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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.

C
Cui
From
Finland
The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. It is located close to the bus stop which is convenient for us when we came from Dunedin. Shopping mall is nearby so very nice. Decorations are stylish. The staff was very friendly and helpful - she allowed us to leave the luggage there for a few hours after checking out in the morning so that we could walk around freely. Very appreciated!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,285 reviews
Price from
US$123.97
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 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 204 reviews
Price from
US$180.74
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.

G
GordB
From
Canada
Great location for walking around town. Amazing old historic building, lots of character. Very friendly staff. Nice breakfast and breakfast room.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 882 reviews
Price from
US$119.92
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, 19 reviews
Price from
US$69.52
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, 140 reviews
Price from
US$164
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.

E
Erika
From
Finland
Nice little house with all necessary equipment, next to the historic precinct, old harbour and the penquin spot.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 291 reviews
Price from
US$144.83
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.

R
R
From
United Kingdom
Really comfortable place that felt quite spacious. Easy access by car to everything in the Oamaru area. Two very friendly cats in the very pretty garden.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 310 reviews
Price from
US$103.41
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.

E
Eshita
From
India
Beautiful property. Very clean and elegant. Lot of thought has been put in decorating the place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 429 reviews
Price from
US$217.24
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, 208 reviews
Price from
US$110.07
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 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 163 reviews
Price from
US$150.62
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 8.8
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,285 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 882 reviews

Budget hotels in Oamaru and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 812 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$49.24 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
Passable - What previous guests thought, 19 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$95.01 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 867 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$96.49 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 180 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...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 43 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 518 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$124.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 735 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,182 reviews

A 5-minute walk from Oamaru’s town centre and restaurants, AAA Thames Court offers self-catering units with free Wi-Fi. It features free parking and a garden with a children’s play area.

Best hotels with breakfast in Oamaru and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 664 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.

From US$139.03 per night

Offering sea views, Tirohanga Nui in Oamaru offers accommodation, a garden, a shared lounge, a terrace, a restaurant and a bar.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 367 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.

From US$181.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 59 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, 284 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, 80 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, 229 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 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews

Located in Oamaru, 2.7 km from Bushy Beach and 37 km from Moeraki Boulders, The Whitestone provides air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi.

Hotels located in the centre of Oamaru

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 882 reviews

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

From US$140.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 427 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 705 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$115.86 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 975 reviews

A 7-minute walk from Oamaru Town Centre, 289 Midway Motel offers self-contained accommodation and access to a shared balcony with seating.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 759 reviews

Located in Oamaru town centre, THE MEWS Oamaru offers self-catering accommodation along with free internet access and private parking. It is a 2-minute drive to Oamaru Steam Railway Station.

From US$194.07 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

Located in Oamaru in the Otago region, Oamaru Railway Station Guesthouse provides accommodation with free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 42 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 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

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.

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What guests said about Oamaru:

10

We enjoyed our visit to Omarau immensely.

We enjoyed our visit to Omarau immensely. Went to Steam Punk city and to see the penguin colony. Then the boulders. All we enjoyed and would recommend as a must see. The locals were very friendly and the shopkeepers very helpful. We were only there for three nights but really enjoyed our time. Would love to visit again sometime in the future.
Guest review by
Lianne
10

Oamaru is totally different from other towns we visited.

Oamaru is totally different from other towns we visited. The old Victorian centre and Harbour area is really interesting, full of galleries and quirky shops. There are a couple of breweries there but Craftworks is the best, like an old English pub. But it’s the Steampunk scene that is the weirdest and most interesting thing about Oamaru. There’s a great interactive must-visit museum. Allow at least two days so you can visit Elephant Rocks and the Māori rock paintings outside town and a castle on the way to Christchurch. The coastline between Dunedin and Oamaru is spectacular too. Don’t miss the Moeraki rocks.
Guest review by
Jeannine
United Kingdom
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

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 208 reviews
Highlands on Homestead was a beautiful location with a gorgeous garden and outlook into the fields with sheep, alpacas and highland cattle. Our accommodation was extremely clean and comfortable and our host Jenny was exceptionally friendly and helpful. The property was only a short drive to the outskirts of Oamaru township.
Guest review by
Duncan
Australia
From US$96.49 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 867 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,182 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 259 reviews
Tiny house on the rise with a fantastic view over the port and bay of Oamaru. Also view down to the historic precinct which is within walking distance . might be small, but comfortable with everything one might need.
Guest review by
Duncan
New Zealand
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 310 reviews
Really comfortable place that felt quite spacious. Easy access by car to everything in the Oamaru area. Two very friendly cats in the very pretty garden.
Guest review by
R
United Kingdom