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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 reception area with a closed door, a wheelchair accessibility sign, and a security camera above.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a shower, and a large mirror.

1. The Waimate Lodges

Waimate

$94 nightly

$110 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Total with taxes and fees

A coastal building with balconies, labeled "COASTAL RIDGE TIMARU LUXURY ACCOMMODATION."

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a lamp, and a window with blinds.

A modern apartment with a living room, dining area, and kitchen.

A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a bed with a patterned pillow, and a chair.

2. Coastal Ridge Apartments

Kensington

Sarah

$104 nightly

$121 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a balcony with a view, and a window with curtains.

A two-story house with a balcony, large windows, and an air conditioning unit.

A hotel room with a large bed, two leather chairs, a balcony with a view of buildings and greenery.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and cabinets.

3. Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Kensington

Kyle

$93 nightly

$108 total

Oct 16 - Oct 17

Total with taxes and fees

A reception area with a glass door, a red door, and a stone pillar.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, kettle, and a small refrigerator.

A room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a leather sofa, and a window with curtains.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and cabinets. There is a dining table with chairs and a black leather sofa with orange cushions. A framed picture hangs on the wall.

4. Cedar Lodge Motel

Kensington

Lindsay

$85 nightly

$99 total

Nov 7 - Nov 8

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of greenery outside.

A balcony with a table and chairs, large sliding glass doors, and a clear view of the surrounding area.

A hallway leading to a room with a sliding glass door, a doormat with the text "It's you!", and a view of the outside through the door.

A compact kitchen with a sink, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

5. ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

Parkside

Rachael

$99 nightly

$114 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

A bar area with wooden flooring, a curved bar counter, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A historic building with arched windows and a classic facade, likely a hotel, with a well-lit street in front.

A hotel lobby with wooden doors, a glass table with a vase of flowers, and a colorful wall unit.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted light, a window, and a picture on the wall.

6. The Grosvenor

Timaru Central

Ants

$77 nightly

$89 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A balcony with a glass table and chairs, overlooking a coastal area with palm trees and a clear view of the sea.

A modern room with a large window, a dining area, and a kitchen.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a TV.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.

7. Panorama Motor Lodge

Timaru Central

Ele

$101 nightly

$116 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

A neatly made bed with patterned bedding and a dark-colored pillow.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, oven, and cabinets.

A building with multiple garages and a red staircase leading to a balcony.

A small, compact living space with a kitchenette, a sofa, a television, and a patterned rug.

8. Aaron Court Motel

Maori Hill

mark

$52 nightly

$60 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

A room with a circular window overlooking a beach, a lamp, and a bed with pillows.

A modern room with a round table and six chairs, a bed, a small bedside table, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A round mirror reflecting a view of a beach and ocean, with two framed photographs on the wall.

A living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a wall-mounted artwork.

9. The Sea Breeze

Timaru Central

Kurt

$111 nightly

$129 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

A modern hotel with a reception area, multiple floors, and a sign advertising various amenities like executive suites, family units, and free WiFi.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A modern room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

10. Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

Maori Hill

Robyn

$106 nightly

$124 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

A room with a leather sofa, sheer curtains, and a view of a balcony.

A modern building with a flat facade, a small garden area with rocks and plants, and a parking lot with a white car.

A modern office space with two transparent chairs and a black desk.

A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a covered entrance.

11. Harbour View Motel

Maori Hill

Thomas

$103 nightly

$118 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

Total with taxes and fees

A compact kitchen with a microwave, stove, and sink. There is a clock on the wall and a window with blinds.

A modern living room with a TV, two leather chairs, a coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

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

A two-story hotel with a sign advertising 3D air conditioning and a view of the sky.

12. Aspen on King Motel

Parkside

Rodney

$116 nightly

$133 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a stand, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

A two-story building with a green roof and a covered porch, located at a street corner with a clear blue sky and scattered clouds.

A balcony with a glass table and metal chairs, overlooking a parking area and trees.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair. There is a painting on the wall and a window with curtains.

13. Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

Waimataitai

Zoe

$66 nightly

$77 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

Total with taxes and fees

A building entrance with a green door, two potted plants, and a small window above the door.

A conference room with a wooden table and black chairs, two pendant lights, a door, and a window with a view of a building.

A modern kitchen with a wooden table, stainless steel appliances, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bench by the window, a flat-screen TV, a mirror, and a bathroom with a sink and toilet.

14. The Fort. Timaru

Timaru Central

Wayne

$64 nightly

$74 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

Total with taxes and fees

A compact kitchen with a central island, a sink, and a stove. There are two bar stools and a dining table.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a small table, and a TV.

An outdoor deck with a glass-top table and metal chairs, surrounded by a wooden fence.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, a seating area with a coffee table, and a television.

15. Anchor Motel

Maori Hill

Frances

$69 nightly

$80 total

Oct 15 - Oct 16

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the beach.

A coastal residential area with houses, a sandy beach, and people engaging in water activities.

A patio with a bench and potted plants, overlooking a beach and ocean.

A view from a window with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and distant buildings.

16. Baywatch Motor Lodge

Maori Hill

Ross

$104 nightly

$119 total

Oct 14 - Oct 15

Total with taxes and fees

A building with a sign indicating a vacancy.

A motel sign indicating a vacancy, with an entrance via Pringle St.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a small kitchenette, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV, and a small table with a bowl.

17. Ashbury Park Motel

Waimataitai

Jared

$80 nightly

$93 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Total with taxes and fees

A conference room with tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with two beds, a dining table, a ceiling fan, and a large window with a view.

A modern waiting area with comfortable seating, large windows, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of a cityscape.

18. Comfort Hotel Benvenue

Maori Hill

Helen

$66 nightly

$75 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the street.

A large, two-story brick building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance with a porch.

A covered garden area with a central fountain, surrounded by benches and well-maintained hedges.

A beach with clear turquoise water and a sandy shore.

19. Bay City Motor Lodge

Maori Hill

Nick

$88 nightly

$102 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

A kitchen with a sink, a coffee maker, and a window with a view of greenery.

A motel with a blue and green facade, a red and white awning, and a staircase leading to a balcony.

A neatly made bed with a grey quilt, a white pillow, and a yellow accent pillow. There is a small bedside table with a lamp and a folded towel on it.

A balcony with metal chairs and tables, a glass door, and a blue and white building facade.

20. Fitzgerald on King

Parkside

Paul

$107 nightly

$125 total

Nov 6 - Nov 7

Total with taxes and fees

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Top Otaio Hotel Reviews

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Well above expectations. Great to have 2 separate bedrooms. Very spacious unit. Highly recommend."

Baywatch Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice villa with plenty of room and beds. Would happily book there again. And very reasonably priced."

The Sea Breeze

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, lovely modern and clean room with friendly staff"

Comfort Hotel Benvenue

8/10 Good

"All good"

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"N/a"

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The hostess was extremely informative, friendly and accommodating. The complex is centrally located, just off SH1 and there is very little noise during the night. It is easy to get around Timaru."

Anchor Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely for solo travellor"

Coastal Ridge Apartments

8/10 Good

"J"

Bay City Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, great view from top floor and nice to be close to mai centre."

More cheap stays in Otaio

Aaron Court Motel

27 Evans St Timaru Canterbury

$52 nightly

$60 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

6.8/10 (143 reviews)

Anchor Motel

42 Evans St Timaru

$69 nightly

$80 total

Oct 15 - Oct 16

Total with taxes and fees

8.2/10 Very Good! (233 reviews)

The Waimate Lodges

5-7 Timaru Road Waimate

$94 nightly

$110 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Total with taxes and fees

Harbour View Motel

8 Evans Street Timaru SOUTH ISLAND

$103 nightly

$118 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

Total with taxes and fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (129 reviews)

Fitzgerald on King

7-9 Princess Street Timaru

$107 nightly

$125 total

Nov 6 - Nov 7

Total with taxes and fees

9/10 Wonderful! (78 reviews)

The Sea Breeze

28 The Bay Hill Timaru Canterbury Region

$111 nightly

$129 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

Total with taxes and fees

9.8/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Otaio?

The best area to stay in Otaio is the town center, particularly along Main Street, for its central location and convenient access to local amenities.The town center of Otaio is a compact area with most services clustered around Main Street. You'll find local eateries, a general store, and access to the community hall. It's a practical base for travelers who appreciate having essentials within easy reach and want to experience a small New Zealand town.For solo travelers, staying in the town center offers the convenience of walking to local establishments and feeling connected to the community.

When is the best time to go to Otaio?

The best time to visit Otaio is during the summer months, from December to February, when the weather is warm and sunny, making it ideal for outdoor activities.During this period, the days are long and temperatures are pleasant, averaging around 20-25°C (68-77°F). This is great for exploring the nearby Otaio Gorge, enjoying walks along the Otaio River, or visiting local farms and vineyards. Families will find this time particularly suitable for outdoor adventures, as children can comfortably enjoy activities like swimming and picnicking without the chill of cooler seasons.Should you prefer a quieter experience with fewer crowds and pleasant, mild weather, the shoulder seasons of spring (September to November) and autumn (March to May) are also excellent choices. Temperatures during these months range from 15-20°C (59-68°F), offering comfortable conditions for hiking and sightseeing.

Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?

You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Otaio.

How much is the nightly rate at a Otaio hotel?

Prices for hotels in Otaio often vary, but you can find a great deal from $60 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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Our top choices for Otaio hotels

1. The Waimate Lodges

2. Coastal Ridge Apartments

3. Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

4. Cedar Lodge Motel

5. ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

6. The Grosvenor

7. Panorama Motor Lodge

8. Aaron Court Motel

9. The Sea Breeze

10. Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

11. Harbour View Motel

12. Aspen on King Motel

13. Parklands Motor Lodge Timaru

14. The Fort. Timaru

15. Anchor Motel

16. Baywatch Motor Lodge

17. Ashbury Park Motel

18. Comfort Hotel Benvenue

19. Bay City Motor Lodge

20. Fitzgerald on King

Top Otaio Hotel Reviews

Asure Ashley Motor Lodge

Baywatch Motor Lodge

The Sea Breeze

Comfort Hotel Benvenue

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge

Anchor Motel

Coastal Ridge Apartments

Bay City Motor Lodge

More cheap stays in Otaio

Aaron Court Motel

Anchor Motel

The Waimate Lodges

Harbour View Motel

Fitzgerald on King

The Sea Breeze

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