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Explore Oamaru with stays near iconic landmarks, luxury hotels, and top boutiques for the best shopping and dining

Poshtel
9.5 (170 reviews)

Poshtel ★★★★

📍 126 Thames Street, Oamaru

"The room was very clean and comfortable, but be aware that our room's window didn't offer any view and couldn't be opened for ventilation. It was fine for a one-night stay, and the facilities were quite new with unique decor. The breakfast restaurant also had a great ambiance."

1 night AU$ 122
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Casa Nova House
9.4 (44 reviews)

Casa Nova House ★★★★★

📍 1 Alt Street, Oamaru North, Oamaru

"This is a special place to stay in a special town. Warm and friendly hosts, exceptional attention to detail, best minibar ever, luxurious bed, linen and towels, superb breakfast, on-site quality restaurant and interesting history. We have no hesitation in recommending Casanova House and are thrilled we were able to stay here. A fabulous experience."

1 night AU$ 384
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289 Midway Motel
8.7 (105 reviews)

289 Midway Motel ★★★

📍 289 Thames Street, Oamaru

"the motel is fully furnished. Simple but complete. just that the water flow on bathroom quite small."

1 night AU$ 97
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The Mews Oamaru
9.2 (58 reviews)

The Mews Oamaru ★★★★

📍 26 Exe Street, Oamaru

"The landlord is very nice. When you check in with the key, you will receive a small bottle of milk~ This time I booked a cabin room, number 19. It was very nice. I felt like I had a small home in New Zealand~ Parking is available at the door, and each parking space is marked with a room number, one parking space for each family. The room facilities are a little bit old, the exhaust fan is a bit loud, the heater in the bedroom seems to be broken, and finally the heater in the living room is turned on. Since I was in a hurry, I didn’t take any photos. There are McDonald’s, KFC, etc. nearby. When you go out of the hotel and turn a corner, you will reach the main road of the town."

1 night AU$ 137
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Oamaru Motor Lodge
8.6 (73 reviews)

Oamaru Motor Lodge ★★★★

📍 391 Thames Highway, Oamaru North, Oamaru

"Quite good"

1 night AU$ 129
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Oamaru Backpackers
9.2 (39 reviews)

Oamaru Backpackers ★★

📍 47 Tees Street, South Hill, Oamaru

"Feel so comfy to stay at here, loved the room decorations and especially the massage chair in public area, that was heaven after a long drive!! They even got a bidet in the bathroom hahahaha"

1 night AU$ 48
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Brydone Hotel Oamaru
8.6 (66 reviews)

Brydone Hotel Oamaru ★★★

📍 115 Thames Street, Oamaru

"The staff was very friendly and helpful. Off street parking. Built in restaurant and cafe. Rooms are a bit dated (bathrooms have been renovated) but still very clean and tidy nonetheless"

1 night AU$ 112
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Northstar Motel
8.5 (12 reviews)

Northstar Motel ★★★★

📍 495A Thames Highway, Oamaru North, Oamaru

"Good motel with clean and large rooms, with a spacious bathroom. Our unit was at ground floor with no view at all except the carpark. The motel has a restaurant where we had lunch and this is convenient. There was some noise from a close park of trucks, but not during the night."

1 night AU$ 182
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Pen-y-bryn
9.5 (32 reviews)

Pen-y-bryn ★★★★★

📍 41 Towey Street, Holmes Hill, Oamaru

"I thought it might have been our imagination, but after reading two similar reviews from guests who stayed during the same time we did (Nov. & Jan., 2025 - 26), I think it wasn't just us. My friend and I also felt initially that we were imposing on our hosts, rather than feeling welcomed, but we persevered, and one of "the Jameses" at least finally warmed up a bit. I think it was our request to meet their dogs that did it. The place is gorgeous and impeccably maintained. The delicious (vegetarian - we had requested in advance) dinner was a bit awkward, with only the 2 of us and the unsmiling chef (the other James), but breakfast was very impressive and more friendly, with several other guests to talk with. A good lesson in tolerance for different types of personalities."

1 night AU$ 582
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Heritage Court Lodge Hotels in Oamaru

Heritage Court Lodge

"The hotel has a good environment and a large yard for parking, which is very convenient. The boss is really nice. We two girls rented a car to travel and went to see blue penguins at night. We forgot to turn off the car lights. The next day, the car ran out of power. The boss and the front desk lady were very active in helping us solve the problem, running around. With this layout, the hotel will not be bad. It is very convenient to see blue penguins. It is very close by driving for seven or eight minutes. It is very convenient to live here!"

AU$ 97 Detail ➡
Criterion Boutique Hotel Hotels in Oamaru

Criterion Boutique Hotel

"The hosts were very friendly and welcoming when we arrived. The food in the restaurant was excellent, however the hosts let their business down by not asking us if we wanted drinks. Hospitality runs on drink profits right? The hotel was basically clean but a lot of dusting needs doing. The kitchen or whatever on the first floor needs sorting out somehow - it is a jumble and there in no information about guests use of it. The toilets upstairs ran out of toilet paper and I had to go downstairs to get a new roll. The bed was very comfortable. I just think more could be done to make the Hotel more profitable for the hosts."

AU$ 76 Detail ➡
Ascot Oamaru Motel Hotels in Oamaru

Ascot Oamaru Motel

"Easy to access"

AU$ 137 Detail ➡
Cozy 2 Bedrooms Lavender Garden House at Oamaru, sweet as home! Hotels in Oamaru

Cozy 2 Bedrooms Lavender Garden House at Oamaru, sweet as home!

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Ninico88

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Poshtel ★★★★
"I'd give five stars for the location, ambiance, cleanliness, and service. The hotel lobby has a cool steampunk vibe, and each room has its own unique theme. It's super close to all the main attractions, and having a Woolworths right next to the parking lot makes shopping really convenient. The only downside is that breakfast is a bit simple, but the fruit is really fresh. I'd definitely choose to stay here again if I get the chance!"
★★★★★
2026-07-17
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Casa Nova House ★★★★★
"Casa Nova is a luxurious, beautiful, and comfortable B&B. The hosts carefully restored the building with incredible attention to detail. The bedroom felt luxurious with very comfortable, high-quality bedding, and a small balcony with a view over the grounds and across Oamaru with the ocean in the distance. I especially loved the high-pressure shower. The hosts, Brenda and Katrina, excel in hosting, as well, making us feel very welcome during our two-night stay and sharing many tips with us for our two days in Oamaru (like many tourists, we were there mainly to see the little blue penguins, and we also got lucky in sighting yellow-eyed penguins at Bushy Beach). With only three guest rooms, the hosts attend to carefully to everyone, and the delicious hot breakfast is fully customized based on each guest's preference. Casa Nova is a lovely accommodation and was a highlight of our trip around the South Island of New Zealand. We highly recommend staying here when in Oamaru."
★★★★★
2025-02-26
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Traveling with friends
289 Midway Motel ★★★
"The owner is Chinese, so communication is very easy. It's about a 10-minute drive to see the little blue penguins, making it a great stopover for one night."
★★★★★
2026-02-10
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The Mews Oamaru ★★★★
"Stayed for one night. The room was clean and tidy with complete facilities. You can cook."
★★★★★
2024-05-04
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Family
Oamaru Motor Lodge ★★★★
"Very close to town, Chinese front desk is friendly"
★★★★★
2023-10-28
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Solo traveler
Oamaru Backpackers ★★
"Good hostel. Reasonable price and well equipped facilities. I would stay here if I come Oamaru again. One bad thing. There is no front desk. So guests always have to be aware of PIN that lets you get inside (even their room). So I had to bring my mobile even when I went to the toilet. If I had forgotten my room PIN, I couldn't open the door of my room."
★★★★★
2025-04-08
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Family
Brydone Hotel Oamaru ★★★
"Nice place with central location of the Oamaru town, near Woolworth supermarket, some nice old-fashion places and beach. Nice to visit and grab photos. Hotel keeps original decoration you can feel warm with the fireplace and wooden furniture. But the room is clean with modern style."
★★★★★
2025-07-21
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Family
Northstar Motel ★★★★
"The room is old and the equipment is damaged. There is no heating and I have to change rooms in the middle of the night."
★★☆☆☆
2023-10-03
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Pen-y-bryn ★★★★★
"We were blown away by this wonderful Art Nouveau house built in the 1880s and only ever owned by 4 owners. It has wonderful furniture much of it bought by the original owner and added to by the subsequent ones. It is like staying in a private house, not least because the hosts/owners, James and James, greet you personally and are present throughout your stay. One James does the cooking and the other the gardening, producing all the fruit and vegetables. You dine with the other guests as you would in private house. James’s cooking is excellent. Again breakfast is with the other guests with wonderful homemade jams and eggs any way you like. All in all a great visit."
★★★★★
2026-02-06

Hotels Near Top Attractions in Oamaru

Experience the charm of Oamaru by staying near the iconic landmarks

Ōamaru Penguins

Ōamaru Penguins

Steampunk HQ

Steampunk HQ

Oamaru's Heritage Precinct

Oamaru's Heritage Precinct

Whitestone City

Whitestone City

St Luke's Anglican Church

St Luke's Anglican Church

Oamaru Travel Information

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Power Plug & Voltage

230V/Type I

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Exchange Rate

1 AUD ≈ 1.23 NZD

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Local Payment

Cards/Cash

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Connectivity

One NZ/Spark/2degrees

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Current Weather

Intermittent clouds

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Number of reviews

1,351

Total properties

48

Weekday Avg. Price

AU$ 253

Weekend Avg. Price

AU$ 257

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