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Our top choices for Historic Precinct hotels

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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 RM1,676
RM1,928 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jun - 27 Jun
Pen-y-bryn Lodge
Terrace/patio

Tirohanga Nui

Tirohanga Nui
5.0 star property
Historic Precinct
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
The price is RM2,890
RM3,324 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jun - 15 Jun
Tirohanga Nui
Bar (on property)

Criterion Boutique Hotel

Criterion Boutique Hotel
2.0 star property
Historic Precinct
7.0 out of 10, Good, (50 reviews)
"Short stay, good for a hassle free bed when travelling/stopping through, great staff, very clean"
Australia
Nicholas
The price is RM223
RM256 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Criterion Boutique Hotel
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)
"It was clean and comfortable, no towel was provided, I had a great time at the local pub and the star gazing was incredible. "
United States
LISA
The price is RM196
RM226 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Glenavys Waitaki River Motor Camp - Caravan Park
Interior

Poshtel

Poshtel
5.0 star property
1.2 km from Historic Precinct
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (412 reviews)
"Highly recommend to stay here awesome staff really nice/clean room and close walking distance to old town and pubs"
Australia
Duncan
The price is RM387
RM445 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Poshtel
Lobby

Alpine Motel

Alpine Motel
2.5 star property
1.7 km from Historic Precinct
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (266 reviews)
"Staff were amazing, room lovely and clean, kitchen well equipped for cooking Family of 5"
Australia
Richard
The price is RM289
RM332 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Alpine Motel
Exterior

Teschemakers Resort

Teschemakers Resort
3.0 star property
8.7 km from Historic Precinct
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
"Wonderful historic building that was once a girl's boarding school. Very quiet location with great walking areas on the property. Very friendly and helpful staff. Delicious chocolates also made on the property. Would highly recommend. "
United States
Vivienne
The price is RM551
RM633 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jun - 15 Jun
Teschemakers Resort
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 RM1,115
RM1,282 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun
Casa Nova House
Exterior detail

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Brydone Hotel Oamaru
3.5 star property
0.9 km from Historic Precinct
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (618 reviews)
"Great location"
Australia
Wendy
The price is RM363
RM418 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
Shower, hair dryer, towels

AAA Thames Court Motel

AAA Thames Court Motel
3.0 star property
1.9 km from Historic Precinct
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (259 reviews)
"Room and kitchen were clean and room accomdated 4 people comfortably. Parking was tight but adequate. Joy contacted us around 6:00 pm to find out our ETA and arranged a late arrival by leaving the key in a lockbox which was very helpful. Would recommend this property. "
United States
Shanna
The price is RM286
RM506 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
AAA Thames Court Motel
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Colonial Lodge Motel

Colonial Lodge Motel
3.5 star property
Oamaru North, 4.4 km from Historic Precinct
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (271 reviews)
"The room was all that was needed for us"
Australia
Alan
The price is RM353
RM406 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun
Colonial Lodge Motel
Bathroom

The Mews Oamaru

The Mews Oamaru
4.5 star property
1.8 km from Historic Precinct
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (362 reviews)
"Clean room, very comfortable and a good location "
United Kingdom
Rachel
The price is RM395
RM454 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jun - 4 Jun
The Mews Oamaru
Bathroom

289 Midway Motel

289 Midway Motel
3.0 star property
1.7 km from Historic Precinct
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (327 reviews)
"Room very clean, close to town"
Australia
Debra Ann
The price is RM334
RM385 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
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, (732 reviews)
"Excellent assistance when we called to say we would be late. A pleasant over night stay 😊"
Australia
Robyn
The price is RM375
RM431 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Oamaru Motor Lodge
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, (378 reviews)
"Great would definitely recommend "
Australia
Piki
The price is RM394
RM453 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Bella Vista Motel Oamaru
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 stay"
Australia
Kevin
The price is RM386
RM444 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
ASURE Ambassador 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, (403 reviews)
"We always enjoy staying here when traveling through Oamaru very friendly staff and clean"
Australia
Roger
The price is RM307
RM353 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jun - 15 Jun
Heritage Court Lodge
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, (481 reviews)
"Lovely two-bedroom renovated unit with a very friendly welcome at the reception and all the facilities you need."
Australia
Mark
The price is RM396
RM455 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jun - 15 Jun
Ascot Oamaru Motel
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Where to stay in Historic Precinct

Find the best Historic Precinct areas for the activities you enjoy most.

South Hill

If you're spending some time in South Hill, Oamaru Harbour and Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct are top sights worth seeing.

North Otago Museum and monument in Oamaru New Zealand

Oamaru North

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

Ardgowan

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

Weston

When in Weston, you can plan a visit to Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail and Steampunk HQ, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Holmes Hill

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

Top Historic Precinct Hotel Reviews

Poshtel

Poshtel

10/10 Excellent
"We had a huge room in this lovely, quirky hotel. Staff were really helpful and the breakfast was great. Loved the little steam punk details. Would definitely stay again. To note that parking is on the street but it’s perfectly safe."
Kerry 1-night trip
Posted 13 hours 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 Grainstore Gallery and Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct 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 Pen-y-bryn Lodge and Tirohanga Nui.
How many hotels will I find in Historic Precinct?
With 14 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?
You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Auto Museum or Steam Train during your visit to Historic Precinct. Grainstore Gallery and Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. NZ Malt Whisky Company, Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail and Steampunk HQ are just a few of the places to visit in and around Historic Precinct. Woolstore Complex and Oamaru Harbour are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Oamaru.