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A black car parked in front of a building with a white exterior and a black roof.
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1. Oamaru Motor Lodge

Oamaru Motor Lodge
Oamaru North, 3 km from Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
Australia
Lynette
฿2,614
฿3,006 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Oamaru Motor Lodge
A house with a large porch and a view of the Milky Way.
A spacious living room with a red carpet, a wooden coffee table, a sofa, and a chair. There are windows with curtains, a chandelier, and a fireplace.
A dining room with a round table surrounded by chairs, large windows with stained glass, and a chandelier.
A room with a large window, two patterned armchairs, a wooden cabinet, and a vase with branches.

2. Pen-y-bryn Lodge

Pen-y-bryn Lodge
Historic Precinct, 1.9 km from Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
United States
Brindan
฿12,632
฿14,527 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Pen-y-bryn Lodge
A multi-story hotel with a brick driveway and a landscaped garden.
A multi-story building with balconies, outdoor seating, and large windows.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a built-in dishwasher, and a large sink.
A coastal landscape with a beach, rocky cliffs, and a distant view of mountains.

3. The Mews Oamaru

The Mews Oamaru
2.1 km from Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
Australia
Mark
฿3,332
฿3,832 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
The Mews Oamaru
A commercial laundry area with two stacked washers and a dryer, a safety warning sign, and a potted plant.
A patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a brick wall.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with sheer curtains, and a view of trees outside.
A street view of a hotel with a row of rooms on either side, a car parked in the middle, and a hill with houses in the background.

4. ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge
Oamaru North, 2.6 km from Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
Australia
Kevin
฿2,779
฿3,196 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge
A room with two beds, a wooden table, and a television.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a desk, and a couch.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a window above the countertop.
A motel with a covered patio, sliding glass doors to the rooms, and outdoor seating.

5. AAA Thames Court Motel

AAA Thames Court Motel
2.2 km from Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
United States
Brittney
฿2,269
฿4,013 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
AAA Thames Court Motel
A building facade with ornate architectural details, including a central decorative panel and two symmetrical sculptures.
A bar area with a beer tap and a wine & beverage list sign.
A hallway with a staircase, a clock, and framed pictures on the walls.
A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a vase with purple flowers, and a framed artwork on the wall.

6. Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Brydone Hotel Oamaru
1.4 km from Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
Australia
brett
฿2,594
฿2,984 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
A gym with multiple treadmills, red chairs, and a table.
A motel with a red roof, a signboard, and a parking lot with cars.
A parking lot with several cars, a McDonald's restaurant, and a building with a red roof.
A hotel room with two beds, a sink, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

7. Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

Bella Vista Motel Oamaru
1.8 km from Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
Australia
Peter
฿3,129
฿3,599 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Bella Vista Motel Oamaru
A set of outdoor metal stairs with a handrail, leading up to a building entrance.
A modern bedroom with a red bed, a sliding glass door, and a small patio area with a table and chairs.
A compact kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a kettle on the countertop.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

8. Heritage Court Lodge

Heritage Court Lodge
Oamaru North, 3.1 km from Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
Australia
Patricia
฿2,654
฿3,052 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Heritage Court Lodge
A building entrance with a covered porch, large potted plants, and a sign indicating a Sky lounge.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a kettle, and a stove.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a dining table with chairs, and a refrigerator.
A neatly made bed with a white comforter, a rolled white blanket, and a dark blue throw blanket.

9. Alpine Motel

Alpine Motel
2 km from Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
Australia
Tony
฿2,457
฿2,826 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Alpine Motel
A well-maintained garden with a flowering tree, a stone border, and a lawn.
A hotel room with a bed, a purple sofa, a wooden coffee table, a TV, and a painting on the wall.
A neatly made bed with a white quilt, two striped pillows, and a black headboard. There are two bedside tables with lamps and a remote control on one.
A hotel with a two-story structure, a staircase leading to the upper level, and outdoor seating area with chairs and tables.

10. 289 Midway Motel

289 Midway Motel
2.1 km from Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
Australia
Wendy
฿2,728
฿3,137 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
289 Midway Motel
A bar with a row of beer taps labeled with various brands and types.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, two armchairs, a small round table, and a window with a view of a building.
A formal dining room with a wooden table, chairs, a cabinet, and two flags.
A historic building with a sign reading "HOTEL CRITERION."

11. Criterion Boutique Hotel

Criterion Boutique Hotel
Historic Precinct, 1.1 km from Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
Australia
Nicholas
฿2,285
฿2,628 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Criterion Boutique Hotel
A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a desk with a chair, a large window with a view of the city, and a painting on the wall.
Interior
A modern building with a car parked in front.
A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a wooden cabinet, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

12. Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru

Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru
2.1 km from Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
฿3,951
฿4,544 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru
A stone building with a balcony, large windows, and well-maintained hedges.
A dining area with a table set for four, a window with curtains, and a view of trees and a building.
A bedroom with a window overlooking palm trees, a bed with white and yellow bedding, and patterned wallpaper.
A bedroom with a balcony, patterned wallpaper, a bed with a pink blanket, and a TV on the wall.

13. Casa Nova House

Casa Nova House
Oamaru North, 4 km from Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
Australia
Bruce
฿9,585
฿11,022 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Casa Nova House
A bed with a grey quilt and red pillows, a red and white striped throw, and a white headboard.
A modern kitchen with a built-in stove, a sink, and a compact refrigerator. There is a window above the sink with a view of greenery outside.
A room with a TV, a desk, two chairs, a bed, a small kitchen area, and a window.
A well-maintained garden with a palm tree, flowering plants, and a wooden fence.

14. Colonial Lodge Motel

Colonial Lodge Motel
Oamaru North, 4.4 km from Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
New Zealand
Brent
฿3,170
฿3,646 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Colonial Lodge Motel
A restaurant with wooden beams, tables, chairs, and menu boards.
A two-story building with a sign reading "Ascot Reception" above the entrance.
A landscaped garden with a gravel path, rocks, and flowering bushes.
A billiards hall with a wooden counter, a digital scoreboard, and a glass display case.

15. Ascot Oamaru Motel

Ascot Oamaru Motel
Oamaru North, 4.7 km from Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
Australia
Akuila
฿3,142
฿3,613 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Ascot Oamaru Motel
A large, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance.
A compact hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a kitchenette, and a large window.
An interior of a church with wooden pews arranged in rows, a central altar, and stained glass windows.
A grassy park area with trees and a building in the background.

16. Teschemakers Resort

Teschemakers Resort
9.4 km from Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
Australia
Jawid
฿4,370
฿5,026 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Teschemakers Resort
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Compare popular hotels close to Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A black car parked in front of a building with a white exterior and a black roof.
Oamaru Motor Lodge
9.4
Exceptional
751 reviews
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A house with a large porch and a view of the Milky Way.
Pen-y-bryn Lodge
9.6
Exceptional
18 reviews
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A multi-story hotel with a brick driveway and a landscaped garden.
The Mews Oamaru
9.4
Exceptional
375 reviews
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A commercial laundry area with two stacked washers and a dryer, a safety warning sign, and a potted plant.
ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge
9.2
Wonderful
320 reviews
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A room with two beds, a wooden table, and a television.
AAA Thames Court Motel
9.2
Wonderful
262 reviews
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Top Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony Hotel Reviews

Oamaru Motor Lodge

Oamaru Motor Lodge

8/10 Good
"Comfortable room, Motel well located on main road to the north of the town."
Lynette 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Oamaru Motor Lodge
Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

10/10 Excellent
"Great staff and perfectly located"
brett 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
The Mews Oamaru

The Mews Oamaru

8/10 Good
"Staff were friendly and helpful"
Shirlee 7-night trip
Posted 11 days ago
The Mews Oamaru
Heritage Court Lodge

Heritage Court Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Enjoyed my stay at Heritage Court Lodge. Spacious studio unit, quiet with minimal road noise. Friendly staff , reception personnel helpful."
Patricia 1-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Heritage Court Lodge
Alpine Motel

Alpine Motel

8/10 Good
"Friendly staff, easy parking."
Tony 1-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Alpine Motel
Colonial Lodge Motel

Colonial Lodge Motel

10/10 Excellent
"Clear room and kitchen, helpful staff, easy parking! Recommend!"
Huizhen 1-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Colonial Lodge Motel
AAA Thames Court Motel

AAA Thames Court Motel

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room, well stocked. Spacious bathroom."
Brittney 1-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
AAA Thames Court Motel
ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

8/10 Good
"Nice place to stay."
Peter 1-night trip
Posted 5 months ago
ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge
Criterion Boutique Hotel

Criterion Boutique Hotel

8/10 Good
"good stay"
Zhaoyang 1-night trip
Posted 6 months ago
Criterion Boutique Hotel

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8.8/10 (287 reviews)
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony?
Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony is located in Oamaru. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 14 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay near Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony?
Poshtel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this lodge offers free WiFi and parking. It's located just a short 1 mi (1.6 km) from Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony. Other good choices within a short distance include Brydone Hotel Oamaru and Criterion Boutique Hotel.
How many hotels will I find close to Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony?
Expedia has 14 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony.
What can I see and do near Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony?
You'll want to browse the exhibits at Auto Museum and North Otago Museum. Janet Frame House, Totara Estate and Totara Estate are some of the local landmarks to explore. Enjoy nature at Oamaru Harbour, Oamaru Gardens or Bushy Beach.