What is South Hill like?

Travellers are sure to enjoy a stay in Oamaru's South Hill neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Oamaru Harbour and Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony as part of your South Hill travel plans.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in South Hill?

Based on our traveller data, Criterion Boutique Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay in South Hill. It's a hotel offering free WiFi. Other good options for your stay in the neighbourhood include Tirohanga Nui and The Nest on Till .

How many hotels should I expect to find in South Hill?

If you're searching for places to stay in Oamaru, choose from one of Expedia's 12 hotels and other accommodation options in South Hill.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in South Hill, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available in South Hill.

What are the top things to see and do in South Hill?

Spend some time exploring the natural setting of South Hill with a visit to Oamaru Harbour and Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony. Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct and Grainstore Gallery are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. NZ Malt Whisky Company, Auto Museum and Woolstore Complex are just a few of the places to visit in and around South Hill. Steam Train and Steampunk HQ are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Oamaru.

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Our top choices for South Hill hotels

Tirohanga Nui

South Hill

includes taxes & fees

14 Jul - 15 Jul

Criterion Boutique Hotel

South Hill

Nicholas

includes taxes & fees

20 Jul - 21 Jul

Pen-y-bryn Lodge

Historic Precinct, 1.1 km from South Hill

xander

includes taxes & fees

8 Jul - 9 Jul

Glenavys Waitaki River Motor Camp - Caravan Park

23.8 km from South Hill

Amanda

includes taxes & fees

7 Jul - 8 Jul

Poshtel

1.6 km from South Hill

Joshua

includes taxes & fees

21 Jul - 22 Jul

Casa Nova House

Oamaru North, 4.2 km from South Hill

Bruce

includes taxes & fees

22 Jul - 23 Jul

Alpine Motel

2.1 km from South Hill

Richard

includes taxes & fees

14 Jul - 15 Jul

Teschemakers Resort

8.5 km from South Hill

Jawid

includes taxes & fees

9 Jul - 10 Jul

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

1.4 km from South Hill

Kevin

includes taxes & fees

14 Jul - 15 Jul

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Colonial Lodge Motel

Oamaru North, 4.8 km from South Hill

Brent

includes taxes & fees

20 Jul - 21 Jul

Egyptian cotton sheets, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

AAA Thames Court Motel

2.3 km from South Hill

Anthony

includes taxes & fees

20 Jul - 21 Jul

289 Midway Motel

2.2 km from South Hill

Debra Ann

includes taxes & fees

20 Jul - 21 Jul

ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

Oamaru North, 2.8 km from South Hill

Kevin

includes taxes & fees

17 Jul - 18 Jul

Oamaru Motor Lodge

Oamaru North, 3.3 km from South Hill

Danny

includes taxes & fees

20 Jul - 21 Jul

Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

1.9 km from South Hill

Piki

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

The Mews Oamaru

2.2 km from South Hill

Louis

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

Ascot Oamaru Motel

Oamaru North, 5.1 km from South Hill

Akuila

includes taxes & fees

20 Jul - 21 Jul

Heritage Court Lodge

Oamaru North, 3.4 km from South Hill

Roger

includes taxes & fees

16 Jul - 17 Jul

Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru

1.7 km from South Hill

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

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Where to stay in South Hill

Find the best South Hill areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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Oamaru North

Oamaru North might not have many top sights, but Whitestone Cheese Factory and Janet Frame House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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A street with a red building, a sign for a gallery and studio, and a sign for natural limestone souvenirs.

Historic Precinct

While visiting Historic Precinct, you might make a stop by sights like Steampunk HQ and Oamaru Harbour.

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Weston

When in Weston, you can plan a visit to Janet Frame House and Steampunk HQ, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Holmes Hill

Holmes Hill might not have many top sights, but Oamaru Gardens and Steampunk HQ are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Ardgowan

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ardgowan and surrounding area, you can visit Janet Frame House and Steampunk HQ.

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Top South Hill Hotel Reviews

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

10/10 Excellent

"Recommend the Junior Suite if you enjoy space. This is a historic hotel so although not like a brand new hotel....is a total classic and a beauty. Staff were so incredible. Very small lifts were a representation of days gone by. A fantastic experience, central and on the main road so a perfect location. Our bathroom was huge, tiled with a spa bath. Plenty of towels. They provide shampoo and body wash in a dispenser in the shower. Piping hot water and huge water pressure. Small fridge with the usual tea, coffee, sugar as other hotels. We had breakfast there and was fantastic"