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Poshtel

Hotel in Oamaru

Boasting a shared lounge, bar and views of city, Poshtel is situated in Oamaru, 38 km from Moeraki Boulders. The accommodation features luggage storage space and free WiFi throughout the property.

S
Stefana
From
Romania
- Loved the esthetic - Good location - High quality toiletries - Friendly staff - Comfortable room
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,285 reviews
Price from
US$110.54
1 night, 2 adults

Teschemakers Resort

Hotel in Oamaru

Located in Oamaru, 28 km from Moeraki Boulders, Teschemakers Resort provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

M
Mike
From
United Kingdom
the building and its surroundings
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 211 reviews
Price from
US$93.55
1 night, 2 adults

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Hotel in Oamaru

Built in 1881, Brydone Hotel Oamaru is located in central Oamaru, within walking distance of the historic town centre.

J
Jacquie
From
United Kingdom
We had one of the heritage rooms, which had recently been refurbished to a high standard. It was huge, and very comfortable, so we were delighted. Location was perfect.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 880 reviews
Price from
US$112.87
1 night, 2 adults

Criterion Boutique Hotel

Hotel in Oamaru

Boasting a restaurant and a bar, Criterion Boutique Hotel is situated in Oamaru, 2.7 km from Bushy Beach and 37 km from Moeraki Boulders.

c
christopher
From
New Zealand
Beautiful old building, quaint but comfortable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.3
Passable - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Price from
US$68.87
1 night, 2 adults

Little Sweetie

Oamaru

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Little Sweetie is set in Oamaru. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

B
Bianca
From
Spain
The location is perfect. Lovely spot very close to the centre of town.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 121 reviews
Price from
US$162.49
1 night, 2 adults

Right on Tyne

Oamaru

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Right on Tyne is set in Oamaru. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

B
Brian
From
Thailand
The design & decoration of the house, the bathroom, kitchen, washing machine, deck, parking spot, and the view. Close to the penguin colony, Sunday market.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 287 reviews
Price from
US$143.49
1 night, 2 adults

Century House B & B flatlette

Oamaru

Featuring garden views, Century House B & B flatlette features accommodation with a garden, around 35 km from Moeraki Boulders.

K
Kong Kuan
From
Malaysia
Great location and very close to attractions. Beautiful house. Love the garden.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 299 reviews
Price from
US$102.45
1 night, 2 adults

The Old Confectionery

Oamaru

37 km from Moeraki Boulders in Oamaru, The Old Confectionery features accommodation with access to beauty services. The property features sea and city views, and is 2.6 km from Bushy Beach.

P
Petria
From
Australia
Stunning old building that has been tastefully renovated. The apartment felt inviting and warm.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 419 reviews
Price from
US$209.49
1 night, 2 adults

Highlands on Homestead

Oamaru

Set in Oamaru, within 40 km of Moeraki Boulders, Highlands on Homestead is an accommodation offering quiet street views. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

N
Nirav
From
India
Very cosy, comfortable, clean and amazingly self contained home stay. Wish we could have stayed longer. Host Jenny was very kind and helpful to take care of guests needs by paying attention to smallest of the basic things we might need handy enough placed at the right corners of the house. Also she was generous to lend us universal adaptor for charging.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 217 reviews
Price from
US$109.05
1 night, 2 adults

Little Red School House

Oamaru

Little Red School House is a recently renovated farm stay in Oamaru, where guests can make the most of its garden and barbecue facilities.

N
Natalia
From
Ukraine
This was an amazing little house with everything you need and nice view on the mountains. Incredibly well-thought, you could feel that hosts care about comfort of the guests. Definitely would come back
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 166 reviews
Price from
US$149.23
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
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Hotels located in the centre of Oamaru

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 807 reviews

Set in Oamaru and with Bushy Beach reachable within 2.8 km, Empire Hotel Backpackers offers a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 877 reviews

Built in 1881, Brydone Hotel Oamaru is located in central Oamaru, within walking distance of the historic town centre.

From US$95.05 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 69 reviews

Featuring garden views, The Whitfield offers accommodation with a garden and a terrace, around 2.7 km from Bushy Beach.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews

Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated Heritage Hideaway offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi. The property has garden views, and is 37 km from Moeraki Boulders.

From US$143.49 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.3
Passable - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

Boasting a restaurant and a bar, Criterion Boutique Hotel is situated in Oamaru, 2.7 km from Bushy Beach and 37 km from Moeraki Boulders.

From US$94.13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 864 reviews

Featuring free WiFi, Oamaru Backpackers offers budget accommodation in Oamaru. Some rooms feature views of the sea or garden. You will find a shared kitchen and common area at the property.

From US$127.73 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 412 reviews

Coastal Accommodation features accommodation in Oamaru. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi.

From US$48.79 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 176 reviews

Situated in Oamaru in the Otago region, Cosy On Till has a garden. The air-conditioned accommodation is 37 km from Moeraki Boulders, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and...

Best hotels with breakfast in Oamaru and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 37 reviews

Set in Oamaru and only 37 km from Moeraki Boulders, Lune-tastic Guesthouse offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$99.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 647 reviews

Boasting garden views, Federation House is situated in Oamaru, around 38 km from Moeraki Boulders. Featuring free private parking, the 3-star guest house is 1.9 km from Bushy Beach.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews

Offering garden views, Pen-y-bryn Lodge in Oamaru offers accommodation, a fitness centre, a garden, a shared lounge, a restaurant and a bar.

From US$601.96 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 372 reviews

Situated just 10 minutes’ walk from the shops and restaurants in Oamaru town centre, Ambassador Motor Lodge offers self-catering accommodation with satellite TV and kitchenette facilities.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 219 reviews

Boasting sea views, The Vicarage Boutique Bed and Breakfast Oamaru is situated in Oamaru, around 37 km from Moeraki Boulders.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 420 reviews

37 km from Moeraki Boulders in Oamaru, The Old Confectionery features accommodation with access to beauty services. The property features sea and city views, and is 2.6 km from Bushy Beach.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 122 reviews

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Little Sweetie is set in Oamaru. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

Poshtel

Hotel in Oamaru
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,284 reviews

Boasting a shared lounge, bar and views of city, Poshtel is situated in Oamaru, 38 km from Moeraki Boulders. The accommodation features luggage storage space and free WiFi throughout the property.

Budget hotels in Oamaru and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 683 reviews

Offering accommodation with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV, Alpine Motel is located just 5 minutes’ walk from the town centre. Accommodation options include apartments and studio rooms.

From US$86.09 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 723 reviews

Just 5 minutes’ drive from Oamaru town centre, Oamaru TOP 10 Holiday Park offers a covered BBQ area, bicycle rental service and tour desk. Free on-site parking is provided.

From US$86.09 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 35 reviews

Situated in Oamaru in the Otago region, Guest Suite with private entry own kitchen and bathroom has a garden.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 176 reviews

Featuring garden views, Rosies Place provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 40 km from Moeraki Boulders. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

From US$74.61 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 587 reviews

Offering free WiFi, barbecue facilities and a sunny terrace, Colonial Lodge Motel is just 10 minutes’ drive from Oamaru Beach.

From US$146.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 477 reviews

Ascot Oamaru Motel is one of Oamaru's largest motel complexes only minutes by car to the town centre, shops, Blue Penguin Colony, Oamaru Racecourse, Centennial Park and the Historic Oamaru Precinct.

From US$118.23 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 73 reviews

Situated in Oamaru in the Otago region, The Shepherd's Rest features accommodation with free private parking, as well as access to an open-air bath. The property has mountain views.

From US$114.79 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews

Boasting garden views, The Penguins Nest features accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 37 km from Moeraki Boulders.

FAQs about hotels in Oamaru

What guests said about Oamaru:

10

I loved the Victorian quarter and the Steam Punk museum.

I loved the Victorian quarter and the Steam Punk museum. But my favorite was seeing the blue penguins arriving on the shore at the Penguin Sanctuary at the end of the wharf. Totally worth paying for premium seats.
Guest review by
Janine
New Zealand
10

We only stayed one night and did a whirwind tour.

We only stayed one night and did a whirwind tour. Steampunk to brewery to little blue penguins. Tees Street Cafe for breakfast and then we were off. I loved the quirkiness and historical charm and would like to go back. I think 2-3 nights would be more fun. Even 4 would be good. Everything close to each other though so still worth it for even 1 night. Magical!
Guest review by
Talchinsky
10

the train, the old town, the seals the penguins.

the train, the old town, the seals the penguins. The Craftwork pub, the robot shop, the criterion, the kids playground, the farmers market...all doable in a weekend and all within easy walking distance. and a drive to Kakanui is worth it too
Guest review by
Lesley
New Zealand
8.0

Not much to do in Oamaru, will recommend visiting the quaint...

Not much to do in Oamaru, will recommend visiting the quaint museums, Oamaru heritage museum (pay/donate as you wish) and steampunk museum (NZD$15/pax). both were interactive and we enjoyed it with the helpful stuff. the day was a cloudy and rainy so we opted out of visiting the penguins - they have a live youtube stream of the penguins coming home which we watch. We did visit the penguins tour during the day, which was open to public and saw some fur seals relaxing. To watch the penguins coming home, it's NZD$45 per pax, which we thought was a little expensive. + the weather being bad, we decided to watch them online instead.
Guest review by
Verena
Singapore
10

we had a national bird show for 4 days to attend found some...

we had a national bird show for 4 days to attend found some really nice eating places with great service the tearooms on the main street very very good there was alot of north island bird member there they agreed tearooms that carter for the bus serv ice greast place to relax with coffee and eats
Guest review by
Primmer
10

We went for the penguins but could have spent another day...

We went for the penguins but could have spent another day wandering around the Victorian Precient, Steampunk HQ and lovely shops of Oamaru. Also nice that it is only 30 minutes away from Moeraki Boulders. Riverstone Castle and Kitchen make a great stop too on the way down from Christchurch.
Guest review by
Stacy
United States

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 420 reviews
This is a fabulous self contained apartment in a quiet street in Oamaru (in fact most streets in Oamaru are quiet!). It has a really old feel to it in the way it's furnished yet it's facilities (kitchen/bathrooms/TV) are modern and more than adequate. It's one of the more comfortable and homely accommodations I've stayed in for a while. Good off street parking too. Highly recommended!
Guest review by
Nick
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 210 reviews
Amazing building in a gorgeous setting. The staff were very helpful and informative. The building has an amazing history, which coupled with the overall superb standard of the accommodation makes for an unforgettable stay. We booked for one night and stayed for three! It's well worth driving the 12 kms from Oamaru to stay in this luxurious peaceful haven. We will come back!
Guest review by
Cathy
New Zealand
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,184 reviews
Conveniently located motel, with everything you need for a comfortable stay. The rooms are very large, so it’s nice to spread out a bit. Also, they give you real milk for your tea and coffee - very exciting! The location is very convenient for the historic centre of Oamaru. Just a short walk/drive down the road.
Guest review by
Claire
Australia
From US$127.73 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 864 reviews
A homely feel about this place, very clean, we stayed in a twin room, plenty of room. Was quiet and lovely views over the Harbour. 4min walk from old Oamaru.
Guest review by
Karen
New Zealand
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,284 reviews
I just love this hotel! Very unique decoration, cozy room and friendly staff. Convenient to every scene. Will be the first choice to stay in Oamaru!
Guest review by
Shaojun
China