What's it like in Ardgowan?

Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Oamaru's Ardgowan neighbourhood.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Ardgowan, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals in Ardgowan.

What are the top things to see and do in Ardgowan?

A few places to visit in the area around Ardgowan include Janet Frame House, Whitestone Cheese Factory and Oamaru Gardens. While you're out sightseeing, North Otago Museum and National Bank are a couple of additional sights to visit in Oamaru.

Top 10 Ardgowan Hotels of 2025

Top 10 Hotels in Ardgowan

"Very friendly host, and they make great chocolates right there on site. Would go again"

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25 Mar - 26 Mar

"Nice place "

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8 Apr - 9 Apr

"Very special"

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17 Mar - 18 Mar

"Was a nice room, logistics around the hotel were awkward with use of a lift but managing two flights of stairs with suitcases to get to the room was not ideal"

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18 Mar - 19 Mar

"Lovely unique property, great service and good breakfast."

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1 Apr - 2 Apr

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

"The room was clean & tidy very quiet, staff were good, property needed a tidy up. But it suited us & we would stay there again."

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16 Mar - 17 Mar

"Comfy beds, able to get washing done by the owner "

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12 Apr - 13 Apr

"Cleanliness and presentation was exceptional I’ve stayed in many types of accommodation around the South Island and this motel was by far the best. Good price too liked that I could park right outside my downstairs studio"

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28 Mar - 29 Mar

"This motel has a fresh remodel and is in great shape. Nice and clean, no smells. Really well done, highly recommend! "

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30 Mar - 31 Mar

"It is in the middle of the town. Very easy access to everything I needed. "

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12 Apr - 13 Apr

"Very helpful staff, lovely room, cosy, comfortable bed, good amenities. A bonus free blueberry cupcake when we arrived went down well with a fresh brewed coffee"

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16 Mar - 17 Mar

"All good"

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24 Mar - 25 Mar

"Nice reception and nice room"

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25 Mar - 26 Mar

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

"Beautiful B & B! Unique. Historic. Super friendly owners!"

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1 Apr - 2 Apr

"Only a few units so not difficult to park. It had all you needed to stay for a few days. Lovely staff. "

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19 Mar - 20 Mar

Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

"Upside: Marjorie was delightful at the front desk. The rooms were very clean, just a little tired. The staff were great local girls, very accommodating, Downside: Price was high as a late check in through WOTIF, and town was full, so...my bad. No advertised streaming services working. "

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13 Mar - 14 Mar