Brydone Hotel Oamaru vs Oamaru Backpackers
Both are in Oamaru, 730 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Oamaru
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 8.1
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
HotelSouth Hill
Oamaru Backpackers
- Guest rating
- 9.4 Exceptional
- Location score
- 7.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 730 m apart.
Choose Brydone Hotel Oamaru if you want
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Oamaru Backpackers if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a smaller, quieter hotel
- a newer or recently renovated building
Why is Brydone Hotel Oamaru better than Oamaru Backpackers?
- 1730 m closer to the city centre−730 m
- 2More guest reviews (237 vs 86), so the rating is more reliable×2.8
- 311 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+11
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 57 vs 46)+11
- 5Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is Oamaru Backpackers better than Brydone Hotel Oamaru?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 8.5)+0.9
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2021 vs 2006)+15y
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Brydone Hotel Oamaru vs Oamaru Backpackers: which hotel is better? | Brydone Hotel Oamaru | Oamaru Backpackers |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 9.4 +0.9 |
| Location | 8.1 +0.7 | 7.4 |
| Beach access | 9.6 +0.4 | 9.2 |
| Public transport | 8.8 | 9.7 +0.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 9.1 +0.7 |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 9.4 +0.9 |
| Number of reviews | 237 +151 | 86 |
| Google rating | – | 4.6/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 206 |
| Rank in Oamaru | top 43% | top 7% +36% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.1 +0.7 | 7.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 930 m −730 m | 1.7 km |
| To the beach | 230 m −100 m | 330 m |
| To public transport | 370 m | 210 m −160 m |
| To the airport | 91 km | 91 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 22 +11 | 11 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 | 3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 49 | 9 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2006 | 2021 +15y |
| Listed amenities | 10 +6 | 4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
730 m apart
Brydone Hotel Oamaru or Oamaru Backpackers: common questions
Which is better, Brydone Hotel Oamaru or Oamaru Backpackers?
They are evenly matched. Brydone Hotel Oamaru is stronger in location, beach access; Oamaru Backpackers is stronger in guest rating, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Brydone Hotel Oamaru or Oamaru Backpackers?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Brydone Hotel Oamaru is closer: 930 m from the centre, against 1.7 km for Oamaru Backpackers.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Brydone Hotel Oamaru is 230 m from the nearest beach; Oamaru Backpackers is 330 m.
How far apart are Brydone Hotel Oamaru and Oamaru Backpackers?
The two hotels are 730 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score