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Poshtel, hotel in Oamaru

Featuring a shared lounge, bar and views of city, Poshtel is located in Oamaru, 23 miles from Moeraki Boulders. The property has luggage storage space and free WiFi throughout the property.

Very interesting and quaint decor! Definitely a creative and postmodern perspective on incorporating the history of the building and town into the design.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
1,106 reviews
Price from$108.47per 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 center.

Cute property with good bar and restaurant. Close to everything. Enjoyed our stay
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very Good
Rated very good
1,045 reviews
Price from$122.41per night
Teschemakers Resort, hotel in Oamaru

Teschemakers Resort is set on a 70-acre land. The 3-star property is located in Oamaru. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom.

The serenity, comfort, and history of the property made us feel both lucky and clever to have stayed tgere.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
379 reviews
Price from$180.63per night
Alma Motel, hotel in Oamaru

Boasting free Wi-Fi, Alma Motel is located 1.9 mi south of Oamaru and features accommodations with a microwave and refrigerator.

The motel is just a stone's throw away from the city centre. The room was very spacious for a 2 person stay with a private car porch. The host was very friendly and offered advice on tips to see the blue penguins.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
737 reviews
Price from$86.02per night
Alpine Motel, hotel in Oamaru

Offering accommodations with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV, Alpine Motel is located just 5 minutes’ walk from the town center. Accommodations options include apartments and studio rooms.

Ground floor room. Easy to find.
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
458 reviews
Price from$76.80per night
Federation House, hotel in Oamaru

Federation House B&B Inn offers a homely choice of accommodations in Oamaru. Guests enjoy free WiFi.

VERY AVERAGE
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
485 reviews
Price from$92.16per night
Oamaru TOP 10 Holiday Park, hotel in Oamaru

Just 5 minutes’ drive from Oamaru town center, Oamaru TOP 10 Holiday Park offers a covered BBQ area, bicycle rental service and tour desk. Free on-site parking is provided.

We were delayed arriving. Top 10 Oamaru worked with us, helped change and upgrade our booking. Made the stay perfect.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
534 reviews
Price from$55.91per night
Colonial Lodge Motel, hotel in Oamaru

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

Great location.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
587 reviews
Price from$105.06per night
Coastal Accommodation, hotel in Oamaru

Coastal Accommodations 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.

Location good.Tidy and clean lovely sea view.cumfy bed
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
263 reviews
Price from$46.08per night
Heritage Court Motor Lodge Oamaru, hotel in Oamaru

Heritage Court Motor Lodge is 2 mi from the Oamaru Public Botanical Gardens and 2.9 mi from Oamaru Blue Penguins Colony. It offers a restaurant, free parking on site, and free Wi-Fi access.

beds
7.7
Scored 7.7
Good
Rated good
912 reviews
Price from$66.97per night
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What Guests Said About Oamaru:

  • 10
    Scored 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.
    Nic
    New Zealand
  • 8.0
    Scored 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.
    Martine
    New Zealand
  • 10
    Scored 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 😉
    Ceciik
    Argentina
  • 10
    Scored 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
  • 8.0
    Scored 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 US
    Lesley
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 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 😀
    amanda
    Australia

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Oamaru

  • From $227.33 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 207 reviews
    Needed 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!
    Julie
    New Zealand
  • From $113.66 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 54 reviews
    A wonderful location , so close to town yet so very private, tucked in out of the wind with amazing sunset views. My wife loved the outdoor bath under the stars . . Every thing was well thought out and we had everything we needed .We had spent our previous 5 nights in a “luxury” hotel in Dunedin but to us this was , though different, a great deal better . Even the bedding and pillows were better and the room size not that much different .A great place to stay . Gerald and Tricia
    G
    Gerald
    New Zealand
  • From $92.16 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 485 reviews
    Roger the host was very welcoming and had provided everything we needed for our comforts. The bed we slept in was the most comfortable of anywhere we have stayed. It was a bonus to be able to chat with other guests in the dining room, something you don't get in motels or hotels. Great view too. There was the initial shock of our surroundings as it is a house full of incredible stuff but it was more interesting than off putting. An experience we will remember for a long time.
    Denise
    New Zealand
  • From $294.91 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 379 reviews
    Fantastic 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 Johnson
    United States of America
  • From $52.22 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 526 reviews
    I 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.
    Julie
    New Zealand
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 220 reviews
    The 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 👍
    Sarah
    United Kingdom
  • From $52.22 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 526 reviews
    Thanks to the hospitable and friendly staff it's been for me the very best accommodation in New Zealand. I was very greatful to them even for not being so strict with checking out times, free left luggage room and so on. And Oamaru itself - you must visit the town to understand the atmosphere. Would love to come once again.
    Luboš Suchý
    Czech Republic
  • From $135.17 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 28 reviews
    This was such a fantastic place to stay in Oamaru. The location could not have been better — right in the middle of Old Town, but tucked off the street which meant there was no noise. The place was wonderfully decorated and had everything you could need, and the fire was a nice touch. Highly recommend.
    Sjaan
    New Zealand
  • From $108.47 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,106 reviews
    Creative 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.
    Benjamin
    United States of America
  • From $108.47 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,106 reviews
    interesting and unusual hotel - attention to detail was impressive- overall feel was one of luxury. The attention to detail in the room was really good and we felt welcome from the moment we turned up. Breakfast was a casual affair but we’ll set out and good continental choices.
    Charles
    United Kingdom
  • From $79.87 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 149 reviews
    Rosie 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.
    Tianqi
    United States of America
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 35 reviews
    Such 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.
    Becky
    United Kingdom
  • From $76.80 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 459 reviews
    We own 2 rentals in Oamaru. Purpose of visit was to carry out maintenance and to catch up with people I know. The motel was very close to both properties an easy walk to town and reasonable in cost.
    Shirley
    New Zealand
  • From $110.59 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 134 reviews
    Great 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!
    Jeff
    United States of America
  • From $122.41 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,045 reviews
    Our room was in the original old part of this classic hotel. It was beautifully renovated with everything one would expect. It is five minutes walk from the intercity bus stop.
    Robin
    Barbados
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 375 reviews
    Really 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.
    WiWi
    China
  • From $113.66 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,106 reviews
    Great 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.
    Sara
    Germany
  • From $141.31 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 256 reviews
    Easy 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.
    Mark
    Australia
  • From $115.51 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 761 reviews
    Location is good if you have a car. Great bathroom, comfortable bed, great kitchen and good room size. Will return when in Oamaru.
    Lucy
    New Zealand
  • From $113.66 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,106 reviews
    Pretty much what you would expect for a budget...ish motel.
    Billy
    New Zealand