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

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

1. Poshtel

Oamaru

Cheryl

$91 nightly

$105 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Total with taxes and fees

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

2. Oamaru Motor Lodge

Oamaru North

Cathryn

$85 nightly

$98 total

Sep 10 - Sep 11

Total with taxes and fees

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

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.

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

3. Alpine Motel

Oamaru

Leanne

$65 nightly

$75 total

Sep 10 - Sep 11

Total with taxes and fees

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

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.

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.

4. Colonial Lodge Motel

Oamaru North

Brent

$83 nightly

$95 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Total with taxes and fees

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 bar area with a beer tap and a wine & beverage list sign.

5. Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Oamaru

Paul

$75 nightly

$87 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

Total with taxes and fees

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

6. Glenavys Waitaki River Motor Camp - Caravan Park

Glenavy

Noni

$48 nightly

$56 total

Oct 10 - Oct 11

Total with taxes and fees

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

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.

A gym with weightlifting equipment, treadmills, and exercise balls.

7. ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

Oamaru North

Kevin

$84 nightly

$96 total

Sep 10 - Sep 11

Total with taxes and fees

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.

8. The Mews Oamaru

Oamaru

Mark

$104 nightly

$119 total

Sep 10 - Sep 11

Total with taxes and fees

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

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.

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

9. Heritage Court Lodge

Oamaru North

Jill

$70 nightly

$83 total

Oct 10 - Oct 11

Total with taxes and fees

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

A hotel room with a bed, a purple sofa, a wooden coffee table, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

10. 289 Midway Motel

Oamaru

Wendy

$71 nightly

$83 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Total with taxes and fees

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 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.

11. Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

Oamaru

Peter

$94 nightly

$108 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Total with taxes and fees

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

A two-story building with a sign reading "Ascot Reception" above the entrance.

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

A pool table, arcade machines, and a billiards table in a recreational area.

12. Ascot Oamaru Motel

Oamaru North

Akuila

$98 nightly

$112 total

Sep 22 - Sep 23

Total with taxes and fees

A room with two beds, a wooden table, and a television.

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

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

A two-story residential building with a paved driveway and a small porch area.

13. AAA Thames Court Motel

Oamaru

Brittney

$103 nightly

$120 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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.

14. Criterion Boutique Hotel

South Hill

Nicholas

$50 nightly

$58 total

Oct 10 - Oct 11

Total with taxes and fees

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

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.

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

15. Casa Nova House

Oamaru North

Bruce

$248 nightly

$290 total

Sep 21 - Sep 22

Total with taxes and fees

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 bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

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

xander

$337 nightly

$388 total

Sep 10 - Sep 11

Total with taxes and fees

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

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.

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.

17. Tirohanga Nui

South Hill

$340 nightly

$392 total

Sep 19 - Sep 20

Total with taxes and fees

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 flat roof, large windows, and a paved driveway.

18. Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru

Oamaru

$114 nightly

$133 total

Oct 10 - Oct 11

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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.

19. Teschemakers Resort

Teschemakers

Jawid

$133 nightly

$154 total

Oct 10 - Oct 11

Total with taxes and fees

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 building with a sign that reads 'The Waimate Lodges.'

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, and a window with a view of greenery.

20. The Waimate Lodges

Waimate

$105 nightly

$122 total

Sep 12 - Sep 13

Total with taxes and fees

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Top Papakaio Hotel Reviews

Poshtel

10/10 Excellent

"Quirky featured room very comfortable bed excellent bathroom great TV channels top breakfast."

289 Midway Motel

10/10 Excellent

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

Alpine Motel

8/10 Good

"A very convenient motel and spacious layout which we selected to make our stay more comfortable."

Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

8/10 Good

"Nice place to stay."

Oamaru Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great customer experience. Nice bedrooms and bath. Receptionist ready for serving well"

The Mews Oamaru

10/10 Excellent

"Loved our nice quiet room in a great location, would stay here again"

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

10/10 Excellent

"Older hotel but that means a nice big room, great location on the Main Street."

Colonial Lodge Motel

10/10 Excellent

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

Heritage Court Lodge

8/10 Good

"Good for a one-night stay. The room was comfortable enough and the location was convenient. Good value for a short stopover."

More cheap stays in Papakaio

Criterion Boutique Hotel

3 Tyne St Oamaru Otago Region

$50 nightly

$58 total

Oct 10 - Oct 11

Total with taxes and fees

7/10 Good! (52 reviews)

Alpine Motel

285 Thames Street Oamaru

$65 nightly

$75 total

Sep 10 - Sep 11

Total with taxes and fees

8.2/10 Very Good! (286 reviews)

The Waimate Lodges

5-7 Timaru Road Waimate

$105 nightly

$122 total

Sep 12 - Sep 13

Total with taxes and fees

BURNSIDE HOMESTEAD

527 Burnside Road Elderslie Otago

$249 nightly

$286 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

Total with taxes and fees

5 Bed Panoramic Sea & Town View

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place for a stay in Papakaio?

Located 7.5 mi (12 km) from the heart of Papakaio, Poshtel is a top choice for your stay based on our traveler data. Two other choices for your visit to the area are Oamaru Motor Lodge and Brydone Hotel Oamaru. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Papakaio.

What are some of the best vacation rentals that Papakaio has to offer?

Beautiful ocean view from this lovely holiday home: This vacation home rental outside of Papakaio is located on the beach and has a fireplace, a patio, and air-conditioning to put you at ease in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a dishwasher, a fridge, and a stovetop. Kick off your shoes and enjoy yourself with a garden and a selection of games. See all vacation rentals in Papakaio.

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

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable if 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 have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Papakaio.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Papakaio?

For additional details about changing or cancelling your trip to Papakaio, head over to our customer service page.

What is staying in Papakaio like?

Travelers to Papakaio will find plenty to explore and enjoy. There are 76 hotels and other accommodations in the surrounding area. Find out more about Papakaio.

What are the top places to visit in Papakaio?

Places to visit in the wider area include Oamaru Gardens, Steampunk HQ, and Oamaru Harbour. You'll also find Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony and Whitestone Cheese Factory in the area. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Papakaio guide.

What's the weather like in Papakaio?

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 Papakaio is 32 inches.

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Our top choices for Papakaio hotels

1. Poshtel

2. Oamaru Motor Lodge

3. Alpine Motel

4. Colonial Lodge Motel

5. Brydone Hotel Oamaru

6. Glenavys Waitaki River Motor Camp - Caravan Park

7. ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

8. The Mews Oamaru

9. Heritage Court Lodge

10. 289 Midway Motel

11. Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

12. Ascot Oamaru Motel

13. AAA Thames Court Motel

14. Criterion Boutique Hotel

15. Casa Nova House

16. Pen-y-bryn Lodge

17. Tirohanga Nui

18. Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru

19. Teschemakers Resort

20. The Waimate Lodges

Top Papakaio Hotel Reviews

Poshtel

289 Midway Motel

Alpine Motel

Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

Oamaru Motor Lodge

The Mews Oamaru

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Colonial Lodge Motel

Heritage Court Lodge

More cheap stays in Papakaio

Criterion Boutique Hotel

Alpine Motel

The Waimate Lodges

BURNSIDE HOMESTEAD

5 Bed Panoramic Sea & Town View

The Nest on Till

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