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

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

A reception area with a closed door, a wheelchair accessibility sign, and a security camera above.

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

1. The Waimate Lodges

Waimate

RM450

RM517 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A garden with various flowers and a wooden fence.

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

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 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

RM190

RM218 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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

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

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

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

3. Oamaru Motor Lodge

Oamaru North

Linda

RM363

RM417 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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

4. Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Oamaru

Paul

RM316

RM364 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

5. Colonial Lodge Motel

Oamaru North

Brent

RM387

RM445 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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.

6. Ascot Oamaru Motel

Oamaru North

Akuila

RM383

RM440 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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

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

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

7. Poshtel

Oamaru

Cheryl

RM513

RM590 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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

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

8. Heritage Court Lodge

Oamaru North

Patricia

RM324

RM372 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 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 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.

9. Pen-y-bryn Lodge

Holmes Hill

Brindan

RM1,622

RM1,866 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 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 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.

10. Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

Oamaru

Peter

RM382

RM439 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

11. Alpine Motel

Oamaru

Tony

RM300

RM345 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

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.

12. The Mews Oamaru

Oamaru

Mark

RM410

RM472 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 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 bedroom with a window overlooking palm trees, a bed with white and yellow bedding, and patterned wallpaper.

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

13. Casa Nova House

Oamaru North

Bruce

RM1,169

RM1,344 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 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 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.

14. ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

Oamaru North

Kevin

RM339

RM390 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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.

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.

15. 289 Midway Motel

Oamaru

Wendy

RM333

RM383 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 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 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.

16. AAA Thames Court Motel

Oamaru

Brittney

RM303

RM520 total

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.

17. Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru

Oamaru

RM482

RM554 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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Top Elephant Hill Hotel Reviews

The Mews Oamaru

8/10 Good

"Staff were friendly and helpful"

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

10/10 Excellent

"Easy parking. Great room.Lots nearby restaurants"

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."

Alpine Motel

8/10 Good

"Friendly staff, easy parking."

289 Midway Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Great value for money, helpful staff, warm and clean"

Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

8/10 Good

"Nice place to stay."

Colonial Lodge Motel

10/10 Excellent

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

AAA Thames Court Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, well stocked. Spacious bathroom."

Ascot Oamaru Motel

8/10 Good

"Very clean room and helpful staff"

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. Brydone Hotel Oamaru

5. Colonial Lodge Motel

6. Ascot Oamaru Motel

7. Poshtel

8. Heritage Court Lodge

9. Pen-y-bryn Lodge

10. Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

11. Alpine Motel

12. The Mews Oamaru

13. Casa Nova House

14. ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

15. 289 Midway Motel

16. AAA Thames Court Motel

17. Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru

Top Elephant Hill Hotel Reviews

The Mews Oamaru

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Heritage Court Lodge

Alpine Motel

289 Midway Motel

Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

Colonial Lodge Motel

AAA Thames Court Motel

Ascot Oamaru Motel

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