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Criterion Boutique Hotel

Waitaki, Otago

The Fun Awaits

Perfect for nature loversOnly 1.1 km to Oamaru Gardens and 1.5 km to Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony

Tourist attractions nearbyOnly 1.7 km to Whitestone Cheese Factory

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3.4/5

OkayFrom 42 reviews

5.0/523 Mar 2026

Alison • Couple Trip

Really lovely people and suited our needs!

5.0/523 Mar 2026

Geoffrey • Solo Trip

The room was very clean and up to standard

5.0/57 Mar 2026

Monica • Couple Trip

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.

5.0/523 Feb 2026

Jeremy • Family Trip

Good friendly place to stay would stay again

5.0/521 Feb 2026

Chris • Solo Trip

Very comfortable

5.0/513 Feb 2026

Helen • Couple Trip

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.

5.0/511 Feb 2026

Marit Karlsen • Family Trip

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 !

5.0/54 Feb 2026

Chris

Great room thanks

5.0/524 Jan 2026

Gavin

Everything was clean

5.0/524 Oct 2025

Levi

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.

5.0/54 Oct 2025

Jenny • Family Trip

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

5.0/526 Sep 2025

Mark

Amazing building and warm, friendly staff.

4.0/57 May 2026

Zhaoyang

good stay

4.0/53 May 2026

Nicholas • Couple Trip

Short stay, good for a hassle free bed when travelling/stopping through, great staff, very clean

4.0/527 Apr 2026

Jo • Family Trip

Parking over road was secure

4.0/58 Mar 2026

Chris

Lovely old hotel with great location

4.0/524 Feb 2026

Chris • Solo Trip

Very nice accommodation

4.0/522 Feb 2026

Steve

Staff interaction and service. Room was perfect, and as described.

4.0/525 Jan 2026

sammy • Solo Trip

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.

4.0/530 Dec 2025

tony • Couple Trip

Very small room for two people. Shared bathrooms ok. Very quirky and historical. A nice adventure

Popular Facilities

24-hour Front Desk

Children Facility

Info

No Elevators

Location

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3 Tyne St, Oamaru, Otago Region, NZ

Nearby Destinations

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Accommodation Rules

Announcement

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Check-in Procedure

Check-in2:00 PM-midnight

Check-out10:00

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

The front desk is open daily from noon - 8:30 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

About Criterion Boutique Hotel

Criterion Boutique Hotel Location
With a stay at Criterion Boutique Hotel in Oamaru (South Hill), you'll be steps from Auto Museum and Steampunk HQ. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Grainstore Gallery and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Woolstore Complex.

Criterion Boutique Hotel Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.

Room Type and Price

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 - Fri, 11 Sep 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children