Criterion Hotel in Oamaru, Waitaki, New Zealand | Hotel

The Criterion Hotel in Oamaru, New Zealand, offers bed and breakfast accommodation themed in the Victorian style of the period. Victorian furbishments compliment all area's of the hotel, which was built in 1877 of the local limestone, and restored to high standards.

We would like guests to feel at home with us, for this is our home as well. Like the hotels of yesteryear this is a family concern. We are privileged share our living areas with you.

Accommodation at the Criterion Hotel is smoke free and guest are welcome to share our pacious lounge and foyer areas.

Cooked breakfasts consist of home baking and preserves and are all part of your stay with us.

We are within five minutes walk to Little Blue Penguins, Restaurants, and the Historic areas.

If you are inspired to join us in Victorian dress, costumes are available.

Built in 1877, the Criterion Hotel building was designed in the Victorian Italianate style by Oamaru architects, Forrester and Lemon.