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

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

1. Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Oamaru

brett

RM315

RM362 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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 hotel with a double-story structure, large windows, and a parking lot.

2. Oamaru Motor Lodge

Oamaru North

Lynette

RM339

RM390 total

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

3. Poshtel

Oamaru

Cheryl

RM425

RM489 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 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.

4. ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

Oamaru North

Kevin

RM302

RM348 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 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.

5. Heritage Court Lodge

Oamaru North

Patricia

RM310

RM357 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A gym with multiple treadmills, red chairs, and a table.

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.

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

6. Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

Oamaru

Peter

RM380

RM437 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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.

7. 289 Midway Motel

Oamaru

Wendy

RM295

RM339 total

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

A neatly made bed with a white comforter, a rolled white blanket, and a dark blue throw blanket.

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.

8. Alpine Motel

Oamaru

Tony

RM278

RM320 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 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 grassy outdoor area with a swing set and a slide.

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

9. Colonial Lodge Motel

Oamaru North

Brent

RM349

RM401 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

10. The Mews Oamaru

Oamaru

Mark

RM410

RM471 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 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 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.

11. AAA Thames Court Motel

Oamaru

Margaret

RM275

RM487 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

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

A formal dining room with a wooden table, chairs, a cabinet, and two flags.

12. Criterion Boutique Hotel

South Hill

Nicholas

RM363

RM418 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 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.

13. Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru

Oamaru

RM479

RM551 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 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 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.

14. Teschemakers Resort

Teschemakers

Jawid

RM530

RM610 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

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.

15. Ascot Oamaru Motel

Oamaru North

WANLU

RM381

RM438 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

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

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.

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.

16. Pen-y-bryn Lodge

Holmes Hill

Brindan

RM1,532

RM1,762 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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

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

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

17. Tirohanga Nui

South Hill

RM1,341

RM1,543 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 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 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.

18. Casa Nova House

Oamaru North

Bruce

RM1,163

RM1,337 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A garden with various flowers and a wooden fence.

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.

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

19. Glenavys Waitaki River Motor Camp - Caravan Park

Glenavy

Noni

RM189

RM217 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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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

RM278

RM320 total

20 Oct - 21 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.2/10 Very good! (289 reviews)

Criterion Boutique Hotel

3 Tyne St Oamaru Otago Region

RM363

RM418 total

17 Oct - 18 Oct

includes taxes & fees

7/10 Good! (52 reviews)

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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 RM217

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Our top choices for Kia Ora hotels

1. Brydone Hotel Oamaru

2. Oamaru Motor Lodge

3. Poshtel

4. ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

5. Heritage Court Lodge

6. Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

7. 289 Midway Motel

8. Alpine Motel

9. Colonial Lodge Motel

10. The Mews Oamaru

11. AAA Thames Court Motel

12. Criterion Boutique Hotel

13. Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru

14. Teschemakers Resort

15. Ascot Oamaru Motel

16. Pen-y-bryn Lodge

17. Tirohanga Nui

18. Casa Nova House

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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