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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.

It’s a quirky hotel , friendly staff , great location and breakfast was great .
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
1,094 reviews
Price fromUS$107.97per 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.

The location was good and the room was clean and comfortable and had heating.
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very good
Rated very good
1,052 reviews
Price fromUS$114.89per 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.

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
393 reviews
Price fromUS$293.54per night
Oamaru TOP 10 Holiday Park, hotel in 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.

Very clean. Glad there was electric blankets on the main bed.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
528 reviews
Price fromUS$55.65per night
Alpine Motel, hotel in 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.

The beds were comfortable after a long day of duck shooting, the staff were friendly when we arrived, and location was handy for late KFC run.
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
452 reviews
Price fromUS$76.44per night
Alma Motel, hotel in Oamaru

Boasting free Wi-Fi, Alma Motel is located 3km south of Oamaru and features accommodation with a microwave and refrigerator.

This place was immaculate with heaters in every room including the toilet (excellent for middle of the night!!). All cooking implements etc provided. Checkin was easy, and presumed owner was lovely to deal with. Would stay again.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
735 reviews
Price fromUS$70.33per night
Federation House, hotel in Oamaru

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

It was great to stay in a grand old Fedation style house, which has been loved and cared for and altered by its owner, Roger, to become a comfortable guest house with heaps of character. We loved the innovation and collection of older furniture and memorabilia. Breakfast on the verandah with its gorgeous view was brilliant- and we loved chatting with our host. This was a memorable stay!
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
489 reviews
Price fromUS$91.73per night
Heritage Court Motor Lodge Oamaru, hotel in 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.

Great location, pleased I could take my small dog
7.7
Scored 7.7
Good
Rated good
922 reviews
Price fromUS$82.56per 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.

Pretty nice property! Enjoyed there with my family.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
586 reviews
Price fromUS$104.58per night
Coastal Accommodation, hotel in 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.

Great location, close to all the shops and the beach. Easy to access, box key code with keys for smooth arrival.
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
254 reviews
Price fromUS$45.87per 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 US$226.27 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 206 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 US$116.19 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 296 reviews
    Absolutely lovely place to stay - very clean, excellent facilities including a large well provisioned kitchen, very good beds and bed linen, warm with heat pump and wood burner. Very close to town. Very spacious with great dining/lounge area and beautifully presented with art and furniture complementing the home. Excellent host. Thank you Tina - would love to come back to stay when next in Oamaru. Definately 10 out of 10.
    G
    Gale
    New Zealand
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 391 reviews
    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?
    Jennifer
    Australia
  • From US$61.16 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 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 US$107.97 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,093 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
  • From US$82.56 per night
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 922 reviews
    Perfect location. Handy to everything as long as you have transport. Nice room. We had a view of the hill behind Oamaru so the afternoon sun streamed in keeping it warm during the day. VERY good price for a holiday weekend. We wanted to come back but it was booked out. Highly recommend this motel.
    Leanne
    New Zealand
  • From US$80.72 per night
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,115 reviews
    The location was good, close to the centre of town. It was just a good walk to Victorian Oamaru which was a surprisingly good sector to visit with craft breweries and historical stone buildings the the pier.
    Bradden
    Australia
  • From US$82.56 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 452 reviews
    The female caretaker was lovely. She allowed me to arrive early due to the fact I had a funeral to attend at 1.30pm. WOuld reccommend this for those business folk that commute to Oamaru.
    Ange
    New Zealand
  • From US$82.56 per night
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 922 reviews
    We had a little time to discover what Oamaru has to offer, but being in a walking distance from the "CBD" was a bonus. Nothing outstanding in the room. Generally clean and acceptable.
    Arpad Arpad
    New Zealand
  • From US$114.89 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,053 reviews
    Clean, comfortable, good shower. Coffee, tea and milk in the fridge. Pretty quiet. very close to the historic district, but not actually in it, but this is a historic hotel.
    Brenda
    United States
  • From US$80.72 per night
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,115 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 US$91.73 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 934 reviews
    I love Oamaru. Cleanliness 10/10 Staff is friendly Kitchen is functioning well with all utensils and accessories Easy parking lot Easy go to and from street
    pk leong
    Singapore
  • From US$66.05 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 735 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 US$114.89 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,053 reviews
    A real hotel in a quaint town with wonderful helpful staff. Spotlessly clean and very comfortable Brilliant location
    Stewart
    Australia
  • From US$122.31 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 586 reviews
    we didn't have breakfast and never do when we stay at motels. The motel was quiet and restful for us.
    Macey
    New Zealand
  • From US$91.73 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 362 reviews
    Great location, friendly host. Our room was comfortable & clean. Thanks Asure Motel Oamaru.
    Grant
    New Zealand
  • From US$55.65 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 528 reviews
    Clean, comfortable motel unit with a full kitchen and not far from Oamaru's main street
    Barry
    New Zealand
  • From US$75.98 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 622 reviews
    So clean and feels like a home. Probably the best hostel I've stayed at in New Zealand
    John
    Russia
  • From US$91.73 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 934 reviews
    Clean and comfortable accommodation, walking distance from the centre of Oamaru.
    Ben James
    United Kingdom
  • From US$107.97 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,093 reviews
    Great unique hotel with complimentary breakfast
    David
    Australia