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Cnr Reed & Cross Streets, Oamaru 9400, New Zealand
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YHA Oamaru
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Bath
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

We too arrived early in the afternoon but there was a sign saying reception opened at 4pm but you could use the facilities to make a drink etc however in our case we could keep our stuff in the car. We had a double room which was so small that we had a problem just getting past our rucksacks. Had... More

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Vancouver
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Horrible service. I booked my stay well in advance and included my arrival time of 11:30am. I was shocked when I arrived to find the office closed with a sign that said "open at 4pm". If you are going to Oamaru, chances are you are going there to see the penguins and view begins at 3:30pm so this was completely... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 July 2010

Only stayed one night, but the hostess was very welcoming and gave us lots of advice about the local area (go to the Moeraki boulders and Geraldine). Room was clean and the lounge/communal area had lots of books and games.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2009

I had been here twice, first time I camped on the backyard and now they changed the manager and no more tent site. The bed is quite comfortable and the location is quiet, kitchen is okay, they have a tv room which is quite big and comfortable. Overall, this hostel is clean.

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Address: Cnr Reed & Cross Streets, Oamaru 9400, New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > South Island > Oamaru
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Ranked #18 of 19 hotels in Oamaru
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
YHA Oamaru, Red Kettle is a small, traditional and homely hostel located close to the Bushy Beach Scenic Reserve and just minutes from the Oamaru town centre and attractive Historic District. Oamaru is a charming coastal town between Christchurch and Dunedin, famous for its Victorian white stone architecture and penguin colonies. Both the blue penguin and the yellow-eyed penguin colonies are within easy walking distance from the YHA Oamaru hostel. ... more   less 
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