Reviews of The Old Confectionery
26 Tees Street, 9400 Oamaru, New Zealand
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Reviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewPresentation, good heating, everything you needed.
Dear Dianne, thank you for your complimentary review and recommendation to others to come and stay. I really appreciate it. Warm regards, Katrina
Reviewed: 5 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful well appointed apartment. Great location to great food and coffee options.
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Dear Naomi, thank you for your lovely review. I am so glad you enjoyed your stay and I agree, being in short walking distance to great food and coffee is a bonus! Warm regards, Katrina
Reviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewSo close to town !! Beautiful accommodation We will be back
Dear Alexandra, the best compliment from our guests is always that they would like to come back and stay - thank you and I hope you do!! Warm regards, Katrina
Reviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe Towels could be bigger, otherwise it was the best accommodation in NZ!!.
Dear Sharron, thank you for your lovely review and honest feedback!!! I too love a giant towel 😁. I am so glad you enjoyed your stay in Oamaru. Warm regards, Katrina
Reviewed: 29 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewHeritage apartment is wheelchair accessible. Kitchen facilities. Warm. Huge apartment. Nice big dining table.
The curtain at front door cannot be fully covered up when the family goes out, making privacy an issue. Perhaps having a frosted film on that glass panel can resolve the issue.
Dear Jean Jing, thank you for your lovely review, I am so glad you enjoyed your stay. We usually pull the curtain across the French doors and leave by the rear door if we want privacy whilst out of the apartment. Warm regards, Katrina
Reviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGreat location good parking easy entry luxurious room and facilities. A surprise and a real highlight of our trip.
All good
Dear Jay-sen, thank you for your lovely review - it made my day to know that it was a highlight of your trip. Thank you so much for the compliment. Warm regards, Katrina
Reviewed: 6 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewIt is stunningly restored. Each bedroom has an ensuite. We loved everything!
Nothing was bad.
Dear Amanda Jane, thank you for your kind and complimentary review!! I am so glad you and your friends enjoyed your stay in Oamaru! Warm regards, Katrina
Reviewed: 20 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewBreathtaking and stunning! Our family entered and we were awestruck immediately — historic architecture on the outside coupled with a luxury interior. The amenities were wonderful as well, private laundry, heated spaces (including bathroom floors), access to streaming services if needed). Lastly, the location was ideal — near the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony, Bushy Beach, Oamaru Public Garden, Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli,and a short 30 min drive from Moeraki boulders. Truly wonderful experience in a beautiful town.
Dear AnaLisa, thank you for your detailed and complimentary review, I am so glad you and your family enjoyed your stay with us!! Warm regards, Katrina
Reviewed: 17 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewBeautifully decorated and well equipped.
We didn’t have longer to stay.
Dear Isobel, thank you for your absolutely lovely review!! It always make my day when our guests have a good time staying with us and enjoy Oamaru - I agree, it is a quirky cute town! Warm regards, Katrina
Reviewed: 7 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe location is great. Closer to everything. Really nice accommodation with everything needed.
Dear Zheng, thank you for your lovely review. I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay, hopefully you will come and stay with us again! Warm regards, Katrina
Reviewed: 5 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful building with opulent interio decor. Absolutely everything was high end choice from the kettle to the lamps, the floorings all maintaining the character of the building.
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Dear Nick, thank you for your detailed and thoughtful review - I really appreciate it. I am really glad you enjoyed your stay with us, coming from the UK there are so many beautiful heritage buildings!! Warm regards, Katrina
Reviewed: 26 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewNicely decorated with character, but still very functional. Equipped with coffee machine, dishwasher and washing machine and dryer. Good location - near penguin colony, walkable to main attractions and the shopping area.
Was a bit cold at night.
Dear Jia Jing, thank you for your lovely review, I am so happy you enjoyed your stay and the central location of the apartment. Next time you visit, please feel free to turn on the heaters in the bedrooms and heat pump in the main areas. Warm regards, Katrina
Dear Jia Jing, thank you for your lovely review, I am so happy you enjoyed your stay and the central location of the apartment. Next time you visit, please feel free to turn on the heaters in the bedrooms and heat pump in the main areas. Wa… Show more
Reviewed: 25 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewVery comfortable beds and great location.
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Dear Megan, thank you for your kind review, we love our domestic guests and I hope that you might come back and stay with us again in the future. Warm regards, Katrina
Reviewed: 18 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThis is the first property ever that I have scored 10 out of 10 on every category. It is as amazing as it looks in the photos. Great location, well equipped, beautifully decorated, new, fresh elegant! It is a destination in itself!
Dear Trine, thank you for your lovely review - it has to be one of the nicest ones I have received!! I am so glad you enjoyed your stay - please feel free to come back and visit again! Warm regards, Katrina
Reviewed: 16 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe place was absolutely beautiful, with a full range of amenities provided. The host was always available and quick to respond to any questions. It was a truly impressive stay, set in the charming atmosphere of the old town.
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Dear Tanya, thank you for your absolutely lovely review. We do appreciate all our guests and try to ensure they have an enjoyable stay. I hope the rest of your trip in NZ was wonderful. Warm regards, Katrina
Reviewed: 5 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewWas comfortable and warm with a lovely oldie worldy charm
Dear Christopher, sorry for the late reply to your review. I am glad you enjoyed your stay and that you like the ambience of the place. Warm regards, Katrina
Reviewed: 1 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewDear David, thank you for taking the time to write a review. I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay! Warm regards, Katrina
Reviewed: 28 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewWhat a lovely apartment! Very stylishly decorated and great location. Comfortable and clean, great communication by host.
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Dear Brooke, thanks for your thoughtful, positive review! I am so glad you enjoyed your stay with us - cone back and visit us again! Warm regards, Katrina
Reviewed: 21 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewHost was quick to respond to queries and very helpful when it came to accommodating our luggage after check out.
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Thank you for your lovely review- I really appreciate it and we really value our guests! Warm regards, Katrina
Reviewed: 16 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe Old Confectionery was simply perfect to explore Oamaru. Beautifully decorated and styled it provided a great base to walk into the Victorian area and harbour. By far the best place we have stayed in our NZ trip.
Dear Emily, thank you for your lovely review and sorry for the late reply, I have been exploring your side of the world! So glad you enjoyed your stay with us! Warm regards, Katrina