Top 10 Hotels in Kia Ora in 2026 (from $46)

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

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

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

$78

$90 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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

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

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

$86

$99 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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

A wall of whisky labels in a room with wooden flooring and a staircase leading to another area.

3. Poshtel

Oamaru

$119

$137 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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

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

4. Heritage Court Lodge

Oamaru North

$80

$92 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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.

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.

5. Alpine Motel

Oamaru

$79

$91 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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.

6. The Mews Oamaru

Oamaru

$103

$118 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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 flat roof, large windows, and a paved driveway.

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

7. Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru

Oamaru

$119

$137 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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.

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

8. Criterion Boutique Hotel

South Hill

$73

$84 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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.

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.

9. 289 Midway Motel

Oamaru

$84

$97 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

10. Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

Oamaru

$96

$110 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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 gym with weightlifting equipment, treadmills, and exercise balls.

11. ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

Oamaru North

$81

$93 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 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.

12. Teschemakers Resort

Teschemakers

$132

$151 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A bed with a grey quilt and red pillows, a red and white striped throw, and a white headboard.

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

A grassy outdoor area with a swing set and a slide.

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.

13. Colonial Lodge Motel

Oamaru North

$96

$110 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a desk, and a couch.

14. AAA Thames Court Motel

Oamaru

$75

$129 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

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.

15. Pen-y-bryn Lodge

Holmes Hill

$442

$509 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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

16. Casa Nova House

Oamaru North

$267

$307 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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

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

17. Ascot Oamaru Motel

Oamaru North

$95

$109 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

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

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 house with large windows and a covered outdoor area.

18. Tirohanga Nui

South Hill

$333

$383 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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

19. Glenavys Waitaki River Motor Camp - Caravan Park

Glenavy

$47

$54 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

What accommodations do travelers like in Kia Ora?

Guests like Poshtel, Oamaru Motor Lodge and Brydone Hotel Oamaru.

Can I book a refundable hotel in Kia Ora?

If you need the flexibility to change your plans to Kia Ora, most properties offer refundable* rates you can book. You can see these accommodations by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow down the results.

What will the weather in Kia Ora be like during my visit?

February and January are typically the warmest months in Kia Ora when the average temp is 57°F. July and August are the coldest months when the average temperature is 46°F. December and January are the months with the most rain.

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