468 Beach road RD 15 0, 9495 Oamaru, New Zealand
#1 of 21 hotels in Oamaru
Guests' ChoiceBased on 193 hostel reviews
9.4Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: 27 August 2025
Catherine
United KingdomWow - 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
Kane
New ZealandLovely 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
Chui
SingaporeNo.
Environment. Clean & peaceful.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 23 July 2025
Helen
New ZealandA 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
Maria
CanadaNothing
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
Kim
New ZealandNothing, 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
Arianna
New ZealandOrganised 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
Jase
New ZealandA 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
Bernadette
United KingdomNil of note
Location and design of the accommodation
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 1 May 2025
Joy
New ZealandGreat setting, very clean
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 27 April 2025
Richard
New ZealandBedrooms around living room so young ones could go to bed whilst others socialised
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 27 April 2025
Petra
GermanyWonderful 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
Steve
New ZealandThe 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
Tom
Belgium/
Friendly host. Good hygiëne. Perfect location close to the sea.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 13 March 2025
Peacock
New ZealandThere'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
Kerensa
United KingdomEverything you could possibly need.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 9 February 2025
Barb
AustraliaNothing to not like
What a fantastic find!! We loved our stay!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 7 February 2025
Ken_mcc
New ZealandThe facilities were excellant. The staff and other guests were very friendly.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 6 February 2025
Irina
United KingdomAmazing 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
Debra
United StatesOur 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
Yingge
VanuatuNone
Perfect Location, amazing view, and very lovely owner.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 21 January 2025
Jeanes
New ZealandIt 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
Roxeane
ThailandSadly 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
James
New ZealandTo 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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