Criterion Boutique Hotel

Name: Criterion Boutique Hotel
Address: 3 Tyne St, Oamaru, Otago Region, 9400, Oamaru, NZ

6.4Pleasant11 reviewsSee rooms

Hotel

3 Tyne St, Oamaru, Otago Region, 9400

Facilities at a glance

Accessible
Pets allowed

About this place

Welcome to Criterion Boutique Hotel, a charming retreat nestled in the heart of Oamaru's South Hill, where history and modern comfort meet! Prime Location Step outside and embrace the vibrant surroundings, with attractions like the Auto Museum, Steam Train, and Steampunk HQ all just a short stroll away. Immerse yourself in the charm of the Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct, just moments from your door. Comfortable Accommodations Relax in one of our seven thoughtfully designed guestrooms, each offering complimentary wireless internet access to keep you connected during your stay. Shared bathrooms ensure a cozy and social atmosphere among guests. Personalized Service With our attentive front desk staff available during limited hours, your comfort and needs are our top priority, creating a welcoming environment for all visitors. Don’t miss the chance to experience this delightful stay,book your room today!

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4 room types

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Room type	Guests	Show prices
Studio Suite Double bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Standard Twin Room 2 × Twin beds	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Standard Double Room Queen bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Family Room Twin beds, Queen bed	Sleeps 3	Show prices

What this place offers

Accessibility

Accessible

General

Pets allowed

Location

Address
3 Tyne St, Oamaru, Otago Region, 9400, New Zealand
0.7 km from the center of Oamaru

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What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 14:00. Check-out by 10:00.

Guest reviews

6.411 reviews

Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 11 reviews.

tony
December 2025
8.0
+Very small room for two people. Shared bathrooms ok. Very quirky and historical. A nice adventure
Shiu
December 2025
6.0
+Floor in my room 16 is about to collapse sorry but this is the fact was a cheap stay work out for us
Lukas
December 2025
2.0
+Room was an absolute disappointment. Staff and I assume the owner don’t take responsibility for their broken and non-functioning stuff. Have a very short temper and are not very friendly towards their guests. Would certainly not recommend at all and beware anyone else of that. Also do have a feeling that owner takes down negative reviews
Bradley
December 2025
4.0
+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.
Gregory
November 2025
8.0
+Although the rooms are small. The bed was comfortable and fresh. The kitchen and bathroom could be cleaner but were still satifactory
Trudy
Family · November 2025
6.0
+Staff weren't available when we arrived at appointed check-in time. When they did arrive, we were told which room we were in and that the key was in the door. No details were given about the facilities, wifi, how to get in if we were out after hours, etc. This was also the noisiest hotel that I have ever stayed in, and I've traveled all over the world. Very little soundproofing inside (we heard another guest's alarm going off for more than 5 straight minutes at 5:30 am) or outside (road noise, nearby church bell tower at every 15 minute interval). Cute historic building and very walkable location, but probably wouldn't stay here again.
Rebecca
November 2025
4.0
+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.
Levi
October 2025
10.0
+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.
Joseph
October 2025
2.0
+Perfect.
Jenny
Family · October 2025
10.0
+Linens are exceptional quality and very clean. Cannot praise this place highly enough. Exellent value for money. In the heart of the Heritage area. Jenny and Maryanne

Good to know

Check-in & check-out
Check-in from 14:00 · check-out until 10:00
Pets
Pets are welcome

Facilities at a glance

About this place

Choose your room

4 room types

Studio Suite

Standard Twin Room

Standard Double Room

Family Room

What this place offers

Accessibility

General

Location

Address

Questions about this stay

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Guest reviews

Good to know

Check-in & check-out

Pets

Guest reviews