About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Empire Hotel Backpackers in Oamaru offers family rooms with carpeted floors and shared bathrooms equipped with showers. Each room includes a hairdryer for added convenience. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy a garden and free WiFi throughout the property. The hostel features a lounge, shared kitchen, picnic area, and luggage storage. Free on-site parking is available. Convenient Location: Located 60 mi from Richard Pearse Airport, the hostel is 1.9 mi from Bushy Beach and 23 mi from Moeraki Boulders. The property staff and service support are highly praised by guests.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Free Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
6 bunk beds
1 bunk bed
6 twin beds
1 twin bed
2 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Courtney
    United States United States
    I enjoyed the history of the hotel and town. Room was crowded by packs and bags with little room to navigate. Plugs were limited. Overall a pleasant place.
  • Alexandra
    Canada Canada
    The staff were wonderful and on top of things. It’s a great location and good value for money.
  • Graham
    New Zealand New Zealand
    room was very clean and tidy...facilities were great...the people at the hostel were so friendly and helpful.Location was amazing and everything was in walking distance.
  • Janet
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Comfy clean beds. Excellent location and Marshall was great.
  • Pauline
    France France
    You are near by the Intercity bus stop and also close to the historic center. The staff is friendly. It's clean.
  • Robert
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very helpful staff. Great location (just around the corner from the historic area)
  • Ian
    Iceland Iceland
    Great location, atmosphere, and while the building is a little old, it's been well kept. Staff is very friendly.
  • Mayuko
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Clean bathroom and kitchen friendly staff, good location, old but charming building I love them. I’ve stayed here 3times
  • Tan
    Malaysia Malaysia
    quite place , service very good( Erick), very helpful staff, feel comfortable , wow is best to stay
  • Denis
    United States United States
    great location in center of town, free parking and attractions all within walking distance.

Area info

Amenities of Empire Hotel Backpackers

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Activities

  • Pool table

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Empire Hotel Backpackers takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 9:00 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.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guest cannot check in after 21:00.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Empire Hotel Backpackers 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.

FAQs about Empire Hotel Backpackers