Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Hotels
8.1 (1316 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 1316 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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Compt • couple • au
8
Enjoyed the location and the bar/restaurant downstairs
Pros:

Good location, easy walk to most things and shops

Cons:

The laundry facility, we put the dryer on 2 rounds and clothes were still very damp.

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Liette • solo_traveller • ca
8
Pros:

L emplacement, hôtel historique.

Cons:

Une mise à jour des chambres seraient de mise.

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • nz
10
Relaxing and staff very hospitable
Pros:

Style and vibe

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Robbie • solo_traveller • nz
9
2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Philippa • couple • nz
9
2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Robbie • couple • nz
4
Pros:

The food in the restaurant was average to say the least.

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Zoe • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The staff were very helpful.

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Lonie • solo_traveller • nz
10
Pros:

view, warmth, heritage feel

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Naoko • couple • jp
8
2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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huafei • couple • cn
10
2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Nuchanard • family_with_children • th
8
2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Pei-Yi • couple • tw
10
Pros:

位置很方便
有停車場很大
走路也可以到熱到的街道

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Vanessa • couple • au
10
2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Tim • solo_traveller • nz
7
Pros:

Excellent central location, within walking distance of many attractions

Cons:

Too noisy on the main street side, both from the road and from neighbouring rooms

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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maria%20due • solo_traveller • nz
5
Cons:

Restaurant food was awful. Accomm was dated , smelt of mothballs and felt unclean. Would not recommend.

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Jodie • couple • au
8
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Long way to get to our room and outside

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Leigh & David • couple • au
8
Great stay but food a bit bland
Pros:

Location and staff who were friendly and professional both at reception and in the bar

Cons:

The food was pretty average with the seafood chowder being like a tasteless white, cheesy soup rather than a creamy seafood flavour. Other dishes were unremarkable. There were a few down- lights not working in room #9 which we forgot to mention on vacating.

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Yichen • couple • tw
9
整體來說相當不錯！地理位置很好，房價也合理。
Pros:

位置很方便，漂亮的老建築，有專用停車場，整體而言很滿意！

Cons:

冰箱不是很冰；一樓的動線有點令人困惑。

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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kristofer • couple • nz
8
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • us
10
Great place, great location.
Pros:

Beautiful, spacious room. Location was great, near Whitestone City and the penguins. Perfect for us!

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee