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A historic building with a sign for the Brydode Hotel.

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

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.

1. Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Oamaru

brett

$76 nightly

$88 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

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

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.

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

2. Oamaru Motor Lodge

Oamaru North

Lynette

$76 nightly

$88 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

3. Poshtel

Oamaru

Cheryl

$95 nightly

$110 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a built-in dishwasher, and a large sink.

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

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

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

A motel with a red roof, a signboard, and a parking lot with cars.

5. Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

Oamaru

Peter

$95 nightly

$110 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

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

A dining room with a round table surrounded by chairs, large windows with stained glass, and a chandelier.

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.

6. Pen-y-bryn Lodge

Holmes Hill

Brindan

$381 nightly

$438 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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

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

A modern bedroom with a red bed, a sliding glass door, and a small patio area with a table and chairs.

7. Heritage Court Lodge

Oamaru North

Patricia

$68 nightly

$80 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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.

8. 289 Midway Motel

Oamaru

Wendy

$81 nightly

$94 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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.

9. ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

Oamaru North

Kevin

$81 nightly

$93 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

10. Alpine Motel

Oamaru

Tony

$66 nightly

$77 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

11. Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru

Oamaru

nathaniel

$108 nightly

$124 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

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

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.

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

12. AAA Thames Court Motel

Oamaru

Margaret

$103 nightly

$119 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

A room with two beds, wooden flooring, and a window with sheer curtains.

13. Criterion Boutique Hotel

South Hill

Nicholas

$64 nightly

$74 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 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.

14. Colonial Lodge Motel

Oamaru North

Brent

$79 nightly

$91 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

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

15. Teschemakers Resort

Teschemakers

Jawid

$132 nightly

$152 total

Nov 10 - Nov 11

Total with taxes and fees

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

A billiards hall with a wooden counter, a digital scoreboard, and a glass display case.

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

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

16. Ascot Oamaru Motel

Oamaru North

WANLU

$94 nightly

$108 total

Nov 24 - Nov 25

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 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.

17. Casa Nova House

Oamaru North

Bruce

$286 nightly

$330 total

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Total with taxes and fees

A wooden board with pastries, including croissants and a puff pastry.

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 modern house with large windows and a covered outdoor area.

18. Tirohanga Nui

South Hill

$323 nightly

$379 total

Nov 24 - Nov 25

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 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.

19. Glenavys Waitaki River Motor Camp - Caravan Park

Glenavy

Noni

$46 nightly

$53 total

Nov 24 - Nov 25

Total with taxes and fees

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Top Totara Hotel Reviews

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."

Alpine Motel

8/10 Good

"Motel clean and comfortable. Great location. Well serviced daily. Management most accommodating."

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."

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff and perfectly located"

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."

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."

More cheap stays in Totara

Criterion Boutique Hotel

3 Tyne St Oamaru Otago Region

$64 nightly

$74 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

7/10 Good! (53 reviews)

Alpine Motel

285 Thames Street Oamaru

$66 nightly

$77 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

8.2/10 Very Good! (289 reviews)

BURNSIDE HOMESTEAD

527 Burnside Road Elderslie Otago

$242 nightly

$278 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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?

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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. Brydone Hotel Oamaru

2. Oamaru Motor Lodge

3. Poshtel

4. The Mews Oamaru

5. Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

6. Pen-y-bryn Lodge

7. Heritage Court Lodge

8. 289 Midway Motel

9. ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

10. Alpine Motel

11. Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru

12. AAA Thames Court Motel

13. Criterion Boutique Hotel

14. Colonial Lodge Motel

15. Teschemakers Resort

16. Ascot Oamaru Motel

17. Casa Nova House

18. Tirohanga Nui

19. Glenavys Waitaki River Motor Camp - Caravan Park

Top Totara Hotel Reviews

Poshtel

Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru

Ascot Oamaru Motel

Alpine Motel

AAA Thames Court Motel

Oamaru Motor Lodge

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Beautiful ocean view from this lovely holiday home

Heritage Court Lodge

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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