Hotels in Oamaru
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Brydone Hotel Oamaru
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
3.5 star property
Oamaru
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (560)
8.6/10
Excellent
(560)
The price is CNY560
CNY560
CNY644 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 20 - Dec 21
Heritage Court Lodge
Heritage Court Lodge
4.0 star property
Oamaru North
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (390)
8.4/10
Very Good
(390)
The price is CNY601
CNY601
CNY691 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 27 - Dec 28
Alpine Motel
Alpine Motel
2.5 star property
Oamaru
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (239)
8.2/10
Very Good
(239)
The price is CNY530
CNY530
CNY610 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2026
Colonial Lodge Motel
Colonial Lodge Motel
3.5 star property
Oamaru North
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (258)
8.6/10
Excellent
(258)
The price is CNY724
CNY724
CNY833 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Bella Vista Motel Oamaru
Bella Vista Motel Oamaru
4.0 star property
Oamaru
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (373)
8.6/10
Excellent
(373)
The price is CNY608
CNY608
CNY699 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Casa Nova House
Casa Nova House
5.0 star property
Oamaru North
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (8)
10/10
Exceptional
(8)
The price is CNY2,120
CNY2,120
CNY2,438 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 20 - Dec 21
Poshtel
Poshtel
5.0 star property
Oamaru
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (350)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(350)
The price is CNY815
CNY815
CNY937 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge
ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Oamaru North
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (305)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(305)
The price is CNY620
CNY620
CNY713 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 19 - Dec 20
Ascot Oamaru Motel
Ascot Oamaru Motel
3.0 star property
Oamaru North
7.6 out of 10, Good, (450)
7.6/10
Good
(450)
The price is CNY715
CNY715
CNY822 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Oamaru Motor Lodge
Oamaru Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Oamaru North
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (702)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(702)
The price is CNY604
CNY604
CNY694 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 19 - Dec 20
The Mews Oamaru
The Mews Oamaru
4.5 star property
Oamaru
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (353)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(353)
The price is CNY763
CNY763
CNY878 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 19 - Dec 20
289 Midway Motel
289 Midway Motel
3.0 star property
Oamaru
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (309)
8.2/10
Very Good
(309)
The price is CNY691
CNY691
CNY794 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Pen-y-bryn Lodge
Pen-y-bryn Lodge
5.0 star property
Holmes Hill
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (18)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(18)
The price is CNY3,158
CNY3,158
CNY3,632 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 19 - Dec 20
Criterion Boutique Hotel
Criterion Boutique Hotel
2.0 star property
South Hill
6.6 out of 10, (13)
6.6/10
(13)
The price is CNY382
CNY382
CNY439 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10, 2026
Glenavys Waitaki River Motor Camp - Caravan Park
Glenavys Waitaki River Motor Camp - Caravan Park
3.0 star property
Glenavy
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (54)
8.8/10
Excellent
(54)
The price is CNY336
CNY336
CNY386 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Teschemakers Resort
Teschemakers Resort
3.0 star property
Teschemakers
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (8)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(8)
The price is CNY831
CNY831
CNY956 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 19 - Dec 20
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.
Budget hotels in Oamaru and vicinity
Glenavys Waitaki River Motor Camp - Caravan Park
Glenavys Waitaki River Motor Camp - Caravan Park3.0 star property
Glenavy
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (54)
8.8/10
Excellent
(54)
The price is CNY336
CNY336
CNY386 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (239)
8.2/10
Very Good
(239)
The price is CNY530
CNY530
CNY610 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2026
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (390)
8.4/10
Very Good
(390)
The price is CNY601
CNY601
CNY691 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 27 - Dec 28
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (560)
8.6/10
Excellent
(560)
The price is CNY560
CNY560
CNY644 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 20 - Dec 21
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (8)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(8)
The price is CNY831
CNY831
CNY956 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 19 - Dec 20
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (702)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(702)
The price is CNY604
CNY604
CNY694 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 19 - Dec 20
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (258)
8.6/10
Excellent
(258)
The price is CNY724
CNY724
CNY833 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (373)
8.6/10
Excellent
(373)
The price is CNY608
CNY608
CNY699 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (305)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(305)
The price is CNY620
CNY620
CNY713 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 19 - Dec 20
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (309)
8.2/10
Very Good
(309)
The price is CNY691
CNY691
CNY794 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
7.6 out of 10, Good, (450)
7.6/10
Good
(450)
The price is CNY715
CNY715
CNY822 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (353)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(353)
The price is CNY763
CNY763
CNY878 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 19 - Dec 20
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (8)
10/10
Exceptional
(8)
The price is CNY2,120
CNY2,120
CNY2,438 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 20 - Dec 21
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (18)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(18)
The price is CNY3,158
CNY3,158
CNY3,632 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 19 - Dec 20
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.
Check out pet-friendly hotels in Oamaru
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (702)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(702)
The price is CNY604
CNY604
CNY694 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 19 - Dec 20
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (239)
8.2/10
Very Good
(239)
The price is CNY530
CNY530
CNY610 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2026
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (373)
8.6/10
Excellent
(373)
The price is CNY608
CNY608
CNY699 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (305)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(305)
The price is CNY620
CNY620
CNY713 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 19 - Dec 20
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (309)
8.2/10
Very Good
(309)
The price is CNY691
CNY691
CNY794 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
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.
When is the best time to visit Oamaru?
When is the best time to visit Oamaru?Our prices for hotels in Oamaru are cheapest in August
When is the best time to visit Oamaru?
When is the best time to visit Oamaru?
Our prices for hotels in Oamaru are cheapest in August
Price trends for hotels in Oamaru
Pricing is based on two traveler single night rates
Currently viewing crowd sizes and weather for December.
Typical weather for Oamaru
December
High crowds
High 16°C / low 11°C. Sunny most days.
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December, High crowds, average high temperature 16 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 11 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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January, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 17 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 12 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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May, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 12 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 8 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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July, Low crowds, average high temperature 9 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 5 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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August, Low crowds, average high temperature 10 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 6 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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September, Low crowds, average high temperature 11 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 6 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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October, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 12 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 7 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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November, High crowds, average high temperature 14 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 9 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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Top neighborhoods in Oamaru
Historic Precinct
The Historic Precinct neighborhood offers attractions such as Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct and Steampunk HQ.
South Hill
The South Hill neighborhood has lots to see including Oamaru Harbour and Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct.
Top landmarks in Oamaru
North Otago Museum
4.3/5 (8 reviews)
The center of Oamaru is home to cultural attractions like North Otago Museum, so you might want to stop by during your stay. If you want to experience more of the culture Oamaru has to offer, head to Steampunk HQ, Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct, and Oamaru Harbour.
Learn more about Oamaru
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 Whitestone Cheese Factory.
Check out reviews of Oamaru hotels guests love
Poshtel
10/10 Excellent
"Yes the hotel was amazing, and old building totally renovated, the lobby is very nice with a very good selection de antiques mix with modern features. The room was very comfortable, spotless and beautiful.
The receptionist was super kind and helpful with recommendations for dinner and information about where to see penguins!! So we super recommend the hotel!!!"
Heritage Court Lodge
10/10 Excellent
"I wasn't so sure about this place when we arrived but we ended up having a very nice stay here. The bathroom was huge. The master bedroom had a comfy beds and the heated mattress pad was outstanding! My friends were in the second bedroom and she didnt like that her bed was against an outside wall that she felt was chilly. "
AAA Thames Court Motel
10/10 Excellent
"A nice and really clean motel. Well located for visiting the blue penguins. "
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
10/10 Excellent
"All the above plus the building and the breakfast"
Bella Vista Motel Oamaru
10/10 Excellent
"The rooms were newly renovated, clean and comfortable. "
Oamaru Motor Lodge
10/10 Excellent
"Great room layout. Spacious. Good size bathroom. Friendly staff. Good TV. Highlight was the double glazing. Had a great sleep and when we got up every car had left, even a mini bus full of tourists and we didn't hear a thing."
The Mews Oamaru
10/10 Excellent
"Good standard motel. Spotless. 10-15 minute walk to central Oamaru"
289 Midway Motel
10/10 Excellent
"Stayed 3 nights. Spacious, warm, clean and comfortable unit. Great staff, welcoming and helpful. Very good facilities. Great breakfast from onsite restaurant. Would definitely stay again."
Casa Nova House
10/10 Excellent
"Our stay at Casa Nova House in Oamaru was exceptional. Brenda was an incredible host—warm, welcoming, and attentive in a way that made us feel genuinely cared for. The room itself was beautifully designed, with thoughtful details throughout and a sense of calm that immediately put us at ease. And the bed… easily the most comfortable bed we’ve ever slept in. We left feeling rested, delighted, and so grateful for the experience. Casa Nova House is a true gem, and we can’t wait to return."
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hotel room cost in Oamaru?
You can choose a great hotel in Oamaru from CNY386 with properties to suit all budgets and needs. If you're after an affordable hotel in Oamaru that meets all of your requirements, set your filters and then sort the results by "Price: low to high".
How can I find deals and earn rewards at Oamaru hotels?
Discover great deals on Oamaru hotel stays with Hotels.com. You can also look at hotel prices mid-week or during the low season to find off-peak deals. If it's a spontaneous trip, check out our last-minute deals on Oamaru hotels.
Can I book Oamaru hotels with free cancellation?
To book a refundable Oamaru hotel on Hotels.com, just filter hotels by "Property cancellation options" and select "Fully refundable property". Many hotels offer free cancellation, so you can receive a refund if you need to cancel. Some hotels do require cancelling more than 24 hours before check-in, so double-check your booking beforehand.
What are the top-rated luxury hotels in Oamaru?
Some of the most popular luxury hotels in Oamaru are Poshtel, Highfield Mews, and Pen-y-bryn Lodge. Poshtel is a luxury lodge with a high guest rating amongst our travelers. Highfield Mews and Pen-y-bryn Lodge are two more favorite luxury stays in great Oamaru locations.
What are some top pet-friendly hotels in Oamaru?
Our travelers' top pet-friendly hotels in Oamaru include:
- Oamaru Motor Lodge: A motel with a guest rating of 9.4 out of 10
- ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge: A motel with a guest rating of 9.2
- Bella Vista Motel Oamaru: A motel with a guest rating of 8.6
What are some of the best hotels in Oamaru for couples?
Enjoy your couple's retreat with a stay at a top-rated Oamaru romantic hotel. Our travelers love Brydone Hotel Oamaru, a hotel with a restaurant and couples/private dining. Discover more hotels in Oamaru on Hotels.com for couples by using the "Traveler experience" filter in your search and selecting "Adults only" or "Romantic".
What are some of the best kid-friendly hotels in Oamaru?
Some of the best Oamaru hotels for kids include Northstar Motel, The Mews Oamaru, and Heritage Court Lodge. Northstar Motel is a kid-friendly motel with a guest score of 9.4 out of 10 offering family-friendly amenities like children's meals and an arcade/game room, plus free cribs in guestrooms. Check out The Mews Oamaru with a guest score of 9.4. This popular motel has free parking and a barbecue grill as well as free cribs in the guestrooms. Heritage Court Lodge is another good option with a playground and free parking, plus high chairs in the guestrooms. Find even more kid-friendly hotels in Oamaru by using our "Family friendly" filter on Hotels.com when you search.
What are some of the best Oamaru hotels with free parking?
If you're exploring by car, finding a great Oamaru hotel with free parking is a win. Our travelers' favorites include:
- Casa Nova House: A lodge with an average guest rating of 10 out of 10
- Pen-y-bryn Lodge: A lodge with an average guest rating of 9.6
- Northstar Motel: A motel with an average guest rating of 9.4
What are some popular hotels in central Oamaru?
If you're looking for hotels in central Oamaru, check out Highfield Mews and Oamaru Motor Lodge. Travelers love Highfield Mews for its location, as well as the kitchens this hotel offers. Oamaru Motor Lodge is another popular central motel with a terrace, a gym and a free roundtrip airport shuttle. Oamaru North and South Hill are some of the most central neighborhoods for your Oamaru vacation.
Where can I find free parking with my stay in Oamaru?
AAA Thames Court Motel offers the perk of free parking.
Can I book refundable hotels in Oamaru?
If you want the flexibility to change your travel plans to Oamaru, most properties provide refundable* rates you can book. You can see these accommodations by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow the results down.
Where can I stay in Oamaru if I want an affordable accommodation?
Two inexpensive options worth considering are Criterion Boutique Hotel and 5 Bed Panoramic Sea & Town View. You may want to browse more choices on our site, including 11 motels.