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Reviews of Old Bones Lodge 5 stars

468 Beach road RD 15 0, 9495 Oamaru, New Zealand

#1 of 21 hotels in Oamaru

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 193 hostel reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.6

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.7

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    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 the place - so lovely.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    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.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    10
    The property is clean, spacious & comfy.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No.

    Environment. Clean & peaceful.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2025

    10
    Lovely spot - great accommodation
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    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 if they are shared - very clean

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2025

    10
    Would come back in a heartbeat
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    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

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2025

    8.0
    I would thoroughly recommend the Old Bones Lodge, it was a great place to base myself to have a good look around the Oam
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, I liked it all.

    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 have oodles of firewood to keep the fire going.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2025

    8.0
    Short but location was beautiful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Organised with the property managers for late pick up, when I had to call to confirm which was late and I had advised they seemed a little annoyed even though I had clearly communicated prior it was going to be a late check in

    Location lovely, room basic but clean

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2025

    10
    Perfectly warm, inviting, comfortable place to stay. We'll be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    A couple of the stove elements were non-functional, but that's all! No other negatives, this place is awesome!

    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 also. We have marked this as a place we WILL be booking again in the future. Absolutely stunning place.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2025

    9.0
    Great accommodation with all necessary facilities and more in a beautiful location by the sea
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nil of note

    Location and design of the accommodation

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great setting, very clean

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2025

    10
    Sharing memories and making new ones. Amazing view of stars and sunrise at the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bedrooms around living room so young ones could go to bed whilst others socialised

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    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.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2025

    9.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The receptionist was very friendly and showed us our rooms. Which were really neat and quite comfy. The location was fantastic being really close to the beach

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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    Friendly host. Good hygiëne. Perfect location close to the sea.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There's is nothing at all that would need to be changed

    The location was absolutely beautiful and would recommend it to everyone. Karen the owner was brilliant and so helpful

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2025

    10
    We all loved the location, the immaculate facilities and the comfortable beds. The hot tub was a delightful bonus.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything you could possibly need.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2025

    10
    One of the best!!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to not like

    What a fantastic find!! We loved our stay!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The facilities were excellant. The staff and other guests were very friendly.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing place and very nice people who run it - Karen and Grant. Design of this lodge is very clever: you can have lots of privacy and at the same time enjoy well organized communal space. Everything is very clean. Hot tub was an unforgettable experience!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2025

    8.0
    Hot tub in the cold drizzle was the highlight of the day!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room was tiny, the mattress was uncomfortable.

    The location was quiet and we could appreciate the natural beauty of the area. The managers were very kind and the hot tub was wonderful. The common areas were spotless and well appointed.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Perfect Location, amazing view, and very lovely owner.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2025

    10
    Brief but enjoyable! If I’m ever in the area I know where I’m staying!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It would be good to potentially think about putting in a late arrival procedure. It was amazing that Karen stayed up but also we felt bad knowing she had to. If there were some basic instructions and a location to grab the key that would be great. However the hospitality was amazing 10/10.

    The location was great and the overall feel of Old Bones Lodge is so so warm and inviting :)) Karen waited up to greet us as we arrived at 10:30pm.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sadly the hot tubs cost extra which isn't really clear through booking

    Very nice owner, clean , comfy , good kitchen. Nice bathroom

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    To be offered a spa at almost 7pm at night when it was meant to be finished operating an pit that time.

    Good shower pressure, comfortable bed, hotvtub was excellent, good kitchen space, and the kitchen provided what we needed.

    Stayed in January 2025

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