115 Thames Street, 9400 Oamaru, New Zealand
#15 of 21 hotels in Oamaru
Guests' ChoiceBased on 952 hotel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Location
9.3
Facilities
8.2
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.3
Free WiFi
7.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 18 June 2023
Penny
New ZealandCentrally located. Atmosphere of the old hotel.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 18 June 2023
Jean
New ZealandFa in bathroom room 21 did not switch off. Annoying.
Excellent evening meal. Friendly staff. Refurbished room very pleasant.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 15 June 2023
Paul
New ZealandLong walk to room.
Location nicely renovated good restaurant with generous meals. Comfortable room.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 11 June 2023
Martyn
New Zealandthe lifts are unreliable
the location is good, ample parking and affordability
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 9 June 2023
Diana
New ZealandThere's nothing to put here. The hotel functions well, I was able to have a parcel dropped at reception when I wasn't there and there was even a hotel evacuation when the smoke detectors went off, so the hotel does very well!
We were in town for the Steampunk Festival and the hotel was within walking distance of the historic quarter, which was great. The room wasn't overly large, but enough for three singles. The shower was very good and the beds were comfortable.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 9 June 2023
Nick
New ZealandHistorical charm with modern facilities
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 7 June 2023
Derek
New ZealandA heater in the bathroom would be great. Not the Hotel's fault but we had a fire alarm activation in the middle of the night meaning we had to stand outside for an hour in our pyjamas while waiting for the ok to return to our room. The staff should have spoken with the occupants assembled outside and kept us informed .
Comfy bed - well presented clean room - good restaurant
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 30 May 2023
Lynette
New ZealandStairs
great Facilities just stairs to climb but managed them comfortably
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 23 May 2023
Paul
New ZealandDue to size long passageways to get to room.
Location in centre city. Comfortable. Very generous sized dinner. Old style charm.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 20 May 2023
Lyndon
New ZealandCan't think if anything
Spa suite
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 17 May 2023
Wendy
New ZealandLovely view from room 18. Comfortable, warm bed. Helpful staff, and nice to have cafe and restaurant on site.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 16 May 2023
Tua
ThailandThe door latch was an old model with push-button doorknob, which may not lock properly when closed. We found that the door was open when arrived at front of the room.
The hotel was an old-fashioned architecture building, that has been refurbished. It was located near the city center, shops and sightseeing places. The receptionist was nice and helpful.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 14 May 2023
Jennifer
New ZealandInstructions for TV missed but maybe were in folder . BAthroom very tiny but shower great pressure although hand held nozzle preferred but minor matters.
Everything really. Very friendly & obliging staff. Had been recommended by friend Len Cook who had stayed previously. Also visited the Castle which was amazing & superb & penguins pretty good too. Take a blanket if in winter.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 6 May 2023
Jo
New ZealandOne night there was some noisy guests next door, annoying but not hotels fault.
We had a wonderful breakfast nice setting. Bed was the best, had a great sleep.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 4 May 2023
Nicola
New ZealandYou can hear all the noise coming from the hallway and people in the room next door.
Clean and warm.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 4 May 2023
Phillipa
New ZealandHard to find your way through endless dining rooms
Location
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 1 May 2023
Julie
AustraliaThe room was a bit small for 3 adults. The beds were good but there was very little space for luggage and to move around Our window opened out onto the carpark which was pretty noisy
in the centre of town with lovely bar and restaurant
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 28 April 2023
Jenny
New ZealandThe room was very clean and the location was great. Coffee in the cafe below was really good too!
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 20 April 2023
Rjmckay
New ZealandNo issues.
The staff and food always make the place, and these were exceptional.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 20 April 2023
Kevin
New ZealandSpacious and comfortable
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 16 April 2023
Elsabe
New ZealandGood stay, pitty hotel restaurant was closed
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 11 April 2023
Helen
New ZealandVery average quality tea and coffee sachets in room.
Hotel in a great location and very central for everything. Nice room and comfortable bed.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 10 April 2023
Shane
New ZealandNot much to improve on.. hotel ran like clockwork the staff were all friendly and happy to help…
Breakfast was great.. we could walk around to all the shops and other restaurants.. to the Penguins so we found the hotel in the perfect location.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 9 April 2023
Yoshiaki
JapanNot enough choices of early opening café requires self preparation for breakfast, but the room doesn’t have enough tableware.
Wide parking lot
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 6 April 2023
Timothy
United StatesNothing.
Location fabulous in the center of town, historic building, large room with leather chairs for the heritage room we had. Bar and restaurant served good coffee, wine and dinners. Wait staff were super friendly and we came to like them very much. Fantastic stay and can recommend it if in Omaru!
Stayed in April 2023
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