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THE MEWS OAMARU

Motel in Oamaru

Motel★★★★4-star4.6 (201 reviews)Quiet surroundings (no bars or transit within 250 m)

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About

THE MEWS OAMARU is a motel to stay in Oamaru. The motel is close to Janet Frame's house and North Otago Museum, about 0.5 km from Ōamaru. It holds an official 4-star rating and scores 4.6/5 across 201 guest reviews. The most comfortable time to visit Oamaru is generally January to March.

Best for

Quiet stay

no bars or nightlife within 250 m · no transit stop within 150 m · airport more than 5 km away

Location

What's nearby

  • Janet Frame's house0.8 km
  • North Otago Museum1.0 km
  • Forrester Gallery1.2 km
  • Ōamaru Victorian Precinct1.4 km
  • Whitestone City1.4 km
  • Livery Stables1.5 km

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Within a short walk

🍽️ 8 places to eat🛒 2 supermarkets💊 2 pharmacies & clinics🚌 1 public-transport stop

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Oamaru Airport (OAM) 16.1 km
Nearest station
Ōamaru0.5 km
Nearest beach
Friendly Bay Beach1.6 km
Sea temperature
Sea temperature about 10.8 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving
Drives on the left
Currency
NZD
Power
Type I plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water
Generally safe to drink

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Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to THE MEWS OAMARU?

From THE MEWS OAMARU, the nearest station, Ōamaru, is about 0.5 km away; Oamaru Airport (OAM) is around 16.1 km away (straight-line distances).

How far is THE MEWS OAMARU from the beach?

The nearest beach, Friendly Bay Beach, is about 1.6 km from THE MEWS OAMARU in a straight line.

How is THE MEWS OAMARU rated?

THE MEWS OAMARU scores 4.6 out of 5 across 201 guest reviews, and holds an official 4-star rating.

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