Comfortable Accommodations: Empire Hotel Backpackers in Oamaru offers family rooms with carpeted floors and shared bathrooms equipped with showers. Each room includes a hairdryer for added convenience.
Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy a garden and free WiFi throughout the property. The hostel features a lounge, shared kitchen, picnic area, and luggage storage. Free on-site parking is available.
Convenient Location: Located 60 mi from Richard Pearse Airport, the hostel is 1.7 mi from Bushy Beach and 23 mi from Moeraki Boulders. The property staff and service support are highly praised by guests.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
“In the middle of the city, and the nice fire in the lounge.”
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Courtney
United States
“I enjoyed the history of the hotel and town. Room was crowded by packs and bags with little room to navigate. Plugs were limited. Overall a pleasant place.”
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Alexandra
Canada
“The staff were wonderful and on top of things. It’s a great location and good value for money.”
Graham
New Zealand
“room was very clean and tidy...facilities were great...the people at the hostel were so friendly and helpful.Location was amazing and everything was in walking distance.”
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Janet
New Zealand
“Comfy clean beds. Excellent location and Marshall was great.”
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Pauline
France
“You are near by the Intercity bus stop and also close to the historic center. The staff is friendly. It's clean.”
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Robert
New Zealand
“Very helpful staff. Great location (just around the corner from the historic area)”
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Ian
Iceland
“Great location, atmosphere, and while the building is a little old, it's been well kept. Staff is very friendly.”
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Mayuko
New Zealand
“Clean bathroom and kitchen friendly staff, good location, old but charming building
I love them. I’ve stayed here 3times”
Tan
Malaysia
“quite place , service very good( Erick), very helpful staff, feel comfortable , wow is best to stay”
Area info
House rules
Empire Hotel Backpackers takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
Debit cardCash
The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property
Guest cannot check in after 21:00.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Empire Hotel Backpackers of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
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