𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝟭𝟬 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 Otaio (2026)

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A two-story house with a balcony, large windows, and an air conditioning unit.

A compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and a sofa.

A hotel room with a large bed, two leather chairs, a balcony with a view of buildings and greenery.

1. Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Kensington

Kyle

S$145

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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.

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

2. The Waimate Lodges

Waimate

S$151

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A coastal building with balconies, labeled "COASTAL RIDGE TIMARU LUXURY ACCOMMODATION."

A modern hotel room with a kitchen area, a dining table with chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a lamp, and a window with blinds.

A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a bed with a patterned pillow, and a chair.

3. Coastal Ridge Apartments

Kensington

Sarah

S$159

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A reception area with a glass door, a red door, and a stone pillar.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and cabinets. There is a dining table with chairs and a black leather sofa with orange cushions. A framed picture hangs on the wall.

A room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a leather sofa, and a window with curtains.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, kettle, and a small refrigerator.

4. Cedar Lodge Motel

Kensington

Lindsay

S$133

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of greenery outside.

A compact kitchen with a sink, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A modern living room with a glass dining table, black leather sofa, and a TV in a built-in cabinet.

A hallway leading to a room with a sliding glass door, a doormat with the text "It's you!", and a view of the outside through the door.

5. ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

Parkside

Rachael

S$149

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A compact kitchen with a microwave, stove, and sink. There is a clock on the wall and a window with blinds.

A two-story hotel with a sign advertising 3D air conditioning and a view of the sky.

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a round table, a brick wall, and a glass door leading to a parking lot.

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

6. Aspen on King Motel

Parkside

Rodney

S$171

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A room with a circular window overlooking a beach, a lamp, and a bed with pillows.

A round mirror reflecting a view of a beach and ocean, with two framed photographs on the wall.

A modern room with a round table and six chairs, a bed, a small bedside table, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a wall-mounted artwork.

7. The Sea Breeze

Timaru Central

Kurt

S$168

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A neatly made bed with patterned bedding and a dark-colored pillow.

A motel sign with a 'No Vacancy' notice, a digital TV service sign, and a price range for rooms.

A building with multiple garages and a red staircase leading to a balcony.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, oven, and cabinets.

8. Aaron Court Motel

Maori Hill

mark

S$77

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A bar area with wooden flooring, a curved bar counter, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted light, a window, and a picture on the wall.

A historic building with arched windows and a classic facade, likely a hotel, with a well-lit street in front.

A hotel lobby with wooden doors, a glass table with a vase of flowers, and a colorful wall unit.

9. The Grosvenor

Timaru Central

Ants

S$122

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a stand, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

A balcony with a glass table and metal chairs, overlooking a parking area and trees.

A two-story building with a green roof and a covered porch, located at a street corner with a clear blue sky and scattered clouds.

A parking lot with a building in the background.

10. Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Waimataitai

Zoe

S$99

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A room with a leather sofa, sheer curtains, and a view of a balcony.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, featuring a central island, dark cabinetry, and a stainless steel range hood.

A modern office space with two transparent chairs and a black desk.

A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a covered entrance.

11. Harbour View Motel

Maori Hill

Thomas

S$136

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A balcony with a glass table and chairs, overlooking a coastal area with palm trees and a clear view of the sea.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a sink, and a painting of a forest.

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

A modern room with a large window, a dining area, and a kitchen.

12. Panorama Motor Lodge

Timaru Central

Ele

S$149

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A building entrance with a green door, two potted plants, and a small window above the door.

A conference room with a wooden table and black chairs, two pendant lights, a door, and a window with a view of a building.

A hallway with a checkered floor, a staircase, and a sign indicating a meeting room.

A modern kitchen with a wooden table, stainless steel appliances, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

13. The Fort. Timaru

Timaru Central

Wayne

S$97

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A compact kitchen with a central island, a sink, and a stove. There are two bar stools and a dining table.

An outdoor deck with a glass-top table and metal chairs, surrounded by a wooden fence.

A compact hotel room with a sofa, a small dining table, a coffee table, and a kitchenette.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, a seating area with a coffee table, and a television.

14. Anchor Motel

Maori Hill

Frances

S$82

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the beach.

A coastal residential area with houses, a sandy beach, and people engaging in water activities.

A view from a window with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and distant buildings.

A table with a bottle of red wine and two wine glasses.

15. Baywatch Motor Lodge

Maori Hill

Nicola

S$153

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A building with a sign indicating a vacancy.

A motel sign indicating a vacancy, with an entrance via Pringle St.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a small kitchenette, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

16. Ashbury Park Motel

Waimataitai

Jared

S$107

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

A reception area with a wooden counter, a clock, a framed picture, and a desk with a computer and various items.

A modern room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a window with curtains.

17. Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

Maori Hill

Robyn

S$166

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A conference room with tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with two beds, a dining table, a ceiling fan, and a large window with a view.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of a cityscape.

A reception area with a glass desk, a vase with flowers, and a sign reading "Comfort Hotel".

18. Comfort Hotel Benvenue

Maori Hill

Helen

S$96

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the street.

A covered garden area with a central fountain, surrounded by benches and well-maintained hedges.

A beach with clear turquoise water and a sandy shore.

A large, two-story brick building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance with a porch.

19. Bay City Motor Lodge

Maori Hill

Nick

S$128

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A kitchen with a sink, a coffee maker, and a window with a view of greenery.

A modern living room with black leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A motel with a blue and green facade, a red and white awning, and a staircase leading to a balcony.

A balcony with metal chairs and tables, a glass door, and a blue and white building facade.

20. Fitzgerald on King

Parkside

Paul

S$163

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Top Otaio Hotel Reviews

Coastal Ridge Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent"

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Well above expectations. Great to have 2 separate bedrooms. Very spacious unit. Highly recommend."

Baywatch Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice villa with plenty of room and beds. Would happily book there again. And very reasonably priced."

The Sea Breeze

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, lovely modern and clean room with friendly staff"

Comfort Hotel Benvenue

8/10 Good

"All good"

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"N/a"

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The hostess was extremely informative, friendly and accommodating. The complex is centrally located, just off SH1 and there is very little noise during the night. It is easy to get around Timaru."

Anchor Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely for solo travellor"

Bay City Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, great view from top floor and nice to be close to mai centre."

More cheap stays in Otaio

Aaron Court Motel

27 Evans St Timaru Canterbury

S$77

17 Oct - 18 Oct

includes taxes & fees

6.8/10 (144 reviews)

Anchor Motel

42 Evans St Timaru

S$82

19 Oct - 20 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.2/10 Very good! (233 reviews)

Harbour View Motel

8 Evans Street Timaru SOUTH ISLAND

S$136

17 Oct - 18 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (129 reviews)

The Waimate Lodges

5-7 Timaru Road Waimate

S$151

13 Oct - 14 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Fitzgerald on King

7-9 Princess Street Timaru

S$163

8 Nov - 9 Nov

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (78 reviews)

The Sea Breeze

28 The Bay Hill Timaru Canterbury Region

S$168

18 Oct - 19 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9.8/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What's the best place for a stay in Otaio?

Located 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from the heart of Otaio, Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Two other options for your stay in the area are Aaron Court Motel and The Grosvenor. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Otaio.

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

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Otaio.

How is it to stay in Otaio?

Visitors to Otaio will definitely find plenty to explore and enjoy. There are 53 hotels and other accommodation options in the surrounding area. Find out more about Otaio.

What should I do while I'm visiting Otaio?

Places to visit in the wider area include South Canterbury Museum, Caroline Bay Beach and Timaru Lighthouse. You'll also find Ashbury Park and Tuhawaiki Point Lighthouse in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Otaio guide.

What's the weather like in Otaio?

The hottest months are usually February and January, with an average temperature of 7°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of -3°C. The rainiest months in Otaio are May, September, December and July, with each month seeing an average of 360 mm of rainfall.

Otaio Hotels from S$77

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Our top choices for Otaio hotels

1. Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

2. The Waimate Lodges

3. Coastal Ridge Apartments

4. Cedar Lodge Motel

5. ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

6. Aspen on King Motel

7. The Sea Breeze

8. Aaron Court Motel

9. The Grosvenor

10. Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

11. Harbour View Motel

12. Panorama Motor Lodge

13. The Fort. Timaru

14. Anchor Motel

15. Baywatch Motor Lodge

16. Ashbury Park Motel

17. Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

18. Comfort Hotel Benvenue

19. Bay City Motor Lodge

20. Fitzgerald on King

Top Otaio Hotel Reviews

Coastal Ridge Apartments

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Baywatch Motor Lodge

The Sea Breeze

Comfort Hotel Benvenue

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

Anchor Motel

Bay City Motor Lodge

More cheap stays in Otaio

Aaron Court Motel

Anchor Motel

Harbour View Motel

The Waimate Lodges

Fitzgerald on King

The Sea Breeze

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