8/10 Very good
Chris
Mar 8, 2026Lovely old hotel with great location
Criterion Boutique Hotel
Hotel in Oamaru
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Standard Double Room
8.6Excellent
8 reviews
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
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- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Twin Beds
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- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed
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About the area
3 Tyne St, Oamaru, Otago Region, 9400
What's nearby
- Steampunk HQ - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Oamaru Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Restaurants
- Coast - 13 min drive
- Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli - 5 min drive
- Harbour St Bakery - 1 min walk
- Filadelphios Pizza - 6 min walk
- McDonald's - 13 min walk
About this property
Criterion Boutique Hotel
- When visiting Oamaru, Criterion Boutique Hotel is a great choice to consider.
At a glance
Hotel size
- 7 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
- Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
- The front desk is open daily from noon - 8:30 PM
- Front desk staffed during limited hours
- Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
- No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
- Pets not allowed
Internet
- Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Parking
- No onsite parking
Property amenities
Services
- Front desk (limited hours)
Room amenities
Sleep well
- Bed sheets provided
Stay connected
- Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
More
- Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Property class
Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Criterion Boutique Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Criterion Boutique Hotel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Criterion Boutique Hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Criterion Boutique Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What's the area around Criterion Boutique Hotel like?
Criterion Boutique Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Steampunk HQ and 4 minutes' walk from Oamaru Harbour.
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Criterion Boutique Hotel Reviews
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7.6
Cleanliness
5.8
Amenities
8.2
Staff & service
6.4
Property conditions & facilities
10/10 Exceptional
Alison
Mar 23, 2026Really lovely people and suited our needs!
6/10 Good
Sarah
Apr 4, 2026Charming stay in the heart of old Oamaru. Staff are gracious and lovely.
6/10 Good
Elizabeth
Aug 18, 2026The place has a lot of old character but it was really cold. We stayed in the winter and had to ask for more blankets because the mini floor heater was doing very little and the curtains were keeping no cold out. The staff were nice and grabbed us more blankets. We didn’t know the room was going to be as small as it was, it worked for as a place to sleep for a night besides it being as cold as it was. If you want the 150 year old property feel it’s a good choice.
10/10 Exceptional
Geoffrey
Mar 23, 2026The room was very clean and up to standard
10/10 Exceptional
Marit Karlsen
Feb 11, 2026We had a fantastic stay at this hotel, with extra service from the host/owner. The hotel gave us a feeling of going back to historical times. And we slept very well !
10/10 Exceptional
Chris
Feb 4, 2026Great room thanks
10/10 Exceptional
Mark
Sep 26, 2025Amazing building and warm, friendly staff.
6/10 Good
robert Murray
Mar 13, 2026Room was clean and met staff on check in. Was an overnight stop so can’t really give an accurate assessment. Old building with high ceilings and cozy enough
4/10 Fair
Mike
Mar 6, 2026Old hotel built in 1880s. Pleased to get a room. Great location but no ensuite.
10/10 Exceptional
Gavin
Jan 24, 2026Everything was clean
8/10 Very good
sammy
Jan 25, 2026For a budget hotel, I found myself having the most comfortable sleep in any of the hotels I stayed at in New Zealand! The rooms were super small without TV and en-suite bathroom, but I didn't expect it given this is 1 of only 2 remaining original continuosly ran hotels in the town.
8/10 Very good
tony
Dec 30, 2025Very small room for two people. Shared bathrooms ok. Very quirky and historical. A nice adventure
10/10 Exceptional
Helen
Feb 13, 2026Quite a quirky place in the Victorian area of Omaru. The room was compact and probably the same layout as it was in Victorian time. The room and bathrooms were clean. The kitchen was a bit disorganised. The staff were lovely and very keen to help in any way they could.
8/10 Very good
Gregory
Nov 26, 2025Although the rooms are small. The bed was comfortable and fresh. The kitchen and bathroom could be cleaner but were still satifactory
6/10 Good
Donald
Mar 21, 2026Rooms need a good clean . No hand towels for use in shared bathroom. Garbage upstairs was not taken out we were their two days. Needs a bit of modernizing . Has charm and history could be a real busy little boutique . All the doors and windows need some oil . Might help prevent guests from being woken up. Great location.
6/10 Good
Peter
Feb 8, 20263.5 Stars...
The room was clean and tidy. We were in the "Suite" which included a bathroom with very good shower, however despite being a jug and a jar of coffee, and some cups, there was no milk, sugar or tea in the room or the nearby communal kitchen.
The bed was comfortable, but could of done with more than just one pillow each.
4/10 Fair
Bradley
Dec 2, 2025The 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.
4/10 Fair
Rebecca
Nov 1, 2025The 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.
8/10 Very good
Nicholas
May 3, 2026Short stay, good for a hassle free bed when travelling/stopping through, great staff, very clean
10/10 Exceptional
Jeremy
Feb 23, 2026Good friendly place to stay would stay again
8/10 Very good
Zhaoyang
May 7, 2026good stay
8/10 Very good
Chris
Feb 24, 2026Very nice accommodation
10/10 Exceptional
Levi
Oct 24, 2025if you love a victorian vibe place this a hotel to stay. Me and my partner really love the place and their foods are superb.
8/10 Very good
Jo
Apr 27, 2026Parking over road was secure
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