Search hotels in Oamaru
Enter your dates to see the latest prices and deals for Oamaru hotels
Oamaru – 77 hotels and places to stay
Filter by:
Star rating
Review score
Poshtel
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.
Teschemakers Resort
Located in Oamaru, 28 km from Moeraki Boulders, Teschemakers Resort provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
Built in 1881, Brydone Hotel Oamaru is located in central Oamaru, within walking distance of the historic town centre.
Criterion Boutique Hotel
Boasting a restaurant and a bar, Criterion Boutique Hotel is situated in Oamaru, 2.7 km from Bushy Beach and 37 km from Moeraki Boulders.
Little Sweetie
Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Little Sweetie is set in Oamaru. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.
Right on Tyne
Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Right on Tyne is set in Oamaru. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.
Century House B & B flatlette
Featuring a hot tub, Century House B & B flatlette is situated in Oamaru. Boasting free shuttle service, this property also provides guests with a picnic area.
The Old Confectionery
37 km from Moeraki Boulders in Oamaru, The Old Confectionery features accommodation with access to beauty services. The property features sea and city views, and is 2.6 km from Bushy Beach.
Highlands on Homestead
Set in Oamaru, within 40 km of Moeraki Boulders, Highlands on Homestead is an accommodation offering quiet street views. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.
Little Red School House
Little Red School House is a recently renovated farm stay in Oamaru, where guests can make the most of its garden and barbecue facilities.
Most booked hotels in Oamaru and surroundings in the past month
Popular with guests booking hotels in Oamaru
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7Passable - What previous guests thought, 9 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Oamaru
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very good - What previous guests thought, 220 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Oamaru
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very good - What previous guests thought, 890 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Oamaru
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,283 reviews
Hotels located in the centre of Oamaru
Empire Hotel Backpackers
Hotel in OamaruCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 799 reviewsSet in Oamaru and with Bushy Beach reachable within 2.8 km, Empire Hotel Backpackers offers a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.
From US$49.18 per nightBrydone Hotel Oamaru
Hotel in OamaruCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very good - What previous guests thought, 890 reviewsBuilt in 1881, Brydone Hotel Oamaru is located in central Oamaru, within walking distance of the historic town centre.
From US$98.80 per nightCriterion Boutique Hotel
Hotel in OamaruCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 5.7Passable - What previous guests thought, 9 reviewsBoasting a restaurant and a bar, Criterion Boutique Hotel is situated in Oamaru, 2.7 km from Bushy Beach and 37 km from Moeraki Boulders.
From US$69.43 per nightGranny Grunkes Cottage
Hotel in OamaruCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 7 reviewsSet in Oamaru in the Otago region, Granny Grunkes Cottage features a terrace. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the holiday home free of charge.
From US$122.36 per nightSea View Oamaru
Hotel in OamaruCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 10.0Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviewsLocated in Oamaru in the Otago region, Sea View Oamaru features a garden.
From US$376.06 per nightFantail Cottage
Hotel in OamaruCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 9.5Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 99 reviewsSituated in Oamaru in the Otago region, Fantail Cottage has a patio and city views.
Oamaru Backpackers
Hotel in OamaruCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.8Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 864 reviewsFeaturing free WiFi, Oamaru Backpackers offers budget accommodation in Oamaru. Some rooms feature views of the sea or garden. You will find a shared kitchen and common area at the property.
From US$96.36 per nightCoastal Accommodation
Hotel in OamaruCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 408 reviewsCoastal Accommodation features accommodation in Oamaru. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi.
From US$47.73 per night
Budget hotels in Oamaru and nearby
Lune-tastic Guesthouse
Hotel in OamaruCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 33 reviewsSet in Oamaru and only 37 km from Moeraki Boulders, Lune-tastic Guesthouse offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.
Bella Vista Motel Oamaru
Hotel in OamaruCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 7.6Good - What previous guests thought, 525 reviewsBella Vista Motel is 5 minutes' walk from the intercity bus stop and Oamaru's shops and restaurants. The property is also 6 minutes' drive from the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony.
From US$108.19 per nightAlpine Motel
Hotel in OamaruCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 671 reviewsOffering 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.
From US$81 per night289 Midway Motel
Hotel in OamaruCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 7.5Good - What previous guests thought, 1,018 reviewsA 7-minute walk from Oamaru Town Centre, 289 Midway Motel offers self-contained accommodation and access to a shared balcony with seating.
From US$86.78 per nightOamaru TOP 10 Holiday Park
Hotel in OamaruCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very good - What previous guests thought, 730 reviewsJust 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.
From US$57.86 per nightFederation House
Hotel in OamaruCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very good - What previous guests thought, 653 reviewsBoasting garden views, Federation House is situated in Oamaru, around 38 km from Moeraki Boulders. Featuring free private parking, the 3-star guest house is 1.9 km from Bushy Beach.
From US$104.14 per night- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews
Situated in Oamaru in the Otago region, Guest Suite with private entry own kitchen and bathroom has a garden.
From US$95.46 per night Heritage Court Lodge Oamaru
Hotel in OamaruCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 7.6Good - What previous guests thought, 782 reviewsHeritage 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.
From US$95.46 per night
Best hotels with breakfast in Oamaru and nearby
Pen-y-bryn Lodge
Hotel in OamaruBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 9.5Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 24 reviewsOffering garden views, Pen-y-bryn Lodge in Oamaru offers accommodation, a fitness centre, a garden, a shared lounge, a restaurant and a bar.
From US$602.79 per nightCasa Nova House
Hotel in OamaruBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 9.7Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 35 reviewsCasa Nova House is set in Oamaru and has a garden and a shared lounge. Offering free private parking, the 5-star bed and breakfast is 41 km from Moeraki Boulders.
From US$318.20 per nightThe Vicarage Boutique Bed and Breakfast Oamaru
Hotel in OamaruBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 9.7Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 213 reviewsBoasting sea views, The Vicarage Boutique Bed and Breakfast Oamaru is situated in Oamaru, around 37 km from Moeraki Boulders.
The Whitestone
Hotel in OamaruBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 9.5Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 133 reviewsLocated in Oamaru, 2.7 km from Bushy Beach and 37 km from Moeraki Boulders, The Whitestone provides air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi.
Little Sweetie
Hotel in OamaruBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 9.4Superb - What previous guests thought, 114 reviewsFeaturing air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Little Sweetie is set in Oamaru. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.
The Penguins Nest 1
Hotel in OamaruBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 9.2Superb - What previous guests thought, 30 reviewsBoasting garden views, The Penguins Nest 1 features accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 37 km from Moeraki Boulders.
From US$161.78 per nightMerrybrook Studio
Hotel in OamaruBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 9.2Superb - What previous guests thought, 183 reviewsBoasting garden views, Merrybrook Studio features accommodation with a garden and a terrace, around 38 km from Moeraki Boulders.
Cosy On Till
Hotel in OamaruBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 173 reviewsSituated in Oamaru in the Otago region, Cosy On Till has a garden. The air-conditioned accommodation is 37 km from Moeraki Boulders, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and...
FAQs about hotels in Oamaru
What guests said about Oamaru:
- 10.0
We only stayed one night and did a whirwind tour.
We only stayed one night and did a whirwind tour. Steampunk to brewery to little blue penguins. Tees Street Cafe for breakfast and then we were off. I loved the quirkiness and historical charm and would like to go back. I think 2-3 nights would be more fun. Even 4 would be good. Everything close to each other though so still worth it for even 1 night. Magical!Guest review byTalchinsky - 10.0
the train, the old town, the seals the penguins.
the train, the old town, the seals the penguins. The Craftwork pub, the robot shop, the criterion, the kids playground, the farmers market...all doable in a weekend and all within easy walking distance. and a drive to Kakanui is worth it tooGuest review byLesleyNew Zealand - 8.0
Not much to do in Oamaru, will recommend visiting the quaint...
Not much to do in Oamaru, will recommend visiting the quaint museums, Oamaru heritage museum (pay/donate as you wish) and steampunk museum (NZD$15/pax). both were interactive and we enjoyed it with the helpful stuff. the day was a cloudy and rainy so we opted out of visiting the penguins - they have a live youtube stream of the penguins coming home which we watch. We did visit the penguins tour during the day, which was open to public and saw some fur seals relaxing. To watch the penguins coming home, it's NZD$45 per pax, which we thought was a little expensive. + the weather being bad, we decided to watch them online instead.Guest review byVerenaSingapore - 10.0
we had a national bird show for 4 days to attend found some...
we had a national bird show for 4 days to attend found some really nice eating places with great service the tearooms on the main street very very good there was alot of north island bird member there they agreed tearooms that carter for the bus serv ice greast place to relax with coffee and eatsGuest review byPrimmer - 10.0
We went for the penguins but could have spent another day...
We went for the penguins but could have spent another day wandering around the Victorian Precient, Steampunk HQ and lovely shops of Oamaru. Also nice that it is only 30 minutes away from Moeraki Boulders. Riverstone Castle and Kitchen make a great stop too on the way down from Christchurch.Guest review byStacyUnited States - 10.0
I love Oamaru for a visit.
I love Oamaru for a visit. It is a very pretty place to visit with the historic area quite special. There are plenty of great places to eat, excellent shopping and being on the coast it has lovely views of the ocean. The blue penguin experience is well worth doing also. Riverstone restaurant is an absolute must if you enjoy excellent food. Highly recommend a visit there.Guest review byDebraNew Zealand
See reviews by guests who stayed at hotels in Oamaru
- From US$96.36 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.8Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 864 reviewsThis backpackers was 100% the nicest place I’ve stayed in New Zealand. It was immaculately clean, beautifully furnished and welcoming. The lounge areas were warm, clean and cosy and it genuinely felt like a home away from home. This property is an absolute credit to the owners for the care and attention to detail they put into the place. I cannot recommend this accommodation highly enough. Thank you! Also loved the way the beds were made and the cute penguin theme ☺️Guest review byGabbieAustralia
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 284 reviewsAbsolute gem. Everything was immaculate. You walk in and don’t want to leave. Location perfect. So lucky to meet both Violeta and Scott which was just lovely. Cottage is a real credit to them. Decor is very tasteful. We have family living in Oamaru and this will most definitely be our go to and just hope we are fortunate enough that it’s available at the time. Thank you so much. Warmest regardsGuest review byRoseleaNew Zealand
- From US$105.30 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very good - What previous guests thought, 220 reviewsThe 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.Guest review byDavidNew Zealand
- From US$131.91 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 798 reviewsCentral location in Oamaru. Marvellous facilities, immaculately presented and spacious rooms. Modern throughout with every requirement catered for. one of the best motels we have stayed in during a tour of the South Island.Guest review byWilkinsonNew Zealand
- From US$108.33 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 9.1Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,283 reviewsIf you have a stayover in Oamaru, we would highly recommend.Guest review byLance.ONew Zealand
