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Poshtel

Hotel in Oamaru

Boasting a shared lounge, bar and views of city, Poshtel is situated in Oamaru, 38 km from Moeraki Boulders. The accommodation features luggage storage space and free WiFi throughout the property.

S
Suzette
From
South Africa
We booked an apartment and could park right at the door. The room, dining-sitting area was large and beautifully appointed. The bathroom and bedroom were also modern and decorated in white. The apartment has a washer-dryer for your convenience.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,299 reviews
Price from
US$123.52
1 night, 2 adults

Teschemakers Resort

Hotel in Oamaru

Located in Oamaru, 28 km from Moeraki Boulders, Teschemakers Resort provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

B
Barbara Lynne
From
New Zealand
This is a gem. Such an amazing history and he staff go out of their way to show off the property including the amazing chapel on site which is literally like being transported to Italy or France. And don’t start me on the beautiful chocolates made on site and provided in the rooms on arrival
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 200 reviews
Price from
US$180.09
1 night, 2 adults

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Hotel in Oamaru

Built in 1881, Brydone Hotel Oamaru is located in central Oamaru, within walking distance of the historic town centre.

D
DeAnne
From
New Zealand
Room location and staff all excellent
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 868 reviews
Price from
US$119.48
1 night, 2 adults

Criterion Boutique Hotel

Hotel in Oamaru

Boasting a restaurant and a bar, Criterion Boutique Hotel is situated in Oamaru, 2.7 km from Bushy Beach and 37 km from Moeraki Boulders. Richard Pearse Airport is 97 km from the property.

V
Vicki
From
New Zealand
I liked all the history around the walls, photos were really interesting from the past. The manager was super friendly and great fun.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews
Price from
US$69.26
1 night, 2 adults

Little Sweetie

Oamaru

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Little Sweetie is set in Oamaru. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

J
Jo-Ann
From
Australia
What a find- beautiful property well furnished and equipped- spotlessly clean- beds very comfortable. Well positioned and beautiful view from the deck. We were only sorry that we could not stay longer and enjoy the ambience of this gorgeous property. The hand written welcome note was a nice touch. Next visit it will definitely be on our list.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 144 reviews
Price from
US$163.41
1 night, 2 adults

Right on Tyne

Oamaru

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Right on Tyne is set in Oamaru. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

E
Erika
From
Finland
Nice little house with all necessary equipment, next to the historic precinct, old harbour and the penquin spot.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 292 reviews
Price from
US$144.30
1 night, 2 adults

Century House B & B flatlette

Oamaru

Featuring garden views, Century House B & B flatlette features accommodation with a garden, around 35 km from Moeraki Boulders.

s
sheng
From
China
Great location, convenient parking, very cute and clean house, perfect for a family vacation.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 314 reviews
Price from
US$103.03
1 night, 2 adults

The Old Confectionery

Oamaru

37 km from Moeraki Boulders in Oamaru, The Old Confectionery features accommodation with access to beauty services. The property features sea and city views, and is 2.6 km from Bushy Beach.

E
Eshita
From
India
Beautiful property. Very clean and elegant. Lot of thought has been put in decorating the place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 426 reviews
Price from
US$216.45
1 night, 2 adults

Highlands on Homestead

Oamaru

Set in Oamaru, within 40 km of Moeraki Boulders, Highlands on Homestead is an accommodation offering quiet street views. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

N
Nirav
From
India
Very cosy, comfortable, clean and amazingly self contained home stay. Wish we could have stayed longer. Host Jenny was very kind and helpful to take care of guests needs by paying attention to smallest of the basic things we might need handy enough placed at the right corners of the house. Also she was generous to lend us universal adaptor for charging.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 210 reviews
Price from
US$109.67
1 night, 2 adults

Little Red School House

Oamaru

Little Red School House is a recently renovated farm stay in Oamaru, where guests can make the most of its garden and barbecue facilities.

P
Patrick
From
Austria
Incredible nice little house with everything you need, decorated with great detail and you can feel the effort and passion that goes into making sure that the guests have a nice stay. We met the pet lambs and the chicken, the house has everything you need and the surroundings are just great.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 167 reviews
Price from
US$150.07
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 200 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,299 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 868 reviews

Budget hotels in Oamaru and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews

Boasting a restaurant and a bar, Criterion Boutique Hotel is situated in Oamaru, 2.7 km from Bushy Beach and 37 km from Moeraki Boulders. Richard Pearse Airport is 97 km from the property.

From US$69.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 885 reviews

Featuring free WiFi, Oamaru Backpackers offers budget accommodation in Oamaru. Some rooms feature views of the sea or garden. You will find a shared kitchen and common area at the property.

From US$96.14 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 44 reviews

Set in Oamaru and only 37 km from Moeraki Boulders, Lune-tastic Guesthouse offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$109.09 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 974 reviews

A 7-minute walk from Oamaru Town Centre, 289 Midway Motel offers self-contained accommodation and access to a shared balcony with seating.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 736 reviews

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.

From US$57.72 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 172 reviews

Featuring garden views, Rosies Place provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 40 km from Moeraki Boulders. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

From US$75.04 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 582 reviews

Offering free WiFi, barbecue facilities and a sunny terrace, Colonial Lodge Motel is just 10 minutes’ drive from Oamaru Beach.

From US$132.76 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 960 reviews

Boasting free Wi-Fi, Alma Motel is located 3km south of Oamaru and features accommodation with a microwave and refrigerator.

Best hotels with breakfast in Oamaru and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 662 reviews

Boasting garden views, Federation House is situated in Oamaru, around 38 km from Moeraki Boulders. Featuring free private parking, the 3-star guest house is 1.9 km from Bushy Beach.

From US$138.53 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews

Offering garden views, Pen-y-bryn Lodge in Oamaru offers accommodation, a fitness centre, a garden, a shared lounge, a restaurant and a bar.

From US$685.02 per night

Offering sea views, Tirohanga Nui in Oamaru offers accommodation, a garden, a shared lounge, a terrace, a restaurant and a bar.

From US$808.08 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 359 reviews

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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews

Offering a garden and inner courtyard view, Central located new build 3 bed rooms entire house is set in Oamaru, 3 km from Bushy Beach and 37 km from Moeraki Boulders.

From US$152.96 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 285 reviews

Located in Oamaru, 2.9 km from Bushy Beach and 37 km from Moeraki Boulders, Quarterdeck provides air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi.

From US$363.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 85 reviews

Featuring garden views, The Whitfield offers accommodation with a garden and a terrace, around 2.7 km from Bushy Beach.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 229 reviews

Boasting sea views, The Vicarage Boutique Bed and Breakfast Oamaru is situated in Oamaru, around 37 km from Moeraki Boulders.

Hotels located in the centre of Oamaru

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 806 reviews

Set in Oamaru and with Bushy Beach reachable within 2.8 km, Empire Hotel Backpackers offers a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

From US$54.83 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 868 reviews

Built in 1881, Brydone Hotel Oamaru is located in central Oamaru, within walking distance of the historic town centre.

From US$146.37 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews

Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated Heritage Hideaway offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi. The property has garden views, and is 37 km from Moeraki Boulders.

From US$144.30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 426 reviews

Coastal Accommodation features accommodation in Oamaru. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi.

From US$49.06 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 512 reviews

Bella 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 US$146.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 734 reviews

Located in Oamaru town centre, THE MEWS Oamaru offers self-catering accommodation along with free internet access and private parking. It is a 2-minute drive to Oamaru Steam Railway Station.

From US$177.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,185 reviews

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.

From US$115.44 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

Located in Oamaru in the Otago region, Oamaru Railway Station Guesthouse provides accommodation with free private parking.

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What guests said about Oamaru:

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Always love visiting Oamaru and have stayed several times.

Always love visiting Oamaru and have stayed several times. There is a wonderful range of stores in the town, something for everyone! We enjoyed a cocktail at The Lounge Bar, a good pub meal at Tje Last Post. I bought Christmas mince tarts from a the Harbour Street Bakery in the Victorian precinct … wished I bought more!
Guest review by
Macleod
New Zealand
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

It was my old home town many years ago, & has a lot to offer...

It was my old home town many years ago, & has a lot to offer tourists, with the beautiful old limestone buildings. The historical part of town is well worth a browse with Steam Punk & much more to view & the little Yellow Eyed Penguins are a sight to see as well as the seal colony in the same area. Your also close to the great Waitaki river for fishing or boating & picnicing. For bikers theres plenty of scope to ride up the beautiful valley as far as Mt Cook. Plus the botanical gardens is a spectacular stroll for families. Jimmy the parrot lives their & has been around for many years and likes a chat, he will speak to you if your in his favour that day. The children's play area is a treat for a family visit or a picnic day out if you fancied. OAMARU IS A VERY SCENIC LITTLE TOWN.
Guest review by
Margaret
New Zealand
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

We enjoyed our visit to Omarau immensely.

We enjoyed our visit to Omarau immensely. Went to Steam Punk city and to see the penguin colony. Then the boulders. All we enjoyed and would recommend as a must see. The locals were very friendly and the shopkeepers very helpful. We were only there for three nights but really enjoyed our time. Would love to visit again sometime in the future.
Guest review by
Lianne
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Oamaru is totally different from other towns we visited.

Oamaru is totally different from other towns we visited. The old Victorian centre and Harbour area is really interesting, full of galleries and quirky shops. There are a couple of breweries there but Craftworks is the best, like an old English pub. But it’s the Steampunk scene that is the weirdest and most interesting thing about Oamaru. There’s a great interactive must-visit museum. Allow at least two days so you can visit Elephant Rocks and the Māori rock paintings outside town and a castle on the way to Christchurch. The coastline between Dunedin and Oamaru is spectacular too. Don’t miss the Moeraki rocks.
Guest review by
Jeannine
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

I came for the Victorian Heritage Festival and to catch up...

I came for the Victorian Heritage Festival and to catch up with friends. I really love the historic precinct, the harbour and Gardens. They all have an old world charm. People are friendly. The St Patrick's Basilica is really worth visiting.
Guest review by
Anonymous
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

The heavy rain precluded too much driving around, but...

The heavy rain precluded too much driving around, but locating historical places was rewarding earlier on., With Labour Day celebrations, it meant most people were at home celebrating a day off (which was good) but not so much to participate in through the day. However a very good meal was enjoyed at Star and Garter down the road and I would thoroughly recommend visiting there.
Guest review by
Jaanine
New Zealand

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From US$182.19 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,299 reviews
Poshtel is one of the quirkiest (in a good way!) hotels we have ever stayed in. Each room has its own theme - ours seemed to be music, in particular, brass instruments! We loved the vibe, the locations, the facilities, the warm welcome and informal 'self service' breakfast. A perfect base for a couple of days in Oamaru.
Guest review by
Robert
United Kingdom
From US$54.83 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 806 reviews
A very budget-friendly stay right in the heart of Oamaru, in a quirky old heritage building. Comfortable bed, two well-stocked kitchens, and a nice lounge with fireplace. It's also very close to the historic precinct, cafes, shops etc. Free parking down the alleyway and behind the building, or paid parking on the street.
Guest review by
Amy
New Zealand
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 229 reviews
The landlady is a very kind lady. We spent a night in Oamaru and had a wonderful sleep. She also prepared a rich breakfast for us, offering a variety of drinks and fruits. We’re truly grateful for her hospitality. The house is clean, spacious, and the shower water pressure is excellent. I highly recommend staying here.
Guest review by
Qing
China
From US$146.37 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 868 reviews
Classic old Victorian hotel beautifully renovated. Clean and sumptuous. Great location in CBD and within walking distance of oamaru’s historic harbour street.
Guest review by
marianne
New Zealand
From US$57.72 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 736 reviews
Clean, comfortable motel unit with a full kitchen and not far from Oamaru's main street
Guest review by
Barry
New Zealand