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A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, leather sofas, a red chair, and multiple hanging lights.

A reception desk with a glass top, wooden base, and three hanging lamps with a geometric pattern.

A wall of whisky labels in a room with wooden flooring and a staircase leading to another area.

A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, red chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a bar area in the background.

1. Poshtel

Oamaru

Cheryl

2.460.633 ₫

2.829.728 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A historic building with a sign for the Brydode Hotel.

A balcony with a view of a city street and buildings, a sofa, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a vase with purple flowers, and a framed artwork on the wall.

A bar area with a beer tap and a wine & beverage list sign.

2. Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Oamaru

brett

2.023.123 ₫

2.326.592 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a parking lot, outdoor seating, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A hotel with a double-story structure, large windows, and a parking lot.

A kitchen with a countertop, a sink, and a window with blinds.

A black car parked in front of a building with a white exterior and a black roof.

3. Oamaru Motor Lodge

Oamaru North

Lynette

1.967.440 ₫

2.262.607 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a brick driveway and a landscaped garden.

A coastal landscape with a beach, rocky cliffs, and a distant view of mountains.

A multi-story building with balconies, outdoor seating, and large windows.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, bed, and kitchenette.

4. The Mews Oamaru

Oamaru

Mark

2.598.613 ₫

2.988.405 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a sink, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

A compact kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a stove.

A gym with multiple treadmills, red chairs, and a table.

A motel with a red roof, a signboard, and a parking lot with cars.

5. Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

Oamaru

Peter

2.440.237 ₫

2.806.221 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A hotel courtyard with a paved walkway, a palm tree planter, and a building with multiple balconies and windows.

A modern bedroom with a red bed, a sliding glass door, and a small patio area with a table and chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

A compact kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a kettle on the countertop.

6. Heritage Court Lodge

Oamaru North

Patricia

1.993.036 ₫

2.291.991 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a painting on the wall.

A commercial laundry area with two stacked washers and a dryer, a safety warning sign, and a potted plant.

A gym with weightlifting equipment, treadmills, and exercise balls.

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with sheer curtains, and a view of trees outside.

7. ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

Oamaru North

Kevin

2.092.618 ₫

2.406.591 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a desk with a chair, a large window with a view of the city, and a painting on the wall.

A modern building with a car parked in front.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a wooden cabinet, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

8. Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru

Oamaru

nathaniel

3.081.030 ₫

3.543.184 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A house with a large porch and a view of the Milky Way.

A room with a large window, two patterned armchairs, a wooden cabinet, and a vase with branches.

A dining room with a round table surrounded by chairs, large windows with stained glass, and a chandelier.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

9. Pen-y-bryn Lodge

Holmes Hill

Brindan

9.850.352 ₫

11.327.905 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A stone building with a balcony, large windows, and well-maintained hedges.

A dining area with a table set for four, a window with curtains, and a view of trees and a building.

A bedroom with a window overlooking palm trees, a bed with white and yellow bedding, and patterned wallpaper.

A well-maintained lawn with neatly trimmed hedges and a stone building with a green roof.

10. Casa Nova House

Oamaru North

Bruce

7.473.886 ₫

8.594.969 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A modern building with a glass facade overlooking a body of water.

A modern house with large windows and a covered outdoor area.

A modern room with two purple armchairs, a small side table with a plant, and a large window offering a view of greenery and buildings.

A home theater room with a large screen, reclining seats, and a mural of autumn leaves.

11. Tirohanga Nui

South Hill

8.623.715 ₫

9.917.272 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A neatly made bed with a white quilt, two striped pillows, and a black headboard. There are two bedside tables with lamps and a remote control on one.

A well-maintained garden with a flowering tree, a stone border, and a lawn.

A hotel room with a bed, a purple sofa, a wooden coffee table, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A motel with a two-story structure, a covered parking area, and a staircase leading to the upper level.

12. 289 Midway Motel

Oamaru

Wendy

2.363.537 ₫

2.718.067 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A building entrance with a covered porch, large potted plants, and a sign indicating a Sky lounge.

A neatly made bed with a white comforter, a rolled white blanket, and a dark blue throw blanket.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a kettle, and a stove.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a dining table with chairs, and a refrigerator.

13. Alpine Motel

Oamaru

Tony

1.852.502 ₫

2.130.377 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A room with two beds, a wooden table, and a television.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a window above the countertop.

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a desk, and a couch.

A motel with a covered patio, sliding glass doors to the rooms, and outdoor seating.

14. AAA Thames Court Motel

Oamaru

Margaret

1.768.948 ₫

3.129.451 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A living room with a brown leather sofa, two armchairs, a small round table, and a window with a view of a building.

A historic building with a sign reading "HOTEL CRITERION."

A formal dining room with a wooden table, chairs, a cabinet, and two flags.

A bar with a row of beer taps labeled with various brands and types.

15. Criterion Boutique Hotel

South Hill

Nicholas

1.782.171 ₫

2.049.570 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A bed with a grey quilt and red pillows, a red and white striped throw, and a white headboard.

A modern kitchen with a built-in stove, a sink, and a compact refrigerator. There is a window above the sink with a view of greenery outside.

A well-maintained garden with a palm tree, flowering plants, and a wooden fence.

A grassy outdoor area with a swing set and a slide.

16. Colonial Lodge Motel

Oamaru North

Brent

2.127.145 ₫

2.446.261 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A landscaped garden with a gravel path, rocks, and flowering bushes.

A two-story building with a sign reading "Ascot Reception" above the entrance.

A restaurant with wooden beams, tables, chairs, and menu boards.

A pool table, arcade machines, and a billiards table in a recreational area.

17. Ascot Oamaru Motel

Oamaru North

WANLU

2.449.135 ₫

2.816.505 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A large, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance.

An interior of a church with wooden pews arranged in rows, a central altar, and stained glass windows.

A dining table with food and a building with a red roof in the background.

A compact hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a kitchenette, and a large window.

18. Teschemakers Resort

Teschemakers

Jawid

3.408.016 ₫

3.919.160 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A garden with various flowers and a wooden fence.

A small, single-story building with a red roof and large windows, surrounded by a gravel driveway and potted plants.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, a black leather sofa, and a dining table.

A view through a sliding glass door into a backyard with a wooden deck, a metal fence, and various shrubs and trees.

19. Glenavys Waitaki River Motor Camp - Caravan Park

Glenavy

Noni

1.213.708 ₫

1.395.764 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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Where to stay in Oamaru

Find the best Oamaru areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A historic building with a clock tower and a statue.

Oamaru North

Oamaru North might not have many top sights, but Whitestone Cheese Factory and Steampunk HQ are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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A street with a red building, a sign for a gallery and studio, and a sign for natural limestone souvenirs.

A vintage steam engine with a sign reading "STEAMPUNK HQ" in front of a building.

A building labeled "STEAMPUNK HQ" with a large, rusted, mechanical structure in front.

A steam locomotive with a sign reading "STEAMPUNK HQ" in front of a building.

A vintage blue car parked in front of a building with a sign that reads "Deja Moo."

Historic Precinct

While visiting Historic Precinct, you might make a stop by sights like Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct and Steampunk HQ.

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A historic church with a tall spire, surrounded by a well-maintained garden and parked cars.

A road with a green van, signs indicating 'PENGUINS CROSSING' and 'SLOW', and a speed limit sign of 30.

A sandy beach with scattered driftwood and sparse vegetation.

South Hill

If you're spending some time in South Hill, Oamaru Harbour and Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct are top sights worth seeing.

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Weston

When in Weston, you can plan a visit to Steampunk HQ and Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Ardgowan

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ardgowan and surrounding area, you can visit Steampunk HQ and Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct.

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Stay near popular Oamaru attractions

Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony

9.0/10 (194 reviews)

Watch the world's smallest penguins waddle home at dusk in this renowned conservation site. The guided evening viewings offer intimate wildlife encounters with these charming blue creatures returning from the sea.

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A large airship parked in front of a building with a sign that reads "INSERT 2 COINS."

Steampunk HQ

8.8/10 (231 reviews)

Step into a retro-futuristic world inside this 1880s grain lift turned steampunk museum. Explore interactive installations while capturing photos of Victorian machinery with futuristic twists.

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A coastal scene with boats docked at a pier and a hillside in the background.

Oamaru Harbour

8.8/10 (287 reviews)

This historic harbour showcases ornate Victorian limestone buildings that transport you to the 19th century. Watch the world's smallest penguins return to their nests at dusk in the nearby Blue Penguin Colony.

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A steam locomotive on tracks in front of a building with a sign reading "STEAMPUNK HQ".

Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct

9.2/10 (273 reviews)

Step back in time along cobblestone streets lined with ornate limestone buildings in this Victorian-era precinct. Browse artisan boutiques and savour the charm of 19th-century New Zealand.

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Oamaru Gardens

9.2/10 (109 reviews)

Historic Oamaru Public Gardens showcase New Zealand's horticultural heritage with a 5-star rating. Wander through themed areas like the Chinese Garden and Rose Garden, admiring Victorian-era sculptures and fountains.

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Whitestone Cheese Factory

8.8/10 (81 reviews)

Discover New Zealand's artisanal cheese heritage at Whitestone Cheese Factory through guided production tours. Sample award-winning local cheeses with optional wine pairings in their tasting room.

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Janet Frame House

8.8/10 (6 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Janet Frame House during your trip to Oamaru. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's museums.

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North Otago Museum

8.6/10 (19 reviews)

This historic museum showcases the Waitaki District's rich cultural heritage and Māori artefacts in an 1882 Athenaeum building. Explore the Willetts Collection and exhibits on the region's unique geological features.

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Victorian architecture houses the quirky Steampunk HQ museum and a colony of blue penguins along Oamaru's historic waterfront. Explore the artisan shops in the Victorian Precinct, then time your evening to watch little blue penguins waddle ashore.

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Top Oamaru Hotel Reviews

Poshtel

10/10 Excellent

"Steampunk character of the hotel was very cool & fun - from the unusual elevator to the lobby & room decor. The staff was very friendly & helpful. The room was comfortable with very high ceilings. Overall, very enjoyable stay."

Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru

10/10 Excellent

"all good"

Ascot Oamaru Motel

8/10 Good

"The room is quite spacious. It has kitchenware but no stove, which makes cooking inconvenient. Also, I booked a two‑bedroom unit but was given a studio instead. Fortunately, the front‑desk staff were very helpful and changed it for me."

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff and perfectly located"

Heritage Court Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Enjoyed my stay at Heritage Court Lodge. Spacious studio unit, quiet with minimal road noise. Friendly staff , reception personnel helpful."

Colonial Lodge Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Clear room and kitchen, helpful staff, easy parking! Recommend!"

Criterion Boutique Hotel

8/10 Good

"good stay"

Casa Nova House

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent accommodation and experience, wonderful staff"

Pen-y-bryn Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"I had a wonderful stay at Pen-y-bryn Lodge. The property is a beautiful historic building with a peaceful atmosphere, and the room was spacious, spotless, and full of character. The hosts were extremely friendly and welcoming, making the stay feel warm and personal. Overall, a fantastic experience — I would highly recommend this lodge to anyone visiting Oamaru."

More cheap stays in Oamaru

Criterion Boutique Hotel

3 Tyne St Oamaru Otago Region

1.782.171 ₫

2.049.570 ₫ total

27 Oct - 28 Oct

includes taxes & fees

7/10 Good! (53 reviews)

Alpine Motel

285 Thames Street Oamaru

1.852.502 ₫

2.130.377 ₫ total

26 Oct - 27 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.2/10 Very good! (289 reviews)

BURNSIDE HOMESTEAD

527 Burnside Road Elderslie Otago

6.256.997 ₫

7.195.547 ₫ total

17 Nov - 18 Nov

includes taxes & fees

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Frequently asked questions

What's the seasonal weather like in Oamaru?

The hottest months are usually February and January, with an average temperature of 14°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 8°C. Average annual precipitation for Oamaru is 807 mm.

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Our top choices for Oamaru hotels

1. Poshtel

2. Brydone Hotel Oamaru

3. Oamaru Motor Lodge

4. The Mews Oamaru

5. Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

6. Heritage Court Lodge

7. ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

8. Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru

9. Pen-y-bryn Lodge

10. Casa Nova House

11. Tirohanga Nui

12. 289 Midway Motel

13. Alpine Motel

14. AAA Thames Court Motel

15. Criterion Boutique Hotel

16. Colonial Lodge Motel

17. Ascot Oamaru Motel

18. Teschemakers Resort

19. Glenavys Waitaki River Motor Camp - Caravan Park

Where to stay in Oamaru

Oamaru North

Historic Precinct

South Hill

Weston

Ardgowan

Stay near popular Oamaru attractions

Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony

Steampunk HQ

Oamaru Harbour

Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct

Oamaru Gardens

Whitestone Cheese Factory

Janet Frame House

North Otago Museum

Learn more about Oamaru

Top Oamaru Hotel Reviews

Poshtel

Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru

Ascot Oamaru Motel

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Heritage Court Lodge

Colonial Lodge Motel

Criterion Boutique Hotel

Casa Nova House

Pen-y-bryn Lodge

More cheap stays in Oamaru

Criterion Boutique Hotel

Alpine Motel

BURNSIDE HOMESTEAD

5 Bed Panoramic Sea & Town View

The Nest on Till

Penguin Retreat

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