Top 10 Hotels in Waitaki Bridge (from $51) 2026 - Competitive Prices

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1. Oamaru Motor Lodge

Oamaru North

Linda

$89 nightly

$102 total

Oct 8 - Oct 9

Total with taxes and fees

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

A hallway with a staircase, a clock, and framed pictures on the walls.

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.

2. Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Oamaru

Paul

$73 nightly

$84 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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.

3. Glenavys Waitaki River Motor Camp - Caravan Park

Glenavy

Noni

$44 nightly

$51 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

4. Heritage Court Lodge

Oamaru North

Patricia

$67 nightly

$79 total

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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 spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, red chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a bar area in the background.

5. Poshtel

Oamaru

Cheryl

$109 nightly

$128 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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 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.

6. Casa Nova House

Oamaru North

Bruce

$259 nightly

$302 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 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.

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.

7. Colonial Lodge Motel

Oamaru North

Brent

$88 nightly

$102 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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.

8. Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

Oamaru

Peter

$93 nightly

$107 total

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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 kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a kettle, and a stove.

9. Alpine Motel

Oamaru

Tony

$68 nightly

$79 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

10. Ascot Oamaru Motel

Oamaru North

Akuila

$94 nightly

$108 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

11. ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

Oamaru North

Kevin

$83 nightly

$95 total

Oct 9 - Oct 10

Total with taxes and fees

A modern building with a covered porch, large windows, and outdoor seating.

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

A reception desk with a clock, a television, and a sign indicating the office is unattended.

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

12. The Waimate Lodges

Waimate

$106 nightly

$122 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

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

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.

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

13. The Mews Oamaru

Oamaru

Mark

$95 nightly

$111 total

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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 historic building with a sign reading "HOTEL CRITERION."

14. Criterion Boutique Hotel

South Hill

Nicholas

$67 nightly

$78 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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.

15. AAA Thames Court Motel

Oamaru

Brittney

$94 nightly

$110 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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 motel with a two-story structure, a covered parking area, and a staircase leading to the upper level.

16. 289 Midway Motel

Oamaru

Wendy

$77 nightly

$89 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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 car parked in front.

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

17. Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru

Oamaru

$110 nightly

$127 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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 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.

A room with a large window, two patterned armchairs, a wooden cabinet, and a vase with branches.

18. Pen-y-bryn Lodge

Holmes Hill

Brindan

$376 nightly

$432 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

Total with taxes and fees

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

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.

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.

19. Tirohanga Nui

South Hill

$329 nightly

$378 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

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

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.

An interior of a church with wooden pews arranged in rows, a central altar, and stained glass windows.

20. Teschemakers Resort

Teschemakers

Jawid

$130 nightly

$149 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

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Top Waitaki Bridge Hotel Reviews

Beautiful ocean view from this lovely holiday home

10/10 Excellent

"A little gem I wish I could keep a secret."

The Mews Oamaru

8/10 Good

"Staff were friendly and helpful"

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

10/10 Excellent

"Easy parking. Great room.Lots nearby restaurants"

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."

Alpine Motel

8/10 Good

"Friendly staff, easy parking."

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."

289 Midway Motel

10/10 Excellent

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

Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

8/10 Good

"Nice place to stay."

Colonial Lodge Motel

10/10 Excellent

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

More cheap stays in Waitaki Bridge

Criterion Boutique Hotel

3 Tyne St Oamaru Otago Region

$67 nightly

$78 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

Total with taxes and fees

7/10 Good! (52 reviews)

Alpine Motel

285 Thames Street Oamaru

$68 nightly

$79 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

Total with taxes and fees

8.2/10 Very Good! (287 reviews)

The Waimate Lodges

5-7 Timaru Road Waimate

$106 nightly

$122 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

BURNSIDE HOMESTEAD

527 Burnside Road Elderslie Otago

$239 nightly

$275 total

Oct 10 - Oct 11

Total with taxes and fees

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Frequently asked questions

What's the best place for a stay in Waitaki Bridge?

Located 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from the heart of Waitaki Bridge, Poshtel is a top choice for your stay based on our traveler data. Other good choices for your trip to the area are Oamaru Motor Lodge and Brydone Hotel Oamaru. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Waitaki Bridge.

What are some of the best vacation home rentals in Waitaki Bridge?

Beautiful ocean view from this lovely holiday home: Visitors like this Waitaki Bridge vacation home rental. It 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 Waitaki Bridge.

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

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. 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 Waitaki Bridge.

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

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What is staying in Waitaki Bridge like?

Travelers to Waitaki Bridge will find plenty to explore and enjoy. There are 73 hotels and other accommodations in the surrounding area. Find out more about Waitaki Bridge.

What are the top places to visit in Waitaki Bridge?

Places to visit in the wider area include Steampunk HQ, Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct, 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 Waitaki Bridge guide.

What's the seasonal weather like in Waitaki Bridge?

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 Waitaki Bridge is 32 inches.

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Our top choices for Waitaki Bridge hotels

1. Oamaru Motor Lodge

2. Brydone Hotel Oamaru

3. Glenavys Waitaki River Motor Camp - Caravan Park

4. Heritage Court Lodge

5. Poshtel

6. Casa Nova House

7. Colonial Lodge Motel

8. Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

9. Alpine Motel

10. Ascot Oamaru Motel

11. ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

12. The Waimate Lodges

13. The Mews Oamaru

14. Criterion Boutique Hotel

15. AAA Thames Court Motel

16. 289 Midway Motel

17. Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru

18. Pen-y-bryn Lodge

19. Tirohanga Nui

20. Teschemakers Resort

Stay near popular Waitaki Bridge attractions

Riverstone Castle

Learn more about Waitaki Bridge

Top Waitaki Bridge Hotel Reviews

Beautiful ocean view from this lovely holiday home

The Mews Oamaru

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Heritage Court Lodge

Alpine Motel

The Bach Retreat Kakanui

289 Midway Motel

Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

Colonial Lodge Motel

More cheap stays in Waitaki Bridge

Criterion Boutique Hotel

Alpine Motel

The Waimate Lodges

BURNSIDE HOMESTEAD

5 Bed Panoramic Sea & Town View

The Nest on Till

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