Best Hotels in Oamaru

Explore Oamaru from hotels near iconic landmarks, popular shopping streets, and top dining spots.

289 Midway Motel

289 Midway Motel

📍 289 Thames Street, Oamaru
★★★ 8.6 (95 reviews)

"We washed and waiting our clothes to be dried in the dryer machine. It’s about room checkout time. The owner let us wait until the dryer completed, although it passed the check out  time. We were grateful to her kindness and helpfulness very much. "

Rs 17,938 1 night
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Casa Nova House

Casa Nova House

📍 1 Alt Street, Oamaru North, Oamaru
★★★★★ 9.4 (44 reviews)

"Spent two nights at Casa Nova House with another couple. What a delight it was and our hosts Katrina & Brenda made it even more special with their cheerful helpful service. This building is a beautiful Heritage Listed Hotel and the guest rooms are beautifully decorated and have all modern facilities. The breakfast is lovely and we had dinner in their restaurant which was stunning to say the least. Would recommend it to anyone."

Rs 75,240 1 night
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Poshtel

Poshtel

📍 126 Thames Street, Oamaru
★★★★ 9.4 (169 reviews)

"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."

Rs 23,767 1 night
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Oamaru Motor Lodge

Oamaru Motor Lodge

📍 391 Thames Highway, Oamaru North, Oamaru
★★★★ 8.6 (75 reviews)

"Clean accommodation and nice location. Got food takeaway delivery service menu, classic kitchenware for toast and coffee. You may find plunger coffee pack at the back of the tea pack tray."

Rs 23,767 1 night
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The Mews Oamaru

The Mews Oamaru

📍 26 Exe Street, Oamaru
★★★★ 9.1 (52 reviews)

"Stayed for one night. The room was clean and tidy with complete facilities. You can cook."

Rs 27,215 1 night
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Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

📍 115 Thames Street, Oamaru
★★★ 8.6 (65 reviews)

"Basic accommodation"

Rs 22,166 1 night
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Northstar Motel

Northstar Motel

📍 495A Thames Highway, Oamaru North, Oamaru
★★★★ 8.5 (12 reviews)

"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."

Rs 30,498 1 night
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Oamaru Backpackers

Oamaru Backpackers

📍 47 Tees Street, South Hill, Oamaru
★★ 9.1 (36 reviews)

"Despite being a backpacker hostel, the cleanliness was impeccable. I particularly enjoyed the small garden at the back!"

Rs 8,702 1 night
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Heritage Court Lodge

Heritage Court Lodge

📍 346 Thames Highway, Oamaru North, Oamaru
★★★★ 7.7 (47 reviews)

"Great hotel we found last minute. Ideal for a stay to see the penguins 🐧"

Rs 16,542 1 night
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Guest Reviews for Oamaru Hotels

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Ashlim

Traveling with friends
289 Midway Motel ★★★
"Gotten free upgrades to the apartment with living room, kitchen, one bathroom and toilet, 2 bedrooms with 1 queen bed & 1 single bed inside. Fully equipped, clean, and big enough the space. Very good, recommended!"
★★★★★
2025-06-27
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Casa Nova House ★★★★★
"Our room was absolutely wonderful. A comfortable bed, lovely bathroom, an ocean view and to top it off a home cooked breakfast, lodge style, in the morning. Thank you to our hosts for a lovely stay."
★★★★★
2026-03-24
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Guest User

Traveling with friends
Poshtel ★★★★
"This hotel is steeped in history and thoughtful design. From the decor and furnishings to the amenities, you can feel the owner's dedication and commitment to every detail. The front desk staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming. The lobby is locked after 8 PM as there's no one on duty, but there are other entrances to access the hotel. The location is excellent, with a large supermarket nearby. It's within walking distance of the Victorian Historic Precinct, and along the way, you'll find many historical sites and unique small shops. The hotel doesn't have private parking, but street parking nearby is free from 5 PM until 9:30 AM the next day. If you need to park longer, it costs one New Zealand Dollar per hour. Breakfast primarily consists of simple pastries, cold cuts, fruit, and hot and cold beverages. Overall, it was a comfortable stay. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Oamaru!"
★★★★★
2026-07-21
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Catherine Siaw

Couple
Oamaru Motor Lodge ★★★★
"Very good environment 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻"
★★★★★
2025-03-19
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JackyChan_ZY

Couple
The Mews 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."
★★★★★
2023-10-12
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Guest User

Family
Brydone Hotel Oamaru ★★★
"I stayed at this at this really cool hotel that’s been around for more than a hundred years. The room was comfy and clean. The restaurant was nice, and the receptionist was super friendly."
★★★★★
2023-12-27
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Gll_et_Blle

Couple
Northstar Motel ★★★★
"Comfortable motel, probably fairly new, and well-equipped. We only stayed there for one night, on the road from Dunedin to Christchurch, giving us the opportunity to discover the small center of Oamaru, its Steampunk and its penguin colony... A pleasant evening..."
★★★★★
2024-09-28
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Guest User

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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Andrewanson

Family
Heritage Court Lodge ★★★★
"Guest laundry open 08:30am and close early, but check out time 10am.. I need to rush the staff to open laudry door for me at 08:32"
★★★★★
2024-08-18

Hotels Near Top Attractions in Oamaru

Discover the charm of Oamaru by staying near its 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

NZD

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Local Payment

Cards/Cash

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One NZ/Spark/2degrees

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Intermittent clouds

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Number of reviews

1,320

Total properties

50

Weekday Avg. Price

Rs 49,715

Weekend Avg. Price

Rs 50,773

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