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    Our top choices for Totara Estate hotels

    1. Teschemakers Resort

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

    2. The Mews Oamaru

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

    3. Casa Nova House

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

    4. Brydone Hotel Oamaru

    A building facade with ornate architectural details, including a central decorative panel and two symmetrical sculptures.

    5. Oamaru Motor Lodge

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

    6. Pen-y-bryn Lodge

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

    7. Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

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

    8. ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

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

    9. Colonial Lodge Motel

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

    10. Heritage Court Lodge

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

    11. Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru

    A hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a table with a magazine, and a chair.

    12. Alpine Motel

    A hotel room with a large bed, two nightstands, a painting of a rose on the wall, and two wall-mounted lights.

    13. Ascot Oamaru Motel

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

    14. Criterion Boutique Hotel

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

    15. Tirohanga Nui

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

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

    Teschemakers Resort

    1.8 mi from Totara Estate View

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

    The Mews Oamaru

    5.1 mi from Totara Estate View

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

    Casa Nova House

    6 mi from Totara Estate View

    A building facade with ornate architectural details, including a central decorative panel and two symmetrical sculptures.

    Brydone Hotel Oamaru

    4.7 mi from Totara Estate View

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

    Oamaru Motor Lodge

    5.7 mi from Totara Estate View
    9.4Exceptional11 reviews9.4Exceptional379 reviews10.0Exceptional14 reviews8.6Excellent653 reviews9.4Exceptional755 reviews
    $129 nightly $148 total Nov 27 - Nov 28Total with taxes and fees$98 nightly $113 total Nov 15 - Nov 16Total with taxes and fees$282 nightly $324 total Nov 15 - Nov 16Total with taxes and fees$76 nightly $88 total Nov 15 - Nov 16Total with taxes and fees$87 nightly $100 total Dec 2 - Dec 3Total with taxes and fees
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    Other attractions near Totara Estate

    A historic church with a tall spire, surrounded by a well-maintained garden and parked cars.

    St Lukes Anglican Church

    Rating: 8.2/10 (26 reviews)

    St Lukes Anglican Church is just one of the places to see in Oamaru, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's marina or experience its museums.

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    A building with a sign reading "Grainstore Gallery" and a mannequin dressed in a crown.

    Grainstore Gallery

    Rating: 8.4/10 (38 reviews)

    Delve inside the minds of a group of local artists as you explore the curiosities of this fascinating gallery, housed within a former Victorian grain store.

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    A steam locomotive on tracks in front of a building with a sign reading "STEAMPUNK HQ".

    Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct

    Rating: 9.2/10 (273 reviews)

    Step back in time at this Victorian-era streetscape, home to historic 19th-century buildings, shops, galleries, museums and dining establishments.

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    Totara Estate

    Rating: 10.0/10 (3 reviews)

    You can find out about the history of Oamaru with a stop at Totara Estate. While you're in the area, stroll along the marina.

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    Oamaru Gardens

    Rating: 9.2/10 (109 reviews)

    Explore the great outdoors at Oamaru Gardens, a lovely green space in Oamaru. Amble around the area's marina or experience its museums.

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    NZ Malt Whisky Company

    Rating: 7.8/10 (7 reviews)

    You can take time to visit NZ Malt Whisky Company during your travels to Oamaru. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's museums.

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    Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail

    Rating: 8.4/10 (14 reviews)

    You can take time to visit Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail during your travels to Oamaru. Amble around the area's marina or experience its museums.

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    Whitestone City

    You can spend time exploring the galleries in Whitestone City in Oamaru.

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    Top Totara Estate Hotel Reviews

    Teschemakers Resort

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

    Pen-y-bryn Lodge

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

    Poshtel

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

    Casa Nova House

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

    The Mews Oamaru

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

    Oamaru Motor Lodge

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

    AAA Thames Court Motel

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

    ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

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

    Brydone Hotel Oamaru

    A building facade with ornate architectural details, including a central decorative panel and two symmetrical sculptures.

    Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

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

    Colonial Lodge Motel

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

    Heritage Court Lodge

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

    289 Midway Motel

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

    Ascot Oamaru Motel

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

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What's the area like around Totara Estate?

    Totara Estate is located in Alma. You'll find 41 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

    What's the best hotel to stay near Totara Estate?

    Poshtel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this lodge offers free WiFi and parking. It's located 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Totara Estate. Other good choices within 5 miles include Brydone Hotel Oamaru and Teschemakers Resort.

    How many hotels will I find close to Totara Estate?

    Expedia has 41 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Totara Estate.

    If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Totara Estate, will I receive a refund?

    Yes! You'll find that most hotel room 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 arrival date. 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 booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals near Totara Estate.

    Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Totara Estate?

    For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Totara Estate, click here.

    What can I see and do near Totara Estate?

    You'll want to browse the exhibits at Auto Museum and North Otago Museum. Learn about local history at Janet Frame House and Totara Estate. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony and Oamaru Gardens.