco-certified motel near Steampunk HQ
Located close to Whitestone Cheese Factory and Janet Frame House, The Mews Oamaru provides laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at The Mews Oamaru offer thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Highchairs and free infant beds
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, kitchens, and refrigerators

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English

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Front of property

Poshtel

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, 312 reviews
The price is SAR 345
SAR 399 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul
Poshtel

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: NZD 15 per person

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 2010
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per stay
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15.00 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per stay

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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number NZ Business Number. 9429035623137

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Highfield Mews Motel Oamaru
Highfield Mews Oamaru
Highfield Mews
Highfield Mews Motel
The Mews Oamaru Motel
The Mews Oamaru Oamaru
The Mews Oamaru Motel Oamaru

Frequently asked questions

Is The Mews Oamaru pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Mews Oamaru?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Mews Oamaru?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

What time is check-out at The Mews Oamaru?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Mews Oamaru located?

Located in the heart of Oamaru, this eco-certified motel is within a 15-minute walk of Whitestone Cheese Factory and Janet Frame House. Oamaru Gardens and Steampunk HQ are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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The Mews Oamaru Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 237 out of 345 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 345 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 345 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 345 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 345 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So new and clean, spa bath was awesome, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JIAQI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel is very good, I think it is the best choice in Oamaru. It has spa bath, very clean and all the other details are also very good. Definitely will come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

KELLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best property we have stayed in while travelling around for two weeks.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place in Oamaru!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Amenities
This motel has a fresh remodel and is in great shape. Nice and clean, no smells. Really well done, highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

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

One night stay

A great place to stay. Near town centre. Plenty of places to visit. Quiet location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Lovely spacious unit, comfortable bed & good shower.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly hosts, modern facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Merryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable property. Small lounge/kitchenette and lovely bathroom. Great for our 3 night stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Meree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very convenient to the town center and also to the Opera House where our Conference was held
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The quality of the room amenities was greatly appreciated. While slightly outside the CBD, most of the Oamaru attractions were easily visited on foot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent position and extremely comfortable run by lovely people.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our favourite place to stay when in Oamaru.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this property! I’d stay here again. Fantastic staff and lovely room.

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room in a modern quiet motel, recommend if you are in oamaru
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and modern and very central to all local attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff, clean and modern room - excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A comfortable stay in a well equipped apartment.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corinne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern, comfortable, quiet and reponsive to requests Thankss for a great stay

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, easy access
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Size of the room was great & lovely spa bzth. Very well equipped.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable motel with kitchenette about 10 minutes on foot from town center. Decent value and good choice for a night in transit to Christchurch.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

PATRICIA

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

Good Location

A perfectly adequate placecto stay. Very clean. Bed rather hard for my taste
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024