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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.

1. 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 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.

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

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

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

3. Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Oamaru

brett

S$112

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

4. Heritage Court Lodge

Oamaru North

Patricia

S$101

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 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 multi-story building with balconies, outdoor seating, and large windows.

5. The Mews Oamaru

Oamaru

Mark

S$140

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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.

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

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

6. ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

Oamaru North

Kevin

S$109

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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

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

7. Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

Oamaru

Peter

S$137

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

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

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

8. Colonial Lodge Motel

Oamaru North

Brent

S$120

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

9. Alpine Motel

Oamaru

Tony

S$91

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

10. AAA Thames Court Motel

Oamaru

Margaret

S$146

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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 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.

11. 289 Midway Motel

Oamaru

Wendy

S$101

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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.

12. Criterion Boutique Hotel

South Hill

Nicholas

S$125

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 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.

13. Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru

Oamaru

S$169

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A large, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance.

An interior of a church with wooden pews arranged in rows, a central altar, and stained glass windows.

A dining table with food and a building with a red roof in the background.

A grassy park area with trees and a building in the background.

14. Teschemakers Resort

Teschemakers

Jawid

S$192

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

15. Ascot Oamaru Motel

Oamaru North

WANLU

S$138

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

A cat sitting on a bed with a floral pillow and a blue blanket.

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

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

A well-maintained lawn with neatly trimmed hedges and a stone building with a green roof.

16. Casa Nova House

Oamaru North

Bruce

S$396

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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

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

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

A room with a large window, two patterned armchairs, a wooden cabinet, and a vase with branches.

17. Pen-y-bryn Lodge

Holmes Hill

Brindan

S$554

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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 bedroom with a large bed, a view of the sea, and a mounted TV.

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.

18. Tirohanga Nui

South Hill

S$485

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A garden with various flowers and a wooden fence.

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

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.

19. Glenavys Waitaki River Motor Camp - Caravan Park

Glenavy

Noni

S$66

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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Top Kia Ora 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."

Criterion Boutique Hotel

8/10 Good

"good stay"

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Alpine Motel

285 Thames Street Oamaru

S$91

18 Oct - 19 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.2/10 Very good! (289 reviews)

Criterion Boutique Hotel

3 Tyne St Oamaru Otago Region

S$125

18 Oct - 19 Oct

includes taxes & fees

7/10 Good! (52 reviews)

BURNSIDE HOMESTEAD

527 Burnside Road Elderslie Otago

S$352

25 Oct - 26 Oct

includes taxes & fees

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Frequently asked questions

What's the best place to stay in Kia Ora?

Located 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from the heart of Kia Ora, Poshtel is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Two other options for your visit to the area are Oamaru Motor Lodge and Brydone Hotel Oamaru. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Kia Ora.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Kia Ora, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Kia Ora.

How is it staying in Kia Ora?

Visitors will definitely enjoy all that Kia Ora has to offer. There are 85 hotels and other accommodation options in the surrounding area. Find out more about Kia Ora.

What is there to see in Kia Ora?

Places to visit in the wider area include Steampunk HQ, Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct and Oamaru Harbour. You'll also find Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony and Hampden Beach in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Kia Ora guide.

What's the seasonal weather like in Kia Ora?

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 Kia Ora is 807 mm.

Kia Ora Hotels from S$66

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Our top choices for Kia Ora hotels

1. Oamaru Motor Lodge

2. Poshtel

3. Brydone Hotel Oamaru

4. Heritage Court Lodge

5. The Mews Oamaru

6. ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

7. Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

8. Colonial Lodge Motel

9. Alpine Motel

10. AAA Thames Court Motel

11. 289 Midway Motel

12. Criterion Boutique Hotel

13. Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru

14. Teschemakers Resort

15. Ascot Oamaru Motel

16. Casa Nova House

17. Pen-y-bryn Lodge

18. Tirohanga Nui

19. Glenavys Waitaki River Motor Camp - Caravan Park

Top Kia Ora 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

Criterion Boutique Hotel

More cheap stays in Kia Ora

Alpine Motel

Criterion Boutique Hotel

BURNSIDE HOMESTEAD

5 Bed Panoramic Sea & Town View

The Nest on Till

Penguin Retreat

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