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Poshtel
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.
Teschemakers Resort
Located in Oamaru, 18 miles from Moeraki Boulders, Teschemakers Resort provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
Built in 1881, Brydone Hotel Oamaru is located in central Oamaru, within walking distance of the historic town center.
Criterion Boutique Hotel
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.
Little Sweetie
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.
Right on Tyne
A recently renovated apartment, Right on Tyne offers accommodations in Oamaru. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.
Century House B & B flatlette
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.
The Old Confectionery
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.
Highlands on Homestead
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.
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very Good - What previous guests thought, 220 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Oamaru
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 6 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Oamaru
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very Good - What previous guests thought, 888 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Oamaru
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,276 reviews
Best hotels with breakfast in Oamaru and nearby
Lune-tastic Guesthouse
Hotel in OamaruBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 33 reviewsLune-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.
From $103.51 per nightFederation House
Hotel in OamaruBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very Good - What previous guests thought, 654 reviewsFederation 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 $107.26 per nightPen-y-bryn Lodge
Hotel in OamaruBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 9.5Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 24 reviewsOffering garden views, Pen-y-bryn Lodge in Oamaru has accommodations, a fitness center, a garden, a shared lounge, a restaurant and a bar.
From $604.42 per nightASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge
Hotel in OamaruBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very Good - What previous guests thought, 384 reviewsLocated 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 $115.13 per nightCasa Nova House
Hotel in OamaruBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 9.7Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 35 reviewsCasa 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 $309.87 per nightCentral located new build 3 bed rooms entire house
Hotel in OamaruBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 9.1Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 34 reviewsOffering inner courtyard views, Central located new build 3 bed rooms entire house in Oamaru provides accommodations and a garden.
Quarterdeck
Hotel in OamaruBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 9.1Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 277 reviewsFeaturing 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.
The Whitfield
Hotel in OamaruBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 9.2Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 66 reviewsThe Whitfield is located in Oamaru, just 1.7 miles from Bushy Beach and 23 miles from Moeraki Boulders.
Hotels located in the center of Oamaru
Empire Hotel Backpackers
Hotel in OamaruCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 790 reviewsLocated 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 $50.65 per nightBrydone Hotel Oamaru
Hotel in OamaruCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very Good - What previous guests thought, 888 reviewsBuilt in 1881, Brydone Hotel Oamaru is located in central Oamaru, within walking distance of the historic town center.
From $144.94 per nightCriterion Boutique Hotel
Hotel in OamaruCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 6.3Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 6 reviewsFeaturing 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 $71.51 per nightGranny Grunkes Cottage
Hotel in OamaruCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.8Excellent - What previous guests thought, 6 reviewsGranny 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 $126.03 per nightOamaru Backpackers
Hotel in OamaruCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Excellent - What previous guests thought, 870 reviewsFeaturing 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 $99.25 per nightCoastal Accommodation
Hotel in OamaruCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 409 reviewsCoastal 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.
From $49.16 per nightThe Terrace
Hotel in OamaruCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 9.3Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 41 reviewsOffering a garden, The Terrace provides accommodations in Oamaru. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi. Outdoor seating is also available at the villa.
From $721.04 per nightBella Vista Motel Oamaru
Hotel in OamaruCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.6Good - What previous guests thought, 533 reviewsBella 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 $112.63 per night
Budget hotels in Oamaru and nearby
Alpine Motel
Hotel in OamaruCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 664 reviewsOffering 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 $83.43 per night289 Midway Motel
Hotel in OamaruCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 7.5Good - What previous guests thought, 1,025 reviewsA 7-minute walk from Oamaru Town Center, 289 Midway Motel offers self-contained accommodations and access to a shared balcony with seating.
From $107.26 per nightOamaru TOP 10 Holiday Park
Hotel in OamaruCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very Good - What previous guests thought, 731 reviewsJust 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 $59.59 per nightAAA Thames Court Motel
Hotel in OamaruCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,174 reviewsA 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 $107.26 per night- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8Excellent - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews
Guest Suite with private entry own kitchen and bathroom offers accommodations in Oamaru, 22 miles from Moeraki Boulders. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.
From $98.32 per night Town and Country Cabin
Hotel in OamaruCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 9.2Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews23 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.
From $95.34 per nightRelax on Reservoir
Hotel in OamaruCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 10.0Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviewsOffering a garden, Relax on Reservoir features accommodations in Oamaru. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi.
Colonial Lodge Motel
Hotel in OamaruCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very Good - What previous guests thought, 581 reviewsOffering free WiFi, barbecue facilities and a sunny terrace, Colonial Lodge Motel is just 10 minutes’ drive from Oamaru Beach.
From $98.32 per night
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What Guests Said About Oamaru:
- 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 tooGuest review byLesleyNew 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 byVerenaSingapore - 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 eatsGuest review byPrimmer - 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 byStacyUnited 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 byDebraNew 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 byAnonymous
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- From $123.16 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 9.6Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 75 reviewsA wonderful location , so close to town yet so very private, tucked in out of the wind with amazing sunset views. My wife loved the outdoor bath under the stars . . Every thing was well thought out and we had everything we needed .We had spent our previous 5 nights in a “luxury” hotel in Dunedin but to us this was , though different, a great deal better . Even the bedding and pillows were better and the room size not that much different .A great place to stay . Gerald and TriciaGuest review byGeraldNew Zealand
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 214 reviewsThe Vicarage is a perfect spot to stay in Oamaru. The room & bed was super comfortable and the common area is warm & inviting. The breakfast is perfect. Jacqui has fabulous ideas and ready to give you directions or places to spot little blue penguins on your way back from dinner (and absolute highlight!)Guest review byEmmaNew Zealand
- From $98.32 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 7.6Good - What previous guests thought, 795 reviewsPerfect location. Handy to everything as long as you have transport. Nice room. We had a view of the hill behind Oamaru so the afternoon sun streamed in keeping it warm during the day. VERY good price for a holiday weekend. We wanted to come back but it was booked out. Highly recommend this motel.Guest review byLeanneNew Zealand
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Excellent - What previous guests thought, 173 reviewsTo Dunedin and Timaru 1 hour 30 mins. Free blue penguin viewing at Timaru after dark and before dawn. Close to pay to view blue penguin for NZD 40 at Oamaru.Guest review byTongAustralia
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Excellent - What previous guests thought, 281 reviewsGreat location with view over Oamaru historic centre and bay. Well priced. Good access instructions and communications from owner. Clean.Guest review byNevilleNew Zealand
