Best Hotels in Oamaru

Explore Oamaru hotels and choose from 52 properties near landmarks, luxury hotels, and top boutiques for the best shopping and dining.

Poshtel
9.5 (170 reviews)

Poshtel ★★★★

📍 126 Thames Street, Oamaru

"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!"

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."

289 Midway Motel
8.6 (106 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."

The Mews Oamaru
9.2 (58 reviews)

The Mews Oamaru ★★★★

📍 26 Exe Street, Oamaru

"Very nice room! like! ! ! The boss and his wife are very nice, and the sanitary conditions are also very good. This town is really simple and comfortable~ Love it so much! ! ! !"

Oamaru Motor Lodge
8.6 (73 reviews)

Oamaru Motor Lodge ★★★★

📍 391 Thames Highway, Oamaru North, Oamaru

"Quite good"

White Oasis
9.7 (1 reviews)

White Oasis ★★★★

📍 27 Frome Street, Oamaru North, Oamaru

Oamaru Backpackers
9.2 (39 reviews)

Oamaru Backpackers ★★

📍 47 Tees Street, South Hill, Oamaru

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

Brydone Hotel Oamaru
8.7 (68 reviews)

Brydone Hotel Oamaru ★★★

📍 115 Thames Street, Oamaru

"It’s a vintage hotel, I’m surprised with the lift which is very old type of lift, the design very pretty and retro. Room is quite spacious for 4 adults. The heater is very powerful and strong. The hotel is located near to the town center and precinct street, just a few minutes of walk can reach."

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."

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CN Ninico88

Traveling with friends
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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Guest User

Other
Casa Nova House ★★★★★
"Perfection from start to finish.We loved every minute of this place. From the amazing friendly hospitality of Brenda and Katrina to the luxury and comfort of the rooms. We stayed in the oh so comfortable McMullan Chamber light and roomy. And the breakfasts......!"
★★★★★
2024-03-01
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VT Travller

Traveling with friends
289 Midway Motel ★★★
"Very good motels in the town. Everything was completed and very comfortable. The owner was quite friendly . We got the ground floor room, and the car was Juz parked infront of the room. Super convenient."
★★★★★
2025-07-11
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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
Oamaru Motor Lodge ★★★★
"The smell of the room was not very good and the facilities were relatively basic. This was my least favorite motel in the whole trip."
★★★★★
2024-02-16
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KR 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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Guest User

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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CN Guest User

Traveling with friends
Northstar Motel ★★★★
"The location is convenient, with a large parking lot. The rooms are spacious and well-equipped, but the beds are too small."
★★★★★
2026-05-29
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Guest User

Other
Pen-y-bryn ★★★★★
"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."
★★★★★
2026-02-15

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Number of reviews

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Total properties

52

Weekday Avg. Price

CAD 253

Weekend Avg. Price

CAD 258

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