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1.6 miles from Bushy Beach in Oamaru, The Old Confectionery features accommodations with access to beauty services. There's a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay. The apartment also provides free Wifi, free private parking, and facilities for disabled guests. At the apartment complex, all units include air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a kitchen, a dining area, and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, a walk-in shower, and free toiletries. A dishwasher, an oven, and microwave are also featured, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the apartment complex, each unit comes with bed linen and towels. For guests with children, the apartment offers an indoor play area. If you like to discover the area, cycling, fishing and hiking are possible in the surroundings and The Old Confectionery can arrange a bicycle rental service. Moeraki Boulders is 23 miles from the accommodation. Richard Pearse Airport is 60 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
9.5
High score for Oamaru

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ron
    United States United States
    The property was excellent by far the best place we have stayed in the 4 weeks of our 7 week visit to Australia and New Zealand. It was well appointed well located and a very roomy two bedroom two bath unit, we are two couples traveling together....
  • Monica
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved the quirky decor which fits beautifully with the “steam punk” theme of the town. Very comfortable lounge. The beds were sooo comfortable and each had an en suite. Lovely facilities. Parking was convenient.
  • Robert
    United States United States
    Property is located in a beautifully renovated (modern appliances including dishwasher and laundry (washer and dryer) and air conditioning) and comfortable Victorian building just at the edge of downtown. It's an easy walk in one direction through...
  • Jessie
    United States United States
    What a delightful apartment in Oamaru! We thought this was such a cool place, we wished we could have stayed more than one night. Very clean, well equipped, very comfortable- definitely a great choice for the area. There was also a snack left for...
  • Fang
    Taiwan Taiwan
    The hotel itself is an artwork, and the owner is as elegant as her property. Kids and I myself love here so much, it will definitely be the place when we visit Omaru next time.
  • Alecia
    Canada Canada
    We loved the location and the uniqueness of the apartment! It was immaculate and the host was super friendly!
  • Roger
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Well appointed, fully equipped incl Nespresso coffee machine, stylishly decorated, excellent showers, parking outside door, centrally located. Easy to use key code.
  • Keating
    United States United States
    The property was so beautifully decorated with such style. It was very clean and had all of the necessary features plus a washer/dryer. Along with the coffee and tea that was available our host left a small container of cream which was greatly...
  • Wiwi
    China China
    Really love this place, highly recommend to anyone who plan to visit Oamaru and stay for one night or more. You will definitely love it! It worth the money you pay for.
  • Chan
    Singapore Singapore
    Check-in was easy. We were so tired after a long flight and 4 hrs drive from Christchurch to Oamaru. We visited the Blue Penguin Colony the same night as such, and we turned to bed late. We overslept the next morning thought we were informed...

Hosted by Katrina Menzies

9.6
9.6
Host Review Score
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Katrina Menzies
The Old Confectionery is a lovingly restored heritage building in the center of Oamaru; close to the penguins, historic precinct and all shops and restaurants. It has been furnished to a very high standard with quality furniture and bedding, bespoke lighting and fully equipped laundry and kitchen facilities. Walk out of the front door and within a minute or two you can be at the beach in the harbour, walking down the historic streets of the old town or in a local cafe or restaurant. Careful attention to detail has resulted in two stunning apartments available separately or together if a group booking is required. If you like to be inspired by interior design and comfortable surroundings, come and visit us at the Old Confectionery. Your photographs will catch the interest of your friends and family. Off street parking and lock up parking for bicycles with exterior security cameras and lighting make it a relaxing, luxurious place to stay.
Welcome to our beautiful, unique building in the center of Oamaru. We have spent three years restoring this old building to high levels of modern comfort and safety. We want our guests to feel welcome and relaxed and use the building as they wish. This may be to cook a family meal or prepare to go out in our beautifully appointed bedrooms and bathrooms. Soak up the ambiance of luxurious surroundings with the convenience of all Oamaru has to offer at your fingertips.
Centrally located, you can walk out the door of our building and find all the attractions of Oamaru on your doorstep. Wander down to the local brewery for lunch and look out over the harbour. Wander down the history soaked streets of the old precinct. Pop into the local shops which offer beautiful, locally and internationally made goods. Take a short drive to a winery, walk to the whisky distillery or wander round natural landmarks like the Elephant Rocks or Moeraki Boulders. There are many local producers in the area - so you can take your pick at the Farmers Market located 200m away that opens every Sunday. There are plenty of natural attractions too, go seal and penguin spotting in the harbour or walk the Coastal Track for a breath of fresh air. Wherever your interests lie, Oamaru has plenty to offer.
Languages spoken: German,English

Area info

Amenities of The Old Confectionery
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fitness center

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Internet
Fast free Wifi 82 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.

Kitchen

  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Spa

  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Light therapy
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Hairstyling
  • Hair coloring
  • Haircut
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Makeup services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge

Activities

  • Live sports events (broadcast)
    Off-site
  • Live music/Performance
    Off-site
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Bar crawls
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Beach
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Building Characteristics

  • Detached

Transportation

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Indoor play area
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Shops

  • Hair/Beauty salon

Miscellaneous

  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English

House rules
The Old Confectionery takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 50 per child, per night
Crib upon request
NZD 50 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 50 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Old Confectionery 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.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about The Old Confectionery