Oamaru, 47 Tees Street South Hill-45.105122,170.96792(Show on Map)
8.6
Very Good
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Summary of reviews
Oamaru Backpackers in New Zealand is highly acclaimed for its excellent location, making it a prime spot for travelers eager to explore the natural and historical attractions of Oamaru. Nestled in a tranquil residential area, guests enjoy easy walking access to the beach, pier, city center, Harbour Street, Friendly Bay, the Victorian precinct and the famous penguin colonies. This strategic location is complemented by picturesque surroundings, enhancing its appeal as a comfortable and convenient base for exploration.
The hostel stands out for its complimentary breakfast, featuring a wide variety of cereals, biscuits, spreads and beverages like coffee, tea and fruit juices. The well-equipped kitchen and access to a small vegetable garden where guests can pick fresh produce are particular highlights, contributing to a positive start to the day.
Room quality at Oamaru Backpackers is frequently praised with guests noting the spacious, comfortable and visually appealing accommodations. Equipped with modern conveniences such as USB and type C sockets for charging, built-in lamps and sturdy beds, the rooms offer a cozy and restful environment. Common areas, including the lounge and kitchen, provide spectacular views and a welcoming space to relax and socialize. Additional amenities like an electric massage chair further elevate the comfort level.
Cleanliness is a significant strong point with guests noting the meticulous upkeep of rooms, bathrooms and communal spaces. The hostel exudes a homely atmosphere, enhanced by thoughtful furnishings and a warm, inviting environment. The diligent and friendly staff, who are both responsive and accommodating, add to the pleasant experience, ensuring high standards of hygiene and smooth operations.
While the Wi-Fi service has room for improvement, particularly with connectivity issues in downstairs areas, the overall responsiveness and attentiveness of the hostel's staff somewhat offset this drawback.
The beds receive consistent praise for their comfort with features like privacy curtains, lights and USB ports enhancing the guest experience. The charming decorations and cozy bedding contribute to a restful and private retreat, garnering positive feedback for the hostel's ability to provide an excellent level of personal space and comfort.
In summary, Oamaru Backpackers offers a blend of exceptional location, comfortable and clean accommodations, a well-received breakfast and friendly, helpful staff. Despite some minor issues with Wi-Fi connectivity, it remains a standout choice for travelers seeking a homey and convenient stay in Oamaru.
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Free Wi-Fi
Oamaru Backpackers provides free Wi-Fi and is located near South Hill. It is a good option for budget travelers.
Cheap
Oamaru Backpackers offers budget-friendly accommodation in Oamaru. It provides a range of dorm rooms and communal facilities, catering to backpackers and budget travelers. Its location makes it easy to explore Oamaru's historic sites and local attractions.
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Room Types
Quadruple Room with Shared BathroomThe quadruple room provides executive lounge access, a carpeted floor, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. The quadruple room features heating and garden views. The unit offers 4 beds.
Family Room with Private BathroomThe family room features a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The family room provides executive lounge access, a seating area, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.
Double RoomThe double room offers executive lounge access, a seating area, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 1 bed.
Standard Triple Room with Sea ViewThe triple room features executive lounge access, a seating area, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The triple room offers a carpeted floor, heating and sea views. The unit has 2 beds.
Single Room with Sea ViewThe single room offers executive lounge access, a wardrobe, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. The unit offers 1 bed.
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory RoomThis bed in dormitory features a executive lounge access.
Standard Twin Room with Garden ViewThe twin room provides a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a hairdryer. The twin room features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, executive lounge access, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit has 2 beds.
Double Room with Garden ViewThe double room offers executive lounge access, a wardrobe, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The double room features a carpeted floor, heating and garden views. The unit has 1 bed.
Single Room with Garden ViewThe single room features a carpeted floor and heating, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a hairdryer. The single room is furnished with a desk and a seating area and provides executive lounge access, a wardrobe and garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Guest Reviews
8.6
Very Good
Review Summaries
Location
Oamaru Backpackers boasts an exceptional location for travelers looking to explore both the natural and historic charm of Oamaru. Nestled in a quiet residential area, it’s just a short walk away from various key attractions. The beach and pier are only two minutes away, offering guests stunning sea views right from the kitchen and living room. The hostel is conveniently close to the city center with easy access to restaurants, shops and popular sites like Harbour Street, Friendly Bay and the Victorian precinct.
Whether interested in the local farmers’ market or the famous penguin colonies, visitors will find everything within walking distance. The proximity to the Blue Penguin Colony and the Little Blue Penguin Return to the Shore Beach makes it an ideal choice for wildlife enthusiasts. The property boasts excellent cleanliness and provides a homely feel with its cozy, well-decorated interiors, making it more of a home than a hostel. With convenient amenities and picturesque surroundings, Oamaru Backpackers offers a comfortable and strategic base for any traveler.
Breakfast
Oamaru Backpackers earns praise for its complimentary breakfast offerings, which include an array of cereals, biscuits and spreads. Guests appreciate the range of beverages available, such as coffee, tea and fruit juices. The well-equipped kitchen adds to the experience, allowing guests to make their own breakfasts with the provided ingredients. A distinctive feature of the hostel is its access to a small vegetable garden where guests can pick fresh produce. The presence of fruit from the garden is a welcome addition. Overall, the breakfast at Oamaru Backpackers is well-received, offering a variety of options that cater to different preferences, making mornings pleasant for travelers.
Rooms
Oamaru Backpackers offers a delightful experience with its clean, lovely rooms, which are often described as spacious, comfortable and secure. The rooms come equipped with modern conveniences such as USB and type C sockets for charging, built-in lamps and even some thoughtful details like sturdy wooden beds and cozy bunk beds with curtains. Many guests appreciated the sunny rooms with beautiful harbour views.
The hostel itself is well-located, making it easy for guests to explore local attractions such as the penguin watching areas. The spacious common areas, including a lounge and kitchen with spectacular views, provide a great place to relax and socialize. Additional facilities like an electric massage chair add to the overall comfort. With its child-friendly environment and motel-like ambiance, Oamaru Backpackers delivers a memorable stay for travelers looking for convenience and comfort in a well-equipped, clean and serene setting.
Beds
When staying at Oamaru Backpackers, guests consistently praise the unparalleled comfort of the beds. Descriptions highlight beds that are not only extremely cozy but also thoughtful in design, featuring privacy curtains, lights and USB ports for a personal touch. Many applaud the cozy and inviting atmosphere created by the charming decorations, including a cute penguin theme. The comfort extends to both the standard and bunk beds, ensuring a good night's rest. Cleanliness and a sense of security are emphasized, making it a warm and quiet retreat. Each bed is described as its own little private pod, providing an excellent level of personal space and comfort with super comfortable mattresses and pillows. The overall feedback showcases a delightful blend of comfort, privacy and coziness, making it a standout choice for travelers seeking restful accommodations.
Cleanliness
Oamaru Backpackers has garnered acclaim for its exceptional cleanliness and cozy atmosphere. The hostel stands out with its pristine and well-kept rooms, complemented by comfortable beds. Guests appreciate the spotless bathrooms and kitchen, which is well-equipped with modern amenities, including a dishwasher and complimentary breakfast items. The communal areas are not only clean but also exude a homely and welcoming vibe, making it a pleasant place to relax.
The location is highly convenient, situated in the heart of Oamaru with easy parking and stunning views from various rooms and the lounge. Its combination of a cozy interior ambiance and thoughtful furnishings adds to the overall appeal. The hostel is described as feeling like home with a warm and inviting environment that encourages longer stays.
The friendly and helpful staff contribute to a pleasant experience, ensuring smooth check-ins and maintaining high standards of hygiene. The presence of additional amenities like a massage chair and the provision of cereals, tea and coffee are well-appreciated by guests.
Overall, Oamaru Backpackers provides an immaculate, comfortable and convenient stay, making it one of the best choices for travelers in New Zealand.
Staff
Oamaru Backpackers in New Zealand has garnered positive feedback for its exceptionally friendly and accommodating staff. Guests frequently described the staff as very nice, friendly and helpful with some even calling them super accommodating and wonderful. The owner has been praised for fast responses, especially during unexpected situations like a blackout and for clear and effective communication.
The backpacker lodge is seen as a cozy and welcoming retreat, offering a home away from home experience. The facility is tastefully furnished, boasting stunning sea views and well-maintained common areas that are regularly cleaned and tidied by the diligent staff. The kitchen is particularly noted for being well-equipped, catering to various culinary needs.
However, there are some areas where guests felt the need for improvement. Some visitors mentioned the noticeable absence of on-site staff, particularly during check-ins, which made the process feel impersonal. This lack of staff presence was somewhat offset by good communication via email, but still left a gap for many guests who preferred a more personable welcome.
Noise seemed to be a minor issue with some guests noting disturbances from other visitors or activities in nearby areas. Despite these occasional inconveniences, these were not deemed significant enough to outweigh the positive aspects of the stay.
Overall, the combination of a friendly, responsive staff and a well-kept, homey environment makes Oamaru Backpackers a pleasant and inviting choice for travelers.
Wi-Fi
Travelers staying at Oamaru Backpackers have mixed feelings about the Wi-Fi services. While some guests appreciate the availability of free Wi-Fi, many have reported significant issues with connectivity. The Wi-Fi signal is particularly weak in downstairs areas, improving only when moving upstairs. Several visitors experienced intermittent connectivity with the Wi-Fi frequently dropping in and out. Others found that the Wi-Fi did not function well or at all, in their rooms. Despite these connectivity problems, the hostel does receive praise for its fast communication, suggesting responsiveness and attentiveness in other aspects of guest service.
FAQ
No, Oamaru Backpackers doesn't have any pool.
No, a spa isn't available at Oamaru Backpackers.
No, Oamaru Backpackers doesn't allow dogs.
No, parking facilities aren't available at Oamaru Backpackers.
