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A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, leather sofas, a red chair, and multiple hanging lights.
A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, red chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a bar area in the background.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a unique X-shaped headboard, two bedside lamps, and a view through a window.
A reception desk with a glass top, wooden base, and three hanging lamps with a geometric pattern.

1. Poshtel

Poshtel
2.3 km from Penguine Colony
Australia
Cheryl
NZ$243
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Poshtel
A multi-story hotel with a brick driveway and a landscaped garden.
A hotel room with a desk, chair, bed, and kitchenette.
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.

2. The Mews Oamaru

The Mews Oamaru
3 km from Penguine Colony
Australia
Mark
NZ$193
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
The Mews Oamaru
A house with a large porch and a view of the Milky Way.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A room with a large window, two patterned armchairs, a wooden cabinet, and a vase with branches.
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.

3. Pen-y-bryn Lodge

Pen-y-bryn Lodge
Historic Precinct, 1.9 km from Penguine Colony
United States
Brindan
NZ$857
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Pen-y-bryn Lodge
A room with two beds, a wooden table, and a television.
A motel with a covered patio, sliding glass doors to the rooms, and outdoor seating.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a desk, and a couch.
A two-story residential building with a paved driveway and a small porch area.

4. AAA Thames Court Motel

AAA Thames Court Motel
3 km from Penguine Colony
United States
Brittney
NZ$206
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 balcony with a view of a city street and buildings, a sofa, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
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.

5. Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Brydone Hotel Oamaru
2.1 km from Penguine Colony
Australia
Paul
NZ$154
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
A gym with multiple treadmills, red chairs, and a table.
A compact kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a stove.
A parking lot with several cars, a McDonald's restaurant, and a building with a red roof.
A motel with a red roof, a signboard, and a parking lot with cars.

6. Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

Bella Vista Motel Oamaru
2.6 km from Penguine Colony
Australia
Peter
NZ$191
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Bella Vista Motel Oamaru
A building entrance with a covered porch, large potted plants, and a sign indicating a Sky lounge.
A living room with a sofa and a dining table with chairs. There is a kitchen area with cabinets and a microwave. A flat-screen TV is mounted on the wall.
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.

7. Alpine Motel

Alpine Motel
2.8 km from Penguine Colony
Australia
Tony
NZ$142
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Alpine Motel
A well-maintained garden with a flowering tree, a stone border, and a lawn.
A motel with a two-story structure, a covered parking area, and a staircase leading to the upper level.
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 room with a bed, a purple sofa, a wooden coffee table, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

8. 289 Midway Motel

289 Midway Motel
2.9 km from Penguine Colony
Australia
Wendy
NZ$158
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
289 Midway Motel
A bar with a row of beer taps labeled with various brands and types.
A room with two beds, wooden flooring, and a window with sheer curtains.
A formal dining room with a wooden table, chairs, a cabinet, and two flags.
A historic building with a sign reading "HOTEL CRITERION."

9. Criterion Boutique Hotel

Criterion Boutique Hotel
Historic Precinct, 1.7 km from Penguine Colony
Australia
Nicholas
NZ$146
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Criterion Boutique Hotel
A modern building with a glass facade overlooking a body of water.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a view of the sea, and a mounted TV.
A home theater room with a large screen, reclining seats, and a mural of autumn leaves.
A modern room with two purple armchairs, a small side table with a plant, and a large window offering a view of greenery and buildings.

10. Tirohanga Nui

Tirohanga Nui
Historic Precinct, 0.8 km from Penguine Colony
NZ$737
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Tirohanga Nui
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
Room
A modern building with a car parked in front.

11. Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru

Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru
2.6 km from Penguine Colony
NZ$241
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru
A stone building with a balcony, large windows, and well-maintained hedges.
A well-maintained lawn with neatly trimmed hedges and a stone building with a green roof.
A bedroom with a balcony, patterned wallpaper, a bed with a pink blanket, and a TV on the wall.
A bedroom with a window overlooking palm trees, a bed with white and yellow bedding, and patterned wallpaper.

12. Casa Nova House

Casa Nova House
Oamaru North, 4.9 km from Penguine Colony
Australia
Bruce
NZ$565
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Casa Nova House
A black car parked in front of a building with a white exterior and a black roof.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window.
A multi-story hotel with a parking lot, outdoor seating, and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A hotel with a double-story structure, large windows, and a parking lot.

13. Oamaru Motor Lodge

Oamaru Motor Lodge
Oamaru North, 4 km from Penguine Colony
Australia
Linda
NZ$181
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Oamaru Motor Lodge
A commercial laundry area with two stacked washers and a dryer, a safety warning sign, and a potted plant.
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.
A patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a brick wall.
A gym with weightlifting equipment, treadmills, and exercise balls.

14. ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge
Oamaru North, 3.5 km from Penguine Colony
Australia
Kevin
NZ$170
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge
A large, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance.
A dining table with food and a building with a red roof in the background.
A compact hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a kitchenette, and a large window.
A grassy park area with trees and a building in the background.

15. Teschemakers Resort

Teschemakers Resort
8.5 km from Penguine Colony
Australia
Jawid
NZ$296
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Teschemakers Resort
A bed with a grey quilt and red pillows, a red and white striped throw, and a white headboard.
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.
A grassy outdoor area with a swing set and a slide.

16. Colonial Lodge Motel

Colonial Lodge Motel
Oamaru North, 5.4 km from Penguine Colony
New Zealand
Brent
NZ$175
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Colonial Lodge Motel
A set of outdoor metal stairs with a handrail, leading up to a building entrance.
A hotel courtyard with a paved walkway, a palm tree planter, and a building with multiple balconies and windows.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.
A modern bedroom with a red bed, a sliding glass door, and a small patio area with a table and chairs.

17. Heritage Court Lodge

Heritage Court Lodge
Oamaru North, 4 km from Penguine Colony
Australia
Patricia
NZ$157
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Heritage Court Lodge
A restaurant with wooden beams, tables, chairs, and menu boards.
A two-story building with a sign reading "Ascot Reception" above the entrance.
A billiards hall with a wooden counter, a digital scoreboard, and a glass display case.
A pool table, arcade machines, and a billiards table in a recreational area.

18. Ascot Oamaru Motel

Ascot Oamaru Motel
Oamaru North, 5.7 km from Penguine Colony
Australia
Akuila
NZ$202
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Ascot Oamaru Motel
A small white building with a dark roof, surrounded by a garden with various plants and flowers.
A bedroom with two beds, a window, and a wooden door.
A cozy interior with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a bookshelf.
A large, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, multiple chimneys, and a central entrance with steps leading up to it.

19. BURNSIDE HOMESTEAD

BURNSIDE HOMESTEAD
15.6 km from Penguine Colony
NZ$490
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
BURNSIDE HOMESTEAD
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Compare popular hotels close to Penguine Colony

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Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, leather sofas, a red chair, and multiple hanging lights.
Poshtel
9.6
Exceptional
433 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 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 room with two beds, a wooden table, and a television.
AAA Thames Court Motel
9.2
Wonderful
262 reviews
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A building facade with ornate architectural details, including a central decorative panel and two symmetrical sculptures.
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
8.6
Excellent
646 reviews
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Top Penguine Colony Hotel Reviews

The Mews Oamaru

The Mews Oamaru

8/10 Good
"Staff were friendly and helpful"
Shirlee 7-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
The Mews Oamaru
Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

10/10 Excellent
"Easy parking. Great room.Lots nearby restaurants"
Harriet 1-night trip
Posted 9 days ago
Brydone Hotel 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 13 days ago
Heritage Court Lodge
Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru

Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was immaculate. Great interior design."
Patricia 1-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru
Alpine Motel

Alpine Motel

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

289 Midway Motel

10/10 Excellent
"Great value for money, helpful staff, warm and clean"
Brent 2-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
289 Midway Motel
Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

8/10 Good
"Nice place to stay."
Peter 1-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Bella Vista Motel Oamaru
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

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A road with a green van, signs indicating 'PENGUINS CROSSING' and 'SLOW', and a speed limit sign of 30.
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Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony

9.0/10 (194 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony, a lovely green space in Oamaru. Amble around the area's marina or experience its museums.
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A coastal scene with boats docked at a pier and a hillside in the background.

Oamaru Harbour

8.8/10 (287 reviews)
Explore the waterfront in Oamaru with a trip to Oamaru Harbour. Amble around the area's waterfront or experience its museums.
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A steam locomotive on tracks in front of a building with a sign reading "STEAMPUNK HQ".

Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct

9.2/10 (273 reviews)
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct in Oamaru. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's museums.
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A building with a sign reading "Grainstore Gallery" and a mannequin dressed in a crown.

Grainstore Gallery

8.4/10 (38 reviews)
Delve inside the minds of a group of local artists as you explore the curiosities of this fascinating gallery, housed within a former Victorian grain store.
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NZ Malt Whisky Company

7.8/10 (7 reviews)
You can take time to visit NZ Malt Whisky Company during your travels to Oamaru. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's museums.
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Whitestone City

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Whitestone City during your trip to Oamaru.
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Auto Museum

9.2/10 (5 reviews)
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Auto Museum in Oamaru. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's museums.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Penguine Colony?
Penguine Colony is located in Oamaru. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 6 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay near Penguine Colony?
Tirohanga Nui is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this lodge offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Penguine Colony. Other good options within 5 miles include Poshtel and Brydone Hotel Oamaru.
How many hotels can I expect to find close to Penguine Colony?
Expedia has 6 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Penguine Colony.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Penguine Colony, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Penguine Colony.
What can I see and do near Penguine Colony?
You'll want to browse the exhibits at Auto Museum and North Otago Museum. Janet Frame House, Totara Estate and Totara Estate are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony and Oamaru Gardens.