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Criterion Boutique Hotel

Property class: 2

Photo gallery for Criterion Boutique Hotel

A bar with a row of beer taps labeled with various brands and types.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, two armchairs, a small round table, and a window with a view of a building.
A historic building with a sign reading "HOTEL CRITERION."
A formal dining room with a wooden table, chairs, a cabinet, and two flags.
A room with two beds, wooden flooring, and a window with sheer curtains.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$108
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept

Explore the area

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3 Tyne St, Oamaru, Otago Region, 9400
  • Place, Steampunk HQ
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Oamaru Harbour
    ‪3 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A room with two beds, wooden flooring, and a window with sheer curtains.

Standard Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a single bed, a wooden dresser, a mirror, and a chandelier.

Studio Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Oamaru

At Criterion Boutique Hotel you'll be within steps of Auto Museum and Steampunk HQ. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this South Hill hotel include Grainstore Gallery and Woolstore Complex.

What's nearby

  • Steampunk HQ - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Oamaru Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grainstore Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Coast - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Harbour St Bakery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Filadelphios Pizza - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Criterion Boutique Hotel

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
Criterion Boutique Hotel offers 7 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Policies

Check-in

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

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from noon - 8:30 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Criterion Boutique Hotel?

The closest beach to Criterion Boutique Hotel is Bushy Beach (2.4 km).

How much does it cost to stay at Criterion Boutique Hotel?

As of 12 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Criterion Boutique Hotel on 13 Sept 2026 start from NZ$108, 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 there a free airport shuttle available at Criterion Boutique Hotel?

No, Criterion Boutique Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Criterion Boutique Hotel?

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

Are pets allowed at Criterion Boutique Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Criterion Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 52 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Short stay, good for a hassle free bed when travelling/stopping through, great staff, very clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good friendly place to stay would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old hotel with great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Zhaoyang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Really lovely people and suited our needs!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming stay in the heart of old Oamaru. Staff are gracious and lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and up to standard
Thames Street Oamaru
Friendly at Sunrise
Oamaru Steam and Rail
Steampunk Oamaru
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jo

Parking over road was secure
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marit Karlsen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a fantastic stay at this hotel, with extra service from the host/owner. The hotel gave us a feeling of going back to historical times. And we slept very well !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Levi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
if you love a victorian vibe place this a hotel to stay. Me and my partner really love the place and their foods are superb.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great room thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff interaction and service. Room was perfect, and as described.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

robert Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean and met staff on check in. Was an overnight stop so can’t really give an accurate assessment. Old building with high ceilings and cozy enough
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beatiful old hotel Rooms need attention
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing building and warm, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Mike

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old hotel built in 1880s. Pleased to get a room. Great location but no ensuite.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The facilities were very clean, the staff very friendly. However, when I made the reservation it said it was a room with a private bathroom, which isn't true; the bathroom is shared but very clean, and the other guests also kept the bathroom and kitchen clean. My stay there was very satisfactory since the location is perfect for getting around on foot and the hotel has parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room was clean but very small, bed was comfortable. Floors are wood so noise carries from hallway into room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Everything was clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

sammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For a budget hotel, I found myself having the most comfortable sleep in any of the hotels I stayed at in New Zealand! The rooms were super small without TV and en-suite bathroom, but I didn't expect it given this is 1 of only 2 remaining original continuosly ran hotels in the town.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Rosalie

Disliked: Amenities
No parking and no idea that I had already paid for the room. Showed him my bank statement that had the amount withdrawn from my bank account. Will never use Expedia again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Gwynell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Yes and yes, very courtious
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very small room for two people. Shared bathrooms ok. Very quirky and historical. A nice adventure
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025