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Criterion Boutique Hotel

Hotel in Oamaru

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Enjoy your visit to Oamaru with a stay at Criterion Boutique Hotel.
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Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (2)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Limited hour front desk
CA $74
CA $86 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20

Room options

Showing 4 of 4 rooms
Standard Double Room
Standard Double Room
Standard Double Room
Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Standard Twin Room
Standard Twin Room
Standard Twin Room
Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
Family Room
Family Room
Family Room
Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Studio Suite
Studio Suite
Studio Suite
Studio Suite

Studio Suite

Highlights

Private bathroom
Toaster
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
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

Enjoy your visit to Oamaru with a stay at Criterion Boutique Hotel.

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

6.8

Good

6.8

Cleanliness

6.4

Amenities

8.0

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing building and warm, friendly staff.
Mark, 1-night trip

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

2/10 Poor

Perfect.
Joseph, 1-night trip