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Oamaru – 79 hotels and places to stay

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,291 reviews
    From
    $120
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 210 reviews
    From
    $175
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 884 reviews
    From
    $116
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
    Fair - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
    From
    $67
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews
    From
    $158
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 287 reviews
    From
    $140
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 306 reviews
    From
    $100
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 426 reviews
    From
    $210
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 213 reviews
    From
    $106
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 168 reviews
    From
    $145
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 280 reviews
    From
    $227
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 232 reviews
    From
    $140
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 144 reviews
    From
    $133
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 279 reviews
    From
    $157
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 253 reviews
    From
    $161
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 279 reviews
    From
    $56
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews
    From
    $101
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
    From
    $269
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 51 reviews
    From
    $149
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews
    From
    $162
    1 night, 2 adults

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
Fair - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Oamaru

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 210 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Oamaru

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,291 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Oamaru

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

Best hotels with breakfast in Oamaru and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 371 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 $111.44 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 280 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 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 74 reviews

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

From $128.67 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
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, 144 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 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews

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

From $139.86 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 426 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, 132 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.

Budget hotels in Oamaru and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 812 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 $47.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 697 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 $83.92 per night

Seascape on Maude is located in Oamaru, just 1.6 miles from Bushy Beach and 23 miles from Moeraki Boulders. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

From $103.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 704 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 471 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.

From $119.16 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 233 reviews

Braemar House offers accommodations in Oamaru, 23 miles from Moeraki Boulders. The guest house also offers free Wifi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 10 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 $123.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews

The Penguins Nest offers accommodations in Oamaru, 1.7 miles from Bushy Beach and 23 miles from Moeraki Boulders. This apartment features free private parking and free Wifi.

From $156.44 per night

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.

From $153.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
Fair - What previous guests thought, 16 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 $91.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 522 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 $113.01 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

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 $119.83 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 708 reviews

Heritage Court Motor Lodge is 2 mi from the Oamaru Public Botanical Gardens and 2.9 mi from Oamaru Blue Penguins Colony. It offers a restaurant, free parking on site, and free Wi-Fi access.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews

Cozy room in Oamaru offers accommodations in Oamaru, 25 miles from Moeraki Boulders. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi.

From $47.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

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

From $363.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 195 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.

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What Guests Said About Oamaru:

10

I came for the Victorian Heritage Festival and to catch up...

I came for the Victorian Heritage Festival and to catch up with friends. I really love the historic precinct, the harbour and Gardens. They all have an old world charm. People are friendly. The St Patrick's Basilica is really worth visiting.
Guest review by
Anonymous
10

The heavy rain precluded too much driving around, but...

The heavy rain precluded too much driving around, but locating historical places was rewarding earlier on., With Labour Day celebrations, it meant most people were at home celebrating a day off (which was good) but not so much to participate in through the day. However a very good meal was enjoyed at Star and Garter down the road and I would thoroughly recommend visiting there.
Guest review by
Jaanine
New Zealand
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

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 426 reviews
This is a fabulous self contained apartment in a quiet street in Oamaru (in fact most streets in Oamaru are quiet!). It has a really old feel to it in the way it's furnished yet it's facilities (kitchen/bathrooms/TV) are modern and more than adequate. It's one of the more comfortable and homely accommodations I've stayed in for a while. Good off street parking too. Highly recommended!
Guest review by
Nick
United Kingdom
From $114.13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 653 reviews
Fantastic location, very comfortable rooms. A beautifully unique experience staying in such a grand, historic home. The continental breakfast was a fantastic bonus. The hosts were very friendly and accommodating. Thank you for a lovely stay in Oamaru!
Guest review by
Tanya
New Zealand
From $176.59 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,291 reviews
This quirky boutique hotel is a hidden gem in Oamaru. The room we stayed in was decorated with old ski’s, ski poles, ice skates and old world memorabilia which was so unique.
Guest review by
Christine
New Zealand
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 942 reviews
Great little motel - super-clean and very friendly owners. Very easy to get into Oamaru.
Guest review by
Emma
United Kingdom
From $55.95 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 726 reviews
Clean, comfortable motel unit with a full kitchen and not far from Oamaru's main street
Guest review by
Barry
New Zealand