Hotels in Oamaru, New Zealand

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Discover well-known properties in Oamaru that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 112 hotels in Oamaru and price data was last updated on 19 March 2024. The average price for a hotel in Oamaru is $163/night.
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115 Thames Street, Oamaru, New Zealand
Set in Oamaru, Brydone Hotel Oamaru is located an easy drive from Kakanui and Weston. Just a short stroll from Forrester Gallery, it provides stylish rooms equipped with a private bathroom, a refrigerator and a mini bar.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.1
Excellent
1093 reviews
Location
0.2 km from city centre
495A Thames Highway, Oamaru, New Zealand
Northstar Motel provides comfortable 4-star accommodation in Oamaru. It also offers room service, luggage storage and a playground.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.6
Excellent
298 reviews
Location
3.2 km from city centre
252 Thames Street, Oamaru, New Zealand
AAA Thames Court Motel offers 3-star accommodation in Oamaru. It also provides a kids club, a lake and a playground.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.7
Excellent
902 reviews
Location
0.9 km from city centre
296 Thames Highway, Oamaru, New Zealand
ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge offers 4-star accommodation in Oamaru. It also features a playground, room service and luggage storage.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.6
Excellent
382 reviews
Location
1.4 km from city centre
346 Thames Highway, Oamaru, New Zealand
Heritage Court Motor Lodge Oamaru is situated on South Island and offers 4-star accommodation as well as free Wi-Fi. It also provides a beauty centre, a playground and a 24-hour reception.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
7.8
Good
950 reviews
Location
2.0 km from city centre
468 Beach Road, Oamaru, New Zealand
This comfortable guest house in Oamaru offers complimentary Wi-Fi, as well as a Jacuzzi and a swimming pool. It also provides a garden.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.3
Excellent
217 reviews
Location
5.7 km from city centre
26 Exe Street, Oamaru, New Zealand
The Mews Oamaru offers 4-star accommodation in Oamaru. It is ideally located for guests wanting to visit local attractions.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.8
Excellent
767 reviews
Location
0.8 km from city centre
391 Thames Highway, Oamaru, New Zealand
Oamaru Motor Lodge is situated on South Island and provides 4-star accommodation in addition to free Wi-Fi and a free shuttle service. The various amenities this charming motel offers include luggage storage, a concierge and a ticket service.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.7
Excellent
664 reviews
Location
1.9 km from city centre
289 Thames Street, Oamaru, New Zealand
Situated in Oamaru, 289 Midway Motel is an easy drive from Kakanui and Weston. It is conveniently positioned for guests wishing to discover the area's attractions.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
7.7
Good
1197 reviews
Location
0.7 km from city centre
285 Thames Street, Oamaru, New Zealand
Alpine Motel is situated in Oamaru and is close to the area's popular attractions. It also provides highchairs, a playground and a 24-hour reception.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
7.8
Good
423 reviews
Location
0.7 km from city centre

Tips for booking hotels in Oamaru

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Cheapest month:January
Most expensive month:July
Average price in Oamaru:$163/night
Cheapest price found:$39/night
Cheapest day:Wednesday
Most expensive day:Saturday
$90 - $251
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$48 - $221
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Cheapest hotels in Oamaru, New Zealand

Discover affordable stays in Oamaru that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Oamaru can be found for as low as $215 per night. There is currently one property in Oamaru that can be booked for this price. Bella Vista Motel Oamaru is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Oamaru. Price data was last updated on 19 March 2024
Out of the hotels in Oamaru we've come across, these properties are priced the lowest. As prices can vary by date, change the dates if you're flexible to compare rates.
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206 Thames Street, Oamaru, New Zealand
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
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$215
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Hotel prices in Oamaru

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Oamaru to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Oamaru at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
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468 Beach Road, Oamaru, New Zealand
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115 Thames Street, Oamaru, New Zealand
285 Thames Street, Oamaru, New Zealand
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495A Thames Highway, Oamaru, New Zealand

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Oamaru, New Zealand
0.2 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$200
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Where to stay in Oamaru

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About Oamaru

Famed for its colony of blue penguins, Oamaru is the largest town in North Otago. It’s home to a fantastical steampunk museum and 19th-century public gardens and is near the world-renowned Moeraki Boulders.

Things to do in Oamaru

Explore the creative contraptions and art installations at Steampunk HQ, a unique art gallery in the former Meeks Grain Elevator Building. Admire the coin-operated "steampunk" engine that greets visitors outside the building, then witness the bizarre machinery and converted train carriages displayed inside.

Want to see some of the smallest penguins in the world? Visit the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony to watch as they waddle to shore at dusk while you listen to live commentary. Alternatively, visit during the day to explore their nesting environment and view the nesting boxes while learning about the unique lifestyle of the blue penguin.

Stroll through the historic Oamaru Public Gardens to see colourful flower beds, native gardens and grassy lawns that stretch around Oamaru Creek. Visit the centrepiece rose garden and wander across the bright-red bridge of the Chinese garden, then admire the Italian marble fountain on the main entrance lawns.

Marvel at the Moeraki Boulders, a group of naturally eroded spherical boulders along a stretch of beach to the south of Oamaru. Learn about the Maori legend of the Arai-te-uru sailing canoe, whose contents were washed ashore during a wreck and transformed into the boulders seen today.

Getting around Oamaru

Oamaru is around 1.5 hour’s drive north of Dunedin Airport and three hours from Christchurch Airport, with trains connecting to the centre of Christchurch. Oamaru lies at the end of the Alps to Ocean Cycle Trail from Aoraki/Mount Cook and the town centre is compact enough to explore on foot.

Facts about staying in Oamaru

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Oamaru to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 19 March 2024.
  • What are the best hotels in Oamaru?

    Empire Hotel Backpackers (8.3/10 from 514 reviews), Oamaru Top 10 Holiday Park (8.6/10 from 491 reviews), and Brydone Hotel Oamaru (8.1/10 from 1,093 reviews) are all highly rated places to stay in Oamaru.

  • How much do hotels in Oamaru cost?

    Oamaru hotels have an average price of $243/night (based on searches on HotelsCombined in the last 3 days). For a 4-star hotel, the average price is $268/night, and if you are looking for a 5-star hotel in Oamaru then the average price is around $512/night.

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Oamaru?

    Prices for Oamaru hotels have been found for as low as $79/night over the last 3 days.

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