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Armada Motor Inn

3.0 of 5
500a Thames Highway, Oamaru 9400, New Zealand
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Armada Motor Inn
Ranked #15 of 19 hotels in Oamaru
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New Plytmouth New Zealand
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17 reviews 17 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, good kitchen, large area with 1 single bed and 1 queen bed, roomy shower - a big plus, and best of all clean and tidy. We were part of a small group and needed a "communal" room for a brief get together each evening. This was provided at no charge. As our group came from... More

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Tauranga, New Zealand
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7 reviews 7 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2013

Right on the main road - very poor sleep quality especially once the traffic gets going. Was woken twice during the night by trucks. Motel rooms were okay but really lacking 'something'. Oamaru itself is much the same, unsure if we'd go back.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

hi stayed here on way to further south rugby trip nice hosts and clean warm rooms. The Galleon complex is very good for meals and are not over the top in price would stay and eat here again well done.As it was winter we found the rooms nice and warm, and the showers roomy and heaps of hot water ,... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 December 2012

Fantastic family room that was clean & tidy. Our room was serviced each day so lovely to come back to after a busy day out. Hosts friendly & helpful. We will be back again. Thank you for another enjoyable stay.

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2012

Rooms were clean and warm - we were mde very welcome - make sure you check out the stone grill restauran tnext door - great place and excellent value for money. A bit out of the centre of town but useful for geting back on the road to Christchurch

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

Stayed for 6 nights with a group. Units very "tired" and not good value for rate charged. Very sparce amenities - bring your own soap, hair shampoo etc. I suggested on check-out that even one more mirror per unit would help as only one is in bathroom ? Very noisy with trucks passing from 4am each morning. Any upgrade should... More

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CliffWilson, Front Office Manager at Armada Motor Inn, responded to this review
6 May 2012

We regret that this was not an enjoyable stay. As we were fully booked over that period we had to use our older rooms which are kept for our budget travelers. Some of our rooms do have double glazing for the prevention of noise. Soap and shampoo dispensers are available in all rooms. We appreciate the comment about the mirror... More

Preston, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2011

We found the Armada comfortable and adequately equipped. The management, Pauline and Cliff, were friendly and helpful. It is a long way out of town so you do need your own transport. We stayed three nights and found it very pleasant. There was a restaurant next door but we didn't try it so can't comment.

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Christchurch, NZ
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29 reviews 29 reviews
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76 helpful votes 76 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2010

We booked a holiday house that ended up being run by Armada. The house is located a minute down the road from the motels and is completely self contained. We had looked at two bedroom motel units which were a similar rate but we had far more space in the house. There is a queen in one bedroom, and two... More

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Ontario, Canada
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2008

Shabby run-down property. Lost our reservation. Poorly run

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Gosford
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2007

This was a terrific motel, Very comfortable and roomy. Microwave, toaster, jug etc. Lovely hot water. Could not have asked for more. Highly recommended.

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Address: 500a Thames Highway, Oamaru 9400, New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > South Island > Oamaru
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Business Centre Kitchenette Restaurant
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Ranked #15 of 19 hotels in Oamaru
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Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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