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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, 1,286 reviews
Price from
US$108.41
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.

C
CAROL
From
Australia
A beautiful property. The host was very accomodating and lovely.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 207 reviews
Price from
US$91.75
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, 885 reviews
Price from
US$116.52
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 5.6
Passable - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
Price from
US$67.55
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, 129 reviews
Price from
US$159.36
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.

L
LAURENT
From
France
All was fine, very cosy, felt at home. Well located, within walking distance to town Center and the blue pinguins shelter (center). And the warm welcome of our hosts, Violeta & Scott.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 288 reviews
Price from
US$140.73
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.

D
Drsc89
From
United Arab Emirates
Great place clean and well organised.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 302 reviews
Price from
US$100.48
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, 424 reviews
Price from
US$205.46
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, 214 reviews
Price from
US$106.95
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.

C
Columba
From
United States
Great self-serve breakfast!! Beautiful location! Very nice owner!! Very cute place!!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 167 reviews
Price from
US$146.35
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 207 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 885 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,286 reviews

Hotels located in the centre of Oamaru

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 808 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$47.85 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 885 reviews

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

From US$99.04 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
Passable - What previous guests thought, 12 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$67.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

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

From US$365.89 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
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$93.76 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 418 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$47.85 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews

Located in Oamaru, 38 km from Moeraki Boulders, Orla's Cottage provides accommodation with access to a garden. There is a picnic area and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$200.96 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.

From US$97.78 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Oamaru and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 652 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$108.08 per night
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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
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.

From US$112.13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Three bedroom entire unit at central lotion, a property with a garden, is situated in Oamaru, 37 km from Moeraki Boulders. The property is non-smoking and is located 3 km from Bushy Beach.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 276 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.

From US$242.05 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 71 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, 224 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, 140 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.

Budget hotels in Oamaru and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 687 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$90.06 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 994 reviews

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

From US$135.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 722 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$56.29 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,187 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.

From US$121.02 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 36 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, 174 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$73.18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 585 reviews

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

From US$112.58 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 935 reviews

Boasting free Wi-Fi, Alma Motel is located 3km south of Oamaru and features accommodation with a microwave and refrigerator.

From US$75.99 per night

FAQs about hotels in Oamaru

What guests said about Oamaru:

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
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

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From US$210.81 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,286 reviews
All the rooms were decorated in a different quirky style, as was the lounge area, in keeping with the Steam Punk theme of Oamaru. Our room had a skii theme and our friends room had a farming theme. The hotel location was right in the centre of the town near all the shops. We could park in the supermarket car park next to the hotel. In the evening we visited the penguin colony and saw the little blue penguins jumping out of the sea and scurrying to their burrows.
Guest review by
Linda
New Zealand
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 424 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 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 224 reviews
So much character, comfortable, clean, beautifully decorated, cosy, great location. Our host, Jacqui, was the loveliest person - Jacqui was so welcoming and provided fabulous dinner and sightseeing recommendations, along with forward travel tips which were greatly appreciated. Breakfast was delicious too. Highly recommend the Vicarage if you visit Oamaru 👍🏼
Guest review by
DAVID
Australia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 110 reviews
I loved the unique artsy vibe of the property. The owners have done an amazing job of renovating the old cottage. It was very comfortable and cozy in an Oamaru spring. It was so easy and quick to get into the centre of town.
Guest review by
Janine
New Zealand
From US$75.99 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 935 reviews
Love staying here, pet friendly so my dogs came with me and stayed in the car. Only 7 min from Oamaru. Great price. Owners very friendly and helpful.
Guest review by
Laura
New Zealand