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About this hotel
Historic Building & Renovated Accommodation
The Heritage Hideaway is a charming retreat set in a historic building, offering a blend of heritage charm and modern comfort. Recently renovated, this sustainable apartment provides a serene escape with a garden and complimentary WiFi.
Fully Equipped Apartment
Step into a cozy haven featuring 1 bedroom, a spacious living room, and a fully equipped kitchen complete with a dishwasher and kettle. The apartment also includes a well-appointed bathroom with a refreshing shower. Guests are provided with plush towels and quality bed linen for a comfortable stay.
Outdoor Activities & Fireplace
Explore the scenic surroundings and engage in outdoor activities like fishing in the picturesque town of Oamaru. After a day of adventures, unwind by the fireplace in the apartment, creating a cozy ambiance for relaxation.
To experience the perfect blend of history and modernity, book your stay at Heritage Hideaway now.
Nearby Attractions
Ōamaru Victorian Precinct
Ōamaru Victorian Precinct, Harbour Street, South Hill, Ōamaru 9444, New Zealand- Attraction
World War One Memorial
World War One Memorial, Thames Street, South Hill, Ōamaru 9444, New Zealand- Memorial
North Otago Art Society, Custom House Gallery
North Otago Art Society, Custom House Gallery, Wansbeck Street, South Hill, Ōamaru 9444, New Zealand- Public Art
Steampunk HQ
Steampunk HQ, Humber Street, South Hill, Ōamaru 9444, New Zealand- Centre
- Public Art
Banks Park
Banks Park, South Hill, Ōamaru, Waitaki District, New Zealand- Park
Harbourside Park
Harbourside Park, South Hill, Ōamaru, Waitaki District, New Zealand- Park
Alps to Ocean Bike Trail Finish Line Picture Frame
Alps to Ocean Bike Trail Finish Line Picture Frame, Marine Parade, South Hill, Ōamaru 9444, New Zealand- Viewpoint
Oamaru South African War memorial
Oamaru South African War memorial, Thames Street, South Hill, Ōamaru 9444, New Zealand- Memorial
North Otago Rugby
North Otago Rugby, Test Street, South Hill, Ōamaru 9444, New Zealand- Attraction
King George Park
King George Park, South Hill, Ōamaru, Waitaki District, New Zealand- Park
Wonderland Statue
Wonderland Statue, Chelmer Street, South Hill, Ōamaru 9444, New Zealand- Sculpture
Ōamaru Public Gardens
Ōamaru Public Gardens, South Hill, Ōamaru, Waitaki District, New Zealand- Park
Lookout Point Reserve
Lookout Point Reserve, South Hill, Ōamaru, Waitaki District, New Zealand- Park
- Site
Awamoa Park
Awamoa Park, Holmes Hill, Ōamaru, Waitaki District, New Zealand- Park
Important Information
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform 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.
Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.
Stay Details
Check-in from
03:30 PM
Check-out by
10:00 AM
Children
Not allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Amenities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Fishing
Golf course
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Cashless payment available
First aid kit available
Sanitized tableware & silverware
Contactless check-in/check-out
Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
Smoke alarms
Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
Guest room sealed after cleaning
Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
Room Types
One-Bedroom Apartment
Up to 2 guests20 sqmExtra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
This apartment provides a fireplace. Featuring a private entrance, this apartment also consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower. The well-equipped kitchen features a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware. Among the room amenities are a washing machine, a tea and coffee maker and a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
20 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerMini-fridgeRefrigeratorToiletDishwasherWashing machinePrivate bathroomHeatingKitchenFireplacePrivate entranceSofaHardwood or parquet floorsElectric kettleWardrobe or closet
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Guest reviews(72 total)
Provider-sourced guest reviews.
7/10
Reviewed May 31, 2026Location
It smelled mouldy, it appeared to be vacant for some time
9/10
Reviewed Mar 26, 2026Location and the cosy home vibes !!
8/10
Reviewed Mar 26, 2026It was comfortable , warm and very convenient .
No outdoor space.
8/10
Reviewed Mar 24, 2026location good facilities great
9/10
Reviewed Mar 23, 2026Right in town, great kitchen.
Need to brush cobwebs from ceiling
8/10
Reviewed Mar 22, 2026Perfect location close to town and Victorian precinct and penguins. You can walk everywhere from here.
Not really any off street parking, we weren't comfortable to park our ute on the steep small grass space up the back. Free street parking on weekend tho
10/10
Reviewed Mar 15, 2026fireplace
8/10
Reviewed Mar 13, 2026Great location. Once we parked our car we walked everywhere.Nice eating places nearby.
9/10
Reviewed Mar 12, 2026No breakfast supplied. Location great for historic district. Loved the open fire set for our arrival. Oamuru stone walls
7/10
Reviewed Mar 2, 2026The style and old school furniture and kitchen table etc, lovely.
The bed was very hard, I like a soft bed but accept some places are firm but my hsuband likes a firm bed but this was hard and we woke with sore bodies.
9/10
Reviewed Feb 24, 2026The apartment was very lovely, the fireplace made it nice and cosy. The bed was nice and comfortable, and there was plenty of storage for our belongings. We enjoyed having a view of the lovely courtyard garden. Jay sent us all the relevant information prior to check-in, which made it very easy. The apartment is in a lovely part of town, an easy walk to restaurants, cafes, shops and the coast. We loved Oamaru and really enjoyed our stay at Heritage Hideaway and would definitely stay there again.
The couch wasn't overly comfortable.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 25, 2026Gorgeous apartment in perfect location !
7/10
Reviewed Jan 8, 2026The location was excellent. The bed was comfortable. Everything was very clean. The kitchen was well equipped. Well laid out and lots of room for two people. Overlooked a beautiful courtyard.
No microwave. Had a musty smell.
7/10
Reviewed Dec 22, 2025The location was very nice. It had a full service kitchen!
We would prefer a firmer mattress.
10/10
Reviewed Dec 10, 2025Gorgeous comfortable apartment. It was a little chilly so the fire was set ready to go when we arrived.
7/10
Reviewed Dec 1, 2025Clean and good locality
No all day parking. 30min restricted 10.30-4.30 Unit smelt very musty
8/10
Reviewed Nov 10, 2025Loved the character. Very convenient location.
10/10
Reviewed Oct 27, 2025It was absolutely amazing. Great ambiance. Tastefully decorated. Did not even bother us that there is no tv.
Definitely nothing not to like
9/10
Reviewed Jun 21, 2025Very stylish decor
8/10
Reviewed May 28, 2025Location was great with excellent restaurants within walking distance. Hosts were most helpful. The accommodation was a bit different from the usual, a little retro and it had an excellent woodburner which suited the cosy atmosphere.
We had a little difficulty finding the entrance as the door was down the side of the building. Some details on the booking info in this regard would be helpful.
10/10
Reviewed May 3, 2025The fire was so nice Loved when we arrived they had turned on the lamps so it really created a lovely ambience
We knew there wasn't a TV but a radio some board games or even a pack of cards would have been nice
10/10
Reviewed Apr 25, 2025Heritage Hideaway is full of charm and character; great location in the old historic area, clean and spacious with a well equipped kitchen and cosy lounge with wonderful fireplace (wood, pinecones and matches on hand). Plenty of other heating also and the electric blanket was lovely on a cold night. Super quaint and charming.
The only issue we had was it was a little tricky to find, a number on the wall pointing down the lane to the door might help 🙂.
10/10
Reviewed Apr 24, 2025Lovely stay in a gorgeous unit. Close to everything cool Oamaru has to offer. We'll be back for sure.
10/10
Reviewed Apr 22, 2025Great location, very thoughtful hosts who had left some supplies to make a meal as it was a public holiday and shops not open, they also had the log burner ready to light which made for a very cosy evening
10/10
Reviewed Feb 23, 2025The property had been so thoughtfully put together. Everything had been so well considered. The fire had been laid, there was lovely bedding, and a great selection of teas. Thank you so much.
9/10
Reviewed Feb 22, 2025Lovely little space right in the heart of Victorian Oamaru.
7/10
Reviewed Feb 7, 2025The unit was warm and comfortable. Loved the quirkiness and layout. We were only in the unit to sleep the 1 night and have a shower. We didn't need to use the kitchen facilities other than made a cuppa of tea. Thank you for providing milk, but we didn't need it. It was quiet and handy for walking around. Thank you. We didnt take any photos.
It was a bit musty and needed the windows opened, but I guess with it being shut up, that could happen.
9/10
Reviewed Feb 7, 2025Great location, we walked to town, we loved the décor
10/10
Reviewed Nov 18, 2024We enjoyed our stay at heritage hideaway so much! The location is convenient to walk to the precinct area. The host prepared the fire and that’s a bonus for our trip especially we arrived on a cold raining day. The space is nicely decorated with vintage pieces and super cozy at the same time.
10/10
Reviewed Nov 17, 2024Just loved this place,
8/10
Reviewed Oct 29, 2024Excellent location if you want to be central
9/10
Reviewed Oct 18, 2024Stunning comfortable and spacious! Fire set for the evening!
Maybe just another heater
9/10
Reviewed Oct 6, 2024We loved the location and historic charm
8/10
Reviewed Jun 3, 2024Location was great. Was very cute and homely. Was very clean. Enjoyed the fire, was easy to start the fire.good wardrobe space. Fibre internet was fast.
Bed was not comfortable for us. Might need a mattress upgrade to a pocket spring mattress. Couch was a little low for us. Also missed a microwave, for quick porridge in the morning. No long mirror so we could check our outfits for steampunk festival.
10/10
Reviewed Apr 30, 2024Very clean Everything one needed and some
9/10
Reviewed Apr 14, 2024Beautiful cottage in the heart of Oamaru. Great location especially if you have a reservation at Cucina. The accommodation was clean and had everything you could need. Wonderful log burner for a cold night. I highly recommend this place.
Nothing
10/10
Reviewed Apr 2, 2024Thanks for a lovely stay. We loved the location and enjoyed staying in a quirky apartment that fit so well into Old Oamaru and its quirky folk.
10/10
Reviewed Mar 19, 2024This was such a fantastic place to stay in Oamaru. The location could not have been better — right in the middle of Old Town, but tucked off the street which meant there was no noise. The place was wonderfully decorated and had everything you could need, and the fire was a nice touch. Highly recommend.
10/10
Reviewed Mar 9, 2024Comfortable, clean, quiet and beautiful property. Very well equipped and great location. On street parking. Had a great stay.
4/10
Reviewed Mar 7, 2024It was clean and great location
There was only one towel each for a whole weekend and we had been travelling. The next day was very very hot and we had been out. There was a washing machine but no drying facilities the building is south facing so couldn’t even dry inside a where as it was cool and no sun inside.
10/10
Reviewed Mar 1, 2024Lovely property situated close to the historic precinct, town and local bars and restaurants. Charming home and everything that you might need for a short or long stay.
9/10
Reviewed Feb 19, 2024The house is so completely charming. What a wonderful cozy place to stay. Quiet. Relaxing. It reminded me of the place that Cameron Diaz stays in the movie The Holiday. And the foot poof was so good we're going to find out where to get one. Couldn't have had a better location. Easy walk to the old section of town and the farmer's market.
The shower is small, would have liked some shampoo/conditioner. No milk provided, but easy walk to the dairy so not a huge issue. No microwave (not an issue, but good to note).
5/10
Reviewed Feb 13, 2024Location was good. The bed was comfortable and the place moderately clean.
No TV or radio plus parking on the street was unacceptable as there was a 30 minute time zone out side the apartment.
9/10
Reviewed Feb 11, 2024The location was great and close to Harbour St. Friendly and helpful neighbours. Very safe location.
All ok.
6/10
Reviewed Feb 7, 2024The decorations are great. The kitchen has pretty much all the basic things you need to cook. Quiet at night.
Locations are not easy to find at night, probably easier to find when there’s daylight, but it’s called hideaway so fair enough. My boyfriend took shower first and then me. Water turn cold before I finished the shower, I have to use cold water to finish washing my body. That’s quiet unpleasant in a cold night right after we caught some cold from penguins watching. And the towels are not clean, there are hair and stains and dead spider on it so we couldn’t use it. Better bring your own towel.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 15, 2024Good selection of arty magazines. Didn't miss the TV.
I am disabled so a hand rail on for the path steps would be helpful.
8/10
Reviewed Jan 10, 2024It was comfortable and near the Victorian area. Host was readily available and very friendly.
Exterior was not impressive and garden area didn’t appear to be accessible. Heat was a wood stove. Very old but updated. Street parking.
9/10
Reviewed Jan 1, 2024The location to everything we required was perfect. Breakfast cafes, Star & Garter Restaurant/Cafe was superb, public gardens, nostalgia precinct..
There was no TV, for us not a big inconvenience, nice to have had another option... The fire box and the firewood size was not compatable with no axe to
10/10
Reviewed Dec 17, 2023We absolutely loved staying at the Heritage Hideaway - the location was fabulous (right next to Oamaru's beautiful old quarter but very nice and quiet) and the unit itself was incredibly cosy with a fireplace and extremely comfy bed. We will definitely be back again!
We loved it, no negatives from our perspective!
10/10
Reviewed Nov 20, 2023Very tasteful decor, comfortable and so handy to everything
8/10
Reviewed Oct 27, 2023Location
Dust under the bed
10/10
Reviewed Oct 23, 2023Very central location. Wonderfully creative and sympathetic decor - great style and pizzazz but had everything we needed... and then some. Warm and cosy. Off street parking at the back of the property. Jay was very helpful and friendly.
Nothing to dislike
10/10
Reviewed Sep 29, 2023Excellent. An Oamaru stone cottage in the heart of the town.
Nothing to dislike.
9/10
Reviewed Sep 10, 2023Tastefully decorated, generously large for the cost, brilliant location, private
No wifi, television, bring your own soap and shampoo
9/10
Reviewed Aug 13, 2023Lovely renovated space. Fire was great to have.
A little bit cold despite the fire.
Guest Feedback
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What guests love
- •Great ambiance
- •Very nice location
- •Tastefully decorated
Areas to consider
- •No all day parking
- •Unit smelt very musty
- •Would prefer a firmer mattress
Cleanliness
7.93/10Unit smelt very musty.
Service
9.9/10Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Location
9.94/10Very convenient location.
Room Quality
8.89/10Gorgeous comfortable apartment.
Amenities
8.92/10Full service kitchen.
Value for Money
8.38/10Was expensive considering no parking.
Food and Beverage
8.93/10Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.9/10Overall a very fun place to stay!