• Entire apartment
  • 646 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • City view
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
    In all areas • 35 Mbps
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking

The Whitestone is a self-contained studio apartment located in Oamaru, close to cafes and restaurants. The kitchen is fitted with an electric stove top, a refrigerator and a microwave oven. All linens are provided. There are many sporting facilities in Oamaru, with a number of public golf courses within 3 km. Guests can go trout fishing nearby, on the Waitaki River.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

FREE parking!


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they 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
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
10
High score for Oamaru
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  • Warren
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location in the centre of Omaru as great - Meant we could walk every where. Staying in a historic building was a bonus
  • John
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location was perfect for enjoying the jazz and blues festival, very handy but still quiet. Spacious, interesting furnishings and all the accessories we required. Nice view of garden from the balcony. Hosts were welcoming and helpful, especially...
  • Qiu
    China China
    An old building with many antique furniture and decorations, the rooms are beautiful and spacious, easy access to the white stone buildings and penguin seeing, wish we had stayed longer!
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Greg & Katy Waite

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score

Greg & Katy Waite
Welcome to The Whitestone. Independent accommodation for the discerning traveller. Our newly restored apartment is centred right in the heart of Oamaru in a building constructed in Oamaru's famous limestone. Built in the 1880's & completely restored. The position is incomparable for convenience with a 50 metre walk to the closest restaurant & a minute away from the Victorian Precinct and main street. Also 50 metres from St Lukes Anglican church which is Oamaru's main wedding venue. Within easy walking distance are many cafes, restaurants and unique galleries. The Oamaru Port Warehouse area is now home to many quirky stores & galleries. Also close at hand is Oamaru's famous Little Blue Penguin colony. The Whitestone's position is unparalleled in Oamaru & despite being in the hub of the town is both private & quiet. The studio apartment is designed specifically for a couple. Attention to detail has been paramount in The Whitestone's setup with a top quality queen-sized bed & leather chairs set off with wonderful original art & furnishings. The kitchen, dining area is large & generously equipped. The bathroom, also, has been completely renewed.
We have recently sold our villa in Bali which we have operated for ten years as top quality accommodation. We feel our years of tourist accommodation experience will make The Whitestone a memorable part of your visit to Oamaru & North Otago. Greg is an antiques dealer & Katy an artist. The apartment is furnished with our collection of Javanese folk art pieces & Katy's paintings. Many of these are for sale. The apartment has a secure area for bike storage and there is a large garden to enjoy.
The Whitestone is situated in the absolute centre of Oamaru. Oamaru is a unique town in New Zealand in that it was constructed in the mid nineteenth century using limestone which is quarried locally. The level of preservation of the old town is superb. Close to the apartment is the fabulous "Victorian Precinct" which houses many galleries & quirky shops as well as restaurants & cafes. There is also a world class boutique brewery & whiskey distillery. Oamaru also hosts a large colony of the Blue Penguin. Viewing these wee birds returning home at nightfall is "a must". In short lots to do in the area. For those keen on fishing or hunting there are lots of options.
Languages spoken: German,English,French,Indonesian

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Whitestone
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
Good free WiFi 35 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Electric blankets
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Horse riding
    Off-site
  • Bowling
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Services & Extras
  • Executive lounge access
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Laundry
Miscellaneous
  • Adult only
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Indonesian

House rules

The Whitestone takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 19:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Available 24 hours

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 25

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash is not accepted The Whitestone accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the property accepts payments with Visa or MasterCard. Payment via bank transfer or PayPal is also available. For further information please contact the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please inform The Whitestone in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

FAQs about The Whitestone

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Whitestone on this page.

  • The prices at The Whitestone may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Whitestone has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The Whitestone offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Horse riding
    • Bike tours
    • Live music/performance
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Walking tours

  • The Whitestone can accommodate the following group size:

    • 2 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The Whitestone is 400 yards from the centre of Oamaru. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Whitestone on this page.

  • Check-in at The Whitestone is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The nearest beach is just 450 yards from The Whitestone. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.