Title: Waianakarua Travel Guide: Best of Waianakarua, Otago Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Waianakarua](https://expedia.co.uk/Waianakarua-Hotels.d3000001841.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Waianakarua](https://expedia.co.uk/Waianakarua-Holiday-Rentals.d3000001841.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Waianakarua Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Waianakarua.d3000001841.Car-Hire-Guide)[Waianakarua Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Waianakarua.d3000001841.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Waianakarua Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ## Visit Waianakarua ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_3000001841) - Top hotels in Waianakarua - Top Holiday Rentals in Waianakarua ![Criterion Boutique Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119520000/119516300/119516212/95751855_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Criterion Boutique Hotel 3 Tyne St Oamaru Otago Region £47 13 Mar - 14 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Oamaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Auto Museum and Woolstore Complex are located nearby. 7.2/10 Good! (28 reviews) Very nice accommodation Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=14%2F03%2F2026&selected=119516212&PinnedHotelID=119516212&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000001841) ![Brydone Hotel Oamaru](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/400000/393400/393302/5484cd94_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Brydone Hotel Oamaru 115 Thames Street Oamaru £69 23 Mar - 24 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Oamaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (588 reviews) Overall, it was okay, not terrible, but not particularly memorable either. The building has character, but the rooms are starting to feel dated and could do with a refresh. Simple updates would make a big difference. Duvet covers instead of comforters would feel more hygienic and modern, and the ... Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F03%2F2026&endDate=24%2F03%2F2026&selected=393302&PinnedHotelID=393302&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000001841) ![Poshtel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30990000/30982700/30982620/9d86dc05_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Poshtel 126 Thames Street Oamaru Otago £108 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this 5-star luxury lodge in Oamaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (377 reviews) Quaint is the word. So different from chain hotels. Beautifully restored old building .witmemmem Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=30982620&PinnedHotelID=30982620&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000001841) [See all 78 properties in Waianakarua](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=28%2F02%2F2026®ionId=3000001841) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Teschemakers Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109380000/109376100/109376066/0773507c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Teschemakers Resort 296 Teschemakers Rd Teschemakers Otago Stay at this aparthotel in Teschemakers. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Totara Estate and Totara Estate are located ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Teschemakers-Hotels-Teschemakers-Resort.h109376066.Hotel-Information) ![Beautiful ocean view from this lovely holiday home](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34010000/34008800/34008733/2cfaf4da_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beautiful ocean view from this lovely holiday home Kakanui Oamaru Stay at this beach holiday home in Kakanui. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Te Hakapureirei Beach and Totara Estate ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (265 reviews) Great outlook and location. House perfect for a short stay Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wellington-Hotels-Beautiful-Ocean-View-From-This-Lovely-Holiday-Home.h34008733.Hotel-Information) ![Watch the weather roll in along the coast with sea views from every room. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38090000/38087300/38087242/381a4fc0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Watch the weather roll in along the coast with sea views from every room. Kakanui Kakanui Stay at this beach holiday home in Kakanui. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Te Hakapureirei Beach and Totara Estate ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (82 reviews) The host gave us plenty of good messages. Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kakanui-Hotels-Watch-The-Weather-Roll-In-Along-The-Coast-With-Sea-Views-From-Every-Room.h38087242.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Waianakarua](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000001841&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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