old town, architecture and history are just a few reasons you’ll love Oamaru.
Just 5 minutes’ drive from Oamaru town centre, Oamaru TOP 10 Holiday Park offers a covered BBQ area, bicycle rental service and tour desk. Free on-site parking is provided.
“5 mins drive to city center, close to blue penguin colony, spacious place to stay in.”
Average review score: 8.9
Built in 1881, Brydone Hotel Oamaru is located in central Oamaru, within walking distance of the historic town centre.
“Staff were excellent, friendly and helpful”
Average review score: 8.2
448 hotel reviews
Offering free unlimited WiFi and free onsite parking, Bella Vista Motel is 5 minutes' walk from Oamaru's shops and restaurants. Some rooms feature a kitchenette or spa bath.
“Very friendly and helpful staff. It was a really comfortable night's stay in an excellent location.”
Average review score: 8
358 hotel reviews
Located in Oamaru town centre, Highfield Mews Motel offers self-catering accommodation along with free internet access and private parking. It is a 2-minute drive to Oamaru Steam Railway Station.
“Highfield Mews is a new property with high quality finishes. We were very comfortable there. Only one thing I would have liked was a small table and chair setting to sit and eat. There is a desk and chair but not really suitable for dining at. Other than that it was perfect.”
Average review score: 9.2
335 hotel reviews
Set amongst beautiful country gardens, Springhill Farmstay offers accommodation in Cormacks, 7 km from Oamaru. Free private parking and free WiFi are available.
“Annabel and Graeme are such amazing and lovely hosts that make us feel so at home at their beautiful and cosy house (The little ones, Zoe and Liam are really sweet and welcoming too!) The house is very neat and clean and the furnishing is beyond what we expected from the pictures online. Had fun playing with the pets (especially Jazz and Elvis) and the farm animals. Was the best 2 night stay we had during our trip in NZ! Price was extremely reasonable. Strongly recommend!”
Average review score: 9.6
Ascot Oamaru Motel is one of Oamaru's largest motel complexes only minutes by car to the town centre, shops, Blue Penguin Colony, Oamaru Racecourse, Centennial Park and the Historic Oamaru Precinct.
“Comfortable and spacious, Staff very welcoming and pleasant”
Average review score: 7.4
Oamaru Motor Lodge features spacious apartments with cooking facilities and outdoor seating areas, just 3 km from Oamaru Racecourse. It offers Wi-Fi access throughout the property.
“Bed was really comfy. Best nights sleep in new zealand so far. Spotlessly clean.”
Average review score: 9.3
254 hotel reviews
Just a short walk to the beach, Old Bones Lodge is located in Oamaru. The accommodation offers a spa and wellness centre, library and terrace. Free WiFi access is available.
“great location,the lodge is tidy and quiet, the staff is very nice. Room is quite small”
Average review score: 8.8
192 hotel reviews
Heritage Court Motor Lodge is 3.2 km from the Oamaru Public Botanical Gardens and 4.7 km from Oamaru Blue Penguins Colony. It offers a restaurant, free parking on site, and free Wi-Fi access.
“On site restaurant, food was excellent”
Average review score: 8.6
Average review score: 7.2
Coastal Appartments offers budget accommodation in Oamaru. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free private parking is available on site.
“I like the fact that it is reasonably cheap and close to everything.”
179 hotel reviews
Average review score: 8
Boasting free Wi-Fi, Alma Motel is located 3km south of Oamaru and features accommodation with a microwave and refrigerator.
“very friendly and helpful staff. Quiet location--only 5 mins from town.”
156 hotel reviews
Average review score: 8.3
Offering accommodation with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV, Alpine Motel is located just 5 minutes’ walk from the town centre. Guests enjoy BBQ facilities and a children’s playground with a trampoline.
“Diane was just lovely. Room very clean and quiet. Np stress at requesting a late check out.”
103 hotel reviews
Average review score: 8.3
A 7-minute walk from Oamaru Town Centre, 289 Midway Motel offers self-contained accommodation and access to a shared balcony with seating. Guests can enjoy the barbecue facilities and free parking.
“We were given a very warm welcome and everything was just as we would have wished. One of the better properties we stayed at.”
221 hotel reviews
Average review score: 7.9
Federation House B&B Inn offers a homely choice of accommodation in Oamaru. Guests enjoy free WiFi.
“The location is great the proprietor Roger is very friendly and a excellent cook.”
Average review score: 8.9
Set in a large garden area with sea views, The Manor Estate offers B&B accommodation in a historic home, in Oamaru. Both free WiFi and free parking are available.
“Clean, elegant. Cozy. Staff was kind and informative. I like to stay there again when I come here.”
Average review score: 9.9
The Douglas boasts stunning views over the Pacific Ocean, mountain ranges, and Oamaru town.
“Great view. Fabulous house. Great breakfast. Lovely host (and their dog).”
Average review score: 8.5
A 5-minute walk from Oamaru’s town centre 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.
“Lovely spacious unit, helpful friendly staff”
219 hotel reviews
Average review score: 9.4
This award-winning boutique hotel is in a hillside location, overlooking historic Oamaru with views of the sea and mountains.
“we were impressed From the first minute we met james and james, charming hosts! The house is amazing! the dinner and the breakfast were very good. Fantastic service, hosts who made you feel great.”
Average review score: 9.6
Featuring free WiFi, Oamaru Backpackers offers accommodation in Oamaru. Free private parking is available on site. Some rooms feature views of the sea or garden.
“Amazing place to spend one night. Very warm sweet staff and well-decorated room. Love it so much! Wifi is also quite well. Strongly recommend!”
Average review score: 8
Avenue Motel offers comfortable and affordable accommodation with free Wi-Fi just 3 minutes' drive from Oamaru Racecourse. The town centre and Oamaru Harbour are 5 minutes' drive away.
“Just Absolutely outstanding - Loved everything about it - will most definitely go back again.”
394 hotel reviews
Average review score: 7.9
Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, The Criterion Hotel offers accommodation in Oamaru. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free private parking is available on site.
“Situated at the heart of the Victorian Oamaru, the hotel was part of the scenery and look. It is an impressive building and it can be seen it was super prestigious at it time. The rooms were nice and shower/bath facilities clean. Bed was too soft for us but that's a preference issue. Wifi was ok but not amazing. Checkin was quick and friendly and the basic breakfast included in the room price incl. cereal, toast and spreads and fruit.”
123 hotel reviews
Average review score: 9.5
Set in Oamaru in the Otago Region, this semi-detached holiday home features a terrace and a garden with a terrace. Guests benefit from balcony. Free private parking is available on site.
“First class family accomodation. Very clean and fully appointed. Everything was supplied. Walking distance to historic part of town and 2 minutes drive from penguin attraction.”
Average review score: 9.1
Situated just 10 minutes’ walk from the shops and restaurants in Oamaru town centre, Ambassador Motor Lodge offers self-catering accommodation with satellite TV and kitchenette facilities.
“The unit was clean,comfortable,quiet and well-equipped, which is why we returned for the second year. The motel is also just a short walk from the city and a couple of minutes from an excellent Thai restaurant.The gentleman on the desk was courteous and helpful.”
263 hotel reviews
Average review score: 8.5
Perched high on the hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean, The The Sanctuary - Oamaru, located in Oamaru offers Free WiFi and a sun terrace.
“The most beautiful B&B we have stayed at. If you go to Oamaru stay here.Gerald is a wonderful host.”
Average review score: 8.5
Empire Hotel Backpackers offers accommodation in Oamaru. Empire Hotel Backpackers features free WiFi throughout the property. There is a shared kitchen at the property.
“The recepcionist was lovely she waited for us and even if we got there late she was very nice with us and useful person”
Average review score: 7.5
Eden Gardens Motel is a 5-minute drive from the Opera House and a 15-minute walk from North Otago Museum. It offers simple accommodation with free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi access.
“The staff, and their level of service. The views from the complex , and the facilities and rooms which were tastefully decorated.”
187 hotel reviews
Average review score: 8.2
Swaggers Backpackers offers accommodation in Oamaru. Free private parking is available on site. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property.
“The owner is awesome, highly recommend..”
Average review score: 8.5
Offering free WiFi, barbecue facilities and a sunny terrace, Colonial Lodge Motel is just 10 minutes’ drive from Oamaru Beach.
“Room was large and clean with a lovely kitchen and bathroom area. Location was great being just a very short drive to the main CBD.”
192 hotel reviews
Average review score: 9.7
Bonny on Clyde is a detached holiday home with a patio, set in Oamaru. Guests benefit from free WiFi and private parking available on site. The unit fitted with a kitchen with a dishwasher and oven.
Average review score: 9.8
Situated in Oamaru, Affordable On Arun is ideally located to explore Oamaru's key attractions, cafes and restaurants. The spacious apartment features a sea view.
“Loads of space, well decorated and modern. Owners are hospitable and very friendly, helped us out with anything we needed. Facilities are great and it's close to the Penguins and the Victorian precinct.”
Located on South Hill, Retro on Ure offers comfortable older-style apartment accommodation less than 10 minutes' walk from the centre of Oamaru.
Average review score: 9.7
Located in Oamaru, this air-conditioned holiday home features a barbecue. Guests benefit from balcony. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. The unit is fitted with a kitchen.
“Such a nice clean place to stay”
Average review score: 9
Oamaru Pink Cottage is a detached holiday home with a balcony, situated in Oamaru in the Otago Region. The holiday home has air conditioning and free WiFi.
“The property view and location and warm help from lovely Lily”
Average review score: 7.8
Chillawhile Backpackers Art Gallery is housed in a historic building built in 1883, a 4-minute drive from Oamaru town centre. It features an open art studio for creative guests.
“Staffs are very nice. The decorations and indoor design are very beautiful. This is my first backpackers lived which is fusion with Art gallery.”
Average review score: 9.2
Cedar Cottage is a detached villa set in Oamaru in the Otago Region and featuring a garden with a sun terrace. Guests benefit from balcony. Free private parking is available on site.
“The host was very gracious and helpful. The cottage was cosy and well kept.”
Average review score: 8.8
Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, 469 on Thames Motels and Cafe offers pet-friendly accommodation in Oamaru. Free private parking is available on site. Each room has a flat-screen TV.
“Room was big & clean. Owner was very friendly”
Average review score: 8.9
Largo House is a holiday home with free WiFi throughout the property, situated in Oamaru. It provides free private parking.
“Very tidy, clean and nicely decorated. Had everything we needed for independent cooking and "living"!”
Average review score: 8.6
21 on Arrow offers accommodation in Oamaru. Free WiFi is offered and free private parking is available on site. All rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV.
“Very good comfortable apartment with a welcoming host.”
Average review score: 9.3
Situated in Oamaru, 8 Oxford Street offers self-catering accommodation with free WiFi. It provides free private parking. The kitchen has an oven, a microwave and a toaster, as well as a kettle.
“Fantastic and easy to deal with owner and very clean and tidy”
Average review score: 9.5
Featuring free WiFi and garden views, 36b on Weston is a holiday home, situated in Oamaru. It provides free private parking.
“The house was tastefully appointed and met our every requurement”
Average review score: 9.8
The Whitestone is a self-contained studio apartment located in Oamaru, close to cafes and restaurants. The kitchen is fitted with an electric stove top, a refrigerator and a microwave oven.
“Beautifully decorated, extremely comfortable, lots of care and attention including many lovely little touches, such as great cheeses and wine. You are a short walk to the historic quarter, penguins, great restaurants and more. This was the find of our trip. Oamaru is an extraordinary place. We had looked upon it as a base for other things, but barely left the town limits during our stay!”
Average review score: 9.2
Located in Oamaru, Harold House is a charming historical villa boasting free WiFi and free private parking. Guests can enjoy the onsite restaurant.
“Lovely feel to the house,Top of the line furnishings and cleanliness,would be the nicest place to stay in Oamaru,central,friendly,would highly recommend to everyone A +++++”
Average review score: 9.1
Just 400 metres from Oamaru Beach, Highway House offers rooms with free WiFi, free breakfast and lovely garden views.
“Very kind of the boss to explain the Oumarou surrounding attractions room every detail can reflect the boss's heart is very good B&B”
Average review score: 9.7
Surrounded by a luscious garden, Oamaru House Bed & Breakfast offers comfortable rooms and views of the sea and coastal harbour.
“Great stay, comfortable bed, accommodation and facilities top class. Full on breakfast. Excellent value and warm hosts, can't ask for better.”
Average review score: 8
Featuring free WiFi, Redkettle Backpackers offers accommodation in Oamaru. Certain units feature a seating area where you can relax. Each room includes a shared bathroom. A TV is provided.
“Lovely warm comfortable environment, suited as perfectly for our overnight stay.”
Average review score: 9.4
Offering a barbecue and views of the garden, Glendale Bed & Breakfast is situated in Oamaru. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and free private parking is available on site.
“WOW...impossible to overpraise...the house has a great history with original features, the owner is very welcoming and friendly and our rooms were very comfortable and spacious...highly recommended!”
Average review score: 9.5
Featuring free WiFi, Merrybrook Studio offers accommodation in Oamaru. Certain rooms include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. You will find a kettle in the room.
“Lovely accommodation within walking distance of Oamaru town centre. Friendly very welcoming owner”
Average review score: 9.7
Located 25 minutes' walk or 3 minutes' drive from the centre of Oamaru, The Little Farm Homestay is pet friendly and offers free WiFi and free parking for caravans, cars and boats.
“Everything the owners were very honest happy to be around people beautiful.”
Average review score: 9.7
Gumtree Farmstay offers accommodation on a 200 acre, working cattle and sheep farm, 5 km from Oamaru. The rooms are located in the family home/homestay.
“Awesome family on an impressive farm with cute animals. Very kind and I felt being at home with them. Awesome!”
Average review score: 9.5
Guests staying at 92 Aln Street can enjoy watching the sunrise from the lounge, dining area, conservatory or deck. The 4-bedroom holiday home boasts views of Oamaru, the sea and the harbour.
“A lovely home with amazing views. Stayed with 2 teens and there was room for us all.”
Average review score: 9.8
Ploughview Bed and Breakfast offers pet-friendly accommodation in Oamaru. Free WiFi is featured and free private parking is available on site. All rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV.
“Superb host I have ever met. Nice house, nice environment with their own farm and horses, so much fun to chat with the host Andrew and Tracy, no doubt I would recommend their place!”
Average review score: 9.9
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Oasis on Orwell Bed and Breakfast offers accommodation in Oamaru. Every room comes with a flat-screen TV.
“This is an elegant older home with a nice layout that provides sound privacy from other guests. The decor is romantic. Breakfast is wonderful! It is equal to the best restaurants with fresh fruit, juices and cooked to order entrées. Breakfasts were so pleasant with the china and delicious dishes that we ended up lingering instead of our usual rush out the door. The hosts seem to really enjoy interaction with guests and are obviously fond of their town. Dave was able to provide a history of the area as well as useful tips on visiting the penguins.”
Average review score: 9.8
Situated in Oamaru, this semi-detached holiday home features a balcony and a garden. The holiday home comes with air conditioning and free WiFi. Free private parking is available on site.
“The location was great and the hosts Lily and Allan were very accommodating .”
Situated in Oamaru, Oamaru Harbour Nest offers self-catering accommodation with free WiFi. Guests benefit from patio. The kitchenette is fitted with a microwave.