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Criterion Boutique Hotel

2.0 star property

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Criterion Boutique Hotel provides everything that you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$105
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Studio Suite

Studio Suite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Toaster
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

South Hill, a neighbourhood in Oamaru, is home to Criterion Boutique Hotel. National Bank and Janet Frame House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Steam Train and Whitestone Cheese Factory. Totara Estate and Totara Estate are also worth visiting. Visit our Oamaru travel guide
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3 Tyne St, Oamaru, Otago Region, 9400

What's nearby

  • Oamaru featuring art and interior views
    Steampunk HQ
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct which includes outdoor art
    Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Oamaru showing boating and a bay or harbour
    Oamaru Harbour
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • North Otago Museum
    5 min walk - 0.5 km

Restaurants

  • Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli
    5 min drive
  • Coast
    13 min drive
  • Indian Kitchen Restaurant
    4 min drive
  • Harbour St Bakery
    1 min walk
  • McDonald's
    13 min walk

About this property

Criterion Boutique Hotel

Hotel located in South Hill
Criterion Boutique Hotel provides everything that you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Room features
All guest rooms at Criterion Boutique Hotel offer amenities, such as free WiFi.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from noon - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Frequently asked questions

Is Criterion Boutique Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Criterion Boutique Hotel?

As of 8 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Criterion Boutique Hotel on 10 Mar 2026 start from NZ$105, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Criterion Boutique Hotel?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Criterion Boutique Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Criterion Boutique Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Criterion Boutique Hotel located?

Located in South Hill, this hotel is steps away from Auto Museum, Steam Train and Steampunk HQ. Grainstore Gallery and Woolstore Complex are just steps away.

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Reviews

Criterion Boutique Hotel Reviews

7.2

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

6.0

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 31 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great room thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing building and warm, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Everything was clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very small room for two people. Shared bathrooms ok. Very quirky and historical. A nice adventure
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Bradley

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
3.5 Stars... The room was clean and tidy. We were in the "Suite" which included a bathroom with very good shower, however despite being a jug and a jar of coffee, and some cups, there was no milk, sugar or tea in the room or the nearby communal kitchen. The bed was comfortable, but could of done with more than just one pillow each.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although the rooms are small. The bed was comfortable and fresh. The kitchen and bathroom could be cleaner but were still satifactory
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Rebecca

Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Levi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Steven

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Boutique ? Shabby room. Clean bed. Shared bathrooms. Bar closed by 9. Fridge noise, train noise and locals driving around until 3 in the morning. It was an experience !
Upstairs area
Room No19
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Lynn

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although very well situated to access the wharf’, blue penguin colony (which never seemed to have arrived during our stay) the building is in need of considerable upgrading. Comes across as more of a rooming house vibe. Rate reflects what you get. Sadly I would not return. It has tremendous potential
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Shiu

Disliked: Cleanliness
Floor in my room 16 is about to collapse sorry but this is the fact was a cheap stay work out for us
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lukas

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Mike

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old hotel built in 1880s. Pleased to get a room. Great location but no ensuite.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff interaction and service. Room was perfect, and as described.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beatiful old hotel Rooms need attention
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Trudy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

marivic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Anna

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025