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Our top choices for Historic Precinct hotels

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1. Criterion Boutique Hotel

Criterion Boutique Hotel
2.0 star property
Historic Precinct
7.0 out of 10, Good, (52 reviews)
"Short stay, good for a hassle free bed when travelling/stopping through, great staff, very clean"
Australia
Nicholas
The price is RM223
RM257 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Criterion Boutique Hotel
Exterior

2. 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 RM1,365
RM1,570 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Pen-y-bryn Lodge
Terrace/patio

3. Tirohanga Nui

Tirohanga Nui
4.0 star property
Historic Precinct
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
The price is RM1,396
RM1,606 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Tirohanga Nui
Interior

4. Poshtel

Poshtel
5.0 star property
1.2 km from Historic Precinct
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (430 reviews)
"Its so cool We have stayed before when passing through Rooms are themed Helpful staff, central to restaurants Comfy bed, very clean"
Australia
Cheryl
The price is RM376
RM433 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Poshtel
Exterior detail

5. Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Brydone Hotel Oamaru
3.5 star property
0.9 km from Historic Precinct
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (645 reviews)
"Older hotel but that means a nice big room, great location on the Main Street."
Australia
Paul
The price is RM328
RM377 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
Courtyard

6. The Mews Oamaru

The Mews Oamaru
4.5 star property
1.8 km from Historic Precinct
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (373 reviews)
"Loved our nice quiet room in a great location, would stay here again"
Australia
Mark
The price is RM419
RM482 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
The Mews Oamaru
Aerobics facility

7. Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

Bella Vista Motel Oamaru
4.0 star property
1.5 km from Historic Precinct
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (382 reviews)
"Nice place to stay."
Australia
Peter
The price is RM381
RM438 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Bella Vista Motel Oamaru
Exterior

8. 289 Midway Motel

289 Midway Motel
3.0 star property
1.7 km from Historic Precinct
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (335 reviews)
"The motel was close to the town and we were very comfortable. It could be helpful to have a towel rail in the bathroom. There was ample parking."
Australia
Wendy
The price is RM307
RM353 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
289 Midway Motel
Electric vehicle-charging station

9. Oamaru Motor Lodge

Oamaru Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Oamaru North, 2.9 km from Historic Precinct
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (746 reviews)
"Convenient, quiet and well priced."
Australia
Cathryn
The price is RM353
RM406 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Oamaru Motor Lodge
Lobby

10. Alpine Motel

Alpine Motel
2.5 star property
1.7 km from Historic Precinct
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (286 reviews)
"A very convenient motel and spacious layout which we selected to make our stay more comfortable."
Australia
Leanne
The price is RM269
RM309 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Alpine Motel
Room

11. 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)
"Clean room, well stocked. Spacious bathroom."
United States
Brittney
The price is RM286
RM507 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
AAA Thames Court Motel
Laundry room

12. 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 stay"
Australia
Kevin
The price is RM339
RM390 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge
Room

13. Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru

Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru
4.0 star property
1.1 km from Historic Precinct
The price is RM499
RM574 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru
Staircase

14. 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)
"Very clean, great greetings on arrival, unit was spacious and had everything we need."
Australia
Jill
The price is RM335
RM385 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Heritage Court Lodge
Room

15. 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 RM372
RM428 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Colonial Lodge Motel
Exterior

16. 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 RM1,117
RM1,285 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Casa Nova House
Exterior

17. 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 RM552
RM635 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Teschemakers Resort
Breakfast area

18. 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)
"Very clean room and helpful staff"
Australia
Akuila
The price is RM397
RM456 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Ascot Oamaru Motel
Garden

19. 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)
"Very good stay"
Australia
Noni
The price is RM197
RM226 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Glenavys Waitaki River Motor Camp - Caravan Park
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Where to stay in Historic Precinct

Find the best Historic Precinct areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic building with a clock tower and a statue.

Oamaru North

Oamaru North might not have many top sights, but Whitestone Cheese Factory and Oamaru Gardens are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A vintage blue car parked in front of a building with a sign that reads "Deja Moo."

South Hill

If you're spending some time in South Hill, Oamaru Harbour and Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony are top sights worth seeing.

Weston

When in Weston, you can plan a visit to Oamaru Gardens and Steampunk HQ, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Ardgowan

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ardgowan and surrounding area, you can visit Oamaru Gardens and Steampunk HQ.

Holmes Hill

Holmes Hill might not have many top sights, but Oamaru Gardens and Steampunk HQ are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Top Historic Precinct Hotel Reviews

Poshtel

Poshtel

10/10 Excellent
"Quirky featured room very comfortable bed excellent bathroom great TV channels top breakfast."
William 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Poshtel

Frequently asked questions

What is Historic Precinct like?
Travellers to Oamaru's Historic Precinct neighbourhood will be sure to enjoy a stay here. Make sure that you visit Steampunk HQ and Oamaru Harbour as part of your Historic Precinct travel plans.
What's a favourite hotel to stay in Historic Precinct?
Based on our traveller data, Criterion Boutique Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay in Historic Precinct. It's a hotel offering free WiFi. Other good options for your stay in the neighbourhood include Tirohanga Nui and Pen-y-bryn Lodge.
How many hotels will I find in Historic Precinct?
With 13 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Historic Precinct to choose from, this is a good starting point for exploring the greater Oamaru area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Historic Precinct, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available in Historic Precinct.
What is there to do around this Oamaru neighbourhood?
If you're looking for activities to do while you're in Historic Precinct, look into Oamaru Harbour and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail. Steampunk HQ and Grainstore Gallery are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. NZ Malt Whisky Company, Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct and Whitestone City are just a few of the places to visit in and around Historic Precinct. Auto Museum and Woolstore Complex are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Oamaru.