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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.

M
Marky
From
Gibraltar
Very friendly staff warm Hotel loved it
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,293 reviews
Price from
US$121.76
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.

B
Barbara Lynne
From
New Zealand
This is a gem. Such an amazing history and he staff go out of their way to show off the property including the amazing chapel on site which is literally like being transported to Italy or France. And don’t start me on the beautiful chocolates made on site and provided in the rooms on arrival
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 210 reviews
Price from
US$176.37
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.

S
Susan
From
Australia
Excellent room. Large and comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 884 reviews
Price from
US$117.77
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.

V
Vicki
From
New Zealand
I liked all the history around the walls, photos were really interesting from the past. The manager was super friendly and great fun.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
Passable - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Price from
US$68.27
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.

A
Ameera
From
Singapore
Everything! Place was spotless, comfortable, modern and thoughtfully prepared with all the details that made our stay extra enjoyable and memorable. There is a private spacious parking and a well done up clean garden. It is also located nearby town with minimal traffic. Overall a wonderful experience and we would happily return and recommend to others. Thanks Margaret for the personal note!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 135 reviews
Price from
US$161.07
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.

M
Maura
From
Ireland
This accommodation was fab. The host Violeta was extremely nice, helpful, informative, very generous and welcoming. She had so many nice touches and thoughtful additions in the property. The house is very well located near the old Whitestone town, pier and right at the top of the road for the penguins.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 289 reviews
Price from
US$142.24
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.

J
Jacqui & Steve
From
New Zealand
Very friendly host who was very thoughtful in adding extra touches. Spacious flatette that was very comfortable with a garden outlook. Very comfortable beds. Easy access and off street parking. Great continental breakfast. Delicious gourmet meal cooked for us on request.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 306 reviews
Price from
US$101.56
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.

X
Xiaoyan
From
China
Wonderful location and facilities.Clean and spacious,parking is easy. We met the housekeeper Colleen outside,she’s well kind and helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 427 reviews
Price from
US$213.36
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.

G
Gwenda
From
United Kingdom
lovely accommodation in the country,everything you would need and lovely garden surround. Nit too far from town.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 211 reviews
Price from
US$108.10
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.

M
MR
From
Canada
The kitchen area was so well done with efficiency and charm. There were cereal and coffee choices, lovely bread for toast with choices of condiments. We could have searched for eggs in the henhouse or picked veggies from the garden. I loved that the Schoolhouse was a lovely red and the interior red door had a chalkboard with the name. We loved driving the country roads to get there.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 167 reviews
Price from
US$147.93
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 210 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,293 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 884 reviews

Budget hotels in Oamaru and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 814 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.

From US$48.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 38 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.

Set in Oamaru and only 2.6 km from Bushy Beach, Seascape on Maude offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$105.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 704 reviews

Heritage Court Motor Lodge is 3.2 km from the Oamaru Public Botanical Gardens and 4.7 km from Oamaru Blue Penguins Colony. It offers a restaurant, free parking on site, and free Wi-Fi access.

From US$120.84 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews

Offering a garden and inner courtyard view, Central located new build 3 bed rooms entire house is set in Oamaru, 3 km from Bushy Beach and 37 km from Moeraki Boulders.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 281 reviews

Located in Oamaru, 2.9 km from Bushy Beach and 37 km from Moeraki Boulders, Quarterdeck provides air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 74 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 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 222 reviews

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

Hotels located in the centre of Oamaru

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
Passable - What previous guests thought, 16 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$93.31 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 523 reviews

Bella Vista Motel is 5 minutes' walk from the intercity bus stop and Oamaru's shops and restaurants. The property is also 6 minutes' drive from the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony.

From US$109.81 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 582 reviews

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

From US$104.69 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 471 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$121.19 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 58 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$142.24 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 427 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, 135 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
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,293 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.

From US$136.97 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Oamaru and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 232 reviews

Set in Oamaru, 37 km from Moeraki Boulders, Braemar House offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

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

Set in Oamaru in the Otago region, Granny Grunkes Cottage features a terrace. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the holiday home free of charge.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 44 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Located in Oamaru in the Otago region, Sea View Oamaru features a garden.

From US$369.82 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 196 reviews

Boasting garden views, Merrybrook Studio features accommodation with a garden and a terrace, around 38 km from Moeraki Boulders.

From US$84.77 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 112 reviews

Situated in Oamaru in the Otago region, Fantail Cottage has a patio and city views.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 425 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$48.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 41 reviews

Located in Oamaru and only 37 km from Moeraki Boulders, The Terrace provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$681.60 per night

FAQs about hotels in Oamaru

What guests said about Oamaru:

10

I came for the Victorian Heritage Festival and to catch up...

I came for the Victorian Heritage Festival and to catch up with friends. I really love the historic precinct, the harbour and Gardens. They all have an old world charm. People are friendly. The St Patrick's Basilica is really worth visiting.
Guest review by
Anonymous
10

The heavy rain precluded too much driving around, but...

The heavy rain precluded too much driving around, but locating historical places was rewarding earlier on., With Labour Day celebrations, it meant most people were at home celebrating a day off (which was good) but not so much to participate in through the day. However a very good meal was enjoyed at Star and Garter down the road and I would thoroughly recommend visiting there.
Guest review by
Jaanine
New Zealand
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

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From US$82.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 944 reviews
For a last minute booking when there was no accomodation left in Oamaru or Dunedin and the cost I wasn’t expecting much. My expectations were hugely exceeded, it was no problem for us to collect the key prior to check in time on our way though to Dunedin, the room was spotless (cleaner than some 5 star accommodation I’ve stayed in) and not dated. To top things off when we got back at 2:30am on a freezing cold night we found the heaters had been turned on in the room something so simple yet so thoughtful. Would 100% recommend!
Guest review by
Summer
New Zealand
From US$94.76 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 860 reviews
The building looks more like a house than a hotel. There were many decorations in the house, especially decirations of penguins, which made it very lovley. The room was large and the bed was very comfortable. There was also a massage chair. The accommodation is also very close to all the major attractions in Oamaru.
Guest review by
Jennifer
Finland
From US$136.97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,293 reviews
The personal greeting by the staff was very much appreciated. The hotel was unique and really great, very clean and well cared for. We loved the querkyness of the hotel. We had a lovely stay and would definitely recommend this to anyone wanting a central place to stay in Oamaru.
Guest review by
Neil
New Zealand
From US$122.89 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 654 reviews
The property was a beautifully renovated villa. The staff were very friendly and provided a continental breakfast in the morning in the dining room with views out over Oamaru and the bay.
Guest review by
Pamela
New Zealand
From US$153.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 884 reviews
An old style hotel, bags of character, excellent location. Staff was very helpful. Good breakfast - good value. Very much liked Oamaru - restaurants, art shops, penguins.
Guest review by
Andrew
United Kingdom