Colonial Lodge Motel is a hotel on Thames Highway in Oamaru North, Oamaru, Waitaki. The property has 10 fully refurbished, self-contained units across Superior Studio, Superior Studio Plus, one and two-bedroom options, all on the ground floor with fully equipped kitchens, private bathrooms and flat screen TVs, alongside a shared guest laundry. Families get a playground set well away from the road, with sheep to feed at certain times of year, and the complex sits within walking distance of restaurants, bars, local schools and sports grounds. It's about a five-minute drive to Oamaru's Victorian Precinct, where the Oamaru Stone architecture and carving are worth the trip on their own. Corporate, group, senior and low season rates are all available by phoning ahead for a quote rather than booking a set rate online. On Thames Highway in Oamaru North, Colonial Lodge Motel is a practical base for exploring Oamaru and the wider Waitaki district.