468 Beach road RD 15 0, 9495 Oamaru, New Zealand
#1 of 21 hotels in Oamaru
Guests' ChoiceBased on 177 hostel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Free WiFi
9.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 24 April 2024
Tanya
New ZealandFriendly staff, beautiful setting and roaring fire
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Kezia
New ZealandThe location is perfect. Short walk down to the beach, can sit outside at night and listen to the waves and look up at the stars. Bed was comfy and facilities were all clean and tidy. Very helpful owners who had some great tips on what to explore in the area. Price was well worth it. Twin bedroom was perfect size for what we needed for an overnight stay. No complaints at all.Would def stay here again!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Emma
New ZealandNothing - it was wonderful!
The property was very well maintained with comfortable rooms and common areas. The bathrooms were very clean and the kitchen had everything you could need. Karen and Grant were very friendly and accommodating. The hot tub was also a highlight!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Audrey
United KingdomNothing to dislike!
The facilities were great - and whilst the bedrooms weren't large, they were clean and very comfortable. It was also lovely to have such a well equipped kitchen and a superb communal lounge/dining area, with views over the garden. The hosts were also really friendly, putting on the log fire for us in the evening
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Michael
United StatesSmall room
Comfortable, friendly staff and fellow travelers
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Max
Hong KongVery nice dining room with a fire place, great owners with love for their lodge
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Lisa
United KingdomBeautiful location, fabulous hosts, gorgeous relaxing property with quality linen on the beds. A great home away from home.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Kerrin
Australianil
all the above ratings .
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Carolyn
New ZealandSomething that notifies the owners when people arrive at Old Bones would be great. So they are not left waiting. Whether the alarm is on the gate as you drive in or the door.
Everything is provided, tea coffee, cooking facilities, even liquid soap in the bathroom. It is a warm and friendly atmosphere. Very clean. The option to have a soak in the hot pools is a luxury.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Kateryna
UkraineA bit small room
Kitchen - all you need to cook and even store the food (cling wrap, foil), lots of space. Cozy shared lounge Clean toilets and shower Сool hostess
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 23 February 2024
Elizabeth
United KingdomRoom was tiny, not really a double. No space to stand a suitcase let alone open it!
Great location on the beach (although no swimming) communal areas fantastic
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Nathalia
New ZealandNothing.
We loved everything about the property and also the staff. Karen and her partner were lovely!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Sheila
United KingdomAll good.
Good kitchen facilities. Good shower and toilet facilities. Nice lounge and eating area. Great location… couple of mins walk to the beach. Bedroom door to outside lawn and seating. Comfortable beds.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Tane
New ZealandMmm.. there was nothing that I didn't like.
Great proximity to the sea, quiet and peaceful.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 January 2024
Lynn
United KingdomVery comfortable and clean
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 16 January 2024
Challis
United StatesVery clean, welcoming and family friendly. They had games for kids to play and a nice fireplace to relax by in the evening. Excellent kitchen facilities for cooking your own food.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 5 January 2024
Freya
New ZealandWe liked the hot tub, friendly staff and the huge, well equipped lounge and kitchen area.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 13 December 2023
Alina
AustraliaVery clean overall and comfy beds. Great facilities. Excellent location, just a couple of minutes from town.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 4 December 2023
Robyn
New ZealandNothing at all
The Lodge was excellent. So clean throughout and of high standard. Beautiful views and able to have a beautiful walk on the beach. So peaceful and a beautiful dining , lounge Kitchen area. Well stocked with everything you need. The bathroom were lovely. Comfy beds and two way access was excellent. The owner was a lovely lady whom made sure we understood how to get in after dark and that we had everything we needed.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 4 December 2023
Robyn
New ZealandNothing
So quiet, the owner was very friendly. The provided breakfast was excellent, everything we needed which we so enjoyed. Beds were warm. Heater was great. We had to turn off after dinner as it was so warm
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 4 December 2023
Christine
New ZealandThe bedroom was quite compact.
Location close to beach and to Oamaru. Clean and tidy facilities Cosy , spacious iiving space Welcoming hosts
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 28 November 2023
Yvonne
New ZealandNothing
Fantastic venue. Spotlessly clean. Absolutely fantastic location. Beds very comfortable. Facilities great.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 19 November 2023
David
New ZealandSome sofas a bit tired, showers had very limited space because of the way the plumbing had been done, music was fairly unobtrusive but not really necessary; the scenery and setting are fine as is.
Lovely spacious communal dining and relaxing area, very well-equipped kitchen, everything super clean and tidy, comfortable beds, ideal setting so close to a beautiful beach. An easy drive to Oamaru. Steampunk HQ is a must-see, it's wonderfully quirky, and historic area is great. Excellent value.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 4 November 2023
Grant
New ZealandNice and clean. Well set up. Good parking
Stayed in November 2023
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