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Old Bones Lodge

2.5 star property
Beach location and 6 hot tubs

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Living room
Fireplace
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Nestled by the sea, Old Bones Lodge offers a serene escape with its sauna, 6 spa tubs and swimming pool. Take in the views from the garden or unwind on the terrace while staying connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room Single Use

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Located in Awamoa, Old Bones Lodge is in a rural area and by the sea. Steam Train and Auto Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Totara Estate and Whitestone Cheese Factory.
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Map
468 Beach Road, Awamoa, 9495

What's nearby

  • Oamaru Harbour - 9 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct - 9 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Steampunk HQ - 10 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Oamaru Gardens - 11 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 11 min drive - 5.4 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Indian Kitchen Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Coast - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Harbour St Bakery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Old Bones Lodge

Guesthouse by the sea
A terrace, a garden, and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at Old Bones Lodge. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the 6 hot tubs. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Old Bones Lodge have amenities such as free WiFi.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • 6 hot tubs
  • Library
  • Sauna

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3 PM - 6 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 50.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 50.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 6 PM

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Old Bones Lodge Oamaru
Old Bones Oamaru
Old Bones Lodge Awamoa
Old Bones Awamoa
Old Bones Lodge Awamoa
Old Bones Lodge Guesthouse
Old Bones Lodge Guesthouse Awamoa

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Bones Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Old Bones Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Old Bones Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Old Bones Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Old Bones Lodge located?

Situated in Awamoa, this beach guesthouse is within 6 mi (10 km) of Grainstore Gallery, St Lukes Anglican Church, and Oamaru Harbour. Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail and Steampunk HQ are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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