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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 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

$105 nightly

$122 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A multi-story hotel with a parking lot, outdoor seating, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

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.

2. Oamaru Motor Lodge

Oamaru North

Lynette

$82 nightly

$95 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Total with taxes and fees

A historic building with a sign for the Brydode Hotel.

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

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a vase with purple flowers, and a framed artwork on the wall.

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

3. Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Oamaru

brett

$76 nightly

$88 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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.

4. The Mews Oamaru

Oamaru

Mark

$95 nightly

$110 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

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 parking lot with several cars, a McDonald's restaurant, and a building with a red roof.

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

5. Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

Oamaru

Peter

$96 nightly

$110 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

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

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 compact kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a kettle on the countertop.

6. Heritage Court Lodge

Oamaru North

Rodney

$66 nightly

$77 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

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

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.

7. 289 Midway Motel

Oamaru

Wendy

$81 nightly

$93 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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 kitchen with a built-in microwave, a wooden cabinet, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern multi-story building with balconies and large windows, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a paved driveway.

8. Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru

Oamaru

nathaniel

$108 nightly

$124 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

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

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 hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a view of the outside.

9. Alpine Motel

Oamaru

Tony

$66 nightly

$77 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Total with taxes and fees

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with sheer curtains, and a view of trees outside.

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

A patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a brick wall.

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

10. ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

Oamaru North

Kevin

$81 nightly

$93 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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 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.

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

11. Colonial Lodge Motel

Oamaru North

Brent

$79 nightly

$91 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Total with taxes and fees

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

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.

A bedroom with a balcony, patterned wallpaper, a bed with a pink blanket, and a TV on the wall.

12. Casa Nova House

Oamaru North

Bruce

$290 nightly

$333 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

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

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.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a window above the countertop.

13. AAA Thames Court Motel

Oamaru

Margaret

$103 nightly

$119 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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.

14. Criterion Boutique Hotel

South Hill

Nicholas

$68 nightly

$78 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

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

15. Ascot Oamaru Motel

Oamaru North

WANLU

$94 nightly

$108 total

Nov 26 - Nov 27

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

16. Teschemakers Resort

Teschemakers

Jawid

$132 nightly

$152 total

Nov 12 - Nov 13

Total with taxes and fees

A garden with various flowers and a wooden fence.

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 modern kitchen with a bar area, a black leather sofa, and a dining table.

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

17. Glenavys Waitaki River Motor Camp - Caravan Park

Glenavy

Noni

$46 nightly

$53 total

Nov 26 - Nov 27

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.

18. Pen-y-bryn Lodge

Holmes Hill

Brindan

$388 nightly

$446 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

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

A bedroom with a large bed, a view of the sea, and a balcony with a chair.

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

A modern house with large windows and a covered outdoor area.

19. Tirohanga Nui

South Hill

$335 nightly

$385 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Total with taxes and fees

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Top Totara Hotel Reviews

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

8/10 Good

"Bel endroit propre bien situé"

Heritage Court Lodge

8/10 Good

"Over all good stay"

Poshtel

10/10 Excellent

"Steampunk character of the hotel was very cool & fun - from the unusual elevator to the lobby & room decor. The staff was very friendly & helpful. The room was comfortable with very high ceilings. Overall, very enjoyable stay."

Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru

10/10 Excellent

"all good"

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."

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."

Beautiful ocean view from this lovely holiday home

10/10 Excellent

"We loved our stay! Very clean and lovely views. Kids loved walking to the little park, enjoyed the river mouth area and walked the other direction to the sandy beach. Great takeaways from the spot right in kakanui on our second night. Lovely to be able to bring our dog, he was cozy in his crate and loved poking around the yard, which was very secure."

The Bach Retreat Kakanui

10/10 Excellent

"Great property for a family or get together! Cosy clean living spaces. Fire was fantastic for heating. Amazing showers! And a nice wee walk to the beach. Loved the location being so close to Oamaru."

More cheap stays in Totara

Alpine Motel

285 Thames Street Oamaru

$66 nightly

$77 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Total with taxes and fees

Criterion Boutique Hotel

3 Tyne St Oamaru Otago Region

$68 nightly

$78 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

7/10 Good! (53 reviews)

BURNSIDE HOMESTEAD

527 Burnside Road Elderslie Otago

$243 nightly

$279 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

5 Bed Panoramic Sea & Town View

23 Bedford Street Oamaru Otago

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The Nest on Till

35 Till Street Oamaru Otago

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Penguin Retreat

2 Arun St Oamaru OTA

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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 traveler data. Other good options for your trip to the area are Oamaru Motor Lodge and Brydone Hotel Oamaru. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Totara.

What are some of the best vacation rentals in Totara?

"Beachfront Bliss with Stunning Sea Views – Perfect for Families & Friends": This vacation home rental outside of Totara offers a fireplace, a patio, and a barbecue grill to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. It has 3 bedrooms as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge, and a stovetop, so you can cook with friends or family. See all vacation rentals in Totara.

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

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Totara.

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

For more information about updating your trip to Totara or cancelling it, click here.

What is staying in Totara like?

Visitors are sure to enjoy all that Totara has to offer. There are 85 hotels and other accommodations 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. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Totara guide.

What's the weather like in Totara?

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 Totara is 32 inches.

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Our top choices for Totara hotels

1. Poshtel

2. Oamaru Motor Lodge

3. Brydone Hotel Oamaru

4. The Mews Oamaru

5. Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

6. Heritage Court Lodge

7. 289 Midway Motel

8. Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru

9. Alpine Motel

10. ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

11. Colonial Lodge Motel

12. Casa Nova House

13. AAA Thames Court Motel

14. Criterion Boutique Hotel

15. Ascot Oamaru Motel

16. Teschemakers Resort

17. Glenavys Waitaki River Motor Camp - Caravan Park

18. Pen-y-bryn Lodge

19. Tirohanga Nui

Top Totara Hotel Reviews

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Heritage Court Lodge

Poshtel

Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru

Ascot Oamaru Motel

AAA Thames Court Motel

Oamaru Motor Lodge

Beautiful ocean view from this lovely holiday home

The Bach Retreat Kakanui

More cheap stays in Totara

Alpine Motel

Criterion Boutique Hotel

BURNSIDE HOMESTEAD

5 Bed Panoramic Sea & Town View

The Nest on Till

Penguin Retreat

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