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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.

M
Melanie
From
Saudi Arabia
Great boutique hotel. Really nicely done. The owner was as gracious and lovely as could be!! Thanks for everything!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,277 reviews
Location 9.4
Price from
$124.88
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.

J
Joyce
From
Canada
beautiful accommodations in country setting. comfortable beds. helpful manager
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 221 reviews
Location 8.2
Price from
$98.04
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, 886 reviews
Location 9.2
Price from
$96.64
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 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Location 9.5
Price from
$70.03
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, 102 reviews
Location 9.9
Price from
$165.20
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, 280 reviews
Location 9.8
Price from
$131.30
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, 284 reviews
Location 9.4
Price from
$104.16
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.

J
Jessie
From
United States
What a delightful apartment in Oamaru! We thought this was such a cool place, we wished we could have stayed more than one night. Very clean, well equipped, very comfortable- definitely a great choice for the area. There was also a snack left for us which was sweet. Highly recommend, we'd go back!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 421 reviews
Location 9.7
Price from
$213
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.

R
Roger
From
Australia
Self contained. Nicely appointed. Beautiful setting that added another dimension to your holiday. Close to town. Picturesque location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 217 reviews
Location 9.5
Price from
$110.87
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 open-air bath and garden.

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, 168 reviews
Location 9.2
Price from
$151.72
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Oamaru

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 221 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Oamaru

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Oamaru

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 885 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Oamaru

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,277 reviews

Best hotels with breakfast in Oamaru and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    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, 655 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 387 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 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews

    Offering inner courtyard views, Central located new build 3 bed rooms entire house in Oamaru provides accommodations and a garden.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 275 reviews

    Featuring a garden, Quarterdeck provides accommodations in Oamaru. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are available at the apartment free of charge. Outdoor seating is also available at Quarterdeck.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 215 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 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 421 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.

Budget hotels in Oamaru and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 790 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 6.2
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 5 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 869 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 663 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,024 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 731 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

    23 miles from Moeraki Boulders, the chalet provides a garden and barbecue facilities. There's an outdoor fireplace and guests can use free Wifi and free private parking.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 716 reviews

    Oamaru Motor Lodge features spacious apartments with cooking facilities and outdoor seating areas, just 1.9 mi from Oamaru Racecourse. It offers Wi-Fi access throughout the property.

Hotels located in the center of Oamaru

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 885 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 6 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 408 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 534 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.

  • Providing a garden, White Oasis provides accommodations in Oamaru. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 582 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 497 reviews

    Ascot Oamaru Motel is one of Oamaru's largest motel complexes only minutes by car to the town center, shops, Blue Penguin Colony, Oamaru Racecourse, Centennial Park and the Historic Oamaru Precinct.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 925 reviews

    Boasting free Wi-Fi, Alma Motel is located 1.9 mi south of Oamaru and features accommodations with a microwave and refrigerator.

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What Guests Said About Oamaru:

  • 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
  • 10.0

    Gorgeous settlement - by the ocean.

    Gorgeous settlement - by the ocean. Stunning historical buildings, vibrant shops filled with goodies, Sunday market brimming with organic produce - vegetables, honey, cheese, soaps, lotions, coffee and yummy treats. No junk - wonderful homemade produce at exceptionally good prices, for example - two cheese rolls and a cup of soup for $9.
    Guest review by
    Anonymous
  • 10.0

    ALWAYS ENJOY THE HISTORIC BUILDINGS.

    ALWAYS ENJOY THE HISTORIC BUILDINGS. OAMARU DO FESTIVALS VERY WELL AND SEEM TO BE VERY WELL SUPPORTED BY THE LOCALS WHO CAN ALWAYS BE RELIED ON TO DON THEIR PERIOD COSTUMES IN THEME WITH THE OCCASION.
    Guest review by
    RAY
    New Zealand

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  • From $80.86 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 869 reviews
    This backpackers was 100% the nicest place I’ve stayed in New Zealand. It was immaculately clean, beautifully furnished and welcoming. The lounge areas were warm, clean and cosy and it genuinely felt like a home away from home. This property is an absolute credit to the owners for the care and attention to detail they put into the place. I cannot recommend this accommodation highly enough. Thank you! Also loved the way the beds were made and the cute penguin theme ☺️
    Guest review by
    Gabbie
    Australia
  • From $49.60 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 790 reviews
    Thanks to the hospitable and friendly staff it's been for me the very best accommodation in New Zealand. I was very greatful to them even for not being so strict with checking out times, free left luggage room and so on. And Oamaru itself - you must visit the town to understand the atmosphere. Would love to come once again.
    Guest review by
    Luboš Suchý
    Czech Republic
  • From $181.31 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews
    Spacious rooms, nice decor filled with penguins. The breakfast was excellent and very comfortable. The house was so nice and close to the centre of Oamaru that it was a waste of one night. I would like to stay for 2-3 nights next time!
    Guest review by
    Ryosuke
    Japan
  • From $87.53 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,024 reviews
    I stayed at Midway Motels when I was visiting Oamaru back in February. A very nice place to stay so I went back this time.
    Guest review by
    Garth
    New Zealand
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,277 reviews
    Very good city hotel with nice interior design.
    Guest review by
    Onur
    Singapore
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