11 best hotels in Oamaru









- Car park
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
- BBQ facilities
- Luggage storage
- Hot tub
- Bicycles
- Laundry service
- Safety deposit boxes
Excellent
83 reviews









- Pets allowed
- Car park
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
- Luggage storage
- Bar
- Laundry service
- Restaurants
- Room service
Excellent
26 reviews









- Car park
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
- BBQ facilities
- Luggage storage
- Contactless check-in/out
- Laundry service
- Tours
- Wi-Fi in public areas
Excellent
138 reviews









- Car park
- Luggage storage
- Contactless check-in/out
- Game room
- Bar
- Laundry service
- Restaurants
- Room service
Excellent
145 reviews









- Pets allowed
- Car park
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
- BBQ facilities
- Contactless check-in/out
- Fitness center
- Spa
- Laundry service
Exceptional
118 reviews









- Car park
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
- Luggage storage
- Bar
- Laundry service
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Family room
- Daily housekeeping
Exceptional
17 reviews









- Car park
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
- Luggage storage
- Game room
- Laundry service
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Family room
- Smoking area
Excellent
52 reviews









- Car park
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
- Luggage storage
- Fitness center
- Game room
- Laundry service
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Family room
Exceptional
130 reviews









- Pets allowed
- Car park
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
- BBQ facilities
- Luggage storage
- Fitness center
- Spa
- Laundry service
Very good
1 review









- Car park
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
- Luggage storage
- Laundry service
- Tours
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Family room
- Smoking area
Very good
2 reviews









- Car park
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
- BBQ facilities
- Luggage storage
- Hot tub
- Bicycles
- Laundry service
- Safety deposit boxes
Excellent
83 reviews
Fast facts about Oamaru, New Zealand
Accommodations | 79 properties |
Popular hotel | Brydone Hotel Oamaru |
Popular area | Oamaru North |
Nightly rates from | $17 |
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Best hotels & accommodations in Oamaru

We came down for a family 21st birthday. Our room was perfect for what we needed. We got to enjoy the steampunk festival. Thee was also a car rally going on that stayed at The Brydone. So we were able to see all the car's. The people in Oamaru were all friendly. Even thou we were tavelling in our iwn vehicle. The Bydone was so central that we could walk to mjst of...

First thing first. The staff was friendly, and was very helpful booking the blue penguin tour tickets for us. The location was acceptable, and we could quickly drove to the town center and the blue penguin observatory. That's pretty much the good side I would say about this place. The "deluxe" room was a bit small, and we could especially feel the pressure when we t...

I've been traveling around New Zealand for two months and so far, this is my favourite hostel. It's small and feels likd home, staff is really friendly, morning sunrise views from the large windows are fabulous. And there's breakfast! Everything is clean and tidy and the dormroom has the best pod bunks I've seen - they're made of sturdy wood, so they make no noise and ...

when booking I had thought it was overpriced for Oamaru - but when I checked in I was extremely pleased with the sizable space and facilities. The host provided a basket of home baked muffins upon check-in. and was a great source of information regarding the penguin shows.

What a wonderful welcome after a long bus ride......a bottle of milk and fresh baked goods!! The owner, Karen, is exceptional and her wisdom/knowledge is so much appreciated. She booked our penguin tour and highly recommended that we stay with the regular seats. So glad we listened because the regular seats face the ocean and we can watch the Penguins swim in and ma...

We stay here for one night ,but I will choose again.Dave and Liz are very very nice .when we got home late in the evening, we found that they had switched the heater for us so that we would not feel cold .we are so touched,feel like at home. Highly recommended for others traveling in Oamaru,we will come back!

When we arrived there was a problem with our booking which was immediately sorted by the staff finding alternative accommodation in the town centre. We were welcomed back the following day with chocolates and wine as compensation. The staff could not have been more apologetic or contrite;they did all they could to make us welcome. The room was large, well furnished, cl...

as above.the motel is modern, very clean and the staff most helpful when asked for advice. both nights,we cooked on the barbecue, met very pleasant fellow guests and shared drinks in the pleasant outdoor area. oamaru has an interesting victorian precint, which has been either kept intact or restored. i am amazed that cruise ships have not discovered it.

Lovely. We've stayed there before and we'll stay there again next time we go to Oamaru. Free wifi, reasonably priced rooms, everything is clean and in good condition. They have a nice common area with free tea, coffee and hot chocolate (also available in the rooms). The views are stunning, as the hotel is on top of a hill. The hill can be the only downside if you ...

The host Tina was very friendly and helpful. She is also very considerate to have left the fireplace burning when we arrive on a cold wet night. I absolutely love the huge cosy den and the very well equipped kitchen. I wish I could spend more nights here

Rose is such a wonderful person and an amazing host. Her place is so comfy and just makes you feel at home as soon as you enter. Lenny her cat is so cute too .. Nice big rooms, fully furnished kitchen and neat and clean bathroom. The place is central and has a lot of cafes , restaurants and even a super market within a few 100 metres.. It’s a perfect place so look no ...

The price is relative expensive for the room itself. The shower water is so week and it is cold in the morning. No one was there when we arrived and we have to call the booking customer service. It is not a hotel, it is only a studio. No signs of the place on the street and we do not know if we arrived the right place. there is no staff at all. 床单也感觉痒。I do not feel it ...

Dewlyn arrange a bigger 1 bedroom motel with full set of kitchen facilities for us. We had a wonderful time preparing dinner with microwave, electric pot, fridge and necessary utensils. It's only 7 mins drive to Oamaru town and supermarket. Indeed there's a shop selling fresh vegetables just opposite motel and a gas station next to motel.

There's a Macdonalds and petrol station just next to the motel and a KFC opposite. A number of other eateries can also be found near the vincity of the motel. Room was just nice for 2 pax with heated blankets for winter!!! The motel staff was all smile despite us checking in at 8pm. The only down side was that it was really difficult to the entrance of the motel. We ma...

Oamaru is a well spread place and this is on the outskirts so it is a couple of miles from centre. That said we enjoyed our stay. A friendly, efficient and more than helpful reception. the room had all the facilities we expected and was clean and in good order. It was on the main road but we weren't bothered by traffic noise (and we are light sleepers). We would...

It is a clean place with kitchen. Easy to park and good location near the main road. We felt comfortable in the room and the staff Ian is really warm. Ian gave us some suggestions about the restaurants in Oamaru. We enjoyed the food of that Italian restaurant. Our neighbours are a little bit noisy. We heard their sound all night.

It is located in the center of Oamaru. Not far from the Oamaru Blue Penguin colony and Bushy beach. The Hostel is also an art gallery because there are many hostel guests paintings. Art is everywhere. At the reception there were two guys playing a beautiful Irish song, one on piano the other on on guitar. Liked the staying there.

Cosy and amazing! Our favourite hotel in our whole trip. And Comet was just adorable! Very spacious. Has a room heater as well as bathroom heater. Comes with a bathtub, facial cleanser, body gel, shampoo and moisturizer! The bed is very comfortable, also has 2 armchairs and a little balcony. Good selection of TV channels as also DVDs from the reception. Well-equip...
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I've been traveling around New Zealand for two months and so far, this is my favourite hostel. It's small and feels likd home, staff is really friendly, morning sunrise views from the large windows are fabulous. And there's breakfast! Everything is clean and tidy and the dormroom has the best pod bunks I've seen - they're made of sturdy wood, so they make no noise and ...

It is located in the center of Oamaru. Not far from the Oamaru Blue Penguin colony and Bushy beach. The Hostel is also an art gallery because there are many hostel guests paintings. Art is everywhere. At the reception there were two guys playing a beautiful Irish song, one on piano the other on on guitar. Liked the staying there.

Rose is such a wonderful person and an amazing host. Her place is so comfy and just makes you feel at home as soon as you enter. Lenny her cat is so cute too .. Nice big rooms, fully furnished kitchen and neat and clean bathroom. The place is central and has a lot of cafes , restaurants and even a super market within a few 100 metres.. It’s a perfect place so look no ...

First thing first. The staff was friendly, and was very helpful booking the blue penguin tour tickets for us. The location was acceptable, and we could quickly drove to the town center and the blue penguin observatory. That's pretty much the good side I would say about this place. The "deluxe" room was a bit small, and we could especially feel the pressure when we t...

Dewlyn arrange a bigger 1 bedroom motel with full set of kitchen facilities for us. We had a wonderful time preparing dinner with microwave, electric pot, fridge and necessary utensils. It's only 7 mins drive to Oamaru town and supermarket. Indeed there's a shop selling fresh vegetables just opposite motel and a gas station next to motel.

We stay here for one night ,but I will choose again.Dave and Liz are very very nice .when we got home late in the evening, we found that they had switched the heater for us so that we would not feel cold .we are so touched,feel like at home. Highly recommended for others traveling in Oamaru,we will come back!

It is a clean place with kitchen. Easy to park and good location near the main road. We felt comfortable in the room and the staff Ian is really warm. Ian gave us some suggestions about the restaurants in Oamaru. We enjoyed the food of that Italian restaurant. Our neighbours are a little bit noisy. We heard their sound all night.

Oamaru is a well spread place and this is on the outskirts so it is a couple of miles from centre. That said we enjoyed our stay. A friendly, efficient and more than helpful reception. the room had all the facilities we expected and was clean and in good order. It was on the main road but we weren't bothered by traffic noise (and we are light sleepers). We would...

When we arrived there was a problem with our booking which was immediately sorted by the staff finding alternative accommodation in the town centre. We were welcomed back the following day with chocolates and wine as compensation. The staff could not have been more apologetic or contrite;they did all they could to make us welcome. The room was large, well furnished, cl...

What a wonderful welcome after a long bus ride......a bottle of milk and fresh baked goods!! The owner, Karen, is exceptional and her wisdom/knowledge is so much appreciated. She booked our penguin tour and highly recommended that we stay with the regular seats. So glad we listened because the regular seats face the ocean and we can watch the Penguins swim in and ma...

Lovely. We've stayed there before and we'll stay there again next time we go to Oamaru. Free wifi, reasonably priced rooms, everything is clean and in good condition. They have a nice common area with free tea, coffee and hot chocolate (also available in the rooms). The views are stunning, as the hotel is on top of a hill. The hill can be the only downside if you ...

There's a Macdonalds and petrol station just next to the motel and a KFC opposite. A number of other eateries can also be found near the vincity of the motel. Room was just nice for 2 pax with heated blankets for winter!!! The motel staff was all smile despite us checking in at 8pm. The only down side was that it was really difficult to the entrance of the motel. We ma...

The price is relative expensive for the room itself. The shower water is so week and it is cold in the morning. No one was there when we arrived and we have to call the booking customer service. It is not a hotel, it is only a studio. No signs of the place on the street and we do not know if we arrived the right place. there is no staff at all. 床单也感觉痒。I do not feel it ...

when booking I had thought it was overpriced for Oamaru - but when I checked in I was extremely pleased with the sizable space and facilities. The host provided a basket of home baked muffins upon check-in. and was a great source of information regarding the penguin shows.

The host Tina was very friendly and helpful. She is also very considerate to have left the fireplace burning when we arrive on a cold wet night. I absolutely love the huge cosy den and the very well equipped kitchen. I wish I could spend more nights here

We came down for a family 21st birthday. Our room was perfect for what we needed. We got to enjoy the steampunk festival. Thee was also a car rally going on that stayed at The Brydone. So we were able to see all the car's. The people in Oamaru were all friendly. Even thou we were tavelling in our iwn vehicle. The Bydone was so central that we could walk to mjst of...

as above.the motel is modern, very clean and the staff most helpful when asked for advice. both nights,we cooked on the barbecue, met very pleasant fellow guests and shared drinks in the pleasant outdoor area. oamaru has an interesting victorian precint, which has been either kept intact or restored. i am amazed that cruise ships have not discovered it.

Cosy and amazing! Our favourite hotel in our whole trip. And Comet was just adorable! Very spacious. Has a room heater as well as bathroom heater. Comes with a bathtub, facial cleanser, body gel, shampoo and moisturizer! The bed is very comfortable, also has 2 armchairs and a little balcony. Good selection of TV channels as also DVDs from the reception. Well-equip...
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First thing first. The staff was friendly, and was very helpful booking the blue penguin tour tickets for us. The location was acceptable, and we could quickly drove to the town center and the blue penguin observatory. That's pretty much the good side I would say about this place. The "deluxe" room was a bit small, and we could especially feel the pressure when we t...

when booking I had thought it was overpriced for Oamaru - but when I checked in I was extremely pleased with the sizable space and facilities. The host provided a basket of home baked muffins upon check-in. and was a great source of information regarding the penguin shows.

When we arrived there was a problem with our booking which was immediately sorted by the staff finding alternative accommodation in the town centre. We were welcomed back the following day with chocolates and wine as compensation. The staff could not have been more apologetic or contrite;they did all they could to make us welcome. The room was large, well furnished, cl...

Lovely. We've stayed there before and we'll stay there again next time we go to Oamaru. Free wifi, reasonably priced rooms, everything is clean and in good condition. They have a nice common area with free tea, coffee and hot chocolate (also available in the rooms). The views are stunning, as the hotel is on top of a hill. The hill can be the only downside if you ...

There's a Macdonalds and petrol station just next to the motel and a KFC opposite. A number of other eateries can also be found near the vincity of the motel. Room was just nice for 2 pax with heated blankets for winter!!! The motel staff was all smile despite us checking in at 8pm. The only down side was that it was really difficult to the entrance of the motel. We ma...
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We stay here for one night ,but I will choose again.Dave and Liz are very very nice .when we got home late in the evening, we found that they had switched the heater for us so that we would not feel cold .we are so touched,feel like at home. Highly recommended for others traveling in Oamaru,we will come back!
Traveler impressions of Oamaru
You must go see Steampunk HQ, an ancient home to curious machines, steam powered aetheric devices from other worlds, portals unexplainable mysterious dimensions and unusual sights to fascinate and delight!Steampunk HQ is a very mysterious building on the edge of Oamaru’s Historic Precinct.
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Frequently asked questions
What's the average price of a hotel in Oamaru?
The average price for a 3-star hotel in Oamaru is USD 90. The average price for a 4-star hotel in Oamaru is USD 94. The average price for a 5-star hotel in Oamaru is USD 283.
What's the average price of a hotel in Oamaru this weekend?
The average price for a 3-star hotel in Oamaru this weekend is USD 87. The average price for a 4-star hotel in Oamaru this weekend is USD 88. The average price for a 5-star hotel in Oamaru this weekend is USD 183.
What's the average price of a hotel in Oamaru tonight?
The average price for a 3-star hotel in Oamaru tonight is USD 89. The average price for a 4-star hotel in Oamaru tonight is USD 96. The average price for a 5-star hotel in Oamaru tonight is USD 417.
What are the most popular hotels in Oamaru?
Popular hotels in Oamaru include Northstar Motel, AAA Thames Court Motel and Oamaru Backpackers.
What are the best hotels in Oamaru for couples?
Couples who stayed in Oamaru have given high ratings to Northstar Motel, AAA Thames Court Motel and Oamaru Backpackers.
What are the best hotels in Oamaru for families?
Families who stayed in Oamaru highly recommend Northstar Motel, AAA Thames Court Motel and Oamaru Backpackers.
What hotels in Oamaru have the best breakfast?
Verified travelers to Oamaru have given top reviews for the breakfast at ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge, Oamaru House Bed and Breakfast and Brydone Hotel Oamaru.
What's the best neighborhood in Oamaru to stay in?
Popular neighborhoods among travelers staying in Oamaru include Oamaru North, South Hill and Oamaru.

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There are many companies who arrange tours of the area, especially for those interested in seeing the little blue penguins, and the Oamaru i-SITE Visitor Center is the best place to gather all the necessary information for arranging the right tour. While in Oamaru, don’t miss a chance to arrange a scenic flight over the area, sure to be a spectacular way to spend the day.
To get a glimpse of the area’s history and culture, head to one of the area’s museums such as North Otago Museum, which houses exhibits and artifacts that detail the history and culture of this region.
There’s much more to see and do in Oamaru, and the interactive map on this page is a great way to explore where the attractions and hotels can be found in this exciting city.