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Brydone Hotel Oamaru

3.5 star property

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Exterior detail
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Classic Suite | View from room
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed
Interior entrance

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$158
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May

Explore the area

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115 Thames Street, Oamaru, 9400
  • Place, Steampunk HQ
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Oamaru Harbour
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior King + Single

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium Queen

Premium Queen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Queen + Single

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Studio

Family Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Accessibility Studio

Accessibility Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Classic Suite | Living area

Classic Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Triple

Superior Triple

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Twin

Superior Twin

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Traditional Double Room, 1 King Bed

Traditional Double Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Oamaru

Brydone Hotel Oamaru puts you in the heart of Oamaru, within steps of North Otago Museum and Oamaru Hospital. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning/laundry services. Added amenities include a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 10 AM. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Oamaru hotel include National Bank and Forrester Gallery.

What's nearby

  • Steampunk HQ - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Grainstore Gallery - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Oamaru Harbour - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Indian Kitchen Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Harbour St Bakery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Scotts Brewing - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 4 meeting rooms available. Brydone Hotel Oamaru also features tour/ticket assistance, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a fireplace in the lobby. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.

This 3.5-star Oamaru hotel is smoke free.

  • 49 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Brydone Hotel Oamaru offers 49 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary newspapers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: NZD 14 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: NZD 25.00

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 14 to 25 per person
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 25.00 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child aged 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Brydone Hotel Oamaru?

Brydone Hotel Oamaru offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Brydone Hotel Oamaru?

As of 25 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Brydone Hotel Oamaru on 26 May 2026 start from NZ$158, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Brydone Hotel Oamaru?

Yep, Brydone Hotel Oamaru has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Brydone Hotel Oamaru?

The closest beach to Brydone Hotel Oamaru is Bushy Beach (2.8 km).

Does Brydone Hotel Oamaru serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order brekkie is on offer daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Brydone Hotel Oamaru?

No, Brydone Hotel Oamaru does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Brydone Hotel Oamaru?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Brydone Hotel Oamaru?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Brydone Hotel Oamaru?

No, pets are not allowed.

Brydone Hotel Oamaru Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 278 out of 616 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 616 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 616 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 616 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 616 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was excellent. Very friendly and helpful. We were given a room upgrade. A pleasant surprise. The Bistro and dining room were great. The food was a bit pricey but we didn’t mind paying a bit more to eat in when we were looked after so well. We would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean spacious room and bathroom, nice and quiet. Food was great, staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Bradley

Travelled with family
Overall, it was okay, not terrible, but not particularly memorable either. The building has character, but the rooms are starting to feel dated and could do with a refresh. Simple updates would make a big difference. Duvet covers instead of comforters would feel more hygienic and modern, and the towels could be upgraded to better hotel-quality ones. There’s no air conditioning, which made our stay quite uncomfortable at times. On the positive side, the staff were friendly and welcoming. For the price, felt it was a little overvalued given the current state of the accommodation. With some upgrades, it could be a much stronger offering.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, staff was very good, helpful and cheerful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Carmen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Julia

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Heli, Montreal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Bed was very comfortable. The room was clean. The toilettries were of nice quality and contributing to a charitable cause. I appreciate that. Due to our schedule, we did not try the restaurant. Overall, we were very happy and had no issues.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kate

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very convenient location in Oamaru. Excellent staff, but there was early morning noise from a big tour group leaving the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Logan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service and staff were excellent. Felt very welcome
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

rosemary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, helpful, knowledgable staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Khalid

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very cool old building, walkable to everything, very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Choonseog

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room seems clean, but it has a smell. not good conditions.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

kay

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
clean but basic
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location, great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Deep

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn't eat breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Due to the little blue penguins’ late arrival, we arrived at the hotel doors after 11 p.m. I called the posted number, and a gentleman checked us in. Our room is lovely, and the bathroom is spotless. I had a good night’s sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Virginia M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was helpful, room much larger than we expected. Beautiful, old hotel and we would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is conviniently located at the heart of the historical centre and with a walking distance to see the penguins. Rooms are a little bit dated but reasonably well mantained.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Dhama

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very dated and cleanliness is questionable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were lovely and the room was spacious and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Olwyn, Christchurch

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Great location for exploring the older part of town. On site free carpark
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025