About this property
Comfortable Accommodation: 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 97 km from Richard Pearse Airport, the hostel is 2.8 km from Bushy Beach and 37 km from Moeraki Boulders. The property staff and service support are highly praised by guests.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Felix
France
“Very nice hostel amazing team very kind and aware Very good situation” - David
Australia
“Friendly staff, cleanliness, good facilities, central location, off street car parking.” - Karolina
Lithuania
“Good location, clean, receptionist let us to check in at 12:30 PM- that was very convenient.” - Amy
New Zealand
“It was in a good location close to shopping and restaurants. It was clean. Easy to get ourselves settled.” - Helen
New Zealand
“Spacious kitchen and dining area. Good heating. Excellent shower pressure and easy to control temperature. Plenty of heating for room. Free parking out back.” - Sarah
New Zealand
“Everything lovely hot showers, very clean, very very comfortable so nice and warm. Absolutely loved Marshall the host he is azaming so helpful nothing is a problem. So good I booked yo stay longer next year for 2 weeks this time.” - Hazel
New Zealand
“Amazingly helpful and friendly staff. Great location on main street, close to the Victorian Precinct. Lovely character hostel, with conveniently located, cosy and well-equipped kitchen/ lounge on each floor. Easy check in process. Quiet location.” - Eilish
New Zealand
“For a backpackers it was INCREDIBLY clean and tidy. Heater in the room worked great, very comfortable bed. Bathrooms very clean.” - Huong
Vietnam
“Although the room is a bit small, the bathroom and kitchen are inside the unit, which is very convenient. Self check-in and check-out.” - Xiao
Malaysia
“The place was clean and fully equipped. The kitchen was spacious, and all the cookware and tableware were in great condition. The room was tidy and comfortable, with good heating and an extension cord provided. The staff were friendly, and the...”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.









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 Empire Hotel Backpackers 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.