𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝟭𝟬 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 Elephant Hill (2026)

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A modern building with a covered porch, large windows, and outdoor seating.

A reception desk with a clock, a television, and a sign indicating the office is unattended.

A modern living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a shower, and a large mirror.

1. The Waimate Lodges

Waimate

S$149

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A garden with various flowers and a wooden fence.

A small, single-story building with a red roof and large windows, surrounded by a gravel driveway and potted plants.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, a black leather sofa, and a dining table.

A view through a sliding glass door into a backyard with a wooden deck, a metal fence, and various shrubs and trees.

2. Glenavys Waitaki River Motor Camp - Caravan Park

Glenavy

Noni

S$66

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

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

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

3. Oamaru Motor Lodge

Oamaru North

Lynette

S$117

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a unique X-shaped headboard, two bedside lamps, and a view through a window.

4. Poshtel

Oamaru

Cheryl

S$143

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

A balcony with a view of a city street and buildings, a sofa, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

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

Oamaru

brett

S$112

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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 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.

6. Colonial Lodge Motel

Oamaru North

Brent

S$126

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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

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.

7. Alpine Motel

Oamaru

S$102

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A stone building with a balcony, large windows, and well-maintained hedges.

A bedroom with a balcony, patterned wallpaper, a bed with a pink blanket, and a TV on the wall.

A dining area with a table set for four, a window with curtains, and a view of trees and a building.

A bedroom with a window overlooking palm trees, a bed with white and yellow bedding, and patterned wallpaper.

8. Casa Nova House

Oamaru North

Bruce

S$373

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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

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

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

9. Heritage Court Lodge

Oamaru North

Patricia

S$101

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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

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.

10. Ascot Oamaru Motel

Oamaru North

Akuila

S$137

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

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

A coastal landscape with a beach, rocky cliffs, and a distant view of mountains.

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

11. The Mews Oamaru

Oamaru

Mark

S$139

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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.

A hotel room with two beds, a sink, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

12. Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

Oamaru

Peter

S$137

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

13. Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru

Oamaru

S$173

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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

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

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.

14. 289 Midway Motel

Oamaru

Wendy

S$106

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A house with a large porch and a view of the Milky Way.

A dining room with a round table surrounded by chairs, large windows with stained glass, and a chandelier.

A spacious living room with a red carpet, a wooden coffee table, a sofa, and a chair. There are windows with curtains, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

15. Pen-y-bryn Lodge

Holmes Hill

Brindan

S$554

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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.

16. ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

Oamaru North

Kevin

S$122

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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

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.

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

17. AAA Thames Court Motel

Oamaru

Margaret

S$152

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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Top Elephant Hill Hotel Reviews

Ascot Oamaru Motel

8/10 Good

"The room is quite spacious. It has kitchenware but no stove, which makes cooking inconvenient. Also, I booked a two‑bedroom unit but was given a studio instead. Fortunately, the front‑desk staff were very helpful and changed it for me."

Alpine Motel

8/10 Good

"Motel clean and comfortable. Great location. Well serviced daily. Management most accommodating."

AAA Thames Court Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Really nice property and well taken care of . The staff were super nice and help. It's a great location."

Oamaru Motor Lodge

8/10 Good

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

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff and perfectly located"

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."

Colonial Lodge Motel

10/10 Excellent

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

ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

8/10 Good

"Nice place to stay."

Casa Nova House

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent accommodation and experience, wonderful staff"

More cheap stays in Elephant Hill

Alpine Motel

285 Thames Street Oamaru

S$102

14 Oct - 15 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.2/10 Very good! (289 reviews)

The Waimate Lodges

5-7 Timaru Road Waimate

S$151

17 Oct - 18 Oct

includes taxes & fees

BURNSIDE HOMESTEAD

527 Burnside Road Elderslie Otago

S$351

2 Nov - 3 Nov

includes taxes & fees

5 Bed Panoramic Sea & Town View

23 Bedford Street Oamaru Otago

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Alma Motel

292 Oamaru Alma Road Alma Otago

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Oceanview Stays

1B Caledonian Rd Oamaru OTA

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place for a stay in Elephant Hill?

Poshtel, located 24.6 mi (39.6 km) from the heart of Elephant Hill, is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Two other choices for your stay in the area are Oamaru Motor Lodge and Brydone Hotel Oamaru. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Elephant Hill.

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

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Elephant Hill.

What's it like staying in Elephant Hill?

Those travelling to Elephant Hill will definitely enjoy the sights to see and things to do. There are 53 hotels and other accommodation options in the surrounding area. Find out more about Elephant Hill.

What should I see while I'm in Elephant Hill?

Places to visit in the wider area include Elephant Rocks, Waimate Historical Museum and Seddon Square. You'll also find St Patrick's Catholic Church and Old School Gallery in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Elephant Hill guide.

What's the seasonal weather like in Elephant Hill?

The hottest months are usually February and January, with an average temperature of 14°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 8°C. Average annual precipitation for Elephant Hill is 807 mm.

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Our top choices for Elephant Hill hotels

1. The Waimate Lodges

2. Glenavys Waitaki River Motor Camp - Caravan Park

3. Oamaru Motor Lodge

4. Poshtel

5. Brydone Hotel Oamaru

6. Colonial Lodge Motel

7. Alpine Motel

8. Casa Nova House

9. Heritage Court Lodge

10. Ascot Oamaru Motel

11. The Mews Oamaru

12. Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

13. Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru

14. 289 Midway Motel

15. Pen-y-bryn Lodge

16. ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

17. AAA Thames Court Motel

Top Elephant Hill Hotel Reviews

Ascot Oamaru Motel

Alpine Motel

AAA Thames Court Motel

Oamaru Motor Lodge

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Heritage Court Lodge

Colonial Lodge Motel

ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

Casa Nova House

More cheap stays in Elephant Hill

Alpine Motel

The Waimate Lodges

BURNSIDE HOMESTEAD

5 Bed Panoramic Sea & Town View

Alma Motel

Oceanview Stays

Frequently asked questions

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