Criterion Boutique Hotel

Property class: 2
Hotel in Oamaru

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When visiting Oamaru, Criterion Boutique Hotel is a great choice to consider.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

Main amenities (2)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Limited hour front desk
The current price is HK$422
HK$485 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A room with two beds, wooden flooring, and a window with sheer curtains.

Standard Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a single bed, a wooden dresser, a mirror, and a chandelier.

Studio Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
3 Tyne St, Oamaru, Otago Region, 9400

What's nearby

  • Steampunk HQ - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Oamaru Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grainstore Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Coast - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Harbour St Bakery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Filadelphios Pizza - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Criterion Boutique Hotel

  • When visiting Oamaru, Criterion Boutique Hotel is a great choice to consider.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 7 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from noon - 8:30 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

    • No on-site parking

Property amenities

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

This property does not have lifts.

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Criterion Boutique Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Criterion Boutique Hotel?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Criterion Boutique Hotel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Criterion Boutique Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What's the area around Criterion Boutique Hotel like?

Criterion Boutique Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Steampunk HQ and 4 minutes' walk from Oamaru Harbour.

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Reviews

Criterion Boutique Hotel Reviews

7.0

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

5.8

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Very good

Lovely old hotel with great location
Verified review

6/10 Good

The place has a lot of old character but it was really cold. We stayed in the winter and had to ask for more blankets because the mini floor heater was doing very little and the curtains were keeping no cold out. The staff were nice and grabbed us more blankets. We didn’t know the room was going to be as small as it was, it worked for as a place to sleep for a night besides it being as cold as it was. If you want the 150 year old property feel it’s a good choice.
Verified review

6/10 Good

Charming stay in the heart of old Oamaru. Staff are gracious and lovely.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Really lovely people and suited our needs!
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

The room was very clean and up to standard
Thames Street Oamaru
Friendly at Sunrise
Oamaru Steam and Rail
Steampunk Oamaru
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

We had a fantastic stay at this hotel, with extra service from the host/owner. The hotel gave us a feeling of going back to historical times. And we slept very well !
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Great room thanks
Verified review

6/10 Good

Room was clean and met staff on check in. Was an overnight stop so can’t really give an accurate assessment. Old building with high ceilings and cozy enough
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing building and warm, friendly staff.
Verified review

4/10 Fair

Old hotel built in 1880s. Pleased to get a room. Great location but no ensuite.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was clean
Verified review

8/10 Very good

For a budget hotel, I found myself having the most comfortable sleep in any of the hotels I stayed at in New Zealand! The rooms were super small without TV and en-suite bathroom, but I didn't expect it given this is 1 of only 2 remaining original continuosly ran hotels in the town.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Very small room for two people. Shared bathrooms ok. Very quirky and historical. A nice adventure
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Quite a quirky place in the Victorian area of Omaru. The room was compact and probably the same layout as it was in Victorian time. The room and bathrooms were clean. The kitchen was a bit disorganised. The staff were lovely and very keen to help in any way they could.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Although the rooms are small. The bed was comfortable and fresh. The kitchen and bathroom could be cleaner but were still satifactory
Verified review

6/10 Good

Rooms need a good clean . No hand towels for use in shared bathroom. Garbage upstairs was not taken out we were their two days. Needs a bit of modernizing . Has charm and history could be a real busy little boutique . All the doors and windows need some oil . Might help prevent guests from being woken up. Great location.
Verified review

6/10 Good

3.5 Stars... The room was clean and tidy. We were in the "Suite" which included a bathroom with very good shower, however despite being a jug and a jar of coffee, and some cups, there was no milk, sugar or tea in the room or the nearby communal kitchen. The bed was comfortable, but could of done with more than just one pillow each.
Verified review

4/10 Fair

The bed was hard enough to qualify as construction material, the curtains let in every bit of light, and the TV barely worked. For what they charge, you’d expect a bathroom in the room and a screen that does more than static. It’s in the Oamaru Victorian precinct, and it shows, the place feels like it hasn’t been touched since the 1880s. If you’re into old pubs, weird stories, and things that may or may not go bump in the night, you’ll probably have a laugh. If you came for comfort, sleep, or anything modern, the ghosts will enjoy your suffering more than you will.
Verified review

4/10 Fair

The guy who runs this is really nice and the beds have nice linen and the room is clean enough. While the rooms were in good condition, they were small and we booked the room because the listing said a bathroom was among the room amenities. There were two clean bathrooms on the other side of the floor. It might be good to specify “shared bathroom” in the hotel description. If the kitchen were clean and free of clutter, I would have rated this 3 stars despite the amenity listing discrepancy. Unfortunately, the kitchen was unusable owing to a large box dumped on the cooker, other equipment left on the side by the sink and dirty dishes left there from when we checked in a few minutes before 2pm until we checked out just before 10am. I went to wash the dishes, but I couldn’t find a cloth, only dishwashing liquid. Food from the restaurant was stored in a deep freeze and a fridge was switched off. Another fridge freezer was switched on, but this would have benefited from being cleaned. I know the owners are new, so leaving this as constructive feedback.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Short stay, good for a hassle free bed when travelling/stopping through, great staff, very clean
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Good friendly place to stay would stay again
Verified review

8/10 Very good

good stay
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Very nice accommodation
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Parking over road was secure
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

if you love a victorian vibe place this a hotel to stay. Me and my partner really love the place and their foods are superb.