Day 16 of our 25 day tour of New Zealand and because Elton John was doing a gig at Dunedin (our original destination) all hotels in that area had been booked. We therefore asked our travel agents to find us a place to stay in Oamaru as we did want to see the Blue Penguins & also the Yellow eyed... More

Begining of 2012 my family stayed at this lovely house in Oamaru. It is a short drive a leisurely walk to the town area (but remember it is on a hill). The house itself was everything we needed i.e. a home away from our Auckland home. It is very spacious and comfortable, the layout of the kitchen and dining area... More

This is an older style place where your bathmat is shaped into a bow in the bottom of the shower. We had a great stay here, save for an unfortunate party across the street, but nothing major. The place was spotless and the bed comfortable. What more do you want? More

We arrived early, but our room was all ready and the owner was very helpful in showing us where to go to visit the penguins (the main reason for our trip to Oamaru). It was situated within easy walk to the main town. The room was clean and comfortable and the kitchenette had a full electric cooker and hob, microwave... More

We stayed here for 1 night as part of our travels, our room was large with well equiped kitchen. Decor was 1970's but not unusual in some motels in NZ. Motel on main road, less than 10min walk to the main town centre. Good motel to suit most people More

we have been stayed in this motel for one night in march 2009. the center is not so far but find something closer if you want to go to the harbour without your car. room is large and offer a tv, a kitchen with necessary, microwave, fridge, a sofa, a table, 2 bedrooms (one is in the main room with... More