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Criterion Boutique Hotel

Criterion Boutique Hotel
2.0 star property
Historic Precinct
7.0 out of 10, Good, (50 reviews)
"Lovely old hotel with great location "
Australia
Chris
The price is AU$90
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Criterion Boutique Hotel
Exterior

Pen-y-bryn Lodge

Pen-y-bryn Lodge
5.0 star property
Historic Precinct
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (18 reviews)
"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."
Singapore
xander
The price is AU$549
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Pen-y-bryn Lodge
Terrace/patio

Tirohanga Nui

Tirohanga Nui
4.0 star property
Historic Precinct
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
The price is AU$602
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Tirohanga Nui
Exterior detail

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Brydone Hotel Oamaru
3.5 star property
0.9 km from Historic Precinct
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (643 reviews)
"Clean room , helpful staff , parking"
New Zealand
john
The price is AU$132
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
Interior

Poshtel

Poshtel
5.0 star property
1.2 km from Historic Precinct
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (426 reviews)
"Parking was excellent and room very clean, staff very friendly and breakfast was ok!"
United Kingdom
Peter
The price is AU$149
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Poshtel
Aerobics facility

Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

Bella Vista Motel Oamaru
4.0 star property
1.5 km from Historic Precinct
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (380 reviews)
"Excellent location, convenient to restaurants - we came here to stay for the Blue Penguins viewing with family."
United States
Michael
The price is AU$145
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Bella Vista Motel Oamaru
Courtyard

The Mews Oamaru

The Mews Oamaru
4.5 star property
1.8 km from Historic Precinct
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (372 reviews)
"Lovely spacious clean and comfortable one bedroom apartment. Everything you need for a comfortable stay."
Australia
Karen
The price is AU$159
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug
The Mews Oamaru
Lobby

Alpine Motel

Alpine Motel
2.5 star property
1.7 km from Historic Precinct
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (285 reviews)
"Food shops near by,room and kitchen got every thing you need, staff very polite."
Australia
Vaila
The price is AU$107
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Alpine Motel
Exterior

289 Midway Motel

289 Midway Motel
3.0 star property
1.7 km from Historic Precinct
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (330 reviews)
"Room very clean, close to town"
Australia
Debra Ann
The price is AU$129
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
289 Midway Motel
Electric vehicle-charging station

Oamaru Motor Lodge

Oamaru Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Oamaru North, 2.9 km from Historic Precinct
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (744 reviews)
"The room was great. Easy parking."
New Zealand
AMIE
The price is AU$146
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Oamaru Motor Lodge
Staircase

Heritage Court Lodge

Heritage Court Lodge
4.0 star property
Oamaru North, 3 km from Historic Precinct
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (407 reviews)
"We always enjoy staying here when traveling through Oamaru very friendly staff and clean"
Australia
Roger
The price is AU$114
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Heritage Court Lodge
Family Apartment

AAA Thames Court Motel

AAA Thames Court Motel
3.0 star property
1.9 km from Historic Precinct
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (262 reviews)
"Friendly staff and check in was a breeze. Good size rooms with facilities."
Netherlands
Anthony
The price is AU$176
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
AAA Thames Court Motel
Laundry room

ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Oamaru North, 2.4 km from Historic Precinct
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (319 reviews)
"Great room ,good firm bed. Nice reception staff and close to town."
Australia
Sandra
The price is AU$146
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge
Superior Studio (Plus)

Colonial Lodge Motel

Colonial Lodge Motel
3.5 star property
Oamaru North, 4.4 km from Historic Precinct
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (278 reviews)
"Value for money, easy parking, great moteliers, walkable, warm and clean"
New Zealand
Brent
The price is AU$132
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Colonial Lodge Motel
Exterior

Casa Nova House

Casa Nova House
5.0 star property
Oamaru North, 3.8 km from Historic Precinct
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (12 reviews)
"Excellent accommodation and experience, wonderful staff"
Australia
Bruce
The price is AU$445
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept
Casa Nova House
Daily continental breakfast for a fee

Ascot Oamaru Motel

Ascot Oamaru Motel
3.0 star property
Oamaru North, 4.7 km from Historic Precinct
7.6 out of 10, Good, (484 reviews)
"Room was clean and included all kitchenettes. "
Hong Kong SAR China
Cheuk Wai Eddie
The price is AU$168
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Ascot Oamaru Motel
Exterior

Teschemakers Resort

Teschemakers Resort
3.0 star property
8.7 km from Historic Precinct
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
"Very nice and quiet!"
Australia
Jawid
The price is AU$234
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Teschemakers Resort
Garden

Glenavys Waitaki River Motor Camp - Caravan Park

Glenavys Waitaki River Motor Camp - Caravan Park
3.0 star property
23.4 km from Historic Precinct
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (64 reviews)
"Room was great. Slept well. Bathroom is a little walk from the cabin. "
United States
Ray
The price is AU$79
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Glenavys Waitaki River Motor Camp - Caravan Park
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Top landmarks in Historic Precinct

A vintage car with a robot on top, in a dimly lit garage with a sign reading "FISHCH".

Steampunk HQ

8.8/10 (231 reviews)
If museums are on your list, you might want to visit 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 Auto Museum or North Otago Museum.
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Check out reviews of Historic Precinct hotels guests love

Alpine Motel

Alpine Motel

8/10 Good
"Only stayed for the one night with my young family. We arrived late but called in advanced to let them know. I was greeted when we arrived and let inside. The owner turned on all the heaters so it was lovely and warm for our kids to snuggle straight into bed. Lovely stay and great staff."
Amanda 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Alpine Motel

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Is Historic Precinct expensive to stay in?
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Can I receive a refund if I cancel my Historic Precinct hotel booking?
The majority of hotels offer free cancellation, so you can receive a refund if you need to cancel your booking. Some Historic Precinct hotels require you to cancel more than 24 hours before check-in, so look at your booking beforehand. For extra peace of mind before you book, filter hotels by "Property cancellation options" and select "Fully refundable property".
What are the top-rated luxury hotels in Historic Precinct?
One of the best-rated luxury hotels in Historic Precinct is Pen-y-bryn Lodge. Pen-y-bryn Lodge has a high guest rating amongst our travellers and has a restaurant, a bar/lounge and premium bedding.
What are some of the top Historic Precinct hotels with free parking?
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What are some great hotels in Historic Precinct with balconies?
There are some top hotels in Historic Precinct that offer rooms with a balcony. Check out Pen-y-bryn Lodge which has a high guest score of 9.6 out of 10, and patios in some rooms.
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