Set in Oamaru and with Bushy Beach reachable within 2.9 km, Empire Hotel Backpackers offers a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests. All guest rooms at the hostel come with a shared bathroom fitted with a shower. You can play billiards at Empire Hotel Backpackers. Moeraki Boulders is 37 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 97 km from Empire Hotel Backpackers.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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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 double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.8
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Katherine
    Australia Australia
    Really close to bus, beach, historic sector. The building is wonderfully unchanged from it's heyday: the basement is incredible!
  • C
    Christine
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Central & exactly what I needed for the weekend. The staff were exceptional and so friendly. There was a lovely atmosphere to the place.
  • Kierin
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Basic accommodation done well with a great location. Clean and warm. Lots of history.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Empire Hotel Backpackers
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Billiards
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • 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 13:00 to 21:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

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.

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

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.

FAQs about Empire Hotel Backpackers

  • Check-in at Empire Hotel Backpackers is from 13:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at Empire Hotel Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Empire Hotel Backpackers is 200 yards from the centre of Oamaru. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Empire Hotel Backpackers offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Billiards