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Our top choices for Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony hotels

A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, leather sofas, a red chair, and multiple hanging lights.
A wall of whisky labels in a room with wooden flooring and a staircase leading to another area.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a unique X-shaped headboard, two bedside lamps, and a view through a window.
A reception desk with a glass top, wooden base, and three hanging lamps with a geometric pattern.

1. Poshtel

Poshtel
1.6 km from Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
Australia
Cheryl
€98
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Poshtel
A black car parked in front of a building with a white exterior and a black roof.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window.
A kitchen with a countertop, a sink, and a window with blinds.
A hotel with a double-story structure, large windows, and a parking lot.

2. Oamaru Motor Lodge

Oamaru Motor Lodge
Oamaru North, 3 km from Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
Australia
Cathryn
€98
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Oamaru Motor Lodge
A house with a large porch and a view of the Milky Way.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A dining room with a round table surrounded by chairs, large windows with stained glass, and a chandelier.
A spacious living room with a red carpet, a wooden coffee table, a sofa, and a chair. There are windows with curtains, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

3. Pen-y-bryn Lodge

Pen-y-bryn Lodge
Historic Precinct, 1.9 km from Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
Singapore
xander
€336
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Pen-y-bryn Lodge
A multi-story hotel with a brick driveway and a landscaped garden.
A multi-story building with balconies, outdoor seating, and large windows.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a built-in dishwasher, and a large sink.
A coastal landscape with a beach, rocky cliffs, and a distant view of mountains.

4. The Mews Oamaru

The Mews Oamaru
2.1 km from Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
Australia
Mark
€114
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
The Mews Oamaru
A commercial laundry area with two stacked washers and a dryer, a safety warning sign, and a potted plant.
A patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a brick wall.
A gym with weightlifting equipment, treadmills, and exercise balls.
A street view of a hotel with a row of rooms on either side, a car parked in the middle, and a hill with houses in the background.

5. ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge
Oamaru North, 2.6 km from Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
Australia
Kevin
€80
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge
A room with two beds, a wooden table, and a television.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a window above the countertop.
A motel with a covered patio, sliding glass doors to the rooms, and outdoor seating.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a desk, and a couch.

6. AAA Thames Court Motel

AAA Thames Court Motel
2.2 km from Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
United States
Brittney
€108
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
AAA Thames Court Motel
A building facade with ornate architectural details, including a central decorative panel and two symmetrical sculptures.
A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a vase with purple flowers, and a framed artwork on the wall.
A bar area with a beer tap and a wine & beverage list sign.
A hallway with a staircase, a clock, and framed pictures on the walls.

7. Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Brydone Hotel Oamaru
1.4 km from Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
Australia
Paul
€81
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
A gym with multiple treadmills, red chairs, and a table.
A compact kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a stove.
A hotel room with two beds, a sink, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.
A motel with a red roof, a signboard, and a parking lot with cars.

8. Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

Bella Vista Motel Oamaru
1.8 km from Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
Australia
Peter
€94
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Bella Vista Motel Oamaru
A set of outdoor metal stairs with a handrail, leading up to a building entrance.
A hotel courtyard with a paved walkway, a palm tree planter, and a building with multiple balconies and windows.
A compact kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a kettle on the countertop.
A modern bedroom with a red bed, a sliding glass door, and a small patio area with a table and chairs.

9. Heritage Court Lodge

Heritage Court Lodge
Oamaru North, 3.1 km from Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
Australia
Jill
€73
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Heritage Court Lodge
A building entrance with a covered porch, large potted plants, and a sign indicating a Sky lounge.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a dining table with chairs, and a refrigerator.
A neatly made bed with a white comforter, a rolled white blanket, and a dark blue throw blanket.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a kettle, and a stove.

10. Alpine Motel

Alpine Motel
2 km from Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
Australia
Leanne
€66
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Alpine Motel
A well-maintained garden with a flowering tree, a stone border, and a lawn.
A hotel room with a bed, a purple sofa, a wooden coffee table, a TV, and a painting on the wall.
A hotel with a two-story structure, a staircase leading to the upper level, and outdoor seating area with chairs and tables.
A motel with a two-story structure, a covered parking area, and a staircase leading to the upper level.

11. 289 Midway Motel

289 Midway Motel
2.1 km from Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
Australia
Wendy
€82
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
289 Midway Motel
A bar with a row of beer taps labeled with various brands and types.
A formal dining room with a wooden table, chairs, a cabinet, and two flags.
A room with two beds, wooden flooring, and a window with sheer curtains.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, two armchairs, a small round table, and a window with a view of a building.

12. Criterion Boutique Hotel

Criterion Boutique Hotel
Historic Precinct, 1.1 km from Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
Australia
Nicholas
€55
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Criterion Boutique Hotel
A modern building with a glass facade overlooking a body of water.
A modern house with large windows and a covered outdoor area.
A home theater room with a large screen, reclining seats, and a mural of autumn leaves.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a view of the sea, and a mounted TV.

13. Tirohanga Nui

Tirohanga Nui
Historic Precinct, 0.8 km from Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
€343
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Tirohanga Nui
A stone building with a balcony, large windows, and well-maintained hedges.
A dining area with a table set for four, a window with curtains, and a view of trees and a building.
A bedroom with a balcony, patterned wallpaper, a bed with a pink blanket, and a TV on the wall.
A bedroom with a window overlooking palm trees, a bed with white and yellow bedding, and patterned wallpaper.

14. Casa Nova House

Casa Nova House
Oamaru North, 4 km from Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
Australia
Bruce
€275
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Casa Nova House
A bed with a grey quilt and red pillows, a red and white striped throw, and a white headboard.
A room with a TV, a desk, two chairs, a bed, a small kitchen area, and a window.
A modern kitchen with a built-in stove, a sink, and a compact refrigerator. There is a window above the sink with a view of greenery outside.
A grassy outdoor area with a swing set and a slide.

15. Colonial Lodge Motel

Colonial Lodge Motel
Oamaru North, 4.4 km from Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
Australia
Adrian
€82
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Colonial Lodge Motel
A restaurant with wooden beams, tables, chairs, and menu boards.
A two-story building with a sign reading "Ascot Reception" above the entrance.
A pool table, arcade machines, and a billiards table in a recreational area.
A billiards hall with a wooden counter, a digital scoreboard, and a glass display case.

16. Ascot Oamaru Motel

Ascot Oamaru Motel
Oamaru North, 4.7 km from Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
Australia
Akuila
€97
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Ascot Oamaru Motel
A large, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance.
An interior of a church with wooden pews arranged in rows, a central altar, and stained glass windows.
A grassy park area with trees and a building in the background.
A compact hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a kitchenette, and a large window.

17. Teschemakers Resort

Teschemakers Resort
9.4 km from Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
Australia
Jawid
€113
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Teschemakers Resort
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Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, leather sofas, a red chair, and multiple hanging lights.
Poshtel
9.6
Exceptional
429 reviews
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A black car parked in front of a building with a white exterior and a black roof.
Oamaru Motor Lodge
9.4
Exceptional
746 reviews
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A house with a large porch and a view of the Milky Way.
Pen-y-bryn Lodge
9.6
Exceptional
18 reviews
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A multi-story hotel with a brick driveway and a landscaped garden.
The Mews Oamaru
9.4
Exceptional
373 reviews
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A commercial laundry area with two stacked washers and a dryer, a safety warning sign, and a potted plant.
ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge
9.2
Wonderful
319 reviews
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Top Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony Hotel Reviews

Alpine Motel

Alpine Motel

8/10 Good
"A very convenient motel and spacious layout which we selected to make our stay more comfortable."
Leanne 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Alpine Motel
Poshtel

Poshtel

10/10 Excellent
"Clean, friendly welcome and breakfast was awesome. Only remark was the bathroom was very small."
Kris 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Poshtel
Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

8/10 Good
"Nice place to stay."
Peter 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Bella Vista Motel Oamaru
Oamaru Motor Lodge

Oamaru Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Great customer experience. Nice bedrooms and bath. Receptionist ready for serving well"
Romulo 3-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Oamaru Motor Lodge
The Mews Oamaru

The Mews Oamaru

10/10 Excellent
"Loved our nice quiet room in a great location, would stay here again"
Mark 1-night trip
Posted 10 days ago
The Mews Oamaru
Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

10/10 Excellent
"Older hotel but that means a nice big room, great location on the Main Street."
Paul 2-night trip
Posted 11 days ago
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru

Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru

10/10 Excellent
"What a stunning property! Great location. Tastefully, stylishly and perfectly restored with loads of charm. Warm, clean, & comfortable. So homely we absolutely loved our stay in Oamaru"
Kym 1-night trip
Posted 13 days ago
Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru
Colonial Lodge Motel

Colonial Lodge Motel

10/10 Excellent
"Clear room and kitchen, helpful staff, easy parking! Recommend!"
Huizhen 1-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Colonial Lodge Motel
Heritage Court Lodge

Heritage Court Lodge

8/10 Good
"Good for a one-night stay. The room was comfortable enough and the location was convenient. Good value for a short stopover."
Kelvin 1-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Heritage Court Lodge

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony?
Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony is located in Oamaru. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 15 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay near Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony?
Poshtel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this lodge offers free WiFi and parking. It's located just a short 1 mi (1.6 km) from Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony. Other good choices within a short distance include Brydone Hotel Oamaru and Criterion Boutique Hotel.
How many hotels will I find close to Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony?
Expedia has 15 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony.
What can I see and do near Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony?
You'll want to browse the exhibits at Auto Museum and North Otago Museum. Janet Frame House, Totara Estate and Totara Estate are some of the local landmarks to explore. Enjoy nature at Oamaru Harbour, Oamaru Gardens or Bushy Beach.