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Featured 3-star hotel destinations

Destination inspiration for your trip – find a 3-star hotel

Dunedin

11 3-star hotels

Queenstown

10 3-star hotels

Wanaka

6 3-star hotels

Oamaru

6 3-star hotels

Alexandra

3 3-star hotels

Cromwell

3 3-star hotels

The best 3-star hotels in Otago

Check out our selection of great 3-star hotels in Otago

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Cardrona Hotel

Hotel in Cardrona

Cardrona Hotel features an iconic on-site restaurant and bar. You can enjoy the picturesque gardens while sipping a drink on the patio.

A
Amy
From
Australia
The family room was very comfortable, clean and well-equipped with a small kitchenette. We appreciated the hot tub (shared) after a day up the mountain. Dinner and ambience in the pub for dinner was excellent as usual. The mulled wine and seafood chowder are a must!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,432 reviews
Price from
$114.80
1 night, 2 adults

Anderson Park Motel

Cromwell

Located in the heart of Cromwell, Central Otago, Anderson Park Motel offers private and peaceful accommodations.

P
Pauline
From
New Zealand
Well laid out space with enough room to move around and seating area positioned to see the TV which makes for easy living. Lots of equipment in the kitchen and very comfy bed. Quiet location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,003 reviews
Price from
$99.75
1 night, 2 adults

Wanaka Hotel

Hotel in Wanaka

Located less than a 1-minute walk from the center of Wanaka, Wanaka Hotel is a 1-minute walk from the lake and town center. Most accommodations offers views over the lake and mountains.

C
Catherine
From
New Zealand
The Staff. Very helpful and friendly. The cleanliness of the room. Exceptional. Carparking and location was fantastic. Easy walking distance everywhere. Hope to stay again in February 2026. Value for the room rate.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,486 reviews
Price from
$148.23
1 night, 2 adults

Alcala Motor Lodge

North Dunedin, Dunedin

Alcala Motor Lodge offers affordable accommodations just minutes from Dunedin Botanic Gardens and Otago Museum and shopping centers and specialty stores.

M
Marc
From
United States
Everything’s good, we’re happy of our stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,371 reviews
Price from
$71.43
1 night, 2 adults

Earnslaw Lodge

Queenstown

Earnslaw Lodge is located a 12-minute walk from the center of Queenstown and offers free parking and free unlimited WiFi each day. Some rooms boast views of the lake.

D
Dmitrii
From
Indonesia
good location, warm rooms with heating controller and incredible view over the lake. team is very welcoming and easy going. will stay there again next year!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,029 reviews
Price from
$150.13
1 night, 2 adults

Heartland Hotel Queenstown

Hotel in Queenstown

Heartland Hotel Queenstown is located in central Queenstown, a short walk from town. It offers panoramic views over Lake Wakatipu to the mountains.

M
Milet
From
Costa Rica
Location, view, staff, breakfast
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,913 reviews
Price from
$179.09
1 night, 2 adults

Federation House

Oamaru

Federation House offers accommodations in Oamaru, 24 miles from Moeraki Boulders. Featuring free private parking, the 3-star guest house is 1.2 miles from Bushy Beach.

A
Andrea
From
Italy
Breakfast was great, Roger is fantastic! I like the house format favoring community among guests
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 677 reviews
Price from
$88.17
1 night, 2 adults

The Camp - Lake Hawea

Lake Hāwea

The Camp - Lake Hawea (formerly The Lake Hawea Holiday Park) offers an authentic camping experience for guests and has been offering accommodations to campers, tourists and adventurers since 1971.

M
Motion
From
New Zealand
great spot to camp facilities had many more options then expected
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 745 reviews
Price from
$60.72
1 night, 2 adults

Centennial Court Hotel

Alexandra

Located in Alexandra, 20 miles from Central Otago District Council, Centennial Court Hotel provides accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

J
Jason
From
Australia
The big thing that stood out for me was I asked for a evening check in as I had a delayed arrival in Queenstown then had to drive over and the owners waited until I arrived at reception. A really nice welcome, they also helped with my NZ phone to help me remember the number and set up my room to be warm on my arrival. Accomodation was spacious, warm and comfortable for my mini stay in the area. Grocery store almost right next door for food supplies as well!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 816 reviews
Price from
$79.08
1 night, 2 adults

Alexandra Garden Court Motel

Alexandra

Alexandra Garden Court Motel is located on the edge of Alexandra, in a quiet country like setting opposite the Otago Central Rail Trail.

D
David
From
New Zealand
shower had really good pressure and hot water. Shampoo/conditioner supplied was good quality. comfortable bed. Beautiful large relaxing garden. Loved watching the quail in the evening. Cute cat came to our door for a pat in the morning.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 131 reviews
Price from
$108.68
1 night, 2 adults
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Avg. price/night: $101.51
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 254 reviews
Great location, walking distance to the city center, museum, mall and restaurants.
Guest review byCarolina
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: $195.65
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,913 reviews
Great location for work in the city centre
Guest review byDOUG
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 940 reviews
Great location and a good price. Warm and plenty of space.
Guest review byRebekah
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,371 reviews
We had a lovely clean room. The heating was great and the room was very comfortably warm on a cold wet day. The motel was close to the city centre and there were a lot of restaurants and cafes to choose from in the surrounding location.
Guest review byCarol
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 3,675 reviews
Budget-friendly, convenient location, cozy room, stunning view, accommodating staff.
Guest review byCathy
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: $156.08
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,484 reviews
Very good location in the city center. The parking was a plus. The room was very big and it was bright.
Guest review byRosa
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $146.69
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,163 reviews
Excellent location. Relatively easy to reach. Kitchen well stocked with implements Good company from all round the world Quite good price
Guest review byTrevor
Travelers with friends
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,119 reviews
Good central location, was within my accommodation budget, first choice of bunk bed
Guest review byMegan
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $90.95
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 816 reviews
The location was good, near two supermarkets. Short walk to shops and pioneer park. Would be good for family of four on a budget.
Guest review byMarcus
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $111.48
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 914 reviews
The room did have it's own 'old hotel' charms, beds were comfortable, decent restaurant and a cosy bar. Excellent location in Dunedin with the centre of town just a few minutes' easy walk away, and equally as close to attractions such as the historic train station and art centre, and the settler museum. Hotel staff are pleasant and helpful. The cost was right for us as we were budgeting strictly at that point.
Guest review byKaren
Family with young children