289 Midway Motel

289 Midway Motel Reviews

289 Midway Motel

289 Thames Street, Oamaru, Otago, 9400, New ZealandView hotel details
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8.8/10
Very good
68 review
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Location8.9
Amenities8.5
Service9.0
Cleanliness8.9
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Anonymous User
Studio
Stayed in Jan 2026
Family
8 review
7.5/10
Posted on Feb 10, 2026
It's alright, about a 10-minute drive from where you can see the penguins. The only downside is that the kitchen utensils are a bit sparse – not even a single knife, just one pair of scissors. I'd suggest the hotel at least provides a knife set. Also, there were only two hangers, which wasn't enough. The bed was quite comfortable. The water pressure was very low, so I didn't even bother showering that day.
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Guest User
Studio
Stayed in Dec 2025
Family
3 review
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on Jan 13, 2026
It was clean and tidy. The staff were very friendly and helpful, and even showed us how to use the electric stove. The bathroom and kitchen were both spotless.
Anonymous User
Two-Bedroom Apartment
Stayed in Oct 2025
Couple
16 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Nov 10, 2025
Room is super spacious and host is from China. Locate in middle of the town, is very convenient to go to any places.
Guest User
Studio
Stayed in Jan 2026
Couple
8 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Mar 2, 2026
The room was great, clean and tidy. Transportation and parking were convenient; the town isn't large, so you can reach all attractions within a ten-minute drive.
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Guest User
Studio
Stayed in Jan 2026
Travelling with friends
7 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Feb 9, 2026
The owner is Chinese, so communication is very easy. It's about a 10-minute drive to see the little blue penguins, making it a great stopover for one night.
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Wendylww
Studio
Stayed in Jul 2025
Travelling with friends
14 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Aug 5, 2025
the motel is fully furnished. Simple but complete. just that the water flow on bathroom quite small.
VT Travller
Studio
Stayed in May 2025
Travelling with friends
26 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jul 11, 2025
Very good motels in the town. Everything was completed and very comfortable. The owner was quite friendly . We got the ground floor room, and the car was Juz parked infront of the room. Super convenient.
Guest User
Studio
Stayed in Nov 2025
Couple
12 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Dec 19, 2025
Great spot ....Very clean ; Aged but had everything we needed . Quiet . Great Car park . Fast check in and out . Thank you
Guest User
Two-Bedroom Apartment
Stayed in Nov 2025
Family
29 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jan 1, 2026
The hotel is easy to find, the landlady is warm and thoughtful, and the facilities are complete. It's a good choice.
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Guest User
Two-Bedroom Apartment
Stayed in Oct 2025
Couple
15 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Dec 1, 2025
The environment is pretty good, and parking is convenient. Friends who want to cook should note there's no range hood, so you'll need to ventilate promptly, otherwise the smoke alarm might go off.
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zhenzhenn
Superior One-Bedroom Apartment
Stayed in Sep 2025
Travelling with friends
15 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Nov 1, 2025
great location and the room was spacious, clean, and the bed was very comfortable, and we slept so well every night.
Guest User
Studio
Stayed in Dec 2025
Family
36 review
6.0/10
Posted on Feb 5, 2026
The conditions were generally poor, and the location was too remote.
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Guest User
Two-Bedroom Apartment
Stayed in Dec 2025
Family
2 review
9.0/10
Great
Posted on Jan 19, 2026
Good location. A little bit old but very good experience overall.
Guest User
Studio
Stayed in Aug 2025
Couple
10 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Sep 29, 2025
We washed and waiting our clothes to be dried in the dryer machine. It’s about room checkout time. The owner let us wait until the dryer completed, although it passed the check out  time. We were grateful to her kindness and helpfulness very much. 
Guest User
Studio
Stayed in Dec 2025
Family
6 review
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on Jan 22, 2026
Well organized motel, easy to access local food and sights