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Criterion Boutique Hotel

Hotel in Oamaru

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When visiting Oamaru, Criterion Boutique Hotel is a great choice to consider.
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Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (2)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Limited hour front desk
CA $75
CA $86 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 19 - Apr 20

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Excellent
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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Standard Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
Family Room
Family Room
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Family Room

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Studio Suite
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Studio Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

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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
  • North Otago Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coast - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Indian Kitchen Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Harbour St Bakery - ‬1 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

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

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

7.0

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

6.0

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We 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 !
Marit Karlsen, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The facilities were very clean, the staff very friendly. However, when I made the reservation it said it was a room with a private bathroom, which isn't true; the bathroom is shared but very clean, and the other guests also kept the bathroom and kitchen clean. My stay there was very satisfactory since the location is perfect for getting around on foot and the hotel has parking.
Monica, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Levi, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

For 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.
sammy, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing building and warm, friendly staff.
Mark, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Floor in my room 16 is about to collapse sorry but this is the fact was a cheap stay work out for us
Shiu, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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
Jenny, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Perfect.
Joseph, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

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.
Bradley, 2-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

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
Lukas, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

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.
Rebecca, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Yes and yes, very courtious
Gwynell, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Quite 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.
Helen, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Although the rooms are small. The bed was comfortable and fresh. The kitchen and bathroom could be cleaner but were still satifactory
Gregory, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

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.
Trudy, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Mary, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Luke, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

marivic, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Anna, 1-night trip