The Whitestone
14 Tees Street South Hill
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Why people book this hotel
“Great location”
“We loved the accommodation and the location was excellent”
“Very comfortable bed”
“Loved this apartment - very spacious with beautiful decor”
“Greg and Katie were great hosts making us feel very welcome”
“Great location and very friendly owners”
“We liked the location and the ambiance of our room , made us feel very comfortab…”
“Spacious spotlessly clean”
“It was no trouble to find street parking right outside”
“Great location and parking, spacious and included everything we could possibly t…”
Overview
The Whitestone is a self-contained studio apartment located in Oamaru, close to cafes and restaurants. The kitchen is fitted with an electric stove top, a refrigerator and a microwave oven. All linens are provided. There are many sporting facilities in Oamaru, with a number of public golf courses within 3 km. Guests can go trout fishing nearby, on the Waitaki River.
Traveller reviews
Gwendoline
couple
June 16, 2026
Great location
Murray
couple
May 24, 2026
“We loved the apartment ambience and decor, and Whitestone’s location in the historic part of Oamaru.”
Decor was fascinating and fabulous. Very comfortable bed. Kitchen very well supplied and we appreciated the coffee maker particularly. Beautiful view over the garden from the kitchen/dining window. Heating was on for us when we arrived - so considerate on a cold night. It was no trouble to find street parking right outside.
Jacqueline
solo_traveller
May 15, 2026
We loved the accommodation and the location was excellent. Very comfortable bed.
Karin
couple
May 12, 2026
“Absolutely wonderful. We are already planning our next stay.”
Lovely location, light and airy character spaces with pretty dual outlook over the garden and out over Oamaru historic district. Sunny morning and alll day. Just gorgeous.
Daryn
solo_traveller
May 8, 2026
Location and Ambience were great. Beautifully appointed apartment with a picturesque rear garden. Greg and Katie were great hosts making us feel very welcome. Would stay here again!
Yulia
couple
April 28, 2026
“Very comfortable and well-organized stay in a great location.”
Loved this apartment - very spacious with beautiful decor. The bed was large and comfortable, the bathroom was great, and the kitchen was fully equipped. The location is excellent, right in the center of town. We stayed during a colder period, and the heaters kept the place warm and comfortable.
Leanne
solo_traveller
April 25, 2026
“We’d love to come back and stay longer”
Spacious, comfortable and a great location for exploring the town and region.
Dianne
couple
April 15, 2026
“If you don’t like old style accommodation this is not for you, however if you like old school everything, you will live”
Location!
Michael
solo_traveller
April 13, 2026
“A Hidden Gem A really special place with lots of period touches.”
Beautifully furnished & very comfortable.
Robyn
couple
April 8, 2026
“A favourite place to stay”
We’ve stayed before and really enjoy this property - close to the historic street and good restaurants. We’ll be back again 😊🙏
Suzanne
couple
April 7, 2026
“Luxury and comfort with all you need at your fingertips. Wish we could have stayed longer.”
Beautifully presented and tastefully decorated. Comfy bed and close to steam punk HQ. Everything you needed with luxury linens and towels.
Phil
couple
April 5, 2026
“Lovely historic building near everything.”
Great location and very friendly owners
Lucy
couple
March 18, 2026
“Stylish, spacious and comfortable – a real pleasure to stay here”
We loved staying in this stylish, spacious apartment. It was very central and had a fine view across the town from the front and a little balcony at the back overlooking the gorgeous hillside garden. The apartment itself was decorated with many beautiful artefacts from the art-dealer owners' collection of Asian art. It was a real pleasure to stay here, at the end of our Alps to Ocean cycle ride. Highly recommended.
Anthony
couple
March 18, 2026
“Highly recommend the property we would certainly again”
Great location and parking, spacious and included everything we could possibly think of and one of the few places that have ice in the freezer for that all important drink at the end of the day. There was a fantastic restaurant virtually over the road .
Mark
couple
March 11, 2026
“Amazing view of sunrise. Absolutely fabulous location and very comfortable furnishings. Terrific decor and artwork. Very”
Peter
couple
March 9, 2026
“Great location close to everything, made us feel very relaxed, only regret we didn’t stay longer.”
We liked the location and the ambiance of our room , made us feel very comfortable, it was clean roomy to spread out in. It was quiet and the communication with the owner was excellent.
Elizabeth
couple
March 2, 2026
“Comfortable, spacious and characterful accommodation in a central location”
We loved this characterful, spacious and comfortable B&B in the centre of Oamaru. The hosts were friendly, helpful and accommodating and there were thoughtful touches such as flowers on the kitchen table. We would have liked to stay longer!
Sally
couple
February 24, 2026
Really comfortable and spacious. Close walk to the Victorian precinct, town and the penguins.
Rose
solo_traveller
February 16, 2026
“A lovely getaway with Indonesian flavour”
Spacious spotlessly clean. Wonderful artwork. Very well stocked with kitchen tools.
Rosemary
couple
February 16, 2026
“A perfect place to stay in the historic town of Oamaru.”
The beautiful apartment was at the heart of the historic district of Oamaru. It was also within easy walking distance of the penguin colony. The gardens to the rear of the property were magnificent.
Facilities
Activities
Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, Hiking, Cycling, Bowling, Horse riding, Temporary art galleries, Walking tours, Bike tours, Tour or class about local culture, Live music/performance
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Adult only, WiFi available in all areas, Heating
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Street parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Face masks for guests available
Services
Private check-in/check-out, Laundry
Superior Apartment
This Studio Apartment features a fully-equipped kitchen, garden views and a balcony. Quality bed linen is provided.
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