Criterion Boutique Hotel

Very small room for two people. Shared bathrooms ok. Very quirky and historical. A nice adventure

Floor in my room 16 is about to collapse sorry but this is the fact was a cheap stay work out for us

Room was an absolute disappointment.
Staff and I assume the owner don’t take responsibility for their broken and non-functioning stuff. Have a very short temper and are not very friendly towards their guests.
Would certainly not recommend at all and beware anyone else of that.
Also do have a feeling that owner takes down negative reviews

The bed was hard enough to qualify as construction material, the curtains let in every bit of light, and the TV barely worked. For what they charge, you’d expect a bathroom in the room and a screen that does more than static.

It’s in the Oamaru Victorian precinct, and it shows, the place feels like it hasn’t been touched since the 1880s. If you’re into old pubs, weird stories, and things that may or may not go bump in the night, you’ll probably have a laugh. If you came for comfort, sleep, or anything modern, the ghosts will enjoy your suffering more than you will.

Although the rooms are small. The bed was comfortable and fresh. The kitchen and bathroom could be cleaner but were still satifactory

Staff weren't available when we arrived at appointed check-in time. When they did arrive, we were told which room we were in and that the key was in the door. No details were given about the facilities, wifi, how to get in if we were out after hours, etc. This was also the noisiest hotel that I have ever stayed in, and I've traveled all over the world. Very little soundproofing inside (we heard another guest's alarm going off for more than 5 straight minutes at 5:30 am) or outside (road noise, nearby church bell tower at every 15 minute interval). Cute historic building and very walkable location, but probably wouldn't stay here again.

The guy who runs this is really nice and the beds have nice linen and the room is clean enough.
While the rooms were in good condition, they were small and we booked the room because the listing said a bathroom was among the room amenities.
There were two clean bathrooms on the other side of the floor. It might be good to specify “shared bathroom” in the hotel description.
If the kitchen were clean and free of clutter, I would have rated this 3 stars despite the amenity listing discrepancy.
Unfortunately, the kitchen was unusable owing to a large box dumped on the cooker, other equipment left on the side by the sink and dirty dishes left there from when we checked in a few minutes before 2pm until we checked out just before 10am. I went to wash the dishes, but I couldn’t find a cloth, only dishwashing liquid.
Food from the restaurant was stored in a deep freeze and a fridge was switched off. Another fridge freezer was switched on, but this would have benefited from being cleaned.
I know the owners are new, so leaving this as constructive feedback.

if you love a victorian vibe place this a hotel to stay. Me and my partner really love the place and their foods are superb.

Perfect.

Linens are exceptional quality and very clean. Cannot praise this place highly enough. Exellent value for money. In the heart of the Heritage area.

Jenny and Maryanne

Amazing building and warm, friendly staff.