Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Hotels
8.1 (1220 reviews)
115 Thames Street , Oamaru , nz

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Lack of air conditioning
Some rooms dated

Categories

Cleanliness
7.95
Several reviews mention cleanliness positively, although some rooms seemed dated.
Service
8.45
Staff was consistently described as friendly and helpful throughout multiple reviews.
Location
8.45
Great location noted in numerous reviews, central to shops and activities.
Room Quality
7.95
Rooms varied in quality with some dated, but many enjoyed their stay in refurbished spaces.
Amenities
7.45
Amenities had mixed reviews, particularly regarding the lack of air conditioning.
Value for Money
7.95
Very good value according to multiple guests' comments.
Food and Beverage
8.45
Dinner and breakfast received positive remarks, with food described as good.
Overall Experience
8.15
Generally positive experiences with some minor complaints regarding specific room issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 05:45

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comfort

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions

Delicious Dining Options

Experience a blend of historic charm and modern comfort at Brydone Hotel Oamaru. Located in central Oamaru, our hotel offers free parking and a variety of room types to choose from. Explore the nearby attractions such as the Little Blue Penguin Colony and Whitestone Cheese Factory. Relax in spacious rooms equipped with satellite TV, and some even feature a luxury spa bath. Indulge in delectable meals at T Bar Restaurant, open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. With the Aquatic Centre and Botanic Gardens just a short walk away, there's plenty to see and do. Book your stay now and make unforgettable memories at Brydone Hotel Oamaru.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: OAM

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for NZD 30 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 1220 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.95
Service: 8.45
Location: 8.45
Room Quality: 7.95
Amenities: 7.45
Value for Money: 7.95
Food and Beverage: 8.45
Overall Experience: 8.15
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Winiata • solo_traveller • nz
9
Pros:

7

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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aikawa • couple • jp
10
全てが素晴らしい
Pros:

歴史を感じた

Cons:

特になし

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Darcy • solo_traveller • nz
4
Pros:

I liked the location.

Cons:

I think their online imagery is misleading. I had booked a room but was put in an older part of the hotel which wasn't on the photos on Booking.com. So I couldn't do any work as their was no table, just a shelf and space for the kettle and spoon.

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Scott • solo_traveller • nz
5
Old and run down but price is good
Pros:

Price

Cons:

Very old rooms in need of a major update - shower head is about 5 ft on the wall and hopeless trying to have a decent shower, old very small rooms with smelly carpet and not a comfortable place to stay, price was cheap and I only needed to sleep here so overall it was good

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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heidi • couple • au
9
Pros:

I enjoyed having a nice bath, comfortable bed and a good central location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Gordon • couple • ca
9
2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Paul • extended_group • gb
7
2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • nz
9
Lovely historic hotel. Perfect location . Excel
Pros:

Great location in the centre of Oamaru. Excellent cafe/restaurant with friendly staff. Very much enjoyed the breakfast

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
5
2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Aaron • couple • de
8
Gute Lage, sauberes Zimmer, wir haben uns wohl gefühlt
Pros:

Das Zimmer entsprach den Fotos in der Anzeige. Unser Zimmer schien renoviert. Das Badezimmer war sehr sauber.

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Paula B • couple • nz
5
Suits tour groups
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Expensive for very average accommodation.
No aircon so had to have Window open giving me the joy of listening to TAB patrons on bottom floor at all hours of the night and early morning
Underwhelming decor . Journey to room via labyrinth of dining rooms not ideal especially when in use

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Debra • couple • au
7
Ok, for for purpose, no room amenities other than a tiny kettle
Pros:

Typical hotel, pokey rooms , no facilities other than a tiny kettle . Bed was hard ,

Cons:

It served its purpose, but very pokey & the rooms are small .. def just for an overnight stay

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Adeline • couple • au
6
Pros:

Functional, location suited our requirements.

Cons:

Felt a bit like a hostel.

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Christina • solo_traveller • de
8
Pros:

Zwar ein etwas älteres Modell, aber trotzdem sehr sauber und ordentlich. Das Personal war super freundlich. Es gibt den ganzen Tag essen im hauseigenen Restaurant/Bar.

Cons:

Mein Zimmernachbar ging um zwölf Uhr nachts duschen und es war leider extrem laut.
Dasselbe morgens um halb sieben noch mal.
Schallschutz ist hier nicht so angesagt...

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Leonie • couple • gb
8
Great location, nice room, staff great
Pros:

Great location, good value for money. Lovely old hotel
But is showing a little ageing. Lovely room though, recently renovated and fab staff

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Nalik • couple • pl
9
Pros:

Dobry hotel

Cons:

Drogie śniadanie

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Dieter • couple • de
7
2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Odell • couple • nz
7
2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Andygat • couple • th
9
2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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NZSusie • couple • nz
7
Pros:

Central , clean. Good parking.

Cons:

Bed abit firm.

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee