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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 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.

1. Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Oamaru

brett

CA $101

CA $118 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window.

2. Oamaru Motor Lodge

Oamaru North

Linda

CA $103

CA $120 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 building with a car parked in front.

3. Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru

Oamaru

CA $164

CA $192 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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

4. Poshtel

Oamaru

Cheryl

CA $162

CA $187 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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.

5. Teschemakers Resort

Teschemakers

Jawid

CA $185

CA $213 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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.

6. Heritage Court Lodge

Oamaru North

Patricia

CA $96

CA $113 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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

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.

7. Alpine Motel

Oamaru

Tony

CA $97

CA $113 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a sink, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

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

8. Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

Oamaru

Peter

CA $133

CA $153 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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

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.

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

9. The Mews Oamaru

Oamaru

Mark

CA $135

CA $157 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

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

10. Criterion Boutique Hotel

South Hill

Nicholas

CA $91

CA $106 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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.

11. 289 Midway Motel

Oamaru

Wendy

CA $109

CA $127 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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.

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

12. ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

Oamaru North

Kevin

CA $118

CA $135 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

Brent

CA $134

CA $155 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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.

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

14. AAA Thames Court Motel

Oamaru

Brittney

CA $96

CA $170 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

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.

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

15. Ascot Oamaru Motel

Oamaru North

Akuila

CA $133

CA $153 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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 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.

16. Pen-y-bryn Lodge

Holmes Hill

Brindan

CA $535

CA $616 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

A dining area with a table set for four, a window with curtains, and a view of trees and a building.

17. Casa Nova House

Oamaru North

Bruce

CA $406

CA $467 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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

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

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

18. Tirohanga Nui

South Hill

CA $469

CA $539 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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 view through a sliding glass door into a backyard with a wooden deck, a metal fence, and various shrubs and trees.

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

19. Glenavys Waitaki River Motor Camp - Caravan Park

Glenavy

Noni

CA $61

CA $71 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

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Top Kauru Hill Hotel Reviews

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 stays in Kauru Hill

Criterion Boutique Hotel

3 Tyne St Oamaru Otago Region

CA $91

CA $106 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

includes taxes & fees

7/10 Good! (52 reviews)

Alpine Motel

285 Thames Street Oamaru

CA $97

CA $113 total

Oct 14 - Oct 15

includes taxes & fees

8.2/10 Very good! (287 reviews)

BURNSIDE HOMESTEAD

527 Burnside Road Elderslie Otago

CA $339

CA $390 total

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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 to stay in Kauru Hill?

Poshtel, located 11.3 mi (18.1 km) from the heart of Kauru Hill, is a top choice for your stay based on our traveler data. Other good options for your visit to the area are Oamaru Motor Lodge and Brydone Hotel Oamaru. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Kauru Hill.

What are some of the best vacation home rentals in Kauru Hill?

"Beachfront Bliss with Stunning Sea Views – Perfect for Families & Friends": This vacation home rental outside of Kauru Hill 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 Kauru Hill.

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

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Kauru Hill.

How is it to stay in Kauru Hill?

Travelers to Kauru Hill will find plenty to explore and enjoy. There are 85 hotels and other accommodations in the surrounding area. Find out more about Kauru Hill.

What is there to see in Kauru Hill?

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 Hampden Beach in the area. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Kauru Hill guide.

What's the seasonal weather like in Kauru Hill?

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 Kauru Hill is 32 inches.

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Our top choices for Kauru Hill hotels

1. Brydone Hotel Oamaru

2. Oamaru Motor Lodge

3. Joy 40 Apartments Oamaru

4. Poshtel

5. Teschemakers Resort

6. Heritage Court Lodge

7. Alpine Motel

8. Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

9. The Mews Oamaru

10. Criterion Boutique Hotel

11. 289 Midway Motel

12. ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

13. Colonial Lodge Motel

14. AAA Thames Court Motel

15. Ascot Oamaru Motel

16. Pen-y-bryn Lodge

17. Casa Nova House

18. Tirohanga Nui

19. Glenavys Waitaki River Motor Camp - Caravan Park

Top Kauru Hill Hotel Reviews

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 stays in Kauru Hill

Criterion Boutique Hotel

Alpine Motel

BURNSIDE HOMESTEAD

5 Bed Panoramic Sea & Town View

The Nest on Till

Penguin Retreat

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