Casa Nova House

1 Alt Street Oamaru North, 9400 Oamaru, New Zealand – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.1/10! <small>(score from <b>27</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
27 reviews

A beautifully restored home with class and fantastic attention to detail. Love the wallpapers and stunning bathrooms. You can feel the quality. Both Brenda and Katrina are great hosts, so helpful and friendly . The breakfast was so nice and kept us going all day.

Rusty New Zealand
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Casa Nova House

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A luxury bed & breakfast experience awaits you in our historic Oamaru stone mansion. The first stone dwelling to be built in the district in 1861, it is yours to enjoy with elegantly appointed guest rooms, sea views and private surrounds. Amenities include a shared sitting room and foyer area, which contains a kitchenette, tea and coffee making facilities and a microwave for guest use. Free WiFi is available throughout the house and grounds. Our three distinctive guest rooms are located on the first floor of this historic bed and breakfast house. Each guest room features a smart TV with Netflix and Freeview. We also offer guests complimentary shampoo, conditioner and soap and all rooms contain hairdryers. An optional Cooked or Continental Breakfast in the Burns sitting room during your stay on arrival. The sitting room is also available for guests to use throughout the day to relax with a book,or grab a beanbag and recline outside within the private grounds.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Gluten-free

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
10
High score for Oamaru
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  • Rusty
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “A beautifully restored home with class and fantastic attention to detail. Love the wallpapers and stunning bathrooms. You can feel the quality. Both Brenda and Katrina are great hosts, so helpful and friendly . The breakfast was so nice and...”
  • Jimmy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Beautiful luxurious decor and bedding . Stunning cooked breakfast and an Italian styled garden to be very proud of. Too brief a visit to be fair.”
  • Christine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very welcoming. Really was luxury accommodation with very comfortable rooms with beautiful finishing touches. Breakfast was fabulous too. Very relaxing end to our trip.”

Managed by Casa Nova House

Company review score: 10Based on 27 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

A luxury bed and breakfast experience awaits you in our historic Oamaru stone mansion. The first stone dwelling to be built in the district in 1861, Casa Nova House is yours to enjoy with elegantly appointed guest rooms, sea views and private surrounds.

Property info

Each of the three guest rooms features its own personality with vibrant wallpapers from graphic artist Emma J Shipley, who has partnered with Clarke and Clarke to bring exotic into their wallpapers. From "Amazon" in our Graham Chamber to "Caspian" featuring the British lion in the Borton Chamber to "The Lost World" in the McMullan Chamber, a room which remained unfinished for over 80 years. We have created a unique feeling in each room to enhance your stay and overall experience with us. In addition to your private bedroom and ensuite we invite you to enjoy the Burns Sitting Room and foyer area which contains a kitchenette with an instant hot water tap, complimentary tea and coffee, filtered water and microwave for exclusive in-house guest use. Our bed and breakfast guests may also enjoy the private rear verandah or pergola which overlooks the stone fountain providing the tranquil sounds of cascading water. Or, grab a book and beanbag and enjoy the beauty and solitude of the sprawling grounds.

Neighborhood info

Oamaru is the largest town in the Waitaki District and is one of the country’s most historic and beautiful towns. From the famous Blue Penguin Colony to the limestone architecture of the Victorian Precinct, Oamaru has something for everyone.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant 1861
    • Cuisine
      Spanish • Local • International • Latin American
    • Open for
      Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Casa Nova House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Soundproof
    • Carpeted
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Casa Nova House takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

    Check-out

    Until 10:30 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 13 are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash Debit card Casa Nova House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that there is a 2.5% surcharge when you pay with credit card

    Please inform Casa Nova House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    FAQs about Casa Nova House

    • Casa Nova House has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant 1861

    • Room options at Casa Nova House include:

      • Double
      • Twin/Double
      • Twin

    • The prices at Casa Nova House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Casa Nova House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Check-in at Casa Nova House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

      • Casa Nova House is 1.9 miles from the center of Oamaru. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.