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River Road Retreat 1 by Tiny Away
"The place was absolutely beautiful. Far out enough for seclusion, but not too far if you want to find things to do. Very clean and tidy, and the hosts had really good communication :)"
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

AHAVA B&B Luxurious, private, wheelchair friendly apartment; breakfast included.
"Highly recommended and excellent host"
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026

Ascot Oamaru Motel
"Plenty of room but no cooking facilities to. make breakfast ,two double beds & one single not suitable for 4 males & 1 female. Photos on Expedia misleading, rough outside. Wouldn’t go back !!"
Reviewed on Aug 10, 2026

The Waimate Lodges

AHAVA Bed & Breakfast

Glenavys Waitaki River Motor Camp - Caravan Park

River Road Retreat 2 by Tiny Away

River Road Retreat 3 by Tiny Away

River Road Retreat 4 by Tiny Away
Waimate Hotel & Travel Guide
Savvy travelers may have noticed that there aren't any Travelocity-registered options within Waimate itself. Don't worry, because around 6 hotels and other accommodations can be found within driving distance from Waimate.
The Asure Ascot Motel Oamaru, New Zealand, which is the nearest Travelocity-listed accommodation, sits 18 miles (29 kilometers) from central Waimate. Or instead, you might like to look into the Colonial Lodge Motel, located in New Zealand, which is 18 miles (29 kilometers) from the heart of the city.
The Avenue Motel Oamaru is approximately 18 miles (30 kilometers) away from the town center of Waimate. Another hotel is the Oamaru House Bed and Breakfast, which can be found approximately 18 miles (30 kilometers) away. Alternate hotels and apartment options include the Northstar Motel and the Kelceys Bush Farmyard Holiday Park.
Looking to explore a little bit further afield? South Island has lots of attractions worth checking out. South Island is marked by beaches and coastal plains. Interesting visitor places of interest include old towns. Popular pastimes in this particular area of New Zealand include snowboarding and skiing.
Timaru is 30 miles (50 kilometers) to the north of Waimate and boasts Botanical Gardens and South Canterbury Museum. If you want to spend a few nights in Timaru, check out the Avenue Motor Lodge and Glendeer B&B Lodge. For another option, head to Geraldine, 50 miles (83 kilometers) north of Waimate, where you'll find the Four Peaks Motel and Asure Scenic Route Motor Lodge. The Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve and Geraldine Historical Society Museum are other popular places to check out when visiting Geraldine.
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Ascot Oamaru Motel
"Very clean room and helpful staff"



