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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
1,105 reviews
Price from$101.47per 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.

It was well located for the Steam Punk Festival a short walk away from the Victorian area. The room was in the annex round the back overlooking the park park, but we could see the sea from our window which was nice. The staff were helpful and chatty. Really liked the old world feel of the front part of the building, grand staircase, and chandeliers etc. Bed was comfy, so were the pillows.
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very Good
Rated very good
1,039 reviews
Price from$121.90per 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
376 reviews
Price from$179.87per 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.

Just beautiful and homely the owners are so accommodating
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
741 reviews
Price from$66.07per 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
463 reviews
Price from$76.48per 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
488 reviews
Price from$91.77per 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
533 reviews
Price from$55.67per 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
586 reviews
Price from$104.62per 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.

I like the location with a nice walk to the precinct. The bed was extremely comfortable & room spacious. Being allowed to arrive earlier than 2.00 was very convenient. Staff very hospitable. Good kitchen.
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
263 reviews
Price from$45.89per 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$66.69per 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 $70.26 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 631 reviews
    This backpackers was 100% the nicest place I’ve stayed in New Zealand. It was immaculately clean, beautifully furnished and welcoming. The lounge areas were warm, clean and cosy and it genuinely felt like a home away from home. This property is an absolute credit to the owners for the care and attention to detail they put into the place. I cannot recommend this accommodation highly enough. Thank you! Also loved the way the beds were made and the cute penguin theme ☺️
    Gabbie
    Australia
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 228 reviews
    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Vicarage in Oamaru. Our hosts, Jacqui and Niel were very welcoming and helpful. Our room and all the facilities were very comfortable, clean and spacious. The little personal touches and general attention to detail add to the lovely ambience. Great location and on-site parking - everything the town has to offer is within walking distance. Can highly recommend! Thank you for a very pleasant stay :-]
    Linda
    Switzerland
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 218 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 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 527 reviews
    Very warm (electric blanket and heater in room with wood stoves in common areas) with a comfortable and clean room, fantastic location within easy walking distance (5-15 minutes) of many Oamaru attractions including penguin colony and historical area. Staff are extremely friendly and always accessible.
    Emma
    Australia
  • From $108.01 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,105 reviews
    clean and modern. Cool design worthy of a boutique hotel. Themed rooms with a bit of steam punk vibe. Good size bathroom, good shower. Bright , good lighting. Quiet air conditioner. Good linens. Easy stroll down Thames Street to attractions and places to eat. Did not eat breakfast at hotel.
    Jim
    United States of America
  • From $108.01 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,105 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 $140.71 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 767 reviews
    Excellent service, we had late check in and they accommodated for that. Staff were absolutely amazing. Facilities cleaned daily, cleanest motel i’ve ever been in. Lovely room with a great layout. Will recommend to anyone staying in Oamaru! Thanks for having us
    Hannah
    New Zealand
  • From $94.83 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 948 reviews
    Everything was very good. It is on the main street of Oamaru but we were not disturbed by noise. The bed was very comfortable and the unit had good facilities. It was very good value for money. The host was very friendly and communicative.
    Cathy
    New Zealand
  • From $52 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 527 reviews
    Great room in a lovely clean well-maintained historic backpackers in a great location at the centre of Oamaru. Kitchens and bathrooms all clean and good secure space in basement for bikes. And run by lovely friendly people.
    Andrew
    United Kingdom
  • From $76.48 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 463 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 $110.12 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 $132.34 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,039 reviews
    The staff was excellent and very helpful and receptive to our needs. They went above and beyond what of hotel staff. The room near and clean and the bathroom had been recently updated.
    Jay R.
    United States of America
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 161 reviews
    The house was absolutely gorgeous and Dawn was a wonderful host, breakfast was a continental breakfast and was absolutely delicious. I can't wait for our next stay in Oamaru!
    Deanna Morris-Bamber
    New Zealand
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 256 reviews
    Spacious 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
    Hugh
    New Zealand
  • From $110.12 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 134 reviews
    To Dunedin and Timaru 1 hour 30 mins. Free blue penguin viewing at Timaru after dark and before dawn. Close to pay to view blue penguin for NZD 40 at Oamaru.
    Tong
    Australia
  • From $66.07 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 741 reviews
    Loved the location, close to Oamaru town centre and attractions. The owner/staff were very friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend this motel
    steven
    New Zealand
  • From $152.95 per night
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 252 reviews
    Location on the outskirts of Oamaru was great... very quiet, beautiful setting, facilities amazing
    Douglas
    New Zealand
  • From $70.26 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 631 reviews
    So clean and feels like a home. Probably the best hostel I've stayed at in New Zealand
    John
    Russia
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 161 reviews
    Location, quality of facilities. Probably the most comfortable bed in New Zealand
    Julian
    United Kingdom
  • From $94.83 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 948 reviews
    Great value for money. Comfortable neat place right on the main street in Oamaru
    Shyam
    India