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A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, cliffs, and rolling hills in the background.

A snowy mountain range with a herd of sheep grazing in a field.

Rocky formations with seaweed along a coastal area.

A beach with large boulders and a hillside with sparse vegetation.

A sandy beach with scattered driftwood and sparse vegetation.

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

A river flowing through a valley with mountains in the background.

A window with a view of a snow-covered landscape, including trees and a clear sky.

A building with a gravel driveway, surrounded by well-maintained grass and bushes.

1. Ahuriri Motels

2.5 star property

Omarama

9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (556 reviews)

9.0/10

Wonderful

(556 reviews)

"Great room and facilities to stay in the area."

"Great room and facilities to stay in the area."

Australia

Junya

The price is S$97

S$97

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

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

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.

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

2. Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

3.5 star property

Oamaru

8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (644 reviews)

8.6/10

Excellent

(644 reviews)

"Older hotel but that means a nice big room, great location on the Main Street."

"Older hotel but that means a nice big room, great location on the Main Street."

Australia

Paul

The price is S$120

S$120

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

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

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

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

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

3. Poshtel

5.0 star property

Oamaru

9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (427 reviews)

9.6/10

Exceptional

(427 reviews)

"Love this accomodation- clean, friendly, great location and good breakfast food. What’s special about breakfast is the environment is such that people introduce themselves and chat over breakfast- love it."

"Love this accomodation- clean, friendly, great location and good breakfast food. What’s special about breakfast is the environment is such that people introduce themselves and chat over breakfast- love it."

Australia

Dayle

The price is S$126

S$126

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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.

4. Criterion Boutique Hotel

Criterion Boutique Hotel

2.0 star property

South Hill

7.0 out of 10, Good, (51 reviews)

7.0/10

Good

(51 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$79

S$79

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

Criterion Boutique Hotel

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

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

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, a dining area, and a kitchenette.

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

5. Sierra Motel

2.5 star property

Omarama

9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (363 reviews)

9.6/10

Exceptional

(363 reviews)

"Great stay! Highly recommended!"

"Great stay! Highly recommended!"

Canada

Ivica

The price is S$176

S$176

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

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

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

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a dining table with chairs, and a refrigerator.

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.

6. Alpine Motel

2.5 star property

Oamaru

8.2 out of 10, Very good, (285 reviews)

8.2/10

Very good

(285 reviews)

"Room clean and comfortable, plenty of parking and staff very accommodating."

"Room clean and comfortable, plenty of parking and staff very accommodating."

Australia

Peter

The price is S$99

S$99

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

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.

7. Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel

Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel

3.0 star property

Omarama

8.0 out of 10, Very good, (379 reviews)

8.0/10

Very good

(379 reviews)

"Decent room only stay one night"

"Decent room only stay one night"

Canada

Ayan

The price is S$164

S$164

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel

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

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

A multi-story hotel with a parking lot, outdoor seating, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

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

8. Oamaru Motor Lodge

Oamaru Motor Lodge

4.0 star property

Oamaru North

9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (745 reviews)

9.4/10

Exceptional

(745 reviews)

"Convenient, quiet and well priced."

"Convenient, quiet and well priced."

Australia

Cathryn

The price is S$114

S$114

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

Oamaru Motor Lodge

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, (372 reviews)

9.4/10

Exceptional

(372 reviews)

"Good place to stay"

"Good place to stay"

Australia

Louis

The price is S$145

S$145

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

The Mews Oamaru

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 modern bedroom with a red bed, a sliding glass door, and a small patio area with a table and chairs.

10. Heritage Court Lodge

Heritage Court Lodge

4.0 star property

Oamaru North

8.4 out of 10, Very good, (407 reviews)

8.4/10

Very good

(407 reviews)

"We always enjoy staying here when traveling through Oamaru very friendly staff and clean"

"We always enjoy staying here when traveling through Oamaru very friendly staff and clean"

Australia

Roger

The price is S$102

S$102

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

Heritage Court Lodge

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 neatly made bed with a white quilt, two striped pillows, and a black headboard. There are two bedside tables with lamps and a remote control on one.

11. 289 Midway Motel

289 Midway Motel

3.0 star property

Oamaru

8.2 out of 10, Very good, (332 reviews)

8.2/10

Very good

(332 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$111

S$111

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

289 Midway Motel

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

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

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

A street view of a hotel with a row of rooms on either side, a car parked in the middle, and a hill with houses in the background.

12. ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

3.0 star property

Oamaru North

9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (319 reviews)

9.2/10

Wonderful

(319 reviews)

"Great stay"

"Great stay"

Australia

Kevin

The price is S$124

S$124

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

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.

13. Otematata's Best Dam Pub

Otematata's Best Dam Pub

3.0 star property

Otematata

7.4 out of 10, Good, (58 reviews)

7.4/10

Good

(58 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$105

S$105

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

Otematata's Best Dam Pub

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

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

A pool table, arcade machines, and a billiards table in a recreational area.

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

14. 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$145

S$145

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

Ascot Oamaru Motel

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

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a tiled backsplash. There is a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a kettle on the counter. A dining table with chairs is positioned near a window with curtains.

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

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

15. BigSky Motels

2.0 star property

Omarama

9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (172 reviews)

9.6/10

Exceptional

(172 reviews)

"The motel was a great place to stop for the night on our road trip through the south island. Very easy to find, quiet and immaculately clean. Would definitely stay again if we're in the area."

"The motel was a great place to stop for the night on our road trip through the south island. Very easy to find, quiet and immaculately clean. Would definitely stay again if we're in the area."

United Kingdom

Dawn

The price is S$140

S$140

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

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

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.

A living room with a sofa and a patterned throw pillow.

16. 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$123

S$123

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

Otematata Escapes

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

A modern kitchen with a built-in stove, a sink, and a compact refrigerator. There is a window above the sink with a view of greenery outside.

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

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

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)

"Underfloor heating in rooms was amazing!, also had extra heaters in rooms. Comfortable beds"

"Underfloor heating in rooms was amazing!, also had extra heaters in rooms. Comfortable beds"

Australia

Adrian

The price is S$115

S$115

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

Colonial Lodge Motel

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

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a window above the countertop.

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

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

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$156

S$156

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

AAA Thames Court Motel

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

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

19. Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

4.0 star property

Oamaru

8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (380 reviews)

8.6/10

Excellent

(380 reviews)

"Great would definitely recommend "

"Great would definitely recommend "

Australia

Piki

The price is S$134

S$134

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

A modern building with a glass facade overlooking a body of water.

A home theater room with a large screen, reclining seats, and a mural of autumn leaves.

A modern house with large windows and a covered outdoor area.

A modern room with two purple armchairs, a small side table with a plant, and a large window offering a view of greenery and buildings.

20. Tirohanga Nui

4.0 star property

South Hill

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)

10/10

Exceptional

(1 review)

The price is S$503

S$503

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

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Pen-y-bryn Lodge

5.0 star property

Oamaru

9.6/10Exceptional (18 reviews)

10% off

Price is S$1,197

S$1,197

for 2 nights, 1 room

S$598 per night

includes taxes & fees

Pen-y-bryn Lodge

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Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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Garden

Casa Nova House

5.0 star property

Oamaru

10/10Exceptional (12 reviews)

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Price is S$820

S$820

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S$410 per night

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Casa Nova House

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Teschemakers Resort

3.0 star property

Teschemakers

9.4/10Exceptional (11 reviews)

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Price is S$439

S$439

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S$219 per night

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Teschemakers Resort

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Buffet

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Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel

3.0 star property

Omarama

8.0/10Very good (379 reviews)

19% off

Price is S$284

S$284

for 2 nights, 1 room

S$142 per night

includes taxes & fees

Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel

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Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

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Brydone Hotel Oamaru

3.5 star property

Oamaru

8.6/10Excellent (644 reviews)

11% off

Price is S$238

S$238

for 2 nights, 1 room

S$119 per night

includes taxes & fees

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

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Heritage Court Lodge

4.0 star property

Oamaru

8.4/10Very good (407 reviews)

12% off

Price is S$240

S$240

for 2 nights, 1 room

S$120 per night

includes taxes & fees

Heritage Court Lodge

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Egyptian cotton sheets, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private kitchenette

Egyptian cotton sheets, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

AAA Thames Court Motel

3.0 star property

Oamaru

9.2/10Wonderful (262 reviews)

8% off

Price is S$330

S$330

for 2 nights, 1 room

S$165 per night

includes taxes & fees

AAA Thames Court Motel

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Top Waitaki District Hotel Reviews

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

10/10 Excellent

"Older hotel but that means a nice big room, great location on the Main Street."

Paul 2-night trip

Posted 1 day ago

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge

Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Very close to everything. Staff was helpful when we got stuck due to weather letting us sit in the common area to sort everything. We were able to get a slightly early check in to drop our bags to hike the hooker valley. From the hotel we where able to walk to the trail head"

Elizabeth 1-night trip

Posted 1 day ago

Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge

The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook

The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook

8/10 Good

"Buffet was really good"

Natasha 2-night trip

Posted 3 days ago

The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook

Poshtel

Poshtel

10/10 Excellent

"Love this accomodation- clean, friendly, great location and good breakfast food. What’s special about breakfast is the environment is such that people introduce themselves and chat over breakfast- love it."

Dayle 1-night trip

Posted 4 days ago

Aoraki Court Motel

Aoraki Court Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, nice and clean, beautiful views."

Chris 2-night trip

Posted 7 days ago

Aoraki Court Motel

Alpine Motel

Alpine Motel

8/10 Good

"Only stayed for the one night with my young family. We arrived late but called in advanced to let them know. I was greeted when we arrived and let inside. The owner turned on all the heaters so it was lovely and warm for our kids to snuggle straight into bed. Lovely stay and great staff."

Amanda 1-night trip

Posted 7 days ago

Colonial Lodge Motel

Colonial Lodge Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Clear room and kitchen, helpful staff, easy parking! Recommend!"

Huizhen 1-night trip

Posted 11 days ago

Colonial Lodge Motel

Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel

Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the spacious room, the spa and the beautiful food at the restaurant. Thank you so much"

lisa 1-night trip

Posted 11 days ago

Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel

Heritage Court Lodge

Heritage Court Lodge

8/10 Good

"Good for a one-night stay. The room was comfortable enough and the location was convenient. Good value for a short stopover."

Kelvin 1-night trip

Posted 3 weeks ago

Heritage Court Lodge

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