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Brydone Hotel Oamaru

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel perfect for exploring Oamaru

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Exterior detail
Traditional Double Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Classic Suite | View from room
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Interior entrance

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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115 Thames Street, Oamaru, 9400
  • Place, North Otago Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Steampunk HQ
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Oamaru Harbour
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

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

Junior Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior King + Single

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Premium Queen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Superior Queen + Single

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Family Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Double

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Accessibility Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Suite | Living area | TV

Classic Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Triple

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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

Superior Twin

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Traditional Double Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Double Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Oamaru

Heart of Oamaru.With a stay at this Oamaru hotel, you'll be steps from North Otago Museum and Oamaru Hospital. National Bank and Forrester Gallery are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • North Otago Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Steampunk HQ - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Oamaru Harbour - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Indian Kitchen Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Harbour St Bakery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Fat Sally's Pub and Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

3.5-star hotel perfect for exploring 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
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Brydone Hotel Oamaru offers 49 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary weekday newspapers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 14 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child 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.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Brydone Hotel Oamaru have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Brydone Hotel Oamaru.

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

As of Dec 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Brydone Hotel Oamaru on Jan 16, 2026 start from $78.49, excluding 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.

How close is Brydone Hotel Oamaru to the beach?

This hotel is 2.1 mi (6-min drive) from Bushy Beach and 11.1 mi (21-min drive) from Te Hakapureirei Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Brydone Hotel Oamaru offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Brydone Hotel Oamaru, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between NZD 14 and 25 per person. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Brydone Hotel Oamaru?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Brydone Hotel Oamaru?

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

Is there free parking at Brydone Hotel Oamaru?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Brydone Hotel Oamaru have a pool?

Brydone Hotel Oamaru does not have a pool.

Does Brydone Hotel Oamaru have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Brydone Hotel Oamaru have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Brydone Hotel Oamaru to downtown Oamaru?

Brydone Hotel Oamaru is 0.1 mi away from Oamaru.

Brydone Hotel Oamaru Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 248 out of 562 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 562 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 562 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 562 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 562 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dale P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay, centrally located to many amenities, nice staff, very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant hotel with awesome heritage rooms and superb restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for a comfortable stay. The staff were incredibly friendly and the breakfast was superb.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So nice to stay in a historic (old by NZ standards at least :-D) building. It is beautiful and should be celebrated like that. It was also lovely to read the pamphlet about its history. I wish they could put the parapet back up!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay, good truck parking, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

timaru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved how central the accommodation is. Walking distance to the shops & cafes. Room service was great. Having a restaurant, bar & offstreet parking is excellent. Staff was very friendly & professional. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Marshall

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Property was clean but basic and a bit dated. Queen bed in room had a very hard mattress, unit only had one bedside cabinet and power plugs for each side was behind the mattress, bathroom looked like it had recently been modernised. Door had snub lock plus chain, strongly recommend that you use the chain. Had an issue of someone walking into our room at 12:10am using a master key, ignoring the privacy requested sign hanging on the outside of the door, then stopping in the entrance when we loudly advised her that the room was taken then she stood with our door open for a few more minutes cursing that she was there to collect some milk before finally leaving our room. Only discovered that she was an employee (night porter) when we rang the front desk to complain that night and she answered the duty phone. She stated that she had got the wrong room. Reported this to the front desk the next morning and was told that they would comp our meal the next night. However when we went to confirm the credit ahead of the meal that night, we were advised that only a portion was credited. Advised hotel that we had been told that morning that both our meals would be credited otherwise we would have changed our accommodation during the day to another motel, they went back to management who eventually gave us the full meal credit given earlier. Nice restaurant, cafe and Bar that allowed you to charge back against your room number. On checkout, the hotel attempted to double charge us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely building

It was a lovely room. Just the right size for our one night stay. We were annoyed that the electric blanket was incredibly hard to find and plug in to use. I broke my permanent bracelet trying to lift the whole mattress to get to the plug on both beds. The heater has 3 different places to make sure it is on (overkill), had to call the desk to get it working. Positives: it is a lovely old hotel with a quirky room system. A few stairs to conquer but also a small elevator. It is very central to everything. A lovely walk up amd down the road to find quaint shops and wonderful old buildings. The people were nice and the cleaning lady was especially perky in the morning. Everyone seemed.to be happy to work there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and warm hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

T G A Buma

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Last time I stayed at this Hotel was 30 years ago. Was perfectly adequate for a comfortable nights stay. Central Oamaru, so good location with plenty of free parking at the rear of the Hotel. Happy with my stay overall.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alec

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alysha

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Clarice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good overall
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lucy

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Not recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gaye

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to get around Oamaru as central location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

PETER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing lovely old building! Nice rooms, bit of street noise early morning but hey the windows are thin and not double glazed. Nice bar, wanted to check out the other bar out the back too but it closed early.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jullia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, right in central spot. All the staff from reception to cafe & restaurant to housekeeping were so friendly & helpful. Hotel is lovely, some people might think old, which it is, but thats what we liked about it. Lovely Victoria building. Rooms have be renovated, beds were so comfortable and larger than modern hotels.Bathroom is small but again renovated and shower is so roomy and great water pressure. Wish we had have stayed longer. 2 nights not enough in this lovely hotel & town.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Maru

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

keith

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Val

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025