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A balcony with a view of the ocean and a stop sign.
A living room with a large window overlooking a beach, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the ocean.
A modern building with large windows and a sign for Pier 24 restaurant & bar.
A table set for dining with a view of the ocean through large windows.

1. Hotel St Clair

Hotel St Clair
St. Clair
Australia
Maree
CA $149
CA $174 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Hotel St Clair
A historic building with a large tree in front, multiple windows, and a clear blue sky.
A hotel room with two beds, a television on a stand, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.
A wooden staircase with a handrail, a stained glass window, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A compact kitchen with white cabinetry, a black countertop, a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

2. Highland House Boutique Hotel

Highland House Boutique Hotel
North Dunedin
Australia
Rosemary
CA $94
CA $109 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Highland House Boutique Hotel
A modern building with large glass windows, a well-lit entrance, and a landscaped garden area.
A hotel room with a large window, a round table, and two chairs.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a telephone, and a window with curtains.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a sign labeled "Reception," and a potted plant.

3. Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel

Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel
North Dunedin
Australia
Mary
CA $124
CA $143 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel
A historic building with a modern extension, featuring a classic facade and a contemporary glass structure.
A grand staircase with ornate railings and a patterned floor, leading to a room labeled "CASINO".
A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a buffet counter, and a chandelier.
A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

4. Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Dunedin City Centre
Australia
Sigalo
CA $112
CA $130 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
A building facade with a sign that reads "DISTRICT HOTEL PARCELS" and "PARCELS" above the entrance.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining table.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, a nightstand, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.
A bar area with a bartender preparing a drink, shelves with various bottles, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

5. Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Dunedin City Centre
Australia
Cole
CA $156
CA $181 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a desk.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in oven, a sink, and a bowl of fruit on the counter.
A hotel with a reception area, a sign indicating 50+ channels, and a sign for free WiFi.

6. Amross Motel

Amross Motel
North Dunedin
Australia
Vanessa
CA $135
CA $157 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Amross Motel
A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.
A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a matching armchair, a coffee table, a dining area with a small table and chairs, and a view of the city through large windows.
A historic building with a classic architectural style, featuring multiple stories, large windows, and a prominent entrance.
A modern bathroom with a round mirror, a vanity with a marble countertop, and a blue bench.

7. Fable Dunedin

Fable Dunedin
Dunedin City Centre
Australia
Rebecca
CA $131
CA $152 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Fable Dunedin
A hotel with a modern design, featuring large windows and a balcony.
A neatly made bed with white and dark blue pillows, a dark headboard, and a wall-mounted painting of the aurora borealis.
A modern building with a glass facade, a green bridge, and surrounding greenery.
A balcony with a bed, a chair, and a table.

8. Aurora On George

Aurora On George
North Dunedin
Australia
Mike
CA $125
CA $145 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Aurora On George
A neatly made bed with white and gray linens, two bedside tables with lamps, and framed artwork on the wall.
A modern hotel room with a glass staircase, a kitchenette, a sofa, and a dining area.
A house with a garden, a tree, and a window.
A residential property with a garden, a wooden fence, and a small pond.

9. Aria On Bank

Aria On Bank
North East Valley
Australia
Lani
CA $94
CA $108 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Aria On Bank
A beach with waves crashing onto the shore.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, a microwave, and a window with a view of greenery.
A motel with a covered porch, outdoor seating, and a number '5' on the pavement.
A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

10. Beach lodge motel

Beach lodge motel
Saint Kilda
Australia
Simone
CA $90
CA $105 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Beach lodge motel
A building entrance with a large arched doorway, a staircase, and a sign that reads "The Chamber."
A hallway with a staircase, a large arched doorway, and framed artwork on the wall.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a kitchen area with a fridge and a microwave.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a TV.

11. The Chamberson

The Chamberson
Dunedin City Centre
Australia
Julia
CA $133
CA $154 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
The Chamberson
A spacious living area with a glass dining table, black chairs, and a red patterned rug.
A house with a green roof, surrounded by a forested area and a pond.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A garden with blue chairs and a pathway.

12. Hunters Moon

Hunters Moon
Wingatui
Australia
John
CA $73
CA $85 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Hunters Moon
A modern two-story house with a car parked in the driveway.
A garden pathway with white and pink flowers, surrounded by lush greenery.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in stove, and a refrigerator. There is a dining area with a wooden table and black chairs. A sofa with a patterned pillow is in the living area, and a window provides natural light.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel range hood, and a built-in oven. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a sofa in the background.

13. 538 Great King Motel

538 Great King Motel
North Dunedin
Australia
Jannette
CA $105
CA $122 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
538 Great King Motel
A balcony with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a breakfast setup including toast, juice, and a cup.
A kitchen with a built-in oven, a microwave, and a window with blinds.
A modern living room with two sofas, a small table, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A modern hotel hallway with a large mirror, a chandelier, and a vase with flowers.

14. Bluestone On George

Bluestone On George
North Dunedin
Australia
Darryl
CA $161
CA $186 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Bluestone On George
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and a chair.
A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A modern staircase with glass railings and checkered flooring.
A glass-top table with wicker chairs, a wall-mounted planter with flowers, and a brick floor.

15. 315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments

315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments
Dunedin City Centre
Australia
Robyn
CA $102
CA $119 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments
A modern interior with a staircase leading to a lower level, glass doors, and a prominent blue artwork on the wall.
A multi-story hotel with a corner entrance, large windows, and a flat facade.
A buffet with various food items and utensils.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

16. Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Dunedin City Centre
Australia
Angela
CA $113
CA $132 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
A wooden deck with a glass balustrade overlooking a scenic landscape.
A two-story house with a balcony, a garage, and a driveway.
A room with a sofa, a TV, and a view through a glass door.
A modern kitchen with a large window, a sofa, and a view of the outdoors.

17. Baldwin Street BNB

Baldwin Street BNB
North East Valley
United States
Hudson
CA $61
CA $79 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Baldwin Street BNB
A wooden table with benches outside a building with a sign reading "Conference Centre".
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a headboard, and a curtain.
A multi-story hotel with a parking lot and a cherry blossom tree in front.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and a window above the sink.

18. 555 Motel Dunedin

555 Motel Dunedin
South Dunedin
United States
Peter
CA $109
CA $125 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
555 Motel Dunedin
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with a cash register, and a patterned carpet.
A modern building with a covered entrance, a parking area, and outdoor seating.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets and a microwave, a dining area with a round table and chairs, and a grey sofa with yellow and black cushions.

19. The Victoria Hotel Dunedin

The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
Dunedin City Centre
Australia
Satoko
CA $127
CA $148 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
A hotel room with a large bed, a view of a body of water, and a cityscape in the background.
A room with a large window, two orange chairs, a small table, and a lamp.
A multi-story hotel with a prominent Kingsgate Hotel sign, large windows, and a visible staircase leading to the upper floors.
A hotel room with a city view, a bed, and a night-time cityscape visible through the window.

20. Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Dunedin City Centre
Australia
Beti
CA $138
CA $159 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
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Learn more about Waitati

This tiny coastal village charms visitors with its quirky Orokonui Ecosanctuary where rare native birds thrive in protected forest. Grab fresh produce at the famous Sunday market, then explore tidal pools along Doctor's Point Beach at low tide.

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An aerial view of a coastal landscape with a large bay, sandy beaches, and a small island with trees.
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Top Waitati Hotel Reviews

315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments

315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments

10/10 Excellent
"Right in town. Good parking. Lovely room. Great bed. Good size room. We walked up to the Irish pub (2 mins) for dinner and some drinks. Lots of other dining options within walking distance distance. All in all (we thought it was a great place to stay)."
shane 1-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments
The Chamberson

The Chamberson

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent hotel in a great location."
Tim 3-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
The Chamberson
Beach lodge motel

Beach lodge motel

10/10 Excellent
"Friendly and welcoming staff Clean and spacious, perfect for 1-4 people. Great location for accessing inner, urban dunedin and outer dunedin (the peninsula and beaches)."
Lance 2-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Beach lodge motel
Myhub Holiday Park

Myhub Holiday Park

8/10 Good
"Great looking renovation. Comfortable and new. No one available in the office for check in or departure, but seemed to work just fine. Parking was a challenge. Tight bays, with interesting markings. The facilities were not yet open, but the plan looks good."
Tim 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Myhub Holiday Park
The Thomas Gregg Apartments

The Thomas Gregg Apartments

8/10 Good
"Great space plenty of room. Free parking"
Teri 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Thomas Gregg Apartments
Hotel St Clair

Hotel St Clair

10/10 Excellent
"Clean quiet great location"
Gavin 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hotel St Clair
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

8/10 Good
"Lovely staff, good breakfast, clean rooms but very run down hotel. Not enough staff to have bar or restaurant open except for breakfast. Good location. Needs a major update though!"
Sara 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin

The Victoria Hotel Dunedin

10/10 Excellent
"Room was great and staff were very helpful."
Gillian 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

10/10 Excellent
"Perfect for our stay."
Rachel 7-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

More cheap stays in Waitati

Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin

Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin

27 Queens Gardens Dunedin
CA $88
CA $102 total
Oct 15 - Oct 16
includes taxes & fees
Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin
Sahara Motels

Sahara Motels

619 George Street Dunedin
CA $103
CA $119 total
Oct 14 - Oct 15
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very good! (439 reviews)
Sahara Motels
Workstay at 123

Workstay at 123

123 Cargill St Dunedin
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8.4/10 Very good! (15 reviews)
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Lioness B&B

Lioness B&B

20 Manchester St Dunedin Otago
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Star Struck on Stuart Street

Star Struck on Stuart Street

215 Stuart St Dunedin Otago
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Premium Living on Stuart Street

Premium Living on Stuart Street

207 Stuart St Dunedin Otago
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Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Waitati?
The best area to stay in Waitati is directly within the village itself, particularly around its main street, Doctors Point Road, or slightly further afield towards Doctors Point Beach.Waitati village offers a relaxed, rural setting, with Doctors Point Road serving as its primary thoroughfare. Here you'll find local conveniences such as a general store, a café, and the local art gallery. The village is surrounded by natural beauty, including the Waitati River and native bush, making it a peaceful base for exploring the wider Otago region.Couples looking for a tranquil escape will appreciate the quiet surroundings of Waitati. Many accommodations here offer a private setting, often with gardens or views of the countryside. It's an ideal spot for unwinding, enjoying nature walks, and visiting local craft shops.Families will find the area around Doctors Point Beach particularly appealing. The beach itself is known for its sea caves and tidal pools, offering natural entertainment for children.
When is the best time to go to Waitati?
The best time to visit Waitati is during the summer months, from December to February, when the weather is at its warmest and driest.During this period, you can expect average daytime temperatures to be around 20-22°C (68-72°F), making it superb for exploring the outdoors. The longer daylight hours also mean more time for activities. It's an excellent time for couples looking to enjoy scenic walks along the coast or through the local bushland.Families will also find these months ideal for visiting the nearby Orokonui Ecosanctuary, as the warmer weather makes wildlife spotting more comfortable. The local beaches, such as Warrington Beach, are also very inviting for a day out during this time.
Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?
You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Waitati.
How much is the nightly rate at a Waitati hotel?
Prices for hotels in Waitati often vary, but you can find a great deal from CA $79 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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