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Criterion Boutique Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring South Hill

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Standard Twin Room | Free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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3 Tyne St, Oamaru, Otago Region, 9400
  • Place, Steampunk HQ
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Oamaru Harbour
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

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Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Oamaru

South Hill stay.With a stay at this South Hill hotel, you'll be steps from Auto Museum and Woolstore Complex. Steam Train and Steampunk HQ are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Steampunk HQ - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Oamaru Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Indian Kitchen Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Harbour St Bakery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Coast - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Criterion Boutique Hotel

Hotel perfectly located for exploring South Hill
  • 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). Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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The price is $99
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property 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 onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

National rating

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Frequently asked questions

Does Criterion Boutique Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Criterion Boutique Hotel.

How close is Criterion Boutique Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 1.6 mi (4-min drive) from Bushy Beach and 10.9 mi (21-min drive) from Te Hakapureirei Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Criterion Boutique Hotel offer free breakfast?

Criterion Boutique Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Criterion Boutique Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Criterion Boutique Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at Criterion Boutique Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Criterion Boutique Hotel have a pool?

Criterion Boutique Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Criterion Boutique Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Criterion Boutique Hotel to downtown Oamaru?

Criterion Boutique Hotel is 0.4 mi away from Oamaru.

Reviews

Criterion Boutique Hotel Reviews

10

Exceptional

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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