Title: Criterion Boutique Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=119516212&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Criterion Boutique Hotel Hotel in Oamaru ## Photo gallery for Criterion Boutique Hotel ![Bar (on property) - Criterion Boutique Hotel (Oamaru)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119520000/119516300/119516212/5e727648.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Criterion Boutique Hotel (Oamaru)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119520000/119516300/119516212/a201b121.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Criterion Boutique Hotel (Oamaru)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119520000/119516300/119516212/4208a6c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property) - Criterion Boutique Hotel (Oamaru)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119520000/119516300/119516212/95751855.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Criterion Boutique Hotel (Oamaru)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119520000/119516300/119516212/a332f31e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Criterion Boutique Hotel provides everything that you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 6.8 ## Popular amenities - Free Wi-Fi - Housekeeping £46 includes taxes & fees 19 Jan - 20 Jan ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan 13 - Jan 14](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-13&endDate=2026-01-14&selected=119516212&PinnedHotelID=119516212&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-13&endDate=2026-01-14&selected=119516212&PinnedHotelID=119516212&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan 14 - Jan 15](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=119516212&PinnedHotelID=119516212&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=119516212&PinnedHotelID=119516212&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan 16 - Jan 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=119516212&PinnedHotelID=119516212&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=119516212&PinnedHotelID=119516212&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan 23 - Jan 25](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=119516212&PinnedHotelID=119516212&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=119516212&PinnedHotelID=119516212&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ### View all photos for Standard Double Room ![Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119520000/119516300/119516212/8324a03a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room ### Highlights Heating Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Standard Twin Room ![Standard Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119520000/119516300/119516212/w3024h4030x0y0-beee0b2c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Twin Room ### Highlights Heating Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Family Room ![Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119520000/119516300/119516212/3db88a12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room ### Highlights Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 3 - 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Studio Suite ![Studio Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119520000/119516300/119516212/e1d5eb86.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Studio Suite ### Highlights Private bathroom Toaster Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 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Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 debit cards; cash is not accepted If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### National rating Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services. ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Criterion Boutique Hotel pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Criterion Boutique Hotel? ### How much is parking at Criterion Boutique Hotel? ### What time is check-in at Criterion Boutique Hotel? ### What time is check-out at Criterion Boutique Hotel? ### Where is Criterion Boutique Hotel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Criterion Boutique Hotel Reviews 6.8 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 6.8 Cleanliness ### 6.4 Amenities ### 8.0 Staff & service ### 6.0 Eco-friendliness ### 6.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 4 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 2 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Levi 24 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities if you love a victorian vibe place this a hotel to stay. Me and my partner really love the place and their foods are superb. ##### Levi Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark 26 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Amazing building and warm, friendly staff. ##### Mark Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### tony 30 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Very small room for two people. Shared bathrooms ok. Very quirky and historical. A nice adventure ##### tony Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Shiu 15 Dec 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness Floor in my room 16 is about to collapse sorry but this is the fact was a cheap stay work out for us ##### Shiu Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenny 4 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Linens are exceptional quality and very clean. Cannot praise this place highly enough. Exellent value for money. In the heart of the Heritage area. Jenny and Maryanne ##### Jenny Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Bradley 2 Dec 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities The bed was hard enough to qualify as construction material, the curtains let in every bit of light, and the TV barely worked. For what they charge, you’d expect a bathroom in the room and a screen that does more than static. It’s in the Oamaru Victorian precinct, and it shows, the place feels like it hasn’t been touched since the 1880s. If you’re into old pubs, weird stories, and things that may or may not go bump in the night, you’ll probably have a laugh. If you came for comfort, sleep, or anything modern, the ghosts will enjoy your suffering more than you will. ##### Bradley Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Lukas 3 Dec 2025 Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities Room was an absolute disappointment. Staff and I assume the owner don’t take responsibility for their broken and non-functioning stuff. Have a very short temper and are not very friendly towards their guests. Would certainly not recommend at all and beware anyone else of that. Also do have a feeling that owner takes down negative reviews ##### Lukas Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Gregory 26 Nov 2025 Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities Although the rooms are small. The bed was comfortable and fresh. The kitchen and bathroom could be cleaner but were still satifactory ##### Gregory Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Trudy 23 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Staff weren't available when we arrived at appointed check-in time. When they did arrive, we were told which room we were in and that the key was in the door. No details were given about the facilities, wifi, how to get in if we were out after hours, etc. This was also the noisiest hotel that I have ever stayed in, and I've traveled all over the world. Very little soundproofing inside (we heard another guest's alarm going off for more than 5 straight minutes at 5:30 am) or outside (road noise, nearby church bell tower at every 15 minute interval). Cute historic building and very walkable location, but probably wouldn't stay here again. ##### Trudy Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Rebecca 1 Nov 2025 Liked: Staff & service The guy who runs this is really nice and the beds have nice linen and the room is clean enough. While the rooms were in good condition, they were small and we booked the room because the listing said a bathroom was among the room amenities. There were two clean bathrooms on the other side of the floor. It might be good to specify “shared bathroom” in the hotel description. If the kitchen were clean and free of clutter, I would have rated this 3 stars despite the amenity listing discrepancy. Unfortunately, the kitchen was unusable owing to a large box dumped on the cooker, other equipment left on the side by the sink and dirty dishes left there from when we checked in a few minutes before 2pm until we checked out just before 10am. I went to wash the dishes, but I couldn’t find a cloth, only dishwashing liquid. Food from the restaurant was stored in a deep freeze and a fridge was switched off. Another fridge freezer was switched on, but this would have benefited from being cleaned. I know the owners are new, so leaving this as constructive feedback. ##### Rebecca Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Mary 6 Dec 2025 ##### Mary Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Luke 18 Nov 2025 ##### Luke Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### marivic 1 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### marivic Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Anna 30 Oct 2025 ##### Anna Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ---