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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 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.

1. Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Oamaru

Paul

RM316

RM364 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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 hotel with a double-story structure, large windows, and a parking lot.

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

2. Oamaru Motor Lodge

Oamaru North

Linda

RM363

RM418 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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.

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

3. Poshtel

Oamaru

Cheryl

RM513

RM590 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A commercial laundry area with two stacked washers and a dryer, a safety warning sign, and a potted plant.

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.

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.

4. ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

Oamaru North

Kevin

RM339

RM390 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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

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.

5. Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

Oamaru

Peter

RM386

RM444 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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.

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

6. The Mews Oamaru

Oamaru

Mark

RM410

RM472 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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

7. Alpine Motel

Oamaru

Tony

RM300

RM345 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 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 modern bedroom with a red bed, a sliding glass door, and a small patio area with a table and chairs.

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

8. Heritage Court Lodge

Oamaru North

Patricia

RM324

RM372 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 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.

9. 289 Midway Motel

Oamaru

Wendy

RM333

RM383 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 well-maintained garden with a palm tree, flowering plants, and a wooden fence.

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

10. Colonial Lodge Motel

Oamaru North

Brent

RM387

RM445 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 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

Brittney

RM320

RM542 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 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.

12. Ascot Oamaru Motel

Oamaru North

Akuila

RM383

RM440 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 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 formal dining room with a wooden table, chairs, a cabinet, and two flags.

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

13. Criterion Boutique Hotel

South Hill

Nicholas

RM295

RM339 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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.

An interior of a church with wooden pews arranged in rows, a central altar, and stained glass windows.

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

14. Teschemakers Resort

Teschemakers

Jawid

RM533

RM613 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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.

15. Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru

Oamaru

RM482

RM554 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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

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.

16. Tirohanga Nui

South Hill

RM1,349

RM1,551 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 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.

17. Pen-y-bryn Lodge

Holmes Hill

Brindan

RM1,622

RM1,866 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 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.

18. Casa Nova House

Oamaru North

Bruce

RM1,169

RM1,344 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 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 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.

19. Glenavys Waitaki River Motor Camp - Caravan Park

Glenavy

RM190

RM218 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Top Totara 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"

Oamaru Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Very happy. Thoroughly enjoyed the spa bath in our room."

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."

More cheap stays in Totara

Criterion Boutique Hotel

3 Tyne St Oamaru Otago Region

RM295

RM339 total

28 Oct - 29 Oct

includes taxes & fees

7/10 Good! (52 reviews)

Alpine Motel

285 Thames Street Oamaru

RM300

RM345 total

16 Oct - 17 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.2/10 Very good! (287 reviews)

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RM981

RM1,129 total

27 Oct - 28 Oct

includes taxes & fees

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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 traveller data. Two other options for your stay in 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 that most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Totara.

What is staying in Totara like?

Visitors will definitely enjoy all that Totara has to offer. There are 85 hotels and other accommodation options 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. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Totara guide.

What's the seasonal weather like in Totara?

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 Totara is 807 mm.

Totara hotels from RM218

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Our top choices for Totara hotels

1. Brydone Hotel Oamaru

2. Oamaru Motor Lodge

3. Poshtel

4. ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

5. Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

6. The Mews Oamaru

7. Alpine Motel

8. Heritage Court Lodge

9. 289 Midway Motel

10. Colonial Lodge Motel

11. AAA Thames Court Motel

12. Ascot Oamaru Motel

13. Criterion Boutique Hotel

14. Teschemakers Resort

15. Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru

16. Tirohanga Nui

17. Pen-y-bryn Lodge

18. Casa Nova House

19. Glenavys Waitaki River Motor Camp - Caravan Park

Top Totara Hotel Reviews

The Mews Oamaru

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Oamaru Motor Lodge

Heritage Court Lodge

Alpine Motel

289 Midway Motel

Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

Colonial Lodge Motel

AAA Thames Court Motel

More cheap stays in Totara

Criterion Boutique Hotel

Alpine Motel

BURNSIDE HOMESTEAD

5 Bed Panoramic Sea & Town View

The Nest on Till

Penguin Retreat

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