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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,286 reviews
    From
    US$108
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews
    From
    US$159
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 287 reviews
    From
    US$140
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 303 reviews
    From
    US$100
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 427 reviews
    From
    US$211
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 212 reviews
    From
    US$107
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 169 reviews
    From
    US$146
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 279 reviews
    From
    US$227
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 231 reviews
    From
    US$140
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 143 reviews
    From
    US$133
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 281 reviews
    From
    US$157
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 254 reviews
    From
    US$162
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 279 reviews
    From
    US$56
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews
    From
    US$101
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
    From
    US$269
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 48 reviews
    From
    US$149
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews
    From
    US$163
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
    From
    US$121
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 41 reviews
    From
    US$157
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews
    From
    US$118
    1 night, 2 adults

Most booked places to stay in Oamaru and surroundings in the past month

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 421 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 725 reviews

Popular with guests booking places to stay in Oamaru

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 942 reviews

Popular with guests booking places to stay in Oamaru

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 996 reviews

Popular with guests booking places to stay in Oamaru

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

Popular with guests booking places to stay in Oamaru

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 776 reviews

Popular with guests booking places to stay in Oamaru

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 890 reviews

Popular with guests booking places to stay in Oamaru

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 695 reviews

Popular with guests booking places to stay in Oamaru

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 860 reviews

Popular with guests booking places to stay in Oamaru

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

Great access to the city centre. Check these places to stay 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$47.72 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 890 reviews

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

From US$159.81 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
Passable - What previous guests thought, 13 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$92.08 per night

Oamaru Backpackers

Oamaru
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 860 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$93.52 per night

Cosy On Till

Oamaru
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 179 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...

From US$123.52 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$106.11 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 522 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$118.47 per night

Alpine Motel

Oamaru
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 695 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$84.22 per night

Enjoy breakfast in Oamaru and nearby

Federation House

Oamaru
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 656 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$114.54 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 373 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$111.84 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 48 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.

From US$242.55 per night

Quarterdeck

Oamaru
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 279 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 9.7
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.

The Whitestone

Oamaru
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 143 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.

Heritage Hideaway

Oamaru
Breakfast options
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$140.36 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.

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289 Midway Motel

Oamaru
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 996 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$89.83 per night

Oamaru TOP 10 Holiday Park

Oamaru
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 725 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$56.15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews

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

From US$92.64 per night

Oamaru Motor Lodge

Oamaru
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 704 reviews

Oamaru Motor Lodge features spacious apartments with cooking facilities and outdoor seating areas, just 3 km from Oamaru Racecourse. It offers Wi-Fi access throughout the property.

Rosies Place

Oamaru
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 173 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$72.99 per night

Colonial Lodge Motel

Oamaru
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 583 reviews

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

From US$112.29 per night

Ascot Oamaru Motel

Oamaru
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 475 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$119.59 per night

Alma Motel

Oamaru
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 942 reviews

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

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Avg. price/night: US$140.36
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews
The house is so completely charming. What a wonderful cozy place to stay. Quiet. Relaxing. It reminded me of the place that Cameron Diaz stays in the movie The Holiday. And the foot poof was so good we're going to find out where to get one. Couldn't have had a better location. Easy walk to the old section of town and the farmer's market.
Guest review by
Ali
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$145.98
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 169 reviews
Everything, we had a lovely stay in this quiet country location.
Guest review by
Tony
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$109.48
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 75 reviews
A wonderful location , so close to town yet so very private, tucked in out of the wind with amazing sunset views. My wife loved the outdoor bath under the stars . . Every thing was well thought out and we had everything we needed .We had spent our previous 5 nights in a “luxury” hotel in Dunedin but to us this was , though different, a great deal better . Even the bedding and pillows were better and the room size not that much different .A great place to stay . Gerald and Tricia
Guest review by
Gerald
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 212 reviews
We had a lovely stay, the room is stylish and there is everything you might need. Plus location is very nice
Guest review by
Yulia
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 244 reviews
Location, size, cleanliness, left alone. Price. Very good place to stay.
Guest review by
Alex
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 427 reviews
It's the most amazing place to stay. I can't recommend it highly enough. Absolute comfort. The furniture & cleanleness are the best we have ever come across...couldnt fault one thing. The location is brilliant.
Guest review by
TravelCams
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$118.47
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 522 reviews
The owner and staff were extremely helpful and solved a few issues for us. The location is great, the room was clean and very warm. In summary, a great place to stay.
Guest review by
David
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 287 reviews
The owners popped by and led us through the lock box code and process and showed us everything in the property. Fantastic location to a nice pub and other locations to visit as well as able to walk to the old vintage area as well and Steam Punk Museum. Quiet as well, which again was a real plus. Excellent place to stay.
Guest review by
Suakers
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 121 reviews
Location near downtown Oamaru and close to tourist attractions, supermarket and other amenities. Wonderful views out to sea. Immediate response of Host when advised that main bathroom door self locked and access was not possible. Warm and comfortable.
Guest review by
Robert
People with friends
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 244 reviews
We liked the warm welcome, the location ( 5 minuts walking from city center, 15 mnt from pinguins). The apt is very well equiped, materasses confortable, cleaned and with à great view.
Guest review by
SERENA
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 427 reviews
Great location. Lovely place to stay
Guest review by
Michele
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$47.72
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 814 reviews
Location - near city centre
Guest review by
Evans
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$177.22
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,286 reviews
Everything was excellent. The common room is decorated to the nines with all kinds of interesting things. Breakfast was a continental breakfast, but with plenty of choices and fresh bread. The location is not completely perfect as it is located right next to Highway 1. However, the windows are very well insulated and the hotel even provides earplugs, which I didn't need as at night there was not much traffic. Otherwise it is within easy walking distance of the historic Victorian downtown area, the Steampunk Museum, and even the penguins.
Guest review by
Summer
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 222 reviews
Everything was perfect, the location, the room, the breakfast and especially our host Jacqui who makes you feel welcome as soon as you arrive and is extremely knowledgeable! There is no other place to stay in Oamaru that beats this one.
Guest review by
Kellie
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$47.72
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 814 reviews
Amazing location! Just in the City center.
Guest review by
Lelia
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$140.36
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 231 reviews
There was no breakfast as this location. It seemed close to City center.
Guest review by
Brenda
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$140.36
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 231 reviews
Great location in Oamaru with good views of the town and sea. Really interesting cottage with art, nice wooden floors, and a good kitchen. Walking distance to downtown and the penguin colony.
Guest review by
Andrew
Young couple