Casa Nova House

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Scored 9.7
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

Experience world-class service at Casa Nova House

Historic Setting: Casa Nova House in Oamaru is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, lush garden, restaurant, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a lounge and outdoor seating area. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, garden or sea views, and modern amenities such as streaming services and soundproofing. Dining Experience: The traditional restaurant serves Spanish, local, international, and Latin American cuisines, offering brunch, lunch, dinner, and high tea. Breakfast includes continental, à la carte, and gluten-free options with warm dishes, fresh pastries, fruits, and juice. Local Attractions: Moeraki Boulders are 40 km away, and Richard Pearse Airport is 95 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Continental, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Julie
Australia Australia
“Absolutely beautiful...Brenda was fabulous and cooked the most delicious breakfast. The decor and gardens were divine. So clean and stylish. Didnt want to leave.”
Gentile
Italy Italy
“Ms. Brenda has been a great host, introducing ourselves - even if it was late at night - to a beautiful locatrion externally but mostly internally. Everything was perfect from the rooms to the breakfast and to the hospitality of Ms. Brenda as a whole”
Kate
New Zealand New Zealand
“Brilliantly welcoming. Super comfortable. Classy but very homely. Great service and facilities. Looking forward to our next opportunity to stay at Casa Nova”
Jonathan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful room and fantastic breakfast and hosts ( Katrina and Brenda ) couldn’t have done more for us.”
Noot
Canada Canada
“Beautiful house and beautifully renovated rooms. The owners were great and very helpful.”
Rob
New Zealand New Zealand
“From the moment of driving up the picturesque entrance on our arrival, we were greeted with a very warm welcome . From there we were transported into .a world of understated luxury and elegance of a bygone era where nothing was a problem and...”
Rusty
New Zealand New Zealand
“A beautifully restored home with class and fantastic attention to detail. Love the wallpapers and stunning bathrooms. You can feel the quality. Both Brenda and Katrina are great hosts, so helpful and friendly . The breakfast was so nice and...”
Jimmy
New Zealand New Zealand
“Beautiful luxurious decor and bedding . Stunning cooked breakfast and an Italian styled garden to be very proud of. Too brief a visit to be fair.”
Christine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very welcoming. Really was luxury accommodation with very comfortable rooms with beautiful finishing touches. Breakfast was fabulous too. Very relaxing end to our trip.”
Amanda
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It is a beautiful old building on the outskirts of Oamaru standing proud amongst all the bungalows. The owners have restored Casa Nova with love and character and it is very comfortable”

Managed by Casa Nova House

Company review score: 10Based on 33 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

A luxury bed and breakfast experience awaits you in our historic Oamaru stone mansion. The first stone dwelling to be built in the district in 1861, Casa Nova House is yours to enjoy with elegantly appointed guest rooms, sea views and private surrounds.

Property information

Each of the three guest rooms features its own personality with vibrant wallpapers from graphic artist Emma J Shipley, who has partnered with Clarke and Clarke to bring exotic into their wallpapers. From "Amazon" in our Graham Chamber to "Caspian" featuring the British lion in the Borton Chamber to "The Lost World" in the McMullan Chamber, a room which remained unfinished for over 80 years. We have created a unique feeling in each room to enhance your stay and overall experience with us. In addition to your private bedroom and ensuite we invite you to enjoy the Burns Sitting Room and foyer area which contains a kitchenette with an instant hot water tap, complimentary tea and coffee, filtered water and microwave for exclusive in-house guest use. Our bed and breakfast guests may also enjoy the private rear verandah or pergola which overlooks the stone fountain providing the tranquil sounds of cascading water. Or, grab a book and beanbag and enjoy the beauty and solitude of the sprawling grounds.

Neighbourhood information

Oamaru is the largest town in the Waitaki District and is one of the country’s most historic and beautiful towns. From the famous Blue Penguin Colony to the limestone architecture of the Victorian Precinct, Oamaru has something for everyone.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant 1861
  • Cuisine
    Spanish • Local • International • Latin American
  • Open for
    Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
  • Ambiance
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Casa Nova House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:30
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 are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardEftposBankcardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 2.5% surcharge when you pay with credit card

Please inform Casa Nova House 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.