Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony in South Hill. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Oamaru Gardens, located nearby.
If museums are on your list, you might want to check out the upcoming exhibitions at Steampunk HQ in Historic Precinct. If you want to see more of the museums in Oamaru, you can easily walk to North Otago Museum or Steam Train.
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct during your trip to Oamaru. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's museums.
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Grainstore Gallery during your travels in Oamaru. Amble around the area's marina or experience its museums.
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Forrester Gallery during your trip to Oamaru. Amble around the area's marina or experience its museums.
Oamaru is applauded for its cultural attractions such as North Otago Museum and Steam Train. This historical city has something for everyone including sights like Steampunk HQ and Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct.
Oamaru is a must-visit. The dining is exquisite, the history interesting, the old buildings amazing. The very best would be seeing the blue penguins returning home at night. I strongly suggest that anyone should visit Oamaru at least once.
Christi
8.0/10
Good
Cute little town that had great bike path options. We opted to do an e-bike ride that was part of the Alps to Ocean trail which was amazing. Also, a great city to do a blue penguin evening viewing activity.
Shaun
10.0/10
Excellent
Great place to visit, lots to see, amazing botanical gardens, the Victorian precinct was like stepping back in time. I recommend you stop and have a look at this lovely town.
Robin
10.0/10
Excellent
We came here for the penguins but spent the next morning walking around the Victorian architecture. I really needed at least another day.
Allison
8.0/10
Good
Make sure you walk around old town. Also in the evenings you can see the penguins within the car park area near the harbour
Glen
8.0/10
Good
Oamaru is great for a short stay, with several key attractions, especially Steam Punk - which our 5YO loves! But there is nothing open after 9pm during the weekdays so better for the early bed goers.
R
10.0/10
Excellent
Really nice place to stop off and interesting Steampunk museum and Blue Penguin facility - small but worth a visit.
Eddie
8.0/10
Good
Came here to see the little blue penguins. We thought Oamaru seemed a very nice town.
Ann
10.0/10
Excellent
Better to arrive during the daytime and stay in the town center. Oamaru can be better appreciated this way.
"Another fabulous stay at this fantastic hotel. Love the themed rooms and interesting decor throughout the place. Fabulous breakfast. It would be good if there was recycling in the kitchen area - no where to put cleaned yogurt pottels etc. In the rooms recycling is promoted but not in the kitchen area where there is glass and plastic that can be recycled going straight in the bin destined for landfill."
"The motel is very good, I think it is the best choice in Oamaru. It has spa bath, very clean and all the other details are also very good. Definitely will come back. "
"It was a lovely room. Just the right size for our one night stay. We were annoyed that the electric blanket was incredibly hard to find and plug in to use. I broke my permanent bracelet trying to lift the whole mattress to get to the plug on both beds. The heater has 3 different places to make sure it is on (overkill), had to call the desk to get it working. Positives: it is a lovely old hotel with a quirky room system. A few stairs to conquer but also a small elevator. It is very central to everything. A lovely walk up amd down the road to find quaint shops and wonderful old buildings. The people were nice and the cleaning lady was especially perky in the morning. Everyone seemed.to be happy to work there. "
"This is an excellent motel. Quiet and warm
It has older decor, but it is clean and functional.
The owner is a lovely lady very welcoming and helpful
Would definitely recommend this motel. "
"Very accommodating manager. Couldn't do more to make us comfortable!!
One criticism is the shower was tricky!! Hot water didn't come on easily. We eventually got it going after seeing the notice on the wall. The shower floor was very slippery, as the curtains didn't keep the outside dry, so quite dangerous when wet. I had to dry the floor leading to the toilet to prevent my husband, and myself, from slipping. Needs an air vent/ expel fan. The kitchen could benefit also from an expel fan.
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February and January are typically the warmest months in Oamaru when the average temp is 57°F. July and August are the coldest months when the average temperature is 46°F. December and January are the months with the most rain.
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