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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 reception desk with a glass top, wooden base, and three hanging lamps with a geometric pattern.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a unique X-shaped headboard, two bedside lamps, and a view through a window.
A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, red chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a bar area in the background.

1. Poshtel

Poshtel
1.6 km from Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
Australia
Cheryl
€108
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Poshtel
A house with a large porch and a view of the Milky Way.
A dining room with a round table surrounded by chairs, large windows with stained glass, and a chandelier.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A room with a large window, two patterned armchairs, a wooden cabinet, and a vase with branches.

2. Pen-y-bryn Lodge

Pen-y-bryn Lodge
Historic Precinct, 1.9 km from Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
United States
Brindan
€388
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Pen-y-bryn Lodge
A black car parked in front of a building with a white exterior and a black roof.
A hotel with a double-story structure, large windows, and a parking lot.
A kitchen with a countertop, a sink, and a window with blinds.
A multi-story hotel with a parking lot, outdoor seating, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

3. Oamaru Motor Lodge

Oamaru Motor Lodge
Oamaru North, 3 km from Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
Australia
Lynette
€80
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Oamaru Motor Lodge
A multi-story hotel with a brick driveway and a landscaped garden.
A hotel room with a desk, chair, bed, and kitchenette.
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.

4. The Mews Oamaru

The Mews Oamaru
2.1 km from Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
Australia
Mark
€102
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
The Mews Oamaru
A commercial laundry area with two stacked washers and a dryer, a safety warning sign, and a potted plant.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with sheer curtains, and a view of trees outside.
A gym with weightlifting equipment, treadmills, and exercise balls.
A patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a brick wall.

5. ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge
Oamaru North, 2.6 km from Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
Australia
Kevin
€82
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge
A room with two beds, a wooden table, and a television.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a desk, and a couch.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a window above the countertop.
A two-story residential building with a paved driveway and a small porch area.

6. AAA Thames Court Motel

AAA Thames Court Motel
2.2 km from Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
United States
Margaret
€107
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
AAA Thames Court Motel
A building facade with ornate architectural details, including a central decorative panel and two symmetrical sculptures.
A balcony with a view of a city street and buildings, a sofa, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
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
brett
€80
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
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 parking lot with several cars, a McDonald's restaurant, and a building with a red roof.

8. Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

Bella Vista Motel Oamaru
1.8 km from Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
Australia
Peter
€97
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Bella Vista Motel Oamaru
A set of outdoor metal stairs with a handrail, leading up to a building entrance.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.
A modern bedroom with a red bed, a sliding glass door, and a small patio area with a table and chairs.
A compact kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a kettle on the countertop.

9. Heritage Court Lodge

Heritage Court Lodge
Oamaru North, 3.1 km from Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
Australia
Patricia
€81
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Heritage Court Lodge
A building entrance with a covered porch, large potted plants, and a sign indicating a Sky lounge.
A living room with a sofa and a dining table with chairs. There is a kitchen area with cabinets and a microwave. A flat-screen TV is mounted on the wall.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a dining table with chairs, and a refrigerator.
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
Tony
€70
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Alpine Motel
A well-maintained garden with a flowering tree, a stone border, and a lawn.
A motel with a two-story structure, a covered parking area, and a staircase leading to the upper level.
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.

11. 289 Midway Motel

289 Midway Motel
2.1 km from Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
Australia
Wendy
€79
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
289 Midway Motel
A bar with a row of beer taps labeled with various brands and types.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, two armchairs, a small round table, and a window with a view of a building.
A room with two beds, wooden flooring, and a window with sheer curtains.
A formal dining room with a wooden table, chairs, a cabinet, and two flags.

12. Criterion Boutique Hotel

Criterion Boutique Hotel
Historic Precinct, 1.1 km from Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
Australia
Nicholas
€70
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
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 modern bedroom with a large bed, a view of the sea, and a mounted TV.
A home theater room with a large screen, reclining seats, and a mural of autumn leaves.

13. Tirohanga Nui

Tirohanga Nui
Historic Precinct, 0.8 km from Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
€339
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Tirohanga Nui
A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a desk with a chair, a large window with a view of the city, and a painting on the wall.
Room
Interior
A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a wooden cabinet, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

14. Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru

Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru
2.1 km from Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
€121
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru
A stone building with a balcony, large windows, and well-maintained hedges.
A well-maintained lawn with neatly trimmed hedges and a stone building with a green roof.
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.

15. Casa Nova House

Casa Nova House
Oamaru North, 4 km from Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
Australia
Bruce
€294
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Casa Nova House
A bed with a grey quilt and red pillows, a red and white striped throw, and a white headboard.
A grassy outdoor area with a swing set and a slide.
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 room with a TV, a desk, two chairs, a bed, a small kitchen area, and a window.

16. Colonial Lodge Motel

Colonial Lodge Motel
Oamaru North, 4.4 km from Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
New Zealand
Brent
€81
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Colonial Lodge Motel
A restaurant with wooden beams, tables, chairs, and menu boards.
A landscaped garden with a gravel path, rocks, and flowering bushes.
A billiards hall with a wooden counter, a digital scoreboard, and a glass display case.
A pool table, arcade machines, and a billiards table in a recreational area.

17. Ascot Oamaru Motel

Ascot Oamaru Motel
Oamaru North, 4.7 km from Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
Australia
WANLU
€96
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Ascot Oamaru Motel
A cozy interior with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a bookshelf.
Interior
A wooden sign with the text 'BURNSIDE HOMESTEAD' on a metal fence.
A room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a television.

18. BURNSIDE HOMESTEAD

BURNSIDE HOMESTEAD
15.5 km from Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
€246
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
BURNSIDE HOMESTEAD
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Compare popular hotels close to Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony

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Property class
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
434 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 black car parked in front of a building with a white exterior and a black roof.
Oamaru Motor Lodge
9.4
Exceptional
751 reviews
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A multi-story hotel with a brick driveway and a landscaped garden.
The Mews Oamaru
9.4
Exceptional
376 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
320 reviews
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Top Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony Hotel Reviews

Poshtel

Poshtel

10/10 Excellent
"Fantastic hotel. Beautiful rooms, lovely staff. Could not ask for more. Be aware if you are on the front of the hotel, there is some noise from the street, but this did not spoil our stay in any way. Easy 5 stars."
Neil 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Poshtel
Alpine Motel

Alpine Motel

8/10 Good
"Motel clean and comfortable. Great location. Well serviced daily. Management most accommodating."
John 2-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Alpine Motel
AAA Thames Court Motel

AAA Thames Court Motel

10/10 Excellent
"Really nice property and well taken care of . The staff were super nice and help. It's a great location."
Margaret 1-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
AAA Thames Court Motel
Oamaru Motor Lodge

Oamaru Motor Lodge

8/10 Good
"Comfortable room, Motel well located on main road to the north of the town."
Lynette 1-night trip
Posted 12 days ago
Oamaru Motor Lodge
Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

10/10 Excellent
"Great staff and perfectly located"
brett 2-night trip
Posted 13 days ago
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
Heritage Court Lodge

Heritage Court Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Enjoyed my stay at Heritage Court Lodge. Spacious studio unit, quiet with minimal road noise. Friendly staff , reception personnel helpful."
Patricia 1-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Heritage Court Lodge
ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

8/10 Good
"Nice place to stay."
Peter 1-night trip
Posted 5 months ago
ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge
Criterion Boutique Hotel

Criterion Boutique Hotel

8/10 Good
"good stay"
Zhaoyang 1-night trip
Posted 6 months ago
Criterion Boutique Hotel
Big space in a great location

Big space in a great location

8/10 Good
"Good spot. There is a lot within walking distance (1.5-3km). The house is comfortable, but prepare to manage the heating and for some rooms to be cold. The view from the front room is great. The kitchen is light on amenities. Examples include no coffee maker (not even a press), no paper towels with few kitchen towels to supplement, no spices, no oils, and other commonly needed items."
Kaitlyn and TJ M. 2-night trip
Posted 6 months ago
Big space in a great location

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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 14 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 14 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.