About this property

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. Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony is 0.7 mi from the property, while Steampunk HQ is just 1476 feet away. There are shops, bars and restaurants within close walking distance from Oamaru Backpackers.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
2 bunk beds
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
1 twin bed
1 bunk bed
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Renjie
New Zealand New Zealand
Quick response, extremely patient and friendly customer service. The room is also excellent-clean and comfortable. Highly recommended :)
Mollie
United States United States
The location was very good with easy walking access to the town and things to see and easy on street parking. Common areas were very spacious and very homey, lots of attention to detail. Room was also large and comfy
Lilabeth
New Zealand New Zealand
Such a cute place! Felt very homey and everyone I met was super kind. Curtains on the beds offered privacy. Great views from the lounge areas. Sink provided in the room, which was nice. Plenty of free street parking outside. Lots of free food...
Mary
United States United States
Great vibe and super clean communal bathroom. We stayed in a private room with twin beds and it was really comfy with a view of the garden and ocean.
Lauren
United States United States
Loved the decoration and the amount of common space. Everything was slow clean and quiet!
Binita
United States United States
Loved it. Hostel internal decoration is very beautiful, warm. Comfortable bed.
Margaret
Canada Canada
Loved the themed rooms, the many houseplants inside and the garden outside. It was quiet and comfortable, and within walking distance of the Victorian Centre.
Liane
Germany Germany
Huge windows. Close to penguin colony. Warm bottles in the room.
Deborah
United States United States
I loved this place! I stayed in a Little private room that was perfect. Quiet, close to everything, easy pezzy. So thankful to have this place to stay❣️
Brendon
New Zealand New Zealand
Loved the character and modern clean & refreshing

Area info

House rules

Oamaru Backpackers takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 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.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of NZD 100 is required on arrival. That's about $57. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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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.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note children under the age of 16 years cannot be accommodated in dormitory rooms. They are permitted to stay in a private room with an adult.

From 3 December 2021 until further notice, All eligible guests will be required to have a ‘My Vaccine Pass’. All guests 12 years old and over, staying at Oamaru Backpackers will either need to be fully vaccinated or have a legitimate exemption from vaccination. The lead booking name is responsible for communicating this to all guests within their group.

All guests 12 years old and over will be required to provide proof of vaccination status (fully vaccinated or exempt) at the time of check-in.

Failure to provide this may result in your booking canceled and you will need to arrange accommodations elsewhere.

Please inform Oamaru 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.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

A damage deposit of NZD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.