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Poshtel

Hotel in Oamaru

Featuring a shared lounge, bar and views of city, Poshtel is located in Oamaru, 23 miles from Moeraki Boulders. The property has luggage storage space and free WiFi throughout the property.

B
Boonsong
From
Thailand
The staffs are nice and very helpful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,283 reviews
Price from
$110.97
1 night, 2 adults

Teschemakers Resort

Hotel in Oamaru

Located in Oamaru, 18 miles from Moeraki Boulders, Teschemakers Resort provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

R
Ruth Johnson
From
United States
Fantastic little place with a lot of atmosphere! the room had a lot of space, it was clean and super comfortable. The staff was amazing and welcoming, making us feel at hone, as every request was answered immediately. the internet was slow, but the hotel manager warned us before we even knew that there is a general issue related to the entire area, so it’s not the hotel’s fault. the AC a bit noisy, but it didn’t matter much as this hotel is a gem!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 210 reviews
Price from
$93.91
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 center.

R
Rachel
From
United States
Amazing location for food, shopping and penguins!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 877 reviews
Price from
$113.30
1 night, 2 adults

Criterion Boutique Hotel

Hotel in Oamaru

Featuring a restaurant and a bar, Criterion Boutique Hotel is located in Oamaru, 1.6 miles from Bushy Beach and 23 miles from Moeraki Boulders. At the hotel rooms include a shared bathroom.

D
David
From
New Zealand
An atmospheric and historic building in the central heritage district of Oamaru. The renovations that have been done to meet modern expectations of convenience and comfort have been done with respect to the original. The staff were welcoming and helpful. Facilities are basic but price is quite reasonable and made up for by the character, location and friendly staff of the property. At the time I stayed, it was quiet and parking, although on the street, was not a problem at all.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.3
Fair - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Price from
$69.14
1 night, 2 adults

Little Sweetie

Oamaru

Little Sweetie offers accommodations in Oamaru, 1.6 miles from Bushy Beach and 23 miles from Moeraki Boulders. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

M
Michele
From
Canada
The house is so comfortable with the perfect blend of heritage features and modern updates in baths and kitchen. Very spacious main rooms and lots of natural light and big deck. Parking was excellent. The beds and linens were wonderful. The location is fabulous and easy walking distance to the town shops and restaurants. The view is also wonderful to the ocean and Victorian buildings. Would definitely stay again and hopefully longer.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 122 reviews
Price from
$163.11
1 night, 2 adults

Right on Tyne

Oamaru

A recently renovated apartment, Right on Tyne offers accommodations in Oamaru. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

J
Julian
From
United Kingdom
Location, quality of facilities. Probably the most comfortable bed in New Zealand
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 287 reviews
Price from
$144.04
1 night, 2 adults

Century House B & B flatlette

Oamaru

22 miles from Moeraki Boulders, the bed and breakfast offers a garden and barbecue facilities. There's a sun terrace and guests can use free Wifi and free private parking.

D
David
From
United States
Beautiful gardens. Host is very communicative. A well supplied kitchen. Host goes above and beyond.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 299 reviews
Price from
$102.84
1 night, 2 adults

The Old Confectionery

Oamaru

1.6 miles from Bushy Beach in Oamaru, The Old Confectionery features accommodations with access to beauty services. There's a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay.

F
Fang Ping
From
Taiwan
The hotel itself is an artwork, and the owner is as elegant as her property. Kids and I myself love here so much, it will definitely be the place when we visit Omaru next time.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 420 reviews
Price from
$210.29
1 night, 2 adults

Highlands on Homestead

Oamaru

Highlands on Homestead offers accommodations in Oamaru, 25 miles from Moeraki Boulders. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

T
Terry
From
United States
The accommodations were lovely and well appointed, and the location was perfect for accessing the attractions and restaurants of Oamaru.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 215 reviews
Price from
$109.47
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 the garden and barbecue facilities.

C
Christina S
From
New Zealand
Very unique, such a special spot. So worth the drive. Attentive host Nic was lovely, chickens greeted us outside in the morning. Think we also had a late night visit on the roof from a resident possum!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 167 reviews
Price from
$149.80
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 210 reviews

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

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,283 reviews

Budget hotels in Oamaru and nearby

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

Located in Oamaru and with Bushy Beach reachable within 1.8 miles, Empire Hotel Backpackers has 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 center.

From $104.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.3
Fair - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

Featuring a restaurant and a bar, Criterion Boutique Hotel is located in Oamaru, 1.6 miles from Bushy Beach and 23 miles from Moeraki Boulders. At the hotel rooms include a shared bathroom.

From $94.49 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 863 reviews

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

From $128.22 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 37 reviews

Lune-tastic Guesthouse offers accommodations in Oamaru, 23 miles from Moeraki Boulders. This property offers access to a pool table, free private parking, and free Wifi.

From $100.08 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 681 reviews

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

From $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 center, Oamaru TOP 10 Holiday Park offers a covered BBQ area, bicycle rental service and tour desk. Free on-site parking is provided.

From $86.09 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 649 reviews

Federation House offers accommodations in Oamaru, 24 miles from Moeraki Boulders. Featuring free private parking, the 3-star guest house is 1.2 miles from Bushy Beach.

Best hotels with breakfast in Oamaru and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 372 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews

Casa Nova House in Oamaru provides accommodations with a garden and a shared lounge. Offering free private parking, the 5-star bed and breakfast is 25 miles from Moeraki Boulders.

From $371.62 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 69 reviews

The Whitfield is located in Oamaru, just 1.7 miles from Bushy Beach and 23 miles from Moeraki Boulders.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 220 reviews

The Vicarage Boutique Bed and Breakfast Oamaru offers accommodations in Oamaru, 23 miles from Moeraki Boulders.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 137 reviews

The Whitestone offers accommodations in Oamaru, 1.7 miles from Bushy Beach and 23 miles from Moeraki Boulders. Featuring sea and garden views, this apartment also offers free Wifi.

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

1.6 miles from Bushy Beach in Oamaru, The Old Confectionery features accommodations with access to beauty services. There's a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay.

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

Little Sweetie offers accommodations in Oamaru, 1.6 miles from Bushy Beach and 23 miles from Moeraki Boulders. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 189 reviews

Featuring a garden, Merrybrook Studio features accommodations in Oamaru. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are accessible at the bed and breakfast free of charge.

Hotels located in the center of Oamaru

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Sea View Oamaru offers accommodations in Oamaru, 23 miles from Moeraki Boulders.

From $374.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 412 reviews

Coastal Accommodation is located in Oamaru, 23 miles from Moeraki Boulders. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi.

From $48.97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews

Offering a garden, The Terrace provides accommodations in Oamaru. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi. Outdoor seating is also available at the villa.

From $674.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 64 reviews

Providing a garden, Orla's Cottage provides accommodations in Oamaru. There's a picnic area and guests can use free Wifi and free private parking.

From $205.69 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 528 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,002 reviews

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

From $126.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 785 reviews

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

From $198.77 per night

Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Moeraki Boulders is 24 miles away. This vacation home will provide guests with 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV, and air conditioning.

From $123.41 per night

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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From $102.84 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 299 reviews
Excellent hosts, Very clean and well-appointed. Great continental breakfast. Very comfortable bed. Thoroughly enjoyed our 2 nights. Would not hesitate to recommend staying at Century House. If staying in Oamaru would recommend a minimum of 2-3 nights to visit the penguin colony and the old Victorian precinct
Guest review by
Stephen Sinclair
Australia
From $198.77 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 785 reviews
Central location in Oamaru. Marvellous facilities, immaculately presented and spacious rooms. Modern throughout with every requirement catered for. one of the best motels we have stayed in during a tour of the South Island.
Guest review by
Wilkinson
New Zealand
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 420 reviews
Super cool historical building been beautifully strengthened, restored, and brought into the modern century. Such a great facility, so close to the heart of oamaru, and really enhances the experience of being in waitaki
Guest review by
Brian
New Zealand
From $104.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 877 reviews
Location was not too bad. The beach was very pretty. We decided to not eat here as the service was not good so we went to the Brewery Hotel and the meal there was great as was the service.
Guest review by
David
Australia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 930 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