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Thames street 13, Oamaru, 9495 (show map)
Hostel Overview

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Facilities of Empire Hotel Backpackers
General
Free parking, On-site parking, Parking, WiFi everywhere
Activities
Billiards
Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi
Front-desk/reception area services
Luggage storage
Common areas
Garden, Shared kitchen, Shared lounge/TV area
Cleaning services
Laundry
Miscellaneous
Designated smoking area, Family rooms, Heating, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout
Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Carpeted, Hairdryer, Heating, Shared Bathroom, Shower, Toilet, Towels, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
Hotel Policies
Check-In
From 13:00:00 hours
Check-Out
Untill 10:00:00 hours
Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.
Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine print
Guest cannot check in after 21:00.Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Traveller reviews

“Enjoyed myself.”
14 Jan 2025
Really comfortable beds with crisply laundered sheets. Excellent location. A very sociable hostel. Guests got talking in the upstairs kitchen.

“For the price, it serves its function well.”
14 Jan 2025
Great location, you get what you pay for with the price, it’s good if you need a place to stay the night. Nice and friendly staff, at least from the little interaction I had with them.

“What I expect from a Backpackers”
04 Jan 2025
Convenient location. Self check in. Good kitchen facilities

“Great place for a good price”
29 Dec 2024
Clean bathroom and toilets. Great kitchen too! Perfect location! 👍

“Superb”
26 Dec 2024
Thanks for the good hospitality and good customer service 👍

“Best pillows ever”
15 Dec 2024
Loved the large kitchen, lovely staff and great price. Great spot in town close to everything by walking.

“Cosy cost effective friendly stay”
08 Dec 2024
LOVED the new pillows and the friendly staff. I left some belongings out and they returned them to me. It was also very cosy and a great location in the heart of the town.

“Worth staying! Small room but good enough for me and my partner.”
05 Dec 2024
Best location! Everything is near the area. Shops, ATM, restau and all.

“Excellent location, helpful, friendly staff and comfortable stay”
02 Dec 2024
Free carpark. Beds have electric blankets. Room is warm and cozy. Friendly staff.

“Very good”
29 Nov 2024
Great location in the middle of beautiful Oamaru (and just a ~20-minute walk from the amazing Blue Penguin Colony, which was my main draw to town). Older place with a lot of character, but still clean and equipped with wi-fi.