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Apartment The Whitestone
14 Tees Street South Hill, 9400 Oamaru, New Zealand – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.8/10! (score from 52 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Great location. Very central which meant we parked up the car and walked everywhere. Beautifully presented and very welcoming hosts
New ZealandVery nicely decorated. Parking was easy. Close to everything. Nice little washing machine that we used. Comfortable bed. Looked like it might be old from outside but in excellent condition inside. It is on the second floor with stairs so wouldn't be appropriate for mobility impaired people but zero problems for anyone else.
CanadaBeautiful apartment. Loved all the art, furniture, and aesthetically pleasing. Accommodating hosts and very helpful. The best stay for us in New Zealand so far!
CanadaLarge sunny rooms with comfortable seating areas. Thoughtful gift of wine, crackers and cheese from Katy. Interesting shops in the Victorian District and great dinner at Portside. ❤️ the penguins.
United States of AmericaEasy and friendly arrival greeting. Comfortable bed. Wonderful location to explore the historic part of town.
CanadaCentral but quiet location with good views, very comfortable.
United KingdomThe location very close to the historic part of town with great restaurants and bars. Has to be the best room in town, beautifully decorated with art and unique furniture. The host is wonderful with so much local knowledge and a sparkling personality.
AustraliaLovely accommodation with beautiful furnishings in a great location in the old part of Oamaru.
AustraliaNice large apartment- right in the old town area. Quite at nugh
New ZealandPerfect location, close to all Oamaru has to offer, close to restaurants and shopping, park the car and walk. Beautifully appointed accommodation and so comfortable.
New Zealand
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Shane
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Kelly
Canada
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Steph
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James
United States of America
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Dennis
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Ian
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John
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Geoffrey
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David
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Jane
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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. All linens are provided.
There are many sporting facilities in Oamaru, with a number of public golf courses within 1.9 mi. Guests can go trout fishing nearby, on the Waitaki River.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.5 for two-person stays.
See what guests loved the most:
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Shane
New Zealand“Great location. Very central which meant we parked up the car and walked everywhere. Beautifully presented and very welcoming hosts”
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Kelly
Canada“Very nicely decorated. Parking was easy. Close to everything. Nice little washing machine that we used. Comfortable bed. Looked like it might be old from outside but in excellent condition inside. It is on the second floor with stairs so wouldn't be appropriate for mobility impaired people but zero problems for anyone else.” Read more
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Steph
Canada
“Beautiful apartment. Loved all the art, furniture, and aesthetically pleasing. Accommodating hosts and very helpful. The best stay for us in New Zealand so far! ”
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James
United States of America“Large sunny rooms with comfortable seating areas. Thoughtful gift of wine, crackers and cheese from Katy. Interesting shops in the Victorian District and great dinner at Portside. ❤️ the penguins.”
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Dennis
Canada
“Easy and friendly arrival greeting. Comfortable bed. Wonderful location to explore the historic part of town.”
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Ian
United Kingdom“Central but quiet location with good views, very comfortable.”
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John
Australia“The location very close to the historic part of town with great restaurants and bars. Has to be the best room in town, beautifully decorated with art and unique furniture. The host is wonderful with so much local knowledge and a sparkling personality. ” Read more
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Geoffrey
Australia
“Lovely accommodation with beautiful furnishings in a great location in the old part of Oamaru. ”
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David
New Zealand
“Nice large apartment- right in the old town area. Quite at nugh”
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Jane
New Zealand
“Perfect location, close to all Oamaru has to offer, close to restaurants and shopping, park the car and walk. Beautifully appointed accommodation and so comfortable.”
Hosted by Greg & Katy Waite
Greg & Katy Waite
Welcome to The Whitestone. Independent accommodation for the discerning traveller. Our newly restored apartment is centred right in the heart of Oamaru in a building constructed in Oamaru's famous limestone. Built in the 1880's & completely restored in 2016 . The position is incomparable for convenience with a 50 metre walk to the closest restaurant & a minute away from the Victorian Precinct and main street. Also 50 metres from St Lukes Anglican church which is Oamaru's main wedding venue. Within easy walking distance are many cafes, restaurants and unique galleries. The Oamaru Port Warehouse area is now home to many quirky stores & galleries. Also close at hand is Oamaru's famous Little Blue Penguin colony. The Whitestone's position is unparalleled in Oamaru & despite being in the hub of the town is both private & quiet. The studio apartment is designed specifically for a couple. Attention to detail has been paramount in The Whitestone's setup with a top quality queen-sized bed & French leather club chairs set off with wonderful original art & furnishings. The kitchen, dining area is large & generously equipped. The bathroom, also, has been completely renewed.
We have recently sold our villa in Bali which we have operated for ten years as top quality accommodation. We feel our years of tourist accommodation experience will make The Whitestone a memorable part of your visit to Oamaru & North Otago. Greg is an antiques dealer & Katy an artist. The apartment is furnished with our collection of Javanese folk art pieces & Katy's paintings. Many of these are for sale.
The Whitestone is situated in the absolute centre of Oamaru. Oamaru is a unique town in New Zealand in that it was constructed in the mid nineteenth century using limestone which is quarried locally. The level of preservation of the old town is superb. Close to the apartment is the fabulous "Victorian Precinct" which houses many galleries & quirky shops as well as restaurants & cafes. There is also a world class boutique brewery & whiskey distillery. Oamaru also hosts a large colony of the Blue Penguin. Viewing these wee birds returning home at nightfall is "a must". In short lots to do in the area. For those keen on fishing or hunting there are lots of options.
Languages spoken: German, English, French, Indonesian
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Restaurant Cucina0 miles
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Cafe/Bar Tees Street Cafe0 miles
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River Waitaki12.4 miles
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Lake Waitaki21.7 miles
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Mountain Kakanui24.9 miles
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Ocean/Sea Pacific0.2 miles
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RetryAmenities of The Whitestone Great facilities! Review score, 9.5
Most popular amenities
Parking
- Street parking
Free! Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
Freedom to eat when you want
- Dining table
- Cleaning products
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Kitchenette
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Guest bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
- Shower
Living Area
Space for everyone to be together
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Sitting area
- Desk
Media & Technology
Fun for everyone under one roof
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
Room Amenities
Extra comfort
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
- Electric blankets
- Soundproof
- Private entrance
- Carpeted
- Heating
- Fan
- Ironing facilities
- Iron
- Air conditioning
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
Sit back and relax
- Outdoor dining area
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Patio
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
Food & Drink
- Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
- Cycling Off-site
- Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Services & Extras
- Executive lounge access
Outdoor & View
Enjoy the view
- Inner courtyard view
- Landmark view
- Garden view
- Ocean view
Building Characteristics
- Private apartment in building
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
- Laundry
Miscellaneous
- Adults only
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Honeymoon suite
Languages Spoken
- German
- English
- French
- Indonesian
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RetrySustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Option to reuse towels
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 25
The Whitestone 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
Please inform The Whitestone 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.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
FAQs about The Whitestone
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Whitestone (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Street parking
- Free parking
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The nearest beach is 1,300 feet from The Whitestone.
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The Whitestone is 1,150 feet from the center of Oamaru.
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The prices at The Whitestone may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Check-in at The Whitestone is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Whitestone on this page.
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The Whitestone offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
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The Whitestone has the following number of bedrooms:
- 1 bedroom
For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.
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The Whitestone can accommodate this group size:
- 2 guests
For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.
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Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Whitestone on this page.
