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Federation House B&B Inn offers a homely choice of accommodations in Oamaru. Guests enjoy free WiFi. This historic character house has been renovated to provide modern hotel-style facilities, with fully furnished bedrooms, quality bedding and private bathrooms. Rooms with disability access are available. Continental breakfast is included in the room rate. The spacious Federation Lounge & Sunroom has a choice of dining tables, which can be arranged to provide banquet and conference facilities. Other property facilities include a bar/kitchenette, TV room with a sofa and armchairs, piano and pool table.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
and
1 bunk bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.9
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Andrea
    Italy Italy
    Breakfast was great, Roger is fantastic! I like the house format favoring community among guests
  • Steve
    United States of America United States of America
    It was such a cool house! We slept really well, the decorations were homey and the room well equipped for all our needs.
  • Francis
    United States of America United States of America
    A beautiful home turned into a B&B! The owner gave us a quick tour and history before the other guests arrived and we marveled at the workmanship and beauty of this home. Breakfast was served in a very comfortable room with plenty of space for...

Managed by Rodger McCaw

Company review score: 9.2Based on 481 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Like to maintain an above average level of fitness for life. Good to have intelligent conversation on occasions and like to eat well being health conscious.

Property info

A heritage house 100 years old built elaborately and restored aesthetically to maintain character for a unique perspective on architecture by a typical D.I.Y. making the most of what's already there.

Neighborhood info

A very good area on Cape Wanbrow overlooking the town and sea with many prominent houses in an established urban haven.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Federation House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Pool table
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Executive lounge access
  • Laundry
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Federation House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Check-out

From 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 30 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 30 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash Federation House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Federation House 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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about Federation House

  • Federation House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Pool table
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • Federation House is 0.7 miles from the center of Oamaru. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Federation House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at Federation House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Federation House include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Family