𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 Elephant Hill from RM218 (2026) - Fully Refundable Options

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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 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.

1. The Waimate Lodges

Waimate

RM450

RM517 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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

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

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

3. Oamaru Motor Lodge

Oamaru North

Linda

RM363

RM418 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 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.

4. Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Oamaru

Paul

RM316

RM364 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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.

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

5. Colonial Lodge Motel

Oamaru North

Brent

RM387

RM445 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 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 two-story building with a sign reading "Ascot Reception" above the entrance.

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

7. Poshtel

Oamaru

Cheryl

RM513

RM590 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

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

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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

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

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 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.

10. Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

Oamaru

Peter

RM386

RM444 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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

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.

11. Alpine Motel

Oamaru

Tony

RM300

RM345 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 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 modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a built-in dishwasher, and a large sink.

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

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 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.

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

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

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 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 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.

15. 289 Midway Motel

Oamaru

Wendy

RM333

RM383 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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 compact kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a window above the countertop.

16. AAA Thames Court Motel

Oamaru

Brittney

RM320

RM542 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 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.

17. Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru

Oamaru

RM482

RM554 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 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"

More cheap stays in Elephant Hill

Alpine Motel

285 Thames Street Oamaru

RM300

RM345 total

16 Oct - 17 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.2/10 Very good! (287 reviews)

The Waimate Lodges

5-7 Timaru Road Waimate

RM450

RM517 total

31 Oct - 1 Nov

includes taxes & fees

BURNSIDE HOMESTEAD

527 Burnside Road Elderslie Otago

RM979

RM1,126 total

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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.

Elephant Hill hotels from RM218

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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

More cheap stays in Elephant Hill

Alpine Motel

The Waimate Lodges

BURNSIDE HOMESTEAD

5 Bed Panoramic Sea & Town View

Alma Motel

Oceanview Stays

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