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Our top choices for Historic Precinct hotels

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1. 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 ￥9,410
￥10,865 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Criterion Boutique Hotel
Exterior

2. 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 ￥52,945
￥61,091 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Pen-y-bryn Lodge
Terrace/patio

3. Tirohanga Nui

Tirohanga Nui
4.0 star property
Historic Precinct
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
The price is ￥57,904
￥66,999 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Tirohanga Nui
Exterior detail

4. Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Brydone Hotel Oamaru
3.5 star property
0.9 km from Historic Precinct
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (642 reviews)
"Great location"
Australia
Lea
The price is ￥12,802
￥14,722 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
Courtyard

5. The Mews Oamaru

The Mews Oamaru
4.5 star property
1.8 km from Historic Precinct
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (371 reviews)
"Good place to stay"
Australia
Louis
The price is ￥14,766
￥17,085 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 29 - Aug 30
The Mews Oamaru
Lobby

6. Alpine Motel

Alpine Motel
2.5 star property
1.7 km from Historic Precinct
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (283 reviews)
"Room clean and comfortable, plenty of parking and staff very accommodating."
Australia
Peter
The price is ￥11,762
￥13,581 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Alpine Motel
Interior

7. Poshtel

Poshtel
5.0 star property
1.2 km from Historic Precinct
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (422 reviews)
"Cool hotel, nice atmosphere and great location. Breakfast was good too."
Australia
Joshua
The price is ￥14,947
￥17,283 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Poshtel
Aerobics facility

8. Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

Bella Vista Motel Oamaru
4.0 star property
1.5 km from Historic Precinct
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (380 reviews)
"Great would definitely recommend "
Australia
Piki
The price is ￥14,471
￥16,642 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Bella Vista Motel Oamaru
Exterior

9. 289 Midway Motel

289 Midway Motel
3.0 star property
1.7 km from Historic Precinct
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (329 reviews)
"Free parking. Conveniently located and reasonable budget accommodation "
Australia
Sarah
The price is ￥12,545
￥14,427 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
289 Midway Motel
Family Apartment | Egyptian cotton sheets, soundproofing, WiFi (free), bed sheets

10. AAA Thames Court Motel

AAA Thames Court Motel
3.0 star property
1.9 km from Historic Precinct
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (262 reviews)
"Clean room, well stocked. Spacious bathroom."
United States
Brittney
The price is ￥11,194
￥19,803 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12
AAA Thames Court Motel
Laundry room

11. 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 ￥12,296
￥14,141 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 15 - Aug 16
ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge
Electric vehicle charging station

12. Oamaru Motor Lodge

Oamaru Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Oamaru North, 2.9 km from Historic Precinct
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (744 reviews)
"Convenient, quiet and well priced."
Australia
Cathryn
The price is ￥14,673
￥16,874 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Oamaru Motor Lodge
Staircase

13. Heritage Court Lodge

Heritage Court Lodge
4.0 star property
Oamaru North, 3 km from Historic Precinct
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (407 reviews)
"We always enjoy staying here when traveling through Oamaru very friendly staff and clean"
Australia
Roger
The price is ￥11,156
￥12,975 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Heritage Court Lodge
Superior Studio (Plus) | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

14. Colonial Lodge Motel

Colonial Lodge Motel
3.5 star property
Oamaru North, 4.4 km from Historic Precinct
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (277 reviews)
"Underfloor heating in rooms was amazing!, also had extra heaters in rooms. Comfortable beds"
Australia
Adrian
The price is ￥13,097
￥15,061 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Colonial Lodge Motel
Exterior

15. 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 ￥43,655
￥50,203 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Casa Nova House
Exterior

16. Teschemakers Resort

Teschemakers Resort
3.0 star property
8.7 km from Historic Precinct
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
"Very nice and quiet!"
Australia
Jawid
The price is ￥22,763
￥26,178 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Teschemakers Resort
Daily continental breakfast for a fee

17. Ascot Oamaru Motel

Ascot Oamaru Motel
3.0 star property
Oamaru North, 4.7 km from Historic Precinct
7.6 out of 10, Good, (483 reviews)
"Very clean room and helpful staff"
Australia
Akuila
The price is ￥16,359
￥18,813 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Ascot Oamaru Motel
Garden

18. 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)
"Very good stay"
Australia
Noni
The price is ￥7,680
￥8,832 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Glenavys Waitaki River Motor Camp - Caravan Park
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Where to stay in Historic Precinct

Find the best Historic Precinct areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic building with a clock tower and a statue.

Oamaru North

While Oamaru North isn't home to many top sights, Whitestone Cheese Factory and Janet Frame House are some notable places to visit nearby.

A vintage blue car parked in front of a building with a sign that reads "Deja Moo."

South Hill

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

Weston

While Weston might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Janet Frame House and Whitestone Cheese Factory.

Ardgowan

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

Holmes Hill

While Holmes Hill isn't home to many top sights, Oamaru Gardens and Steampunk HQ are some notable places to visit nearby.

Top Historic Precinct Hotel Reviews

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

10/10 Excellent
"Nice place to stay, well priced, convenient location, friendly staff"
Michael 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Frequently asked questions

What is Historic Precinct like?
Travelers to Oamaru's Historic Precinct neighborhood will be sure to enjoy a stay in this neighborhood. Be sure to check out Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct and Steampunk HQ as part of your Historic Precinct travel plans.
What's a favorite hotel to stay in Historic Precinct?
Based on our traveler 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 neighborhood include Tirohanga Nui and Pen-y-bryn Lodge.
How many hotels are there in Historic Precinct?
With 14 Expedia hotels and other accommodations 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, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available in Historic Precinct.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Historic Precinct?
To access more information about updating your trip to Historic Precinct or cancelling it, click here.
What is there to do around this Oamaru neighborhood?
You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Auto Museum or Steam Train during your visit to Historic Precinct. Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct and Steampunk HQ are also a couple of places to visit in the neighborhood. NZ Malt Whisky Company, Grainstore Gallery, and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail 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.