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

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.

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

1. Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Oamaru

brett

P5,023

P5,777 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

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

2. Poshtel

Oamaru

Cheryl

P5,962

P6,856 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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.

3. Oamaru Motor Lodge

Oamaru North

Lynette

P5,254

P6,042 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

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

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

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

4. The Mews Oamaru

Oamaru

Mark

P6,267

P7,207 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

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

5. ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

Oamaru North

Kevin

P4,687

P5,390 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

6. Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

Oamaru

Peter

P5,912

P6,799 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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

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

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

7. Heritage Court Lodge

Oamaru North

Patricia

P4,807

P5,528 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

8. AAA Thames Court Motel

Oamaru

Margaret

P4,266

P7,548 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

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

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.

9. 289 Midway Motel

Oamaru

Wendy

P4,576

P5,262 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 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.

10. Alpine Motel

Oamaru

Tony

P4,160

P4,784 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 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.

11. Colonial Lodge Motel

Oamaru North

Brent

P5,015

P5,767 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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.

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

12. Tirohanga Nui

South Hill

P20,799

P23,919 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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

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.

13. Casa Nova House

Oamaru North

Bruce

P18,026

P20,729 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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.

14. Pen-y-bryn Lodge

Holmes Hill

Brindan

P23,757

P27,321 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

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

15. Teschemakers Resort

Teschemakers

Jawid

P8,220

P9,452 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

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

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

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

16. Criterion Boutique Hotel

South Hill

Nicholas

P4,298

P4,943 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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

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.

17. Ascot Oamaru Motel

Oamaru North

WANLU

P5,934

P6,824 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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.

A modern building with a car parked in front.

18. Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru

Oamaru

P7,431

P8,546 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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 covered outdoor area with a wooden deck, two potted plants with purple flowers, and a view of a well-maintained lawn and trees.

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

19. Glenavys Waitaki River Motor Camp - Caravan Park

Glenavy

Noni

P2,941

P3,382 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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Top Totara 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

P4,160

P4,784 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

includes taxes & fees

8.2/10 Very Good! (289 reviews)

Criterion Boutique Hotel

3 Tyne St Oamaru Otago Region

P4,298

P4,943 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

includes taxes & fees

7/10 Good! (52 reviews)

BURNSIDE HOMESTEAD

527 Burnside Road Elderslie Otago

P15,166

P17,441 total

Oct 20 - Oct 21

includes taxes & fees

5 Bed Panoramic Sea & Town View

23 Bedford Street Oamaru Otago

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The Nest on Till

35 Till Street Oamaru Otago

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Penguin Retreat

2 Arun St Oamaru OTA

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Frequently asked questions

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

Poshtel, located 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from the heart of Totara, is a top choice for your stay based on our traveler data. Other good options for your trip to the area are Oamaru Motor Lodge and Brydone Hotel Oamaru. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Totara.

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

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Totara.

What is staying in Totara like?

Visitors are sure to enjoy all that Totara has to offer. There are 85 hotels and other accommodations in the surrounding area. Find out more about Totara.

What are the top places to visit in Totara?

Places to visit in the wider area include Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct, Oamaru Harbour, and Steampunk HQ. You'll also find Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony and Moeraki Boulders in the area. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Totara guide.

What's the weather like in Totara?

The hottest months are usually February and January with an average temp of 57°F, while the coldest months are July and August with an average of 46°F. Average annual precipitation for Totara is 32 inches.

Totara Hotels

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Our top choices for Totara hotels

1. Brydone Hotel Oamaru

2. Poshtel

3. Oamaru Motor Lodge

4. The Mews Oamaru

5. ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

6. Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

7. Heritage Court Lodge

8. AAA Thames Court Motel

9. 289 Midway Motel

10. Alpine Motel

11. Colonial Lodge Motel

12. Tirohanga Nui

13. Casa Nova House

14. Pen-y-bryn Lodge

15. Teschemakers Resort

16. Criterion Boutique Hotel

17. Ascot Oamaru Motel

18. Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru

19. Glenavys Waitaki River Motor Camp - Caravan Park

Top Totara 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 Totara

Alpine Motel

Criterion Boutique Hotel

BURNSIDE HOMESTEAD

5 Bed Panoramic Sea & Town View

The Nest on Till

Penguin Retreat

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