Hotel
Oamaru Backpackers
South Hill, Oamaru, New Zealand
About Oamaru Backpackers
Oamaru Backpackers is a hotel in South Hill, Oamaru, New Zealand. Guests rate it 9.4 out of 10 across 86 reviews. Facilities include free breakfast, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 1.7 km from the centre of Oamaru. The nearest beach is 330 m away. The nearest airport, Timaru Airport (TIU), is 91 km away.
- Type
- Hotel
- Check-in from
- 15:00
- Check-out until
- 10:00
- Rooms
- 9
- Floors
- 2
- Opened
- 2021
- Other stays within 500 m
- 5
47 Tees St oamarubackpackers.co.nz
Prices
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How Oamaru Backpackers scores
Better rated than 93% of hotels in Oamaru
- Guest rating 9.4
- Location 7.4
- Beach access 9.2
- Public transport 9.7
Oamaru average
Rating on Google
4.6/5
From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.
Amenities
Free breakfastFree parkingFree Wi-Fi
Food & drink
- Free breakfast
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
Parking & transport
- Free parking
Based on the property listing at our booking partner.
Location
- Location score
- 7.4/10
- Walk grade
- 46/100 Somewhat walkable
- Restaurants & cafés within 500 m
- 11
- Sights within 1 km
- 3
| Nearest beachFriendly Bay Beach | 330 m5 min walk |
|---|---|
| Nearest stationWhitestone Model Rail Group. Oamaru | 210 m3 min walk |
| Nearest airportTimaru Airport (TIU) | 91 km206 min drive |
| Distance to the centreOamaru | 1.7 km4 min drive |
Sights nearby
- Whitestone City230 m
- Steampunk HQ380 m
- Waitaki Museum and Archive610 m
- Janet Frame House1.2 km
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Questions about Oamaru Backpackers
How do guests rate Oamaru Backpackers?
Oamaru Backpackers has a guest rating of 9.4 out of 10 from 86 reviews, which is better than 93% of rated hotels in Oamaru.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Oamaru Backpackers?
Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 10:00.
Does Oamaru Backpackers include breakfast?
The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included.
Is there parking at Oamaru Backpackers?
Yes, the listing mentions free parking.
How far is Oamaru Backpackers from the airport?
The nearest airport, Timaru Airport (TIU), is 91 km away in a straight line.
Is Oamaru Backpackers close to the beach?
The nearest beach is 330 m from the hotel.
How many rooms does Oamaru Backpackers have?
Oamaru Backpackers has 9 rooms on 2 floors.
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