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Brydone Hotel Oamaru

3.5 star property

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Exterior detail
Interior entrance
A bar area with a beer tap and a wine & beverage list sign.
A balcony with a view of a city street and buildings, a sofa, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a vase with purple flowers, and a framed artwork on the wall.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $91
$79 nightly
$91 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29

Explore the area

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115 Thames Street, Oamaru, 9400
  • Place, Steampunk HQ
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Janet Frame House
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Oamaru Harbour
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Junior Suite

A hotel room with a bed, a brown leather sofa, a small round table, and a window with curtains.

Junior Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior King + Single

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Superior King + Single

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Queen | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Premium Queen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Queen + Single

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Superior Queen + Single

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Studio

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a chair, and a wooden headboard.

Family Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Accessibility Studio

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Accessibility Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • City view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Suite | Living area | TV

Classic Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Triple

Superior Triple | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Superior Triple

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Superior Twin

  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Traditional Double Room, 1 King Bed

A neatly made bed with a quilted cover, two bedside lamps, and a nightstand with a phone and lamp.

Traditional Double Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE DELUXE QUEEN BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Oamaru

A stay at Brydone Hotel Oamaru places you in the heart of Oamaru, steps from North Otago Museum and Oamaru Hospital. .This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from National Bank and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Forrester Gallery.

What's nearby

  • Steampunk HQ - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Janet Frame House - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Oamaru Harbour - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 11 min drive - 1.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Harbour St Bakery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Indian Kitchen Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Scotts Brewing - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Brydone Hotel Oamaru offers 49 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Premium satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary weekday newspapers and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 49 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and complimentary weekday newspapers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Additional amenities at this hotel include tour/ticket assistance and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. This hotel has 4 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.
Brydone Hotel Oamaru has a restaurant serving breakfast and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 14 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 25.00

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 14 to 25 per person
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 25.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property class

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

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Brydone Hotel Oamaru Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 292 out of 638 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 638 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 638 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 638 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 638 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ange

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay in a Heritage Hotel. Nice dining options too.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a fantastic place to stay,the food was great, room was clean and warm.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very pleased with our stay at that Bryson’s Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Don’t be put off by the aging exterior, the rooms are basic but very clean & comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s good overall accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Wei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Location. But you have to walk some stairs to get to the room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean spacious room and bathroom, nice and quiet. Food was great, staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was excellent. Very friendly and helpful. We were given a room upgrade. A pleasant surprise. The Bistro and dining room were great. The food was a bit pricey but we didn’t mind paying a bit more to eat in when we were looked after so well. We would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, staff was very good, helpful and cheerful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location, great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michael

Good bar service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pradeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place and very convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were lovely and the room was spacious and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Virginia M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was helpful, room much larger than we expected. Beautiful, old hotel and we would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness
This hotel's decor was rather dated, but the room was comfortable. The WiFi Internet was reliable and reasonably fast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Khalid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very cool old building, walkable to everything, very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grand whitestone Oamaru hotel in good renovated condition. Large very clean Victorian bedroom with modern bathroom. We had dinner and drinks in the bar and dining room. The friendly barman doubled as the waiter and went out of his way to make our evening special.....thanks
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, helpful, knowledgable staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good restaurant, clean, comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service and staff were excellent. Felt very welcome
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, always friendly, great location, good parking for a truck too.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing could be improved on. We didnt or drink in the hotel itself-there plenty of other options nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026