Waimate
accommodation
Base yourself here while you explore Waimate.
There’s a mix of motels, cabins, camping spots and rural stays, whether you’re here for a night or a few days.
Waimate is also an NZMCA-friendly town, with facilities that make it easy for motorhome travellers to stop and stay. You can park up and get around town easily on foot.
If you’ve got time, head inland to the Waitaki Valley where you can camp beside the lakes. It’s popular over summer for swimming, fishing and boating.
Accommodation options
Take a look at some of the district’s commercial accommodation options below.
For home stays and short-term rentals, try Airbnb or search Waimate accommodation online.
Wainono Homestead Accommodation
Set on five acres just out of town, this heritage homestead offers a relaxed country stay with a mix of ensuite and shared-room options.
Address: 2488 Waimate Highway, Studholme
Phone: 027 510 8959
Station Peak Homestead
A 19th century homestead on a 3000 acre dairy farm bordering the Waitaki River, Station Peak Homestead offers guests an authentic country escape and experience. Farm tours, fishing, Waitaki Lakes. Alps2Ocean Cycle Trail official partner.
Address: 5272 Hakataramea Highway
Phone: 03 436 0797
Ahava Bed & Breakfast
Modern, private apartment in town with views to the Hunters Hills and the White Horse.
Spacious, well set up and easy access with ramps and wide doors - a comfortable spot to unwind.
Awatea Lodge and Retreat
A tranquil retreat in a beautiful setting where you can sit back and relax and listen to the birds, or treat yourself to a reflexology session.
Motorhome friendly
We’re a motorhome friendly district - and that’s official.
The New Zealand Motor Caravan Association has approved the whole district under the motorhome-friendly scheme.
There is a public dump facility at 26 Studholme Street, Waimate.
Kelceys Bush, Knottingley Park & St Andrews Domain also have dump stations.
The NZMCA also have a camp in Waimate that is exclusive for their members.