Centennial Park
Centennial Park, Ōamaru, Waitaki District, New Zealand- Park
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About this hotel
Luxurious Accommodation
Northstar Motel, located just 41 km from the famous Moeraki Boulders, offers a luxurious 4-star stay in Oamaru. Each room is elegantly furnished with a seating area, flat-screen TV, kitchen, and a private bathroom stocked with complimentary toiletries.
Charming Garden and Dining
Guests can unwind in the motel's beautiful garden or enjoy a delicious meal at the on-site restaurant. The bar serves up a variety of drinks, perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring the nearby attractions.
Convenient Amenities
Stay connected with free WiFi, and indulge in the convenience of room service during your stay. The Richard Pearse Airport is just 93 km away, ensuring easy access to and from the accommodation.
Book your stay at Northstar Motel for a truly unforgettable experience.
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Important Information
A deposit may be required at the property.
Stay Details
Check-in from
02:00 PM
Check-out by
10:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Amenities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Laundry
Luggage storage
Bar
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Meeting/banquet facilities
Breakfast in the room
Daily housekeeping
Accessible parking
Special diet menus - on request
Kid meals
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Cashless payment available
Fire extinguishers
First aid kit available
Sanitized tableware & silverware
Invoice provided
Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
Smoke alarms
Food delivered to guest room
CCTV outside property
Delivered food - securely covered
Breakfast takeaway containers
Key card access
Room Types
Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Corporate)
Up to 4 guestsKing bed (151-180 cm wide), Sofa bed (131-150 cm wide)
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Features a private balcony
Internet - WiFi
Entertainment - LCD television with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Washer/dryer, queen sofa bed, and free local calls; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Heating
Need to Know - Weekly housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 2 children
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide), Sofa bed (131-150 cm wide)
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerTVTelephoneHair dryerMini-fridgeRefrigeratorDeskMicrowavePrivate bathroomHeatingKitchenInterconnected room(s) availableOvenStovetopSofa bed
Superior Studio
Up to 2 guests84 sqmExtra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
The well-fitted kitchen has a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. The spacious studio features a private entrance, soundproof walls, a balcony with a quiet street view as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
Room details
84 sqm
Street View
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerTVTelephoneHair dryerRadioMini-fridgeRefrigeratorDeskSeating AreaToiletMicrowavePrivate bathroomHeatingSatellite channelsKitchen
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Guest reviews(321 total)
Provider-sourced guest reviews.
8/10
Reviewed Aug 20, 2026The evening meal was very good with friendly staff.
Restaurant not open for breakfast
8/10
Reviewed Aug 12, 2026Nice room
Nothing
8/10
Reviewed Jul 25, 2026A northern town location was main reason we booked it. So perfect in that sense.
Room was bitter cold, however we submitted an eta, so would've appreciated the heater on prior to arrival. Not a biggy, but its those little things how one determines the overall experience.
10/10
Reviewed Jul 23, 2026The room was huge!!! Bed was so comfy Excellent facilities (I cook when I travel so this is important to me).
NA
10/10
Reviewed Jul 20, 2026Everything was so spacious and clean
Nothing
8/10
Reviewed Jul 8, 2026Clean, spacious rooms only a few minutes' drive from the town centre
8/10
Reviewed Jul 5, 2026Nice big rooms and handy with a restaurant
Our room heater was not very good and the tv could be bigger
7/10
Reviewed Apr 25, 2026Stock truck banging its crate door early morning probably better to sort those things at night
10/10
Reviewed Apr 14, 2026It was all lovely and clean. Had all the facilities we required and the staff were extremely helpful, particularly when finding a pharmacy
8/10
Reviewed Apr 2, 2026Sehr großes Zimmer im Erdgeschoss mit Raumteiler, alles sehr sauber.
Es war (typisch Motel?) etwas abgelegen und sehr dunkel und lieblos.
10/10
Reviewed Mar 12, 2026Very big rooms and great location
10/10
Reviewed Feb 8, 2026Good size rooms
Steak was tough and pub shut early
8/10
Reviewed Jan 27, 2026Size of room
Scissors needed in cutlery drawer Very noisy sound coming down exhaust fan chimney -? Wind blowing something on roof and sound transferring down exhaust vent . Loud enough to disturb sleep.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 25, 2026The room was great, good space and clean. Beds were very comfortable too. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Nothing I was more than happy with everything.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 20, 2026Spacious, clean !!! Private kitchen and bathroom!
9/10
Reviewed Jan 13, 2026The room was a generous size. The bathroom looked to be newly renovated. The kitchen was well equipped. The bed was quite comfy.
8/10
Reviewed Jan 7, 2026Older style room but very clean and roomy
9/10
Reviewed Jan 6, 2026The kitchen chairs needed rubber feet as the chairs make an awful loud noise when they are moved.
5/10
Reviewed Jan 2, 2026Clean spacious.
The restaurant and bar were closed over the holidays. We wernt told that this was the case.I picked this motel, because of being able to have meals there.Bad management.
7/10
Reviewed Dec 24, 2025Location
Key card didn't work
8/10
Reviewed Dec 22, 2025Handy location to everything
10/10
Reviewed Nov 27, 2025Everything! Crisp clean bedding; extra large bed; lounge area; kitchen; very large bathroom; bar and restaurant on site; good sized TV with Sky channels; plenty of tea/coffee etc; about 2km from centre straight down the road;
Nothing
6/10
Reviewed Nov 20, 2025Felt they needed to have staff at reception Bar staff not that welcoming.
Heater non functional. Stairs rather daunting for senior citizens. Ask for ground level in future.
10/10
Reviewed Nov 10, 2025Great motel had a real oven and close enough to town with a car. Onsite restaurant food A1! Huge room. Lovely staff we would recommend and stay here again.
Nothing it was excellent
8/10
Reviewed Oct 19, 2025Very spacious clean well kitted out motel units - we were in 4,5, and 6 on the ground floor.
10/10
Reviewed Oct 14, 2025Loved the nespresso machine and spacious rooms. Bathrooms were clean and looked recently renovated.
8/10
Reviewed Jul 9, 2025The staff were amazing The food was great
Wasn't hotel fault but we had a power outage for few hours and couldn't have shower or get ready for family funeral
10/10
Reviewed Apr 23, 2025close to restraint &pub
nothing . All was above & beyond. All motels take NOTE 😀😀😀😀😀🧳🧳🧳🧳
10/10
Reviewed Apr 21, 2025The room was so spacious and clean. The area was quiet and the staff were very friendly and nice.
8/10
Reviewed Apr 8, 2025Simple stay with clean amenities.
7/10
Reviewed Apr 7, 2025This motel is a little north and some distance from the heart of Oamaru. The check in was very pleasant. My room was upstairs and as I climbed them I was disappointed with the grubby appearance and was concerned what the room would be like! The balcony was much the same. The motel room was really large and comfortable, a little outdated but it was clean. I like to cook but the kitchenware was somewhat limited and the frypan would not sit on the element. the beds were comfortable. The motel compendium requires updating as it does not give current information. The bar is large and the bar attendant was great.
Grubby stairwell and balcony, both of which could do with a repaint. Kitchenware requires an update.
9/10
Reviewed Apr 3, 2025Good Meal great bar staff
9/10
Reviewed Mar 14, 2025Great place to stay
None
9/10
Reviewed Mar 10, 2025Very neat, clean and well looked after.
The only noise we heard was from the door moving sometimes. It was not a tight fit with the draught excludeder, and you could see a bead of light around the edge of the door. The chairs sounded loud on the kitchen floor, and we could hear the neighbouring room's chairs scrape across their floor too. Other than that, and the fridge being a little noisy, it was great, very neat, clean and well looked after.
9/10
Reviewed Mar 2, 2025We were impressed at the spaciousness of the studio unit, with clearly defined kitchen, sleeping and living areas and plenty of room. By accident, rather than design, NorthStar was immediately adjacent to a church where we were attending a weekend conference. We could walk there through the carpark. That was a bonus!
We love Oamaru, but the fluoridated water taste takes a bit of getting used to.
8/10
Reviewed Mar 2, 2025Quiet at night, huge rooms, especially the bathroom, had a coffee machine in room, comfortable bed, well equipped with lights, desk, coffee table high enough to use for dining plus actual dining table. On-site restaurant that does room service.
Bathroom sink was blocked and not fixed during our two night stay (it was the weekend however). No replacement coffee pods for day two. TV quite small for size of lounge. Could go with blackout blind over kitchen sink. Would prefer not to have to go into the bar to check in.
8/10
Reviewed Feb 27, 2025Massive room, nicely decorated, well kitted out and very comfortable. Great location for Whitestone Cheese deli and cafe which we also loved.
The bar didn't live up to the description, barely any NZ wines, let alone Otago when it claimed to source local. Too far out of town to comfortably walk and no public transport.
5/10
Reviewed Feb 22, 2025The staff were very friendly and helpful.
We had neighbours banging on each others doors, running up and down outside and were awoken the last night twice at 1am/3.30am with slamming doors.
8/10
Reviewed Feb 21, 2025Having a restaurant at the property, ment we could get a meal without travelling further. Very helpful staff and so friendly
The room arrangement. No ambience. Didn’t seem to be air conditioning? It was a bit hot
6/10
Reviewed Feb 17, 2025Location and access
Room was dingy, old and we had been put in a disabled unit so everything was lower .ie cupboards, bench. Also we had hammering for about an hour or so at night when trying to sleep...we were in first room next to reception so I guess it was coming from there.
10/10
Reviewed Feb 10, 2025Having a great night at fabulous venue with delicious food and events on site in restaurant = enjoying staying and eating, having a drink on site!
Going home!
10/10
Reviewed Feb 8, 2025Food was great. Lovely suite was HUGE snd immaculate. Very helpful staff
3/10
Reviewed Jan 22, 2025size of the bed
Booking.com said we would have a balcony which was in correct, firstly the Motel wanted to put us on the Ground Floor (hence no balcony) then we were offered a unit level one that had a 'balcony that was needed to get upstairs but didnt have its own balcony
4/10
Reviewed Jan 21, 2025Had everything it said that it would
Room had cleanliness issues and smelt strongly of the previous occupants curry. Bar looked very dodgy.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 18, 2025Thanks for allowing me to check in early
7/10
Reviewed Jan 11, 2025Decent size room with good shower.
Bit dark inside and could benefit from smaller cereal bowls .
10/10
Reviewed Jan 6, 2025It was comfortable, clean with wonderful staff.
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10/10
Reviewed Jan 5, 2025The staff we're very accomodating and friendly The size of the unit was great it was very clean, and the bed was super comfy. We are very happy with this Motel and will happily return, highly recommended.
Nothing
7/10
Reviewed Jan 2, 2025Location
Facility
9/10
Reviewed Dec 29, 2024Very spacious throughout, very clean and tidy, great parking, nice views from upstairs room. Very quiet.
Only the weather lol, room was great.
8/10
Reviewed Nov 10, 2024A fantastic room. Very spacious, clean and comfortable. A good kitchen, lounge area, dining area, separate shower and toilet, comfortable bed. Reasonably quiet at night considering it is near a main road and is part of pub/restaurant (although free standing). A good price for the room and we would stay here again.
6/10
Reviewed Nov 9, 2024A nice room very clean and tidy
Room was quiet stuffy and hot.
7/10
Reviewed Nov 3, 2024Clean and tidy. Warm.
N/A
2/10
Reviewed Oct 31, 2024Worst dinner we have ever eaten. Steak under cooked, French fries under cooked, salad was just a bowl of lettuce with watery dressing, mushroom sauce for steak was mushrooms in water. Been eating here for yrs, Not been here in 2 yrs, Must be a new cook, definenly not a chef.. Never again.. Don't eat here.... Waste of money.. Go into town, Better quality..
10/10
Reviewed Oct 17, 2024Very clean & Immaculate, plenty parking, large room, close to everything we needed, spacious room, large bathroom, easy check-in & check-out process
Nothing, everything was great
9/10
Reviewed Oct 5, 2024The staff were friendly and the room.was great. Considering that it was last minute due to a state of emergency in Dunedin. The restaurant was fantastic
Nothing
4/10
Reviewed Sep 29, 2024Not a lot
Dark rooms no natural light uncomfortable Bed
Guest Feedback
Feedback themes are sourced from guest reviews provided by our data provider.
What guests love
- •Cleanliness
- •Spacious Rooms
- •Good Location
- •Valuable Amenities
- •Great Value for Money
Areas to consider
- •Inadequate Reception Service
- •Food and Beverage Availability
Cleanliness
9.25/10Multiple mentions of cleanliness and spaciousness demonstrate a focus on hygiene.
Service
8.25/10Some reviews noted staff at the reception were lacking, indicating potential improvement needed.
Location
9.25/10Reviews highlighted the convenient location, making it easy to access various attractions.
Room Quality
9.25/10Positive comments about spacious and well-equipped rooms reflected high room quality.
Amenities
9.25/10Guests appreciated the available amenities like a kitchen and Nespresso machine.
Value for Money
9.25/10Several reviews praised the great value received for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
8.25/10Closed restaurant and bar during holidays indicated issues with food service availability.
Overall Experience
9.25/10Overall positive experiences noted, suggesting a strong guest satisfaction.