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The 10 Best Guest Houses in Oamaru, New Zealand

Check out our pick of great guest houses in Oamaru

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At the guest house, some units have a private entrance, dining area, fireplace and fridge. The units include a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer, while selected rooms also offer a fully equipped kitchenette fitted with a toaster.

The owner is super nice and nice facility , next trip to NZ sure will be come back to stay again

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8.9
Fabulous
150 reviews
Price from
US$117
per night

Federation House B&B Inn offers a homely choice of accommodation in Oamaru. Guests enjoy free WiFi.

This historic character house has been renovated to provide modern hotel-style facilities, with fully furnished bedrooms, quality bedding and ensuite bathrooms. Rooms with disability access are available.

Stunning house from early last century with lots of original features and the most wonderful views. Roger was a superb host and was proud to show us around his beautiful property. The views are incredible. Short walk to the middle of the town

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8.2
Very good
489 reviews
Price from
US$72
per night

With free WiFi, this guest house provides a flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and toaster. Towels and bed linen are provided in the guest house. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Bed, sunshine in little kitchen and friendly cat

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8.6
Fabulous
20 reviews
Price from
US$78
per night

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.
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Guest houses that travellers love in Oamaru

  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 228 reviews
    Jacqui was a great host, and she really looked after us and made us feel welcome. Breakfast was great and it’s a beautiful property.
    Laura
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$128.92
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 763 reviews
    Very handy to walk to town. Nice and quiet. Clean and well maintained. Hospitable and helpful hosts
    Melanie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$204.83
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 369 reviews
    Great location and very pretty inner decoration. Fully equipped with all kinds of facilities. Host is very responsive. We really enjoyed our stay, only regret is we stay for too short.
    Zhuxuan
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: US$119.89
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 54 reviews
    A quirky home away from home, we loved our stay here, it was so comfy and a great location with very friendly hosts!
    Janet
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$313.27
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 27 reviews
    Great eggs it was warm and sunny Great hosts friendly John loved the bed linen /sheets Best shower ever
    Pippa
    Young couple
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 228 reviews
    A wonderful stay! The décor and appointment of the bedroom (ensuite) and private parlour are absolutely beautiful, with so many extra special touches that made our stay (home baking on arrival, a selection of drinks, chocolate fish, and the heater on in our room so it was cozy). Breakfast was a real treat. Great location, and our host Jacqui pointed us in the direction of dinner options, must-dos for our short stay, and where to see the penguins. Cannot recommend the Vicarage enough!
    Erin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$90.37
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 200 reviews
    Loved everything about our stay!! Warm and cosy accommodation with lovely little homely touches. A picture perfect little piece of heaven with gorgeous gardens and with a creek running right through it. Andrew and Jenny are great hosts and nothing was too much trouble. The highlight was definitely Jennys taking us out to see their beautiful highland cows and llamas. We would highly recommend it for everyone and we will return one day. Thanks again!!
    Donna
    Young couple
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 346 reviews
    Our host was excellent to communicate with and everything was welcoming, cosy and clean. Lovely, quiet location conveniently close to the penguin colony overlooking old Oamaru and the harbour. Would definitely recommend and stay here again.
    Emma
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: US$116.03
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,096 reviews
    Great location that is relatively near the historic district with great hosts and very unique decor.
    Hui Keat
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$102.42
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 257 reviews
    Really, really nice hosts. Great location - walking distance to many interesting things. Warm and well equipped accommodation. Nice and quiet.
    Paula
    Solo traveller