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A row of modern, single-story buildings with flat roofs, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and flowering trees.

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1. Ahuriri Motels

2.5 star property

Omarama

9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (561 reviews)

9.0/10

Wonderful

(561 reviews)

"Great spot! Very clean. Lots of space. Everything you need. Friendly staff. And the night sky right out back was incredible."

"Great spot! Very clean. Lots of space. Everything you need. Friendly staff. And the night sky right out back was incredible."

Australia

Allyson

The price is S$100

S$100

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, stainless steel refrigerator, and wooden shelves.

A compact kitchen with a dining area, a small refrigerator, and a microwave.

Two double beds with red and white bedding, a wooden headboard, a small bedside table, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in dishwasher, a sink, and a toaster.

2. Sierra Motel

2.5 star property

Omarama

9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (366 reviews)

9.6/10

Exceptional

(366 reviews)

"We had a wonderful stay at Sierra Motel. Our room was spacious, very clean, and had everything we needed. The owners were so kind and helpful, which made us feel welcome from the start. We would happily stay here again and recommend it to anyone visiting the area."

"We had a wonderful stay at Sierra Motel. Our room was spacious, very clean, and had everything we needed. The owners were so kind and helpful, which made us feel welcome from the start. We would happily stay here again and recommend it to anyone visiting the area."

United States

Lisa

The price is S$173

S$173

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A bar with a row of beer taps labeled with various brands and types.

A room with two beds, wooden flooring, and a window with sheer curtains.

A historic building with a sign reading "HOTEL CRITERION."

A living room with a brown leather sofa, two armchairs, a small round table, and a window with a view of a building.

3. Criterion Boutique Hotel

Criterion Boutique Hotel

2.0 star property

South Hill

7.0 out of 10, Good, (52 reviews)

7.0/10

Good

(52 reviews)

"Short stay, good for a hassle free bed when travelling/stopping through, great staff, very clean"

"Short stay, good for a hassle free bed when travelling/stopping through, great staff, very clean"

Australia

Nicholas

The price is S$93

S$93

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

Criterion Boutique Hotel

A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, leather sofas, a red chair, and multiple hanging lights.

A reception desk with a glass top, wooden base, and three hanging lamps with a geometric pattern.

A wall of whisky labels in a room with wooden flooring and a staircase leading to another area.

A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, red chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a bar area in the background.

4. Poshtel

5.0 star property

Oamaru

9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (433 reviews)

9.6/10

Exceptional

(433 reviews)

"Its so cool We have stayed before when passing through Rooms are themed Helpful staff, central to restaurants Comfy bed, very clean"

"Its so cool We have stayed before when passing through Rooms are themed Helpful staff, central to restaurants Comfy bed, very clean"

Australia

Cheryl

The price is S$161

S$161

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A building facade with ornate architectural details, including a central decorative panel and two symmetrical sculptures.

A hallway with a staircase, a clock, and framed pictures on the walls.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a vase with purple flowers, and a framed artwork on the wall.

A bar area with a beer tap and a wine & beverage list sign.

5. Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

3.5 star property

Oamaru

8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (647 reviews)

8.6/10

Excellent

(647 reviews)

"Great staff and perfectly located"

"Great staff and perfectly located"

Australia

brett

The price is S$114

S$114

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

A building entrance with a covered porch, large potted plants, and a sign indicating a Sky lounge.

A living room with a sofa and a dining table with chairs. There is a kitchen area with cabinets and a microwave. A flat-screen TV is mounted on the wall.

A neatly made bed with a white comforter, a rolled white blanket, and a dark blue throw blanket.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a kettle, and a stove.

6. Alpine Motel

2.5 star property

Oamaru

8.2 out of 10, Very good, (287 reviews)

8.2/10

Very good

(287 reviews)

"Friendly staff, easy parking."

"Friendly staff, easy parking."

Australia

Tony

The price is S$108

S$108

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A black car parked in front of a building with a white exterior and a black roof.

A hotel with a double-story structure, large windows, and a parking lot.

A kitchen with a countertop, a sink, and a window with blinds.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window.

7. Oamaru Motor Lodge

Oamaru Motor Lodge

4.0 star property

Oamaru North

9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (751 reviews)

9.4/10

Exceptional

(751 reviews)

"Very happy. Thoroughly enjoyed the spa bath in our room."

"Very happy. Thoroughly enjoyed the spa bath in our room."

Australia

Linda

The price is S$109

S$109

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

Oamaru Motor Lodge

A buffet setup with various food items and condiments.

A two-story wooden building with a covered outdoor area and a well-maintained lawn.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs under umbrellas, surrounded by greenery.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a door leading to another room.

8. Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel

Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel

3.0 star property

Omarama

8.0 out of 10, Very good, (381 reviews)

8.0/10

Very good

(381 reviews)

"Decent room only stay one night"

"Decent room only stay one night"

Canada

Ayan

The price is S$157

S$157

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel

A multi-story hotel with a brick driveway and a landscaped garden.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a built-in dishwasher, and a large sink.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, bed, and kitchenette.

A multi-story building with balconies, outdoor seating, and large windows.

9. The Mews Oamaru

The Mews Oamaru

4.5 star property

Oamaru

9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (375 reviews)

9.4/10

Exceptional

(375 reviews)

"Loved our nice quiet room in a great location, would stay here again"

"Loved our nice quiet room in a great location, would stay here again"

Australia

Mark

The price is S$140

S$140

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

The Mews Oamaru

A modern kitchen with a countertop, potted plants, and a mirror on the wall.

A room with a table and chairs, a window with a view of a grassy field and trees, and a small potted plant on the table.

A row of motel rooms with exterior sliding doors and windows, a covered walkway, and a grassy area.

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a coffee table, and a grey armchair. There is a small side table with a lamp and a potted plant. A framed artwork hangs on the wall, and a door leads to another room.

10. Otematata Escapes

Otematata Escapes

3.0 star property

Otematata

8.4 out of 10, Very good, (52 reviews)

8.4/10

Very good

(52 reviews)

"Place was convenient "

"Place was convenient "

United States

VILAS

The price is S$152

S$152

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

Otematata Escapes

A well-maintained garden with a flowering tree, a stone border, and a lawn.

A hotel with a two-story structure, a staircase leading to the upper level, and outdoor seating area with chairs and tables.

A motel with a two-story structure, a covered parking area, and a staircase leading to the upper level.

A hotel room with a bed, a purple sofa, a wooden coffee table, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

11. 289 Midway Motel

289 Midway Motel

3.0 star property

Oamaru

8.2 out of 10, Very good, (337 reviews)

8.2/10

Very good

(337 reviews)

"The motel was close to the town and we were very comfortable. It could be helpful to have a towel rail in the bathroom. There was ample parking."

"The motel was close to the town and we were very comfortable. It could be helpful to have a towel rail in the bathroom. There was ample parking."

Australia

Wendy

The price is S$112

S$112

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

289 Midway Motel

A building with a sign for Otematata Eatery, Bar & Lodging, featuring a bar, bottle store, accommodation, and meals.

A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a chair, and a door leading to another room.

A crowded indoor space with tables and chairs arranged for dining.

A single-story building with a flat roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and various shrubs. There are picnic tables in the foreground.

12. Otematata's Best Dam Pub

Otematata's Best Dam Pub

3.0 star property

Otematata

7.4 out of 10, Good, (59 reviews)

7.4/10

Good

(59 reviews)

"Great place my room was clean, comfy and exceeded my expectations for the price. Lovely staff, good food, and good location I would definitely stay here again."

"Great place my room was clean, comfy and exceeded my expectations for the price. Lovely staff, good food, and good location I would definitely stay here again."

Australia

angela

The price is S$97

S$97

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

Otematata's Best Dam Pub

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, and a small potted plant on the balcony.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a colorful backsplash.

A motel with a flat roof, large windows, and a parking area.

A room with a bed, a chair, and a table.

13. BigSky Motels

2.0 star property

Omarama

9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (174 reviews)

9.6/10

Exceptional

(174 reviews)

"Room was clean,tidy and well presented."

"Room was clean,tidy and well presented."

Australia

mike

The price is S$219

S$219

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A commercial laundry area with two stacked washers and a dryer, a safety warning sign, and a potted plant.

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with sheer curtains, and a view of trees outside.

A gym with weightlifting equipment, treadmills, and exercise balls.

A patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a brick wall.

14. ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

3.0 star property

Oamaru North

9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (320 reviews)

9.2/10

Wonderful

(320 reviews)

"Great stay"

"Great stay"

Australia

Kevin

The price is S$122

S$122

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

A set of outdoor metal stairs with a handrail, leading up to a building entrance.

A compact kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a kettle on the countertop.

A hotel courtyard with a paved walkway, a palm tree planter, and a building with multiple balconies and windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

15. Heritage Court Lodge

Heritage Court Lodge

4.0 star property

Oamaru North

8.4 out of 10, Very good, (408 reviews)

8.4/10

Very good

(408 reviews)

"Enjoyed my stay at Heritage Court Lodge. Spacious studio unit, quiet with minimal road noise. Friendly staff , reception personnel helpful."

"Enjoyed my stay at Heritage Court Lodge. Spacious studio unit, quiet with minimal road noise. Friendly staff , reception personnel helpful."

Australia

Patricia

The price is S$101

S$101

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

Heritage Court Lodge

A restaurant with wooden beams, tables, chairs, and menu boards.

A billiards hall with a wooden counter, a digital scoreboard, and a glass display case.

A landscaped garden with a gravel path, rocks, and flowering bushes.

A two-story building with a sign reading "Ascot Reception" above the entrance.

16. Ascot Oamaru Motel

Ascot Oamaru Motel

3.0 star property

Oamaru North

7.6 out of 10, Good, (484 reviews)

7.6/10

Good

(484 reviews)

"Very clean room and helpful staff"

"Very clean room and helpful staff"

Australia

Akuila

The price is S$137

S$137

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

Ascot Oamaru Motel

A bed with a grey quilt and red pillows, a red and white striped throw, and a white headboard.

A room with a TV, a desk, two chairs, a bed, a small kitchen area, and a window.

A grassy outdoor area with a swing set and a slide.

A well-maintained garden with a palm tree, flowering plants, and a wooden fence.

17. Colonial Lodge Motel

Colonial Lodge Motel

3.5 star property

Oamaru North

8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (278 reviews)

8.8/10

Excellent

(278 reviews)

"Value for money, easy parking, great moteliers, walkable, warm and clean"

"Value for money, easy parking, great moteliers, walkable, warm and clean"

New Zealand

Brent

The price is S$131

S$131

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

Colonial Lodge Motel

A room with two beds, a wooden table, and a television.

A motel with a covered patio, sliding glass doors to the rooms, and outdoor seating.

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a desk, and a couch.

A two-story residential building with a paved driveway and a small porch area.

18. AAA Thames Court Motel

AAA Thames Court Motel

3.0 star property

Oamaru

9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (262 reviews)

9.2/10

Wonderful

(262 reviews)

"Clean room, well stocked. Spacious bathroom."

"Clean room, well stocked. Spacious bathroom."

United States

Brittney

The price is S$147

S$147

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

AAA Thames Court Motel

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a desk with a chair, a large window with a view of the city, and a painting on the wall.

A modern building with a car parked in front.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a wooden cabinet, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

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19. Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru

Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru

4.0 star property

Oamaru

The price is S$169

S$169

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru

A gym with multiple treadmills, red chairs, and a table.

A parking lot with several cars, a McDonald's restaurant, and a building with a red roof.

A motel with a red roof, a signboard, and a parking lot with cars.

A compact kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a stove.

20. Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

4.0 star property

Oamaru

8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (382 reviews)

8.6/10

Excellent

(382 reviews)

"Nice place to stay."

"Nice place to stay."

Australia

Peter

The price is S$137

S$137

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

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Pen-y-bryn Lodge

5.0 star property

Oamaru

9.6/10Exceptional (18 reviews)

10% off

Price is S$1,256

S$1,256

for 2 nights, 1 room

S$628 per night

includes taxes & fees

Pen-y-bryn Lodge

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Casa Nova House

5.0 star property

Oamaru

10/10Exceptional (13 reviews)

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Price is S$838

S$838

for 2 nights, 1 room

S$419 per night

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Brydone Hotel Oamaru

3.5 star property

Oamaru

8.6/10Excellent (647 reviews)

10% off

Price is S$264

S$264

for 2 nights, 1 room

S$132 per night

includes taxes & fees

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

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Teschemakers Resort

3.0 star property

Teschemakers

9.4/10Exceptional (11 reviews)

5% off

Price is S$382

S$382

for 2 nights, 1 room

S$191 per night

includes taxes & fees

Teschemakers Resort

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Heritage Court Lodge

4.0 star property

Oamaru

8.4/10Very good (408 reviews)

13% off

Price is S$224

S$224

for 2 nights, 1 room

S$112 per night

includes taxes & fees

Heritage Court Lodge

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Otematata Escapes

3.0 star property

Otematata

8.4/10Very good (52 reviews)

20% off

Price is S$304

S$304

for 2 nights, 1 room

S$152 per night

includes taxes & fees

Otematata Escapes

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The Mews Oamaru

4.5 star property

Oamaru

9.4/10Exceptional (375 reviews)

14% off

Price is S$286

S$286

for 2 nights, 1 room

S$143 per night

includes taxes & fees

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Top Waitaki District Hotel Reviews

Oamaru Motor Lodge

Oamaru Motor Lodge

8/10 Good

"Comfortable room, Motel well located on main road to the north of the town."

Lynette 1-night trip

Posted 21 hours ago

Oamaru Motor Lodge

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff and perfectly located"

brett 2-night trip

Posted 2 days ago

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

8/10 Good

"The quad cabin where we were staying had strong wood smell, we didn’t feel comfortable with. Very friendly staff, good shared kitchen facilities."

Danna 1-night trip

Posted 3 days ago

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

Otematata's Best Dam Pub

Otematata's Best Dam Pub

10/10 Excellent

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Craig 1-night trip

Posted 10 days ago

Otematata's Best Dam Pub

The Mews Oamaru

The Mews Oamaru

8/10 Good

"Staff were friendly and helpful"

Shirlee 7-night trip

Posted 10 days ago

The Mews Oamaru

BigSky Motels

BigSky Motels

8/10 Good

"Room was clean,tidy and well presented."

mike 1-night trip

Posted 11 days ago

Sierra Motel

Sierra Motel

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful stay at Sierra Motel. Our room was spacious, very clean, and had everything we needed. The owners were so kind and helpful, which made us feel welcome from the start. We would happily stay here again and recommend it to anyone visiting the area."

Lisa 1-night trip

Posted 12 days ago

Heritage Court Lodge

Heritage Court Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Enjoyed my stay at Heritage Court Lodge. Spacious studio unit, quiet with minimal road noise. Friendly staff , reception personnel helpful."

Patricia 1-night trip

Posted 2 weeks ago

Heritage Court Lodge

Alpine Motel

Alpine Motel

8/10 Good

"Friendly staff, easy parking."

Tony 1-night trip

Posted 3 weeks ago

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