Casa Nova House
1 Alt Street Oamaru North
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Why people book this hotel
“We loved our host, Brenda”
“Brenda was very friendly and welcoming”
“She gave excellent restaurant recommendations, and the breakfast was wonderful”
“Breakfast was exceptional”
“The room was so luxurious”
“Everything was perfect from the rooms to the breakfast and to the hospitality of…”
“Our room was beautiful and spotlessly clean”
“So clean and stylish”
Overview
A luxury bed & breakfast experience awaits you in our historic Oamaru stone mansion. The first stone dwelling to be built in the district in 1861, it is yours to enjoy with elegantly appointed guest rooms, sea views and private surrounds. Amenities include a shared sitting room and foyer area, which contains a kitchenette, tea and coffee making facilities and a microwave for guest use. Free WiFi is available throughout the house and grounds. Our three distinctive guest rooms are located on the first floor of this historic bed and breakfast house. Each guest room features a smart TV with Netflix and Freeview. We also offer guests complimentary shampoo, conditioner and soap and all rooms contain hairdryers. An optional Cooked or Continental Breakfast in the Burns sitting room during your stay on arrival. The sitting room is also available for guests to use throughout the day to relax with a book,or grab a beanbag and recline outside within the private grounds.
Traveller reviews
Yiying
couple
March 22, 2026
We loved our host, Brenda. She gave excellent restaurant recommendations, and the breakfast was wonderful.
Cate
couple
March 17, 2026
“Next time we will definitely stay more than one night.”
Everything. Brenda was very friendly and welcoming. Our room was beautiful and spotlessly clean. The bed was very comfortable and the furnishings were gorgeous. Breakfast was exceptional.
Allison
couple
March 15, 2026
“It was truly a wonderful time and exceeded my expectations!”
Breakfast was amazing and hosts so friendly and exceptional attention to detail in al respects. The room was so luxurious!!
Glynis
couple
February 24, 2026
Beautiful house great breakfast fabulous host.
ROBERT
couple
January 11, 2026
“really memorable stay - we would love to come back”
We loved every minute of our stay - Brenda was very friendly and helpful and the house was magnificent. All the details were amazing and breakfast was superb. We loved meeting little Coco too!
Peter
couple
November 26, 2025
“Excellent Landlords and an phenomenal Facility. Must be for a visit at Oamaru”
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julie
couple
August 24, 2025
“Would stay again in a heartbeat”
Absolutely beautiful...Brenda was fabulous and cooked the most delicious breakfast. The decor and gardens were divine. So clean and stylish. Didnt want to leave.
Gentile
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August 23, 2025
“Great experience in a small village but with a very nice mansion”
Ms. Brenda has been a great host, introducing ourselves - even if it was late at night - to a beautiful locatrion externally but mostly internally. Everything was perfect from the rooms to the breakfast and to the hospitality of Ms. Brenda as a whole
Kate
couple
August 6, 2025
“Perfect.”
Brilliantly welcoming. Super comfortable. Classy but very homely. Great service and facilities. Looking forward to our next opportunity to stay at Casa Nova
Jonathan
couple
March 4, 2025
“Lovely property and hosts. Wished we had stayed longer.”
Beautiful room and fantastic breakfast and hosts ( Katrina and Brenda ) couldn’t have done more for us.
Noot
couple
February 24, 2025
Beautiful house and beautifully renovated rooms. The owners were great and very helpful.
Rob and Sue
couple
February 20, 2025
“Not just a stay a wonderful experience!!”
From the moment of driving up the picturesque entrance on our arrival, we were greeted with a very warm welcome . From there we were transported into .a world of understated luxury and elegance of a bygone era where nothing was a problem and every need catered to. An absolute pleasure and beautiful experience to stay here with these wonderful hosts Katrina and Brenda.
Rusty Kiwi
couple
July 18, 2024
A beautifully restored home with class and fantastic attention to detail. Love the wallpapers and stunning bathrooms. You can feel the quality. Both Brenda and Katrina are great hosts, so helpful and friendly . The breakfast was so nice and kept us going all day.
Jimmy
couple
March 18, 2024
Beautiful luxurious decor and bedding . Stunning cooked breakfast and an Italian styled garden to be very proud of. Too brief a visit to be fair.
Christine
couple
March 18, 2024
“Little bit of luxury at the end of long tour.”
Very welcoming. Really was luxury accommodation with very comfortable rooms with beautiful finishing touches. Breakfast was fabulous too. Very relaxing end to our trip.
Dean
couple
March 14, 2024
Hosts, comfort, food, privacy, facilities
Amanda
couple
January 6, 2024
“An excellent spot to stay to discover this corner of New Zealand”
It is a beautiful old building on the outskirts of Oamaru standing proud amongst all the bungalows. The owners have restored Casa Nova with love and character and it is very comfortable
Anna
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December 17, 2023
“Beautifully renovated and put to a new life”
It is renovated with a lot of taste and an eye for the details. Elegant, small place where you can escape into another world.
Cynthia
couple
December 2, 2023
“Awesome,”
The owners were exceptionally friendly & restaurant staff were great. Bedroom & facilities were awesome - every detail was thought of & included - shower was brilliant & lighting in the wall. Loved the artwork in the breakfast room upstairs!!
Sam
couple
November 19, 2023
“The kind of place you'll want to visit again.”
Grand old Oamaru stone house, beautifully renovated. Very comfortable, both in our room and in the shared space. Delicious breakfast provided.
Facilities
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Food & Drink
Wine/champagne, Breakfast options, Restaurant, Snack bar
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Non-smoking rooms, Soundproof rooms, Heating, Indoor fireplace
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture, Sun terrace, Garden
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Key access, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, First aid kit available
Services
Shared lounge/TV area, Fax/photocopying, Meeting/banquet facilities
Deluxe King Room
Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with streaming services, soundproof walls, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony
This air-conditioned twin/double room includes a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with sea views.
Superior King or Twin Room
Featuring free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned twin room features a flat-screen TV with streaming services, soundproof walls, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker as well as sea views.
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