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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.

A
AnnePumpernickel
From
Australia
Hotel was interesting and comfortable. Staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Breakfast was simple but had everything you need in a lovely setting. Beds were comfortable and shower was great.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,282 reviews
Price from
$123.45
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 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 220 reviews
Price from
$179.98
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.

K
Katheryn
From
Canada
Location close to historic centre. Hotel restaurant served excellent fresh hot meals. Walking to shopping, restaurants and cafes as well.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 895 reviews
Price from
$110.46
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 5.7
Fair - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
Price from
$69.22
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.

S
Steven
From
United States
Appointed with great care. Wonderful renovation.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 113 reviews
Price from
$163.31
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.

B
Bill
From
United States
Clean, warm, great location, wonderful host.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 284 reviews
Price from
$144.21
1 night, 2 adults

Century House B & B flatlette

Oamaru

22 miles from Moeraki Boulders in Oamaru, Century House B & B flatlette offers accommodations with access to a hot tub. This bed and breakfast provides a garden as well as barbecue facilities.

D
Daniel
From
New Zealand
Great wee place, quiet and cute. Lots of supplies for breakfast and more. Friendly and accomodating without any fuss. worked well for a 2.5 year old (could easily block of the stairs if you were worried about it)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 290 reviews
Price from
$102.97
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, 421 reviews
Price from
$210.55
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.

S
Sally
From
New Zealand
I loved the rural location, the peace & quiet of the beautiful countryside; the farm animals & Jenny was very friendly & helpful. I'd love to return for a longer stay to explore Oamaru further.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 216 reviews
Price from
$109.60
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.

M
Monica
From
United States
I only stayed three days here, but I still think about it all the time. Driving through the golden-green hills--arriving at a tiny century-old renovated schoolhouse, with lots of breakfast foods provided--and there are hot tubs out on the deck! And chickens for friends, giving egg-presents! I felt totally spoiled. Best of all, I went on a hike on their incredible on-site farm track--one of the more stunning walks of my life, and that was the case even when a fog came down, and I had to be rescued by Nic! Which was its own whole adventure. I hope to be able to go back someday. Meanwhile, please enjoy it for me.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 166 reviews
Price from
$149.98
1 night, 2 adults
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
    Fair - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Oamaru

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 220 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Oamaru

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 895 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,282 reviews

Hotels located in the center of Oamaru

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 800 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.

    From $49.03 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 895 reviews

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

    From $98.51 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews

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

    From $132.68 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews

    Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated Heritage Hideaway offers accommodations with a garden and free Wifi.

    From $144.21 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
    Fair - What previous guests thought, 9 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 $69.22 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

    Granny Grunkes Cottage offers accommodations in Oamaru, 23 miles from Moeraki Boulders. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are available at the vacation home free of charge.

    From $122 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

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

    From $374.95 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 99 reviews

    Featuring a garden, Fantail Cottage offers accommodations in Oamaru. With garden views, this accommodation features a patio.

Best hotels with breakfast in Oamaru and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 33 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 653 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.

    From $103.83 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 380 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.

    From $114.91 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 35 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 $299.96 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 213 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, 133 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 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 113 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.

  • Lune Lux

    Hotel in Oamaru
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews

    Lune Lux offers accommodations in Oamaru, 23 miles from Moeraki Boulders. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are accessible at the apartment free of charge.

    From $171.95 per night

Budget hotels in Oamaru and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 864 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 $96.08 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 173 reviews

    Providing a garden, Cosy On Till provides accommodations in Oamaru.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 526 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 $103.26 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 278 reviews

    Within 1.3 miles of Bushy Beach and 23 miles of Moeraki Boulders, Oamaru Harbour Nest provides free Wifi and a garden. Outdoor seating is also available at the chalet.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 668 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 $80.76 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,022 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 $86.53 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 728 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 $57.69 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,178 reviews

    A 5-minute walk from Oamaru’s town center 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 $106.72 per night

FAQs about hotels in Oamaru

What Guests Said About Oamaru:

  • 10.0

    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
  • 10.0

    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
  • 10.0

    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
  • 10.0

    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
  • 10.0

    I love Oamaru for a visit.

    I love Oamaru for a visit. It is a very pretty place to visit with the historic area quite special. There are plenty of great places to eat, excellent shopping and being on the coast it has lovely views of the ocean. The blue penguin experience is well worth doing also. Riverstone restaurant is an absolute must if you enjoy excellent food. Highly recommend a visit there.
    Guest review by
    Debra
    New Zealand

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  • From $103.83 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 653 reviews
    Roger the host was very welcoming and had provided everything we needed for our comforts. The bed we slept in was the most comfortable of anywhere we have stayed. It was a bonus to be able to chat with other guests in the dining room, something you don't get in motels or hotels. Great view too. There was the initial shock of our surroundings as it is a house full of incredible stuff but it was more interesting than off putting. An experience we will remember for a long time.
    Guest review by
    Denise
    New Zealand
  • From $104.99 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 220 reviews
    Really comfortable room, and location lovely in the country south of Oamaru, but we were the only residents in the whole hotel that night, and there was no restaurant or any other facility open, not even a bar or for breakfast. So while the room was lovely, we can't comment on anything else as we didn't get to experience them. But if you do come here, please do get Shane to show you the chapel - it is absolutely stunning.
    Guest review by
    John
    United Kingdom
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 213 reviews
    The Vicarage Boutique Bed and Breakfast Oamaru is an absolute GEM! We loved the house, it was a lovingly restored villa and very comfortable. The host made us feel very special and she was kind, considerate and was very helpful especially recommending places to go. Breakfast was a lovely quaint affair, and the croissants perfect! I would highly recommend this to anyone wanting somewhere special to stay in Oamaru!
    Guest review by
    Chami
    New Zealand
  • From $108.02 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,282 reviews
    Room was fine, breakfast excellent. The hotel has been refurbished to a high standard and each room has an interesting sporting theme.
    Guest review by
    Findlay
    New Zealand
  • From $86.53 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,022 reviews
    It is a budget great value for money motel. Big rooms. Near main road but quiet.
    Guest review by
    Anonymous
    France