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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.

More like a club than a hotel Great choices & quality at incl breakfast 4 types of fruits and great juices
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
1,104 reviews
Price fromUS$101.38per 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
373 reviews
Price fromUS$179.72per 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.

Exceeded expectations
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
534 reviews
Price fromUS$55.63per 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 bed was amazing. Just right after hip replacement surgery. Shower pressure a real pleasure.
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
463 reviews
Price fromUS$76.41per 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.

Very welcoming. Clean unit. Warm unit. All facilities provided. Very obliging and relaxed about my clean and well behaved dog.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
743 reviews
Price fromUS$66.02per night
Federation House, hotel in Oamaru

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

Excellent location up the hill, making for great views and all day sun in our room. Rodger is an excellent host. Sharing local knowledge, super friendly and was great to chat with.
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
491 reviews
Price fromUS$91.69per 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.

Good sized units good parking, rooms were tired bathroom had broken floor tiles, peeling paint and mould, I expected better as it says 4star! The unit needed a good scrub and the curtians rehung.
7.7
Scored 7.7
Good
Rated good
909 reviews
Price fromUS$66.63per 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.

Large Room and bathroom, very clean and tidy
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
587 reviews
Price fromUS$104.53per 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.

Beautiful place, very clean, didn't see the staff because my late arrival but easy to come in, kids friendly, it was just perfect Thank you
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
264 reviews
Price fromUS$45.85per night
The Villa, hotel in Oamaru

Boasting garden views, The Villa features accommodation with a garden, around 37 km from Moeraki Boulders. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi.

Great fire was burning on our arrival. very cosy and comfy beds. Handy to what we needed to have a look at.
9.4
Scored 9.4
Superb
Rated superb
298 reviews
Price fromUS$116.15per 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$66.02 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 743 reviews
    For a last minute booking when there was no accomodation left in Oamaru or Dunedin and the cost I wasn’t expecting much. My expectations were hugely exceeded, it was no problem for us to collect the key prior to check in time on our way though to Dunedin, the room was spotless (cleaner than some 5 star accommodation I’ve stayed in) and not dated. To top things off when we got back at 2:30am on a freezing cold night we found the heaters had been turned on in the room something so simple yet so thoughtful. Would 100% recommend!
    S
    Summer
    New Zealand
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 165 reviews
    The studio is clean, artsy and full of creative objects, bed and pillows super comfy. Bathroom is large and very clean. There's a kattle, coffee, tea, toaster and microwave and a nice little area where to have your meal. Room has both a heat pump and heating sistem and it is very private with curtains and separate access. Trish and Gary are very welcoming and ready to give you all the info needed about Oamaru. Price super affordable!
    Marta
    Italy
  • From US$119.20 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,100 reviews
    Clean room, it had everything we needed :) kitchen is small but well equipped and bathroom is nice too. There was a functioning new heater and beds were comfy. I especially liked that we could move the double bed, to create a massive triple bed so that our baby doesn't fall off her bed :D (of course, we moved everything back to original position when leaving). It is walking distance to town (even though we drove). Oamaru is great <3
    Nina
    Croatia
  • From US$107.93 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,104 reviews
    Poshtel is one of the quirkiest (in a good way!) hotels we have ever stayed in. Each room has its own theme - ours seemed to be music, in particular, brass instruments! We loved the vibe, the locations, the facilities, the warm welcome and informal 'self service' breakfast. A perfect base for a couple of days in Oamaru.
    Robert
    United Kingdom
  • From US$94.75 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 952 reviews
    Conveniently located motel, with everything you need for a comfortable stay. The rooms are very large, so it’s nice to spread out a bit. Also, they give you real milk for your tea and coffee - very exciting! The location is very convenient for the historic centre of Oamaru. Just a short walk/drive down the road.
    Claire
    Australia
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 587 reviews
    The layout was perfect for our family with separate bedroom and living room sleeping area. Easy and friendly check in. Slept great on comfortable bed. While nothing jumps out about the motel it delivered more than expected! Also Oamuru turned out to be the hidden gem of our trip! Super interesting town!
    Ricarda
    Canada
  • From US$107.93 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,104 reviews
    The location of this hotel was perfect. It was a cozy stay with all the amenities. Breakfast is a continental affair. so if you need eggs and meat, you'll need another option. But there were crumpets, bagels, great bread, yogurt, fruit, cereal, etc. We had more than enough to get us through until dinner!
    Jan
    United States
  • From US$136.17 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,032 reviews
    The Brydone is a historic hotel whose location is central to most attraction of Oamaru, The room was small but clean and comfortable with a great shower. The restaurant/café was great and comfortable, just right for listening to the jazz and blues performances we had come to see.
    Jesse
    New Zealand
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 160 reviews
    30 minute drive from Oamaru but well worth it. Cute and cozy cabin (former school house) on a sheep farm. Everything you need for home comfort, Wi-Fi, hot shower, comfy bed, washing machine, and basic breakfast. Very welcoming hosts! Love the hens that come and visit!
    Augustus
    Canada
  • From US$179.72 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 373 reviews
    The best hotel or motel serving visitors to Oamaru. Modern, clean rooms and suites in a historic old building with a century-old chapel attached situated in large grounds. Ideal to hang out in for a day if you want a break from traveling, being quiet and picturesque.
    David
    New Zealand
  • From US$88.64 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 341 reviews
    Tiny house on the rise with a fantastic view over the port and bay of Oamaru. Also view down to the historic precinct which is within walking distance . might be small, but comfortable with everything one might need.
    Duncan
    New Zealand
  • From US$66.02 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 743 reviews
    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.
    Alex
    New Zealand
  • From US$119.20 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,100 reviews
    Our rooms at Midway motel were clean comfortable and very affordable. Host was helpful and we really enjoyed our stay. It's a convenient hotel for visiting the beautiful town of Oamaru. Would stay again.
    Joanna
    Australia
  • From US$110.03 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 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
  • From US$136.17 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,032 reviews
    The hotel was an old-fashioned architecture building, that has been refurbished. It was located near the city center, shops and sightseeing places. The receptionist was nice and helpful.
    Tua Lowe
    Thailand
  • From US$66.63 per night
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 909 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$140.60 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 255 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 US$100.86 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 648 reviews
    Perfect for what we wanted for our one night stay in Oamaru! Clean, comfortable & quiet! Easy friendly check in & check out! Would recommend!
    Jean
    United Kingdom
  • From US$134.49 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 29 reviews
    Thanks for a lovely stay. We loved the location and enjoyed staying in a quirky apartment that fit so well into Old Oamaru and its quirky folk.
    Andrew
    New Zealand
  • From US$155.88 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 766 reviews
    Nice little hotel. We stayed in a duplex. Has everything.
    Wenfeng
    United States