In the heart of the city, Brydone Hotel Oamaru offers a warm welcome with its cozy fireplace in the lobby and on-site restaurant serving breakfast and dinner. Enjoy dry cleaning/laundry services, bike rentals for exploring nearby attractions, luggage storage for convenience, free self parking to come and go as you please. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
Reviews
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Bar
24/7 front desk
Non-smoking
Laundry facilities
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Room service
Coffee shop/cafe
4 meeting rooms
24-hour front desk
Lobby fireplace
Front-desk safe
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Wedding services
Feel at home (6)
Children stay free
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Separate sitting area
Premium TV channels
Daily housekeeping
The current price is $99
$99
includes taxes & fees
$85 per night
Apr 9 - Apr 10
Room options
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Classic Suite
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
753 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Accessibility Studio
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
237 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Deluxe Double
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
237 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Oamaru Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Oamaru Harbour - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
Restaurants
Galleon Complex - 5 min drive
McDonald's - 7 min walk
Harbour St Bakery - 7 min walk
Kfc - 7 min walk
Indian Kitchen Restaurant - 3 min drive
About this property
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
When visiting Oamaru, Brydone Hotel Oamaru is a great choice to consider. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the coffee shop/cafe, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English
At a glance
Hotel size
49 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive an email 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
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (12 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Private dining
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Access to nearby health club
Bicycle rentals nearby
Working away
4 meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Romance packages
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fireplace in lobby
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free weekday newspapers
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 14 to 25 per person
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of NZD 25.00 (subject to availability)
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Brydone Hotel Oamaru offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Brydone Hotel Oamaru does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Brydone Hotel Oamaru?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Brydone Hotel Oamaru?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Brydone Hotel Oamaru?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of NZD 25.00 (subject to availability).
What is there to do at Brydone Hotel Oamaru and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming. Brydone Hotel Oamaru also has access to a nearby health club.
Are there restaurants at or near Brydone Hotel Oamaru?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Brydone Hotel Oamaru like?
Brydone Hotel Oamaru is in the heart of Oamaru, a short 5-minute walk from Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail and 6 minutes' walk from Steampunk HQ.
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Brydone Hotel Oamaru Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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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 Exceptional
Dec 2, 2024
Nice place to stay, great staff, always very friendly.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Feb 2, 2025
Great location. Good parking.
Room a bit dated without AC
There were some other rooms in the old building that could be nicer.
Breakfast was great and generous.
Wayne
Wayne, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 5, 2024
Beautiful place to stay
Wendy
Wendy, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 10, 2025
Value for money
Even though this is a bit of a tired hotel, the staff was great, we rested well, the parking is convenient, the towels were absorbent, and we had plenty of hot water in the shower. An economical option in Oamaru if you want to be close to the historic downtown.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 9, 2025
Back in Whitestone Country
Was a nice room, logistics around the hotel were awkward with use of a lift but managing two flights of stairs with suitcases to get to the room was not ideal
Robin
Robin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 13, 2024
Just a good place to stay in the middle of town. Nice friendly staff.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 8, 2024
Great restored town
We have stayed here often . Handy to shops and restaurants. We love the Last Post restaurant.
IAN
IAN, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 21, 2024
Great venue close to where we needed to be great parking
Barbara
Barbara, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 15, 2024
Its old world charm excellent service and lovely meals. Will certainly stay again
An Excellent Value, Well Located, Hotel in Oamaru.
We were pleasantly surprised by the Brydone Hotel. It is an old hotel but one that has been kept in decent condition. Our one-bedroom suite was spacious and its bathroom would not have been out of place in a major city centre name brand hotel at four times the price.
All of the staff we met were friendly and helpful making our stay even more pleasant. We also ate in the hotel restaurant and found the food to be both plentiful and very appitising.
The Brydone is also much better located than the myriad motels that line the main road into town. From here it is only a short walk to the Steam Punk Museum, the harbour and shops of the historic district.
Phillip
Phillip, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 20, 2024
Great location and handy to the shops.
Parking was easy withther large car park.
Staff were very friendly and helpful an over all great experience.
Annette
Annette, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 13, 2024
Comfortable beds
Brendan
Brendan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 8, 2025
Central location
We were in Room 3 so plenty of space and loved the separate living room. Had everything we needed. Shame on 2nd Jan there was a surcharge in the hotel especially when you were staying but the bar connected didn’t. Food in bar cooked by hotel was lovely. Central to everything.
Lorinda
Lorinda, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 14, 2024
very convenient to walk around and enjoy the beach, big parking lots.
WENQIONG
WENQIONG, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 17, 2024
The place is an old favourite for us and we enjoyed the reconnection after a number of years It was as we remembered.
Ingrid
Ingrid, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 30, 2024
Good quality staying, friendly staff
Nadezda
Nadezda, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 4, 2024
Lovely staff and historic rooms. Great food. Difficult parking.
Sue
Sue, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 9, 2025
Clean but rooms outdated
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 12, 2023
Such an awesome hotel if you are looking for character, great meals in-house, friendly staff
Sharon
Sharon, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 9, 2024
Nice and clean, warm, cosy.
Jamie
Jamie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 9, 2022
great stay
dianne
dianne, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 26, 2022
Great location
Very clean and tidy
Enjoyed our stay
Leanne
Leanne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 3, 2024
Central location, close to Harbour Street, great staff and well maintained.