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Hostel Oamaru Backpackers

Oamaru Backpackers

47 Tees Street South Hill, 9400 Oamaru, New Zealand – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.3/10! (score from 861 reviews)

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9.1
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861 reviews
  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Location

    9.3

  • Total

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

A wonderful little backpackers! The staff were friendly and helpful & gave us some great tips for exploring Oamaru. Lovely rooms and all facilities were always clean.

Lea New Zealand

Very friendly, great location, nice staff. Really good all round

Rebecca New Zealand

Everything is perfect, nice kitchen and lounge. Has a view to the sea, near blue penguin colony, very good!

Yalin New Zealand

This is probably the best hostel I've ever been to. The facilities are very great with a vintage style; the bedrooms are spacious with beds having curtains and large drawers; they also have quite a big lounge. Bathrooms and kitchen are clean. There is even an organic garden behind the hostel. The boss and the staff there are so friendly and thoughtful: we travelled in a group of 5 and they automatically gave us the whole room of 6 since they thought it might be more convenient/private for us; they did so even before us asking them to. The location is great as well, just about 10 minutes' walk from where we can see the penguins. I'll come back to this place (and recommend it to anyone) if I visit Oamaru again. Wish all hostels can be this awesome.

Trang New Zealand

The room was very cozy and well-designed. The whole space is like a home and is lovely.Staff was very friendly as well. Will definitely come to stay here again. :)

An New Zealand

We had a great stay for the Victorian Heritage Celebrations. The owner brought us a few extras like a full length dress mirror, dress hanger, iron and ironing board etc to make our life easier as we dressed in Victorian costumes for a number of days. Nothing was too much trouble. The room was clean and comfortable and it was very convenient to have breakfast provided. The location was perfect for the activities we were doing on our stay. Nice and close to the heritage precinct and Steampunk HQ and a short walk to the lovely Oamaru public gardens. Great to have some tips on how and where to see things of interest too.

Tracey New Zealand

Excellent location. Beautifully furnished. Owner Graham was a delight to talk with.

Ric United States of America

The location is superb. The host was super friendly, and all the facilities were clean. Highly recommended!

Bunty New Zealand

the furniture.the style.the everything make ne feel at home.I really like the style of the decoration!!the owner also is a nice guy.

Sherry New Zealand

Everything is perfect. Beautiful sea view, clean and big rooms. We love it

Melisa New Zealand

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  • What guests loved the most:
  • “A wonderful little backpackers! The staff were friendly and helpful & gave us some great tips for exploring Oamaru. Lovely rooms and all facilities were always clean.”
    Lea Lea New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Very friendly, great location, nice staff. Really good all round”
    Rebecca Rebecca New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Everything is perfect, nice kitchen and lounge. Has a view to the sea, near blue penguin colony, very good!”
    Yalin Yalin New Zealand New Zealand
  • “This is probably the best hostel I've ever been to. The facilities are very great with a vintage style; the bedrooms are spacious with beds having curtains and large drawers; they also have quite...”
    Trang Trang New Zealand New Zealand
  • “The room was very cozy and well-designed. The whole space is like a home and is lovely.Staff was very friendly as well. Will definitely come to stay here again. :)”
    An An New Zealand New Zealand
  • “We had a great stay for the Victorian Heritage Celebrations. The owner brought us a few extras like a full length dress mirror, dress hanger, iron and ironing board etc to make our life easier as we...”
    Tracey Tracey New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Excellent location. Beautifully furnished. Owner Graham was a delight to talk with.”
    Ric Ric United States of America United States of America
  • “The location is superb. The host was super friendly, and all the facilities were clean. Highly recommended!”
    Bunty Bunty New Zealand New Zealand
  • “the furniture.the style.the everything make ne feel at home.I really like the style of the decoration!!the owner also is a nice guy.”
    Sherry Sherry New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Everything is perfect. Beautiful sea view, clean and big rooms. We love it”
    Melisa Melisa New Zealand New Zealand

One of our best sellers in Oamaru! 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.

Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony is 0.7 mi from the property, while Steampunk HQ is just 1,500 feet away. There are shops, bars and restaurants within close walking distance from Oamaru Backpackers.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Family rooms

Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.8 for two-person stays.

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끉 Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

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9.1
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  • Lea New Zealand

    “A wonderful little backpackers! The staff were friendly and helpful & gave us some great tips for exploring Oamaru. Lovely rooms and all facilities were always clean.”

  • Rebecca New Zealand

    “Very friendly, great location, nice staff. Really good all round”

  • Yalin New Zealand

    “Everything is perfect, nice kitchen and lounge. Has a view to the sea, near blue penguin colony, very good!”

  • Trang New Zealand

    “This is probably the best hostel I've ever been to. The facilities are very great with a vintage style; the bedrooms are spacious with beds having curtains and large drawers; they also have quite a big lounge. Bathrooms and kitchen are clean. There is even an organic garden behind the hostel. The boss and the staff there are so friendly and thoughtful: we travelled in a group of 5 and they automatically gave us the whole room of 6 since they thought it might be more convenient/private for us; they did so even before us asking them to. The location is great as well, just about 10 minutes' walk from where we can see the penguins. I'll come back to this place (and recommend it to anyone) if I visit Oamaru again. Wish all hostels can be this awesome.” Read more

  • An New Zealand

    “The room was very cozy and well-designed. The whole space is like a home and is lovely.Staff was very friendly as well. Will definitely come to stay here again. :)”

  • Tracey New Zealand

    “We had a great stay for the Victorian Heritage Celebrations. The owner brought us a few extras like a full length dress mirror, dress hanger, iron and ironing board etc to make our life easier as we dressed in Victorian costumes for a number of days. Nothing was too much trouble. The room was clean and comfortable and it was very convenient to have breakfast provided. The location was perfect for the activities we were doing on our stay. Nice and close to the heritage precinct and Steampunk HQ and a short walk to the lovely Oamaru public gardens. Great to have some tips on how and where to see things of interest too.” Read more

  • Ric United States of America

    “Excellent location. Beautifully furnished. Owner Graham was a delight to talk with.”

  • Bunty New Zealand

    “The location is superb. The host was super friendly, and all the facilities were clean. Highly recommended!”

  • Sherry New Zealand

    “the furniture.the style.the everything make ne feel at home.I really like the style of the decoration!!the owner also is a nice guy.”

  • Melisa New Zealand

    “Everything is perfect. Beautiful sea view, clean and big rooms. We love it”

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About Oamaru Backpackers

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  • Are sheets and towels included?

    All our beds are fully made, nice and warm. We can supply a towel at a small charge ($2 to cover laundry)


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  • Was looking at the Standard Triple room with Sea View, was just wondering if we booked two adults into the room noone else would stay with us in the single bed? Thanks, Josh

    Kai Ora, This is a private room so if you book it you have it to yourself. Bathroom, kitchen, and lounge areas are shared with other guests. Hope this helps, Regards Graeme


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  • Do you offer luggage storage?

    Yes we sure do. We have a safe area where bags can be left for the day while you explore our great town


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  • Is there a parking space/lot available? Thank you.

    There is free roadside parking directly outside our backpackers.


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  • How much does it cost to rent a lock?

    Hi, We charge $5 as a bond which you get back once you return the lock. Thanks Oamaru backpackers


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  • Are sheets and towels included?

    All our beds are fully made, nice and warm. We can supply a towel at a small charge ($2 to cover laundry)


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  • Was looking at the Standard Triple room with Sea View, was just wondering if we booked two adults into the room noone else would stay with us in the single bed? Thanks, Josh

    Kai Ora, This is a private room so if you book it you have it to yourself. Bathroom, kitchen, and lounge areas are shared with other guests. Hope this helps, Regards Graeme


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    Asked about: Standard Triple Room with Sea View
  • Do you offer luggage storage?

    Yes we sure do. We have a safe area where bags can be left for the day while you explore our great town


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  • Is there a parking space/lot available? Thank you.

    There is free roadside parking directly outside our backpackers.


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  • How much does it cost to rent a lock?

    Hi, We charge $5 as a bond which you get back once you return the lock. Thanks Oamaru backpackers


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Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Pets
  • Pets are not allowed.

Activities
  • Evening entertainment
  • Bikes available (free)
  • Game room
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Parking

    Free! Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Street parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Honeymoon suite
  • Laundry Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
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  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
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3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Until 10:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above are considered adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cards accepted at this property

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Oamaru Backpackers accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Oamaru Backpackers accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that there is a 4% charge when you pay with a credit card.

Late check in subject to availability and will cost an additional 4% charge. For more information, please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note children under the age of 16 years cannot be accommodated in dormitory rooms. They are permitted to stay in a private room with an adult.

Please inform Oamaru Backpackers 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 Oamaru Backpackers

  • Check-in at Oamaru Backpackers is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at Oamaru Backpackers can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet

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

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Oamaru Backpackers by:

    • Bus 1h 30min

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Oamaru Backpackers (subject to availability):

    • Parking
    • Free parking
    • On-site parking
    • Street parking

  • The nearest beach is 1,000 feet from Oamaru Backpackers.

  • Oamaru Backpackers offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Game room
    • Evening entertainment
    • Bikes available (free)

  • Oamaru Backpackers is 1,950 feet from the center of Oamaru.

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  • Facilities9.0
  • Cleanliness9.3
  • Comfort9.2
  • Value for money9.1
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