About this property

Beachfront Location: Old Bones Lodge in Oamaru offers direct beachfront access, a lush garden, and a spacious terrace. Guests enjoy sea views and a serene outdoor environment. Comfortable Accommodations: The hostel features a lounge, shared kitchen, and outdoor seating area. Each room includes a work desk, washing machine, and free WiFi, ensuring a pleasant stay. Convenient Amenities: Private parking is available on-site at no extra cost. Additional facilities include a pool, outdoor dining area, and a hairdryer. Local Attractions: Moeraki Boulders are 22 mi away, and Richard Pearse Airport is 64 mi from the property. Highly rated for its beach access, kitchen, and convenient location.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Steve
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The receptionist was very friendly and showed us our rooms. Which were really neat and quite comfy. The location was fantastic being really close to the beach
  • Debra
    United States United States
    The location was quiet and we could appreciate the natural beauty of the area. The managers were very kind and the hot tub was wonderful. The common areas were spotless and well appointed.
  • Jeanes
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The location was great and the overall feel of Old Bones Lodge is so so warm and inviting :)) Karen waited up to greet us as we arrived at 10:30pm.
  • Misslucyt
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved the huge communal area. The kitchen was spotless and well equipped. The room was also comfortable. A great location close to town, coast and penguins!
  • Mona
    United States United States
    We really enjoyed our stay. The owner was very welcoming and great to talk with. Nice common area and well-furnished kitchen. Bathrooms were very clean.
  • Young-hee
    Canada Canada
    The lodge was close to the town but remote en not to hear any traffic or cars, it had a great view of the ocean and beach and the grounds were beautiful. The kitchen was large and had everything we needed as was the common area. It was nice to...
  • Dana
    United States United States
    The common area was lovely and well stocked. Loved the location with beach nearby
  • Diana
    New Zealand New Zealand
    A nice cosy atmosphere, warm and welcoming. Rustic building and furnishings but had everything you needed. Very clean and tidy more like a home than a soulless hotel. Lovely outlook onto the lawn and sea, bonus was pukeko wandering around on the...
  • Hilke
    United States United States
    The views from the common room were amazing and the fire place created a comfy atmosphere. My only regret is that we did not stay an extra night. Hope to be back one day!
  • Challis
    United States United States
    Very clean, welcoming and family friendly. They had games for kids to play and a nice fireplace to relax by in the evening. Excellent kitchen facilities for cooking your own food.

Area info

House rules

Old Bones Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 20 per child, per night
Crib upon request
NZD 10 per child, per night
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 20 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 50 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that guests cannot check in out of reception opening hours.

Please advise the property in advance if you are bringing children. You can use the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please inform Old Bones Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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