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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.
vicky
New Zealand
Unique
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
1,105 reviews
Price from£84.88per night
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.
Raylene
New Zealand
Clean. Great shower comfortable bed. Close to everything. Nice breakfast.
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very good
Rated very good
1,046 reviews
Price from£95.79per night
Teschemakers Resort
Hotel in Oamaru
Teschemakers Resort is set on a 70-acre land. The 3-star property is situated in Oamaru. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom.
Jennifer
Australia
A very friendly, welcoming young lady greeted me on arrival. The room was lovely, large, and very clean. Comfortable bed.
Loved the location - it was in a very tranquil setting. May not suit everyone as you need transport to drive to restaurants and shops. I stocked up in Oamaru before my stay. A very restful place to chill out. Take some reading material with you. TV reception?
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
379 reviews
Price from£141.35per night
Oamaru TOP 10 Holiday Park
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.
YiChen
Taiwan
Good facilities and tidy rooms.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
534 reviews
Price from£43.75per night
Alpine Motel
Oamaru
Offering accommodation with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV, Alpine Motel is located just 5 minutes’ walk from the town centre. Accommodation options include apartments and studio rooms.
ELizabeth
Australia
Very friendly and helpful 👌
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
458 reviews
Price from£60.10per night
Alma Motel
Oamaru
Boasting free Wi-Fi, Alma Motel is located 3km south of Oamaru and features accommodation with a microwave and refrigerator.
Michael
Austria
Beds were soft for our liking, but this is, obviously a personal preference. The space was huge, our two girls could run around comfortably.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
737 reviews
Price from£51.92per night
Federation House
Oamaru
Federation House B&B Inn offers a homely choice of accommodation in Oamaru. Guests enjoy free WiFi.
Nicole
Germany
Near the penguin colony.
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
485 reviews
Price from£72.12per night
Heritage Court Motor Lodge Oamaru
Oamaru
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.
Lorraine
New Zealand
Location was good and the room comfortable. Friendly and helpful staff
7.7
Scored 7.7
Good
Rated good
912 reviews
Price from£52.40per night
Colonial Lodge Motel
Oamaru
Offering free WiFi, barbecue facilities and a sunny terrace, Colonial Lodge Motel is just 10 minutes’ drive from Oamaru Beach.
Moira
New Zealand
Easy to find
Warm
Great beds
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
587 reviews
Price from£82.21per night
Coastal Accommodation
Oamaru
Coastal Accommodation offers guests their own private room in Oamaru. Free private parking and free WiFi is available on site. Every room has access to a shared bathroom with 2 separate showers.
XIN-YU
Taiwan
1.very tidy and clean
2.soft bed
3.good position for going to see penguins
4.very warm heater
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
263 reviews
Price from£36.06per night
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What guests said about Oamaru:
- 10Scored 10
The North Otago (base in Oamaru) area is a hidden gem.
The North Otago (base in Oamaru) area is a hidden gem. Penguins, seals, steam punk, cheese factory, crayfish and blue cod at Moeraki, historic sites. And good restaurants in Oamaru and the area (Whitestone Diner -- as long as you like cheese, Fat Sally's, Fishwife, Moeraki Tavern, Hampden Fish shop and others). We go back regularly and the area rarely disappoints. To enjoy fully you need a car.NicNew Zealand - 8.0Scored 8.0
Oamaru is a vibrant little town with a lot activities plus...
Oamaru is a vibrant little town with a lot activities plus the the little penguins getting around is very easy , I go often to Oamaru to visit friends eat at the start and garter, the theatre and art scene is nice.MartineNew Zealand - 10Scored 10
It's a really cool town, the victorian precinct is amazing...
It's a really cool town, the victorian precinct is amazing and you can spend hours just walking and admiring the buildings. There's a farmers market on Sundays and a lovely train that departs from the front to Steampunk museum to the penguin colony. It's a short but beautiful ride. There are sea lions and seals everywhere and it's guaranteed you'll take nice pictures from them 😉
CeciikArgentina - 10Scored 10
We loved Oamaru.
We loved Oamaru. It was a beautiful little town with stunning architecture and things to do. We enjoyed the steam punk HQ and the museums available to celebrate the towns heritage. Plenty of cafes and restaurants available and good quality food/ beverages.Parry - 8.0Scored 8.0
The penguin sanctuary was lovely and we saw penguins during...
The penguin sanctuary was lovely and we saw penguins during the day in the nests. The evening tour was fully booked so get in early if you want to do that.. The steam punk museum was suitably odd and they were very friendly when we got caught in a downpour and stayed sheltering there while they were closing. Plenty of chance to see seals basking on the foreshore. The victorian precinct however was just a street - possibly more exciting if you are from New Zealand of Australia but we live in a property older than anything on the street so not really that exciting if you are from the UK or the older cities in the USLesleyUnited Kingdom - 10Scored 10
A very pleasant surprise, was recommended to stop here by...
A very pleasant surprise, was recommended to stop here by a friend, so glad we did. A quirky place , so much history. The Victorian quarter alone was wonderful. Steampunk also worth a look. Easy to walk around the town too. Ps some hilly streets 😀
amandaAustralia
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- From £55.29 per night8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 737 reviewsFor a last minute booking when there was no accomodation left in Oamaru or Dunedin and the cost I wasn’t expecting much. My expectations were hugely exceeded, it was no problem for us to collect the key prior to check in time on our way though to Dunedin, the room was spotless (cleaner than some 5 star accommodation I’ve stayed in) and not dated. To top things off when we got back at 2:30am on a freezing cold night we found the heaters had been turned on in the room something so simple yet so thoughtful. Would 100% recommend!SSummerNew Zealand
- From £177.88 per night9.4Scored 9.4SuperbRated superb· 207 reviewsNeeded to stay the night en route back from Pink concert in Dunedin. Arrived in Oamaru at 1.30am, tired and ready for bed! Opened the door and voila! We were greeted by the warmth of the heat pumps, lights were on ready for us, and the decor was simply beautiful. We fell into the gorgeously presented beds and all - 2 adults and 3 young ones, -and all slept like logs. I feel like making an excuse to go to Oamaru again just to stay there, and have time to really enjoy the harbour views and generous outdoor living area!
JulieNew Zealand - From £230.77 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 379 reviewsFantastic little place with a lot of atmosphere! the room had a lot of space, it was clean and super comfortable. The staff was amazing and welcoming, making us feel at hone, as every request was answered immediately. the internet was slow, but the hotel manager warned us before we even knew that there is a general issue related to the entire area, so it’s not the hotel’s fault. the AC a bit noisy, but it didn’t matter much as this hotel is a gem!Ruth JohnsonUnited States
- From £95.79 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 1,045 reviewsThe bed were comfortable and the shower was great not a bath that you had to step into. Extra blankets if we needed and pillows. It was clean and very comfortable. Unfortunately the lift was out of order but otherwise enjoyed are stay and was very central especially to Steam punk headquarters so we could walk to most places. Oamaru is a lovely town and would highly recommend people going their to visit and stay at the Brydone Hotel.
MarkNew Zealand - 9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 165 reviewsThe studio is clean, artsy and full of creative objects, bed and pillows super comfy. Bathroom is large and very clean. There's a kattle, coffee, tea, toaster and microwave and a nice little area where to have your meal. Room has both a heat pump and heating sistem and it is very private with curtains and separate access. Trish and Gary are very welcoming and ready to give you all the info needed about Oamaru. Price super affordable!
MartaItaly - From £64.90 per night7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 912 reviewsI was given a nice quiet upstairs room. Lovely staff. Very nice room service breakfast. We also enjoyed a nice dinner in the restaurant. I would happily stay there again next time I am judging in the Horse section at the North Otago A&P show, which was literally just a 2 min drive from the motel on Ettrick St, Oamaru. I do hope this motel survives the covid down turn …..they deserve to succeed. Thank you. Celia ShrimptonCCeliaNew Zealand
- From £40.87 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 526 reviewsI liked the location of The Empire Hotel, it is very close to where my friends live, as well as being close to the Victorian Quarter. The Staff were very pleasant, there is a nice feel/ atmosphere to the place. May I suggest that a couple more tables be put in the parlour, for people to eat at. I liked the Cleanliness too, but not the hard pillow. No problem I will return and will recomend The Empire to others.JulieNew Zealand
- 9.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 220 reviewsThe layout was lovely and social. Cosy and welcoming. Beautiful gardens so close to the beach. Shame only spent one night would have loved to have spent more time there. Well equipped kitchen and great decor. Very clean and organized slept like a log. Loved Oamaru too quirky art galleries right up my street. With good selection of restaurants 10 mins away. All good 👍
SarahUnited Kingdom - From £84.88 per night9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 1,105 reviewsPoshtel 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.RobertUnited Kingdom
- From £230.77 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 379 reviewsThe hotel was equal distance between Kakanui Beach and Oamaru, which was perfect for us. The rooms were nice and big for us and our 3 children, and the beds comfy. Kids enjoyed exploring the extensive grounds and abandoned old parts of the old school. Pet friendly too, which meant our dog could come was a big bonus.SharonNew Zealand
- From £84.88 per night9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 1,105 reviewsCreative hotel with all needs met. Good location and close to not only "the history" of the community, but also good restaurants close by (and they give LARGE portions.....we split our Blue Cod meal!!!). The hotel really is unique with all the variety of wallhangings and parking was not a problem.
BenjaminUnited States - From £62.50 per night8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 149 reviewsRosie is very nice and helpful. Her house is very comfortable, clean, and everything is high standard. She tried best to make you feel home, i.e. the candies and mints, cold water to leave for you. The towels were even warm. Her home like 5 start hotel.
TianqiUnited States - 9.8Scored 9.8ExceptionalRated exceptional· 35 reviewsSuch a gorgeous house. The bed was incredibly comfortable and cosy. Room was so spacious and tasteful. Carol was a brilliant, accommodating dating host who made us a delicious breakfast the next morning. Best place to stay in Oamaru.BeckyUnited Kingdom
- From £86.54 per night8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 134 reviewsGreat communication beforehand, amazing location for seeing the penguins in town! So much room for a family used to hotels on this trip and having two rooms with couches to relax on was delightful!
JeffUnited States - From £91.35 per night9.4Scored 9.4SuperbRated superb· 296 reviewsWhat an exceptional place to stay. very warm and spaceous. Fantastic setup and so comfortable. One of the best places we have stayed. Definitely recommend as the place to stay in Oamaru.
DavidNew Zealand - 9.6Scored 9.6ExceptionalRated exceptional· 375 reviewsReally love this place, highly recommend to anyone who plan to visit Oamaru and stay for one night or more. You will definitely love it! It worth the money you pay for.
WiWiChina - 9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 259 reviewsSpacious basement flat with private access and parking. Friendly host. Very handy location with easy walk to Oamaru's Victorian precinct. Great views over the harbour
HughNew Zealand - From £88.94 per night7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 1,106 reviewsGreat location close to the centre of Oamaru, unit was very clean and the bigger of the 2 beds was nice and comfortable. There was a heat in the room which was good.
SaraGermany - From £110.58 per night9.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 256 reviewsEasy to find (peppermint green), close to Oamaru town center, and a cosy cottage with charming furnishings. Definitely would stay here on a future visit to Oamaru.MarkAustralia
- From £105.77 per night8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 28 reviewsThanks for a lovely stay. We loved the location and enjoyed staying in a quirky apartment that fit so well into Old Oamaru and its quirky folk.AndrewNew Zealand
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