Brydone Hotel Oamaru
115 Thames Street
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Why people book this hotel
“Location is good”
“Great location, plenty of parking”
“Bed is too small and springy mattress”
“good sized room”
“Friendly staff at reception”
“The staff were very helpful”
“Free parking”
“Comfortable and clean room”
Overview
Built in 1881, Brydone Hotel Oamaru is located in central Oamaru, within walking distance of the historic town centre. Offering free parking and a range of room types, the hotel is a 5-minute drive from the Little Blue Penguin Colony and the Whitestone Cheese Factory. Spacious and well-furnished, all rooms have satellite TV. Some rooms also have a luxury spa bath. T Bar Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner every day. Within walking distance of Brydone Hotel are the Aquatic Centre and Botanic Gardens. Dunedin is a 2-hour drive and Christchurch is 3 hours' drive away.
Traveller reviews
Anne
couple
June 4, 2026
“Beautiful place,close to where we want to be. Staff was very nice”
Love the old look but it was still modern
Syed Rashidah
couple
June 3, 2026
“Location is good but size of toilet and bed can be better.”
Location is good. Toilet is too small. Bed is too small and springy mattress. Hotel has a restaurant so it is very convenient. Nice old building.
Drew
solo_traveller
June 1, 2026
“Great location, super comfortable.”
Great location, plenty of parking.
June
solo_traveller
June 1, 2026
“Very enjoyable”
Andrew
couple
May 30, 2026
really good location , close to heritage part
Kevin
solo_traveller
May 28, 2026
“Comfortable”
Good location. good sized room
Stephen
couple
May 16, 2026
Great location. Loved the atmosphere with the open fire.
Kelvyn
solo_traveller
May 13, 2026
It was ideal.
Imogen
couple
May 11, 2026
“Very good location, nice and clean rooms and great facilities.”
Great location, it had everything we needed.
Ailsa
couple
May 3, 2026
“Perfect overnight stop for a visit to the blue penguins”
Comfortable and clean room. Free parking. Friendly staff at reception. Comfortable bar, with food if required. A few minutes drive to see the penguins. Centre of town.
Compt
couple
April 28, 2026
“Enjoyed the location and the bar/restaurant downstairs”
Good location, easy walk to most things and shops
John
couple
April 25, 2026
“Relaxing and staff very hospitable”
Style and vibe
Robbie
couple
April 22, 2026
The food in the restaurant was average to say the least.
Zoe
solo_traveller
April 21, 2026
The staff were very helpful.
Lonie
solo_traveller
April 20, 2026
view, warmth, heritage feel
Tim
solo_traveller
April 15, 2026
Excellent central location, within walking distance of many attractions
maria%20due
solo_traveller
April 15, 2026
Restaurant food was awful. Accomm was dated , smelt of mothballs and felt unclean. Would not recommend.
Jodie
couple
April 15, 2026
Location
Leigh & David
couple
April 14, 2026
“Great stay but food a bit bland”
Location and staff who were friendly and professional both at reception and in the bar
scott
couple
April 6, 2026
“Nice place to stay”
Great location and fantastic size room was warm
Facilities
Activities
Bicycle rental (additional charge), Happy hour
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Coffee house on site, Breakfast options, Special diet menus (on request), Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast in the room
General
Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Lift, Safety deposit box, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout, WiFi available in all areas, Heating
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Services
Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Packed lunches, Car hire, Tour desk, Babysitting/child services, Laundry, Dry cleaning, 24-hour front desk, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities
Premium Queen Only Room
Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room features a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as sea views. The unit has 1 bed.
Standard Queen/King Only Room
Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, as well as heating. The unit has 1 bed.
Superior King & Single
Offering free toiletries, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The triple room has tiled floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, as well as a carpeted floor. The unit has 2 beds.
Superior Triple Room
Providing free toiletries, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The triple room features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, as well as heating. The unit offers 3 beds.
Superior Room with Queen + Single
Featuring free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a hairdryer. The twin room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as sea views. The unit has 2 beds.
Twin Room
Offering free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The twin room has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, as well as heating.
Classic Suite
This spacious suite comes with 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. The suite features a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as city views. The unit has 1 bed.
Family Studio
This spacious suite includes 1 bedroom, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. The suite offers a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 3 beds.
Heritage Suite King Only Room
This spacious suite is comprised of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. The suite features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, as well as heating. The unit offers 1 bed.
Junior Suite
This spacious suite includes 1 bedroom, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bath. The suite offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a dressing room as well as city views. The unit has 1 bed.
Studio - Disability Access
Offering free toiletries, this studio includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This wheelchair accessible studio features a tea and coffee maker, a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a roll-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
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