Hotels & places to stay in Oamaru
85 places to stay in Oamaru, F7 — ranked by guest rating and popularity.
About Oamaru:Population 13,00012 m elevationPacific/Auckland timeAir quality Good (US AQI 26)
Where to stay in Oamaru
Oamaru, in F7, has 60 places to stay listed on Where to Rest. These include a mix of hotels, guesthouses, and hostels. The most comfortable time to visit is generally January to March.
Among the highest-rated stays are Oamaru TOP 10 Holiday Park, Brydone Hotel Oamaru, and Oamaru Harbour Tourist Park.
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85 places to stay · 44 guest-rated · average 4.5★ — including 4 five-star and 9 four-star hotels
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Mariner Suites
47 Tyne Street, South Hill, Oamaru 9400
★ 5.0 (129)
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Casa Nova House★★★★★
1 Alt Street, Oamaru North, Oamaru 9400
★ 5.0 (51)
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The Vicarage
24 Reed Street, Oamaru 9400
★ 5.0 (44)
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Oasis on Orwell B&B★★★★★
46 A Orwell Street
★ 5.0 (20)
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The Little Farm Homestay
9 Caen Street, Oamaru North, Oamaru 9400
★ 5.0 (12)
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The Wansbeck★★★
24 Wansbeck Street, South Hill, Oamaru 9400
★ 5.0 (8)
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Braemar House
9 Greta Street, South Hill, Oamaru 9400
★ 5.0 (6)
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Rosies B and B
1A Farnham Street, Oamaru North, Oamaru 9400
★ 5.0 (5)
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Cosy on stirling
11 Stirling Street, Oamaru North, Oamaru 9400
★ 5.0 (2)
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Ocean View on Avon
2a Avon Street, South Hill, Oamaru 9400
★ 5.0 (2)
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Ascot on Reservoir
153a Reservoir Road, Oamaru North, Oamaru 9492
★ 5.0 (1)
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Criterion Boutique Hotel
3 Tyne Street, South Hill, Oamaru 9400
★ 5.0 (1)
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Little Sweetie
26A Tees Street, South Hill, Oamaru 9400
★ 5.0 (1)
Holiday Home
Oamaru Green Cottage
51 Tees Street, South Hill, Oamaru 9400
★ 4.9 (7)
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Pen-y-bryn Lodge★★★★★
★ 4.8 (52)
Holiday Home
The Whitestone
14 Tees Street, South Hill, Oamaru 9400
★ 4.8 (9)
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Merrybrook Studio - Trish Shirley
48 Eden Street, Oamaru 9400
★ 4.7 (15)
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The Manor Estate★★★
140 Perth Street, Holmes Hill, Oamaru 9401
★ 4.7 (14)
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Poshtel★★★★★
126 Thames Street, Oamaru 9400
★ 4.6 (232)
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Oamaru Backpackers
47 Tees Street
★ 4.6 (210)
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THE MEWS OAMARU★★★★
26 Exe Street, Oamaru 9400
★ 4.6 (201)
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Asure Ambassador Motor Lodge★★★★
269 Thames Highway
★ 4.6 (182)
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Aqua on Reed Oamaru★★★★
94 Reed Street, Oamaru 9400
★ 4.6 (30)
Holiday Home
The Villa
23 Arun Street, South Hill, Oamaru 9400
★ 4.6 (22)
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Century House Bed and Breakfast
114 Wansbeck Street Homes Hill, Oamaru 9401
★ 4.6 (16)
Holiday Home
Quarterdeck - Boutique Family Accommodation in Oamaru
1/8 Wharfe Street, South Hill, Oamaru 9400
★ 4.6 (11)
Campsite
Oamaru Harbour Tourist Park
8 Esplanade, Oamaru
★ 4.5 (437)
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AAA Thames Court Motel★★★★
252 Thames Street, Oamaru 9400
★ 4.5 (215)
Hostel
Swaggers Guesthouse Oamaru
25 Wansbeck Street, South Hill, Oamaru 9400
★ 4.5 (46)
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Colonial Lodge
★ 4.4 (118)
Campsite
Oamaru TOP 10 Holiday Park★★★★
30 Chelmer Street, Oamaru
★ 4.3 (758)♿
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Oamaru Motor Lodge★★★★
391 Thames Highway, Oamaru North, Oamaru 9400
★ 4.3 (241)
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Brydone Hotel Oamaru★★★
115 Thames Street
★ 4.2 (538)♿
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Federation House★★★
60 Tyne Street, South Hill, Oamaru 9400
★ 4.2 (51)
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Heritage Court Lodge★★★★
346 Thames Highway, Oamaru North, Oamaru 9400
★ 4.1 (222)
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Northstar Motel★★★★
495A Thames Highway, Oamaru North, Oamaru 9400
★ 4.1 (160)
Hostel
Empire Hotel Backpackers
★ 4.0 (163)
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Alpine Motel Oamaru★★★
285 Thames Street, Oamaru 9400
★ 4.0 (110)
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Avenue Motel★★★
★ 4.0 (56)
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Bella Vista Oamaru Motel Accommodation★★★★
206 Thames Street, Oamaru 9400
★ 3.9 (207)
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Midway Motels★★★
289 Thames Street, Oamaru 9400
★ 3.9 (175)
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Ascot Oamaru Motel★★★
500a Thames Highway, Oamaru North, Oamaru 9400
★ 3.7 (223)
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Eden Gardens Motel★★★
14 Joy Street, Oamaru 9400
★ 3.7 (37)
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Avon View Retreat
14 Avon Street, South Hill, Oamaru 9400
★ 3.7 (3)
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1928 Cottage in Central Oamaru
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469 On Thames Motel & Cafe
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61 on Derwent
Campsite
All Day Beach
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Alpine Motel
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Ascot Oamaru Motel
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Bella Vista Motel
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Best Western Colonial Lodge Oamaru
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Bookbinders's Retreat
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Character home with sea &town views
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Chillawhile Backpackers And Art Gallery
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Chimneys B&B
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Coastal Apartments
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Eden Garden Backpackers
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Eden Garden Backpackers
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Heritage Court Motel
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Highfield Mews Hotel
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Highway House Boutique Bed & Breakfast Oamaru
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Holmes Hill Motel
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Joy 40 Oamaru
15 Joy Street, Oamaru North, Oamaru 9400
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Junction Hotel
20 Towey Street, Oamaru 9400
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Midway Motel
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Midway Motel
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North Star Motel
Holiday Home
Oak Villa
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Oamaru Creek B&B
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Oamaru House
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Old Bones Lodge
468 Beach Road
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Omaru Creek Bed & Breakfast
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Pen-y-bryn Luxury Lodge
41 Towey Street, Oamaru
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Sunny South Hill
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Swagger Backpackers
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Swagger backpackers
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Swaggers Backpackers
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The Empire Hotel
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The Waitaki B&B
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Top Ten Holiday Park
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Waitaki Waters Holiday Park
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YHA Hostel
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YHA Oamaru
Weather in Oamaru
Best time to visit: January to March — typically pleasant, with comfortable temperatures and less rain.
21°
12°
Jan
21°
12°
Feb
19°
11°
Mar
16°
8°
Apr
14°
6°
May
11°
3°
Jun
10°
3°
Jul
12°
3°
Aug
14°
5°
Sep
16°
7°
Oct
18°
9°
Nov
20°
11°
Dec
Max/min °C with monthly precipitation. Climate normals via Open-Meteo.
Daylight hours in Oamaru
15.3h
Jan
13.9h
Feb
12.5h
Mar
10.9h
Apr
9.5h
May
8.8h
Jun
9.1h
Jul
10.2h
Aug
11.7h
Sep
13.3h
Oct
14.8h
Nov
15.6h
Dec
Daylight hours (15th of each month).
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Staying in Oamaru — FAQs
How many places to stay are there in Oamaru?
There are 85 places to stay listed in Oamaru on Where to Rest — hotels, motels, hostels, apartments and more, with photos, guest ratings, amenities and booking links.
Where is the best place to stay in Oamaru?
Top-rated stays in Oamaru include 1928 Cottage in Central Oamaru, 469 On Thames Motel & Cafe, 61 on Derwent. See our ranked list of the best places to stay in Oamaru.