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Federation House enjoys a location in Oamaru, 1.1 miles from Bushy Beach and 24 miles from Moeraki Boulders. This 3-star guest house offers a shared kitchen and full-day security. The guest house also features free Wifi, free private parking, and facilities for disabled guests. The units come with carpeted floor and feature a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave, a dining area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and bathrobes. The guest house offers some units with sea views, and the units are fitted with a kettle. At the guest house, every unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop and lounge. You can play billiards at the guest house. Richard Pearse Airport is 61 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
and
1 bunk bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
8.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kenneth
    United States of America United States of America
    Nice selection of teas. Great view to the harbor, and within easy walking distance of downtown Oamaru.
  • O
    Australia Australia
    Great quirky little rooms. Full continental brekky. Great views over Oamaru.
  • Kevin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, very friendly host and staff. Very individual and charming.
  • Carina
    Germany Germany
    Staying here transports you back in time. Host Roger created a charming and cozy place with a welcoming atmosphere. The bed was excellent - think I never had a better one in a hotel. Great location in walking distance to the blue eyed penguins.
  • Arthur
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The house was classic 1920s architecture with a lovely dining room looking towards the sea. The bed was comfortable and breakfast was excellent.
  • Maro
    United States of America United States of America
    Such a unique old house with lots of nooks and crannies. Mr. McCaw has managed to put bathrooms and closets in every room, along with a mini-fridge and setup for coffee and tea. The lounge and dining area have a view of the town. I wish I'd had...
  • Genefer
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The place is homey, feels like you are at your granny's house. Rodger, the host, was very welcoming and he toured us to the place. The dining has a beautiful view of the sea. The bed was big comfortable.
  • Dougashby
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Quiet. The location is off the main highway so quiet at night. Large rooms.
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Federation House is a gem! The host is great, the building is historic, and a little quirky but in a good way. The facilities, breakfast and the location are superb. Love it!
  • Andrea
    Italy Italy
    Breakfast was great, Roger is fantastic! I like the house format favoring community among guests

Managed by Rodger McCaw

Company review score: 9.2Based on 544 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Like to maintain an above average level of fitness for life. Good to have intelligent conversation on occasions and like to eat well being health conscious.

Property info

A heritage house 100 years old built elaborately and restored aesthetically to maintain character for a unique perspective on architecture by a typical D.I.Y. making the most of what's already there.

Neighborhood info

A very good area on Cape Wanbrow overlooking the town and sea with many prominent houses in an established urban haven.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Federation House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

View

  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Pool table
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Tea/Coffee maker

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

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Executive lounge access
  • Laundry
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation 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.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 30 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 30 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Federation House 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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about Federation House

  • Room options at Federation House include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Family
  • The prices at Federation House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Federation House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Pool table
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Check-in at Federation House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Federation House is 0.7 miles from the center of Oamaru. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.