In the heart of the city, Brydone Hotel Oamaru offers a warm welcome with its cozy fireplace in the lobby and on-site restaurant serving breakfast and dinner. Enjoy dry cleaning/laundry services, bike rentals for exploring nearby attractions, luggage storage for convenience, free self parking to come and go as you please. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Oamaru Harbour - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Oamaru Gardens - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
Restaurants
Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli - 4 min drive
Indian Kitchen Restaurant - 4 min drive
Harbour St Bakery - 7 min walk
McDonald's - 8 min walk
Fat Sally's - 1 min walk
About this property
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
When visiting Oamaru, Brydone Hotel Oamaru is a great choice to consider. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the coffee shop/cafe, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
49 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
One child (12 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Private dining
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Access to nearby health club
Bicycle rentals nearby
Working away
4 meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Romance packages
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fireplace in lobby
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free weekday newspapers
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
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Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 14 to 25 per person
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of NZD 25.00 (subject to availability)
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
National rating
Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Brydone Hotel Oamaru offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Brydone Hotel Oamaru does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Brydone Hotel Oamaru?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Brydone Hotel Oamaru?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Brydone Hotel Oamaru?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of NZD 25.00 (subject to availability).
What is there to do at Brydone Hotel Oamaru and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming. Brydone Hotel Oamaru also has access to a nearby health club.
Are there restaurants at or near Brydone Hotel Oamaru?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Brydone Hotel Oamaru like?
Brydone Hotel Oamaru is in the heart of Oamaru, a short 5-minute walk from Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail and 6 minutes' walk from Steampunk HQ.
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Brydone Hotel Oamaru Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
Parking was easy and plentiful with large parking lots and convenient access. (7 reviews)
Breakfast was lovely with quick service and generous portions. (6 reviews)
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Reviews
8/10 Very good
Apr 23, 2025
Great place to stay
keith
keith, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 16, 2025
Great place to stay
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 5, 2025
Very good stay
Craig
Craig, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 21, 2025
Last time I stayed at this Hotel was 30 years ago.
Was perfectly adequate for a comfortable nights stay.
Central Oamaru, so good location with plenty of free parking at the rear of the Hotel.
Happy with my stay overall.
T G A Buma
T G A Buma, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 29, 2024
Nice friendly place to stay
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 2, 2024
Nice place to stay, great staff, always very friendly.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 30, 2025
Very convenient to get around Oamaru as central location
Gaye
Gaye, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 15, 2025
Loved the meal at the restaurant
Jeff
Jeff, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 5, 2024
Beautiful place to stay
Wendy
Wendy, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 30, 2025
Handily located in town centre
Tony
Tony, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 30, 2025
Room was well priced and had all we needed. My only negative comment would be the pressure of the water, very poor but bathroom was lovely
Jeannine
Jeannine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 18, 2024
Very pleasant place to stay
Janet
Janet, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 27, 2025
Good overall
Clarice
Clarice, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 4, 2025
An historic hotel, well maintained with spacious rooms. The location is excellent on the Main Street (which is very quiet at night) and within walking distance of all the main attractions (galleries, steampunk, cafes etc). Breakfast was very good and the staff both friendly and efficient. I would highly recommend this hotel.
Kenneth
Kenneth, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 25, 2025
Amazing lovely old building!
Nice rooms, bit of street noise early morning but hey the windows are thin and not double glazed.
Nice bar, wanted to check out the other bar out the back too but it closed early.
PETER
PETER, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 13, 2024
Just a good place to stay in the middle of town. Nice friendly staff.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 8, 2025
Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was very clean. Great place to stay in Oamaru.
Will
Will, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 20, 2025
Lovely comfy beds in large room in a very central, quiet location.
Could have done with having air conditioning
Sue
Sue, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 12, 2023
Such an awesome hotel if you are looking for character, great meals in-house, friendly staff
Sharon
Sharon, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 9, 2022
great stay
dianne
dianne, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 26, 2022
Great location
Very clean and tidy
Enjoyed our stay
Leanne
Leanne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 20, 2023
Great location in a great town
Staff at hotel were exceptionally helpful before and during stay
Abbie
Abbie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 14, 2024
very convenient to walk around and enjoy the beach, big parking lots.
WENQIONG
WENQIONG, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 21, 2024
Great venue close to where we needed to be great parking
Barbara
Barbara, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 7, 2023
Always a fantastic stay here
Always a fantastic stay at the Bryson, right in the centre of town, handy to all amenities.