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

A hotel with a double-story structure, large windows, and a parking lot.

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

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

1. Oamaru Motor Lodge

Oamaru North

Lynette

NZ$150

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

2. Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Oamaru

brett

NZ$155

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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.

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.

3. Heritage Court Lodge

Oamaru North

NZ$144

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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.

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

4. ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

Oamaru North

Kevin

NZ$170

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

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

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

5. Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

Oamaru

NZ$191

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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.

6. Poshtel

Oamaru

Cheryl

NZ$216

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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.

7. The Mews Oamaru

Oamaru

NZ$189

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

8. Alpine Motel

Oamaru

Tony

NZ$141

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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.

9. Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru

Oamaru

NZ$230

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

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

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

10. 289 Midway Motel

Oamaru

Wendy

NZ$153

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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 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.

11. AAA Thames Court Motel

Oamaru

Brittney

NZ$202

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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.

12. Criterion Boutique Hotel

South Hill

Nicholas

NZ$137

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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 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.

13. Colonial Lodge Motel

Oamaru North

Brent

NZ$179

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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

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

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

14. Ascot Oamaru Motel

Oamaru North

Akuila

NZ$202

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

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

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

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

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

15. Teschemakers Resort

Teschemakers

Jawid

NZ$296

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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 room with two purple armchairs, a small side table with a plant, and a large window offering a view of greenery and buildings.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a view of the sea, and a mounted TV.

16. Tirohanga Nui

South Hill

NZ$730

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

17. Pen-y-bryn Lodge

Holmes Hill

Brindan

NZ$857

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

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

A well-maintained lawn with neatly trimmed hedges and a stone building with a green roof.

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.

18. Casa Nova House

Oamaru North

Bruce

NZ$545

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A garden with various flowers and a wooden fence.

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.

A covered outdoor area with a wooden deck, two potted plants with purple flowers, and a view of a well-maintained lawn and trees.

19. Glenavys Waitaki River Motor Camp - Caravan Park

Glenavy

Noni

NZ$89

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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Top Totara Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Totara

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."

The Mews Oamaru

8/10 Good

"Staff were friendly and helpful"

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."

Colonial Lodge Motel

10/10 Excellent

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

AAA Thames Court Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, well stocked. Spacious bathroom."

More cheap accommodation in Totara

Criterion Boutique Hotel

3 Tyne St Oamaru Otago Region

NZ$137

12 Oct - 13 Oct

includes taxes & fees

7/10 Good! (52 reviews)

Alpine Motel

285 Thames Street Oamaru

NZ$141

12 Oct - 13 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.2/10 Very good! (287 reviews)

BURNSIDE HOMESTEAD

527 Burnside Road Elderslie Otago

NZ$488

20 Oct - 21 Oct

includes taxes & 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 traveller data. Two other options for your stay in 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 holiday rentals that Totara has to offer?

"Beachfront Bliss with Stunning Sea Views – Perfect for Families & Friends": This holiday home rental outside of Totara offers a fireplace, a patio and a BBQ 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 that 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 that most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. 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 your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Totara.

What is staying in Totara like?

Visitors will definitely enjoy all that Totara has to offer. There are 85 hotels and other accommodation options 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. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Totara guide.

What's the seasonal weather like in Totara?

The hottest months are usually February and January, with an average temperature of 14°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 8°C. Average annual precipitation for Totara is 807 mm.

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Our top choices for Totara hotels

1. Oamaru Motor Lodge

2. Brydone Hotel Oamaru

3. Heritage Court Lodge

4. ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

5. Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

6. Poshtel

7. The Mews Oamaru

8. Alpine Motel

9. Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru

10. 289 Midway Motel

11. AAA Thames Court Motel

12. Criterion Boutique Hotel

13. Colonial Lodge Motel

14. Ascot Oamaru Motel

15. Teschemakers Resort

16. Tirohanga Nui

17. Pen-y-bryn Lodge

18. Casa Nova House

19. Glenavys Waitaki River Motor Camp - Caravan Park

Top Totara Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Totara

Oamaru Motor Lodge

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Beautiful ocean view from this lovely holiday home

The Mews Oamaru

Heritage Court Lodge

Alpine Motel

The Bach Retreat Kakanui

Colonial Lodge Motel

AAA Thames Court Motel

More cheap accommodation 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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