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Experience world-class service at Old Bones Lodge
Beachfront Location: Old Bones Lodge in Oamaru offers direct beachfront access, a lush garden, and a spacious terrace. Guests enjoy sea views and a serene outdoor environment. Comfortable Accommodations: The hostel features a lounge, shared kitchen, and outdoor seating area. Each room includes a work desk, washing machine, and free WiFi, ensuring a pleasant stay. Convenient Amenities: Private parking is available on-site at no extra cost. Additional facilities include a pool, outdoor dining area, and a hairdryer. Local Attractions: Moeraki Boulders are 35 km away, and Richard Pearse Airport is 103 km from the property. Highly rated for its beach access, kitchen, and convenient location.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Beachfront
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Catherine
United Kingdom
“Wow - everything. The location is so close to an amazing beach. It’s so quiet. Beautiful garden. Clean and spacious cooking area and lounge. Rooms located around lounge but could not hear people in lounge when u in your room. A lovely lady runs...” - Kane
New Zealand
“Lovely hosts and facilities. Very quite and relaxing and the hot tubs were an added bonus on a frosty morning. Will be back again for sure. Grant and Karen were amazing and generous hosts.” - Helen
New Zealand
“A big surprise for me, as I really had no clue about what I was coming to, wonderful shared space with bedrooms around the edge, Exceptionally tidy and clean. Comfortable beds. Shared kitchen space incredibly well kitted out. Nice bathrooms, even...” - Maria
Canada
“Everything , Karen and Grant were so nice and very hospitable right from the start till the end. Me and my partner have never been but always wanted to go there and we’re so happy we got to experience their beautiful accomodation” - Kim
New Zealand
“Well set out shared accommodation, I liked that the room had its own exterior door. The bed was comfortable. I liked the automatic lights in the hallway and toilet area. The kitchen was set up really well. Lovely outlook. Good car parking. Nice to...” - Jase
New Zealand
“The kitchen was excellent to use, although a couple of the stove elements weren't working. Other than that little tid-bit it was great! The beds were so warm and comfy, the roaring fire in the lounge was lovely. Our host was genuine and friendly...” - Richard
New Zealand
“Bedrooms around living room so young ones could go to bed whilst others socialised” - Petra
Germany
“Wonderful quiet place to relax. Very well maintained. I loved the shared living room and kitchen and the cosy fireplace. And of course the hot tubs.” - Tom
Belgium
“Friendly host. Good hygiëne. Perfect location close to the sea.” - Peacock
New Zealand
“The location was absolutely beautiful and would recommend it to everyone. Karen the owner was brilliant and so helpful”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.



The fine print
Please note that guests cannot check in out of reception opening hours.
Please advise the property in advance if you are bringing children. You can use the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
Please inform Old Bones Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.