47 Tees Street South Hill, 9400 Oamaru, New Zealand
#4 of 21 hotels in Oamaru
Guests' ChoiceBased on 408 hostel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.1
Staff
8.4
Value for money
9.3
Free WiFi
8.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 17 May 2024
Ekarwai
MalaysiaNice room, warm place, good location.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Yan
New Zealand- If the heater is more powerful to be warmer, it would be great - Bed mattress was a bit soft
- Enough off street parking along the street - Within walking distance to Harbour Street and Friendly Bay - Self check-in and check-out was easy and smooth - Good kitchen, utensils and cutlery were available - Water in bathroom was hot and strong enough for shower
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Holly
New ZealandNothing comes to mind apart from the fact it's about a 20 minute walk from the bus stop. But the walk is along the main road and you come across the old town, so you will already get a good impression of the town on your way there :)
So comfy, beautifully decorated, clean and warm. One of the best hostels I have stayed in. They provide a towel, and free cereal and spreads (jam, marmite, etc.) and there were so many games, books, a TV and a massage chair. Granted, it is very quiet, so you won't be encountering too many people. But I think that can be nice.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Ashish
New ZealandNothing
Excellent facilities and warm staff
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Ma
New Zealandclean
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Kitty
ThailandShower room wasn't enough compared to the number of guests
Mixed dorm room are clean and super comfy. Good privacy
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Gabbie
AustraliaThis backpackers was 100% the nicest place I’ve stayed in New Zealand. It was immaculately clean, beautifully furnished and welcoming. The lounge areas were warm, clean and cosy and it genuinely felt like a home away from home. This property is an absolute credit to the owners for the care and attention to detail they put into the place. I cannot recommend this accommodation highly enough. Thank you! Also loved the way the beds were made and the cute penguin theme ☺️
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Scott
United KingdomNothing
Absolutely everything this place was absolutely brilliant.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Kai
Malaysianothing!
very clean, and location was really nice as well.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Cai
MalaysiaCozy interior ambiance, nice flowers and plants in the garden
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Hema
SingaporeThis was my favourite backpacker hostel in South NZ. It was a home away from home!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Sandra
AustraliaNothing
It was the best accomodation I have stayed in on this holiday. Gorgeous lounge areas, furnished like a loved home. Bedrooms & bathroom comfortable, very clean.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Maria
ArgentinaMy room was good, with a comfortable bed but the walls are super thin and the first night was a bit noisy. But anyways, that's a problem related to people who don't know how to behave in a hostel or don't care about others... however, Sunday night was super quiet and I had a good rest.
Great location, super clean hostel. It take a few minutes to figure out how things work with no staff around but it's super easy. There's no staff around but you can contact the duty manager if you have any questions, I messaged her before checking out to ask for a storage room and she replied super quickly. Make sure you use the massage chair in the lounge while you admire the views!! Also, there's a veggie garden and you can pick some fresh fruits when in season. Overall my stay was very good and I will stay again if I go back to Oamaru 😀.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Nicky
New ZealandNice and clean with big public areas.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Suzanne
New ZealandNothing
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Marisa
GermanyFurnished with so much love. To feel good and relax. So incredibly recommendable! Everything is very clean, modern and in a super central location.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Heath
New ZealandVery neat
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Kristina
GermanyOnline Check in and many signs are a bit overwhelming at first, but work well.
Very clean, massage chair, beautiful view, amenities like cereals, tea and coffee. Friendly staff.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Andrea
SwitzerlandNo reception - would be nice to have someone there when arriving
Very beautiful and nice house.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Sabrina
SwitzerlandThere was a mouse in the kitchen and the kitchen was a little smelly.
Cozy accommodation in the heart of Oamaru with modern keycodes for rooms and main entrance.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
John
RussiaNothing
So clean and feels like a home. Probably the best hostel I've stayed at in New Zealand
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Gisela
CanadaToo many signs! Nobody can ever read them all.
A one of a kind hostel, small and homy feeling, lots of plants, a massage chair (which is amazing), comfy rooms and beds, everything necessary and more provided, really lovely. Didn't get to use the outdoor area/garden but it looked inviting. Didn't meet any staff but they seem to keep the place clean anyways.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Xu
New Zealandlocation and living room
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Jia
TaiwanNone
Clean, warm, feels like home. They have various free food, like cereal, jam… tea, biscuits… and seasonings. And a beautiful garden where you can pick lettuce or some herb for you meal. Can’t expect a backpacker has a massage chair! Surprise!
Stayed in March 2024
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