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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table with a chair, and a view of the outdoors through the window.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with two chairs, a TV, and a view of the outside.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a dining table, and a view of the adjacent bedroom.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a parking area, and well-maintained landscaping.

1. The Suites Ashburton

Allenton

Marcus

HK$841

HK$968 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern building with large glass windows overlooking a natural landscape.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a painting on the wall.

A two-story building with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

A motel with a sign for 'Taylor's Motel' and a 'chromecast' sign indicating available streaming services.

2. Taylors Motel

Netherby

Barrie

HK$681

HK$784 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

The exterior of the Hotel Ashburton with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a flagpole with flags.

A restaurant with multiple dining tables set for guests, large windows, and a view of the outside.

A swimming pool with a fenced deck area, surrounded by purple and yellow flowers, and outdoor seating with umbrellas.

3. Hotel Ashburton

Allenton

AMIE

HK$591

HK$680 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A large tree with dense foliage, a grassy area with flowers, and a building in the background.

A playground with a slide and climbing structure, surrounded by trees and a fence.

A view through a window with sheer curtains, revealing a parking area with a bench, trees, and a clear sky.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.

4. Commodore Motor Lodge

Netherby

Kerry

HK$537

HK$617 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A bar area with multiple taps, a stone wall, and a view of the restaurant in the background.

A bar area with a polished wooden counter, a bartender, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A neatly made bed with white and pink linens, a floral wall decoration, and a window with floral curtains.

A room with a large window, a wooden railing, and a patterned hanging light fixture.

5. The Brown Pub

Methven

Angie

HK$379

HK$436 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

A formal garden with symmetrical hedge mazes and a central pathway.

A breakfast tray with bread, fruit, and a beverage in a hotel room.

6. Bella Vista Motel Ashburton

Allenton

Satish

HK$711

HK$817 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A swimming pool with a brick border, surrounded by lounge chairs and a building with a green roof.

A wooden planter box with a variety of flowers against a brick wall.

A clear lake with visible pebbles and rocks, a bridge, and a mountain in the background.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, a seating area with a couch, and a door leading to another room.

7. Ashburton's Regency Motel

Netherby

Peter

HK$560

HK$644 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A two-story house with a balcony, a satellite dish, and a staircase leading to the second floor.

A room with a sofa, a chair, a table, and a view of greenery and buildings through large windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a window with a view of a mountain and greenery.

A compact kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a microwave, a gas stove, and a small refrigerator.

8. Methven Motels & Apartments

Methven

Kris

HK$734

HK$844 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a microwave, a sink, and a painting on the wall.

A hotel entrance with a 'NO VACANCY' sign, a 'WELCOME' sign, and the word 'OFFICE' spelled out with plants.

A compact kitchen with a dining area, a blue sofa, and a small table.

A reception desk with a framed certificate, a clock, and a map.

9. ASURE Adcroft Motel

Tinwald

Helen

HK$560

HK$644 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a sink, and a countertop. There is a bed with a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

A balcony with a view of neighboring buildings, a small table with chairs, and a potted plant.

A hotel with a visible sign indicating it is a hotel.

10. Darfield Motel

Darfield

Carol

HK$645

HK$742 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair, a bathroom, and a view of the outdoors.

A room with a high ceiling, a bed with a blue and white striped bedspread, a sofa with a patterned cushion, a wooden table, and a chair.

A sign for Coronation Holiday Park with amenities listed, including a swimming pool and self-contained units.

A wooden building with a covered patio, a picnic table, and a trash bin.

11. Coronation Park

Netherby

Tony

HK$403

HK$464 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A bar area with a curved counter, shelves with bottles, and a menu board.

A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a desk with shelves, a lamp, and a kitchenette in the background.

A restaurant with high ceilings, exposed beams, and a bar area. Tables and stools are arranged for dining.

12. Tinwald Motels

Tinwald

Faye

HK$657

HK$755 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A room with a sloped ceiling, large windows, a leather sofa, and a wooden table.

A modern kitchen with wooden beams, a large island, and a view to the outside.

A room with a wooden ceiling, a large window, a mounted deer head, a wood-burning stove, and a view of mountains through the window.

A spacious room with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a large window with curtains, a wooden table, and a fireplace.

13. Snow Denn Lodge

Methven

Natasha

HK$421

HK$484 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A covered outdoor area with a wooden roof, benches, and a building entrance with a sign.

A modern building with a covered entrance, surrounded by greenery and a clear sky.

A conference room with a long table, yellow chairs, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

14. Methven Resort

Methven

Ange

HK$557

HK$640 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

15. The Blue Pub

Methven

Steve

HK$324

HK$373 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A two-story building with a sign reading "ABISKO Lodge."

A cozy living room with a brick fireplace, a stack of firewood, a wooden table with a cheese platter, wine glasses, and a couch.

A modern living room with a blue carpet, a wooden coffee table, a sofa, and a cow-print bean bag.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a TV displaying a scenic view, and various cultural masks on the wall.

16. Abisko Lodge

Methven

Joanne

HK$610

HK$702 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

Two wine glasses on a table with a mountain view in the background.

A snow-covered lodge with a stone chimney, wooden exterior, and a large tree in the foreground.

A breakfast buffet with various food items and condiments.

A modern kitchen with a granite countertop, a built-in oven, and a sink. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

17. Ski Time Lodge

Methven

Crossley

HK$540

HK$621 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A building with outdoor seating and blue lights.

A reception desk at Brinkley Resort with a map, brochures, and a framed fern decoration.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

18. Brinkley Resort

Methven

susan

HK$939

HK$1,080 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A motel with a large lawn in front, multiple rooms with balconies, and a blue roof.

A well-maintained garden with a variety of colorful flowers and a gazebo.

A living room with two beige leather sofas, a wooden dining table, and a window with curtains.

19. Mount Hutt Motels

Methven

kim

HK$815

HK$937 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A snowy residential street with a house featuring a snowboard sign on the door.

A wood-burning stove with a visible fire, a brick wall, and a wooden door.

A house with a sloped roof, a chimney, and a snow-covered landscape.

A covered outdoor seating area with a bench and chairs, surrounded by snow.

20. Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel

Methven

Liam

HK$406

HK$466 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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Stay near popular Rakaia attractions

Salmon World

8.6/10 (9 reviews)

Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life you'll find at Salmon World during your trip to Rakaia. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

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Top Rakaia Hotel Reviews

Coronation Park

8/10 Good

"Wonderful, just like a motel room! Stay here for the same experience 🙂"

Hotel Ashburton

10/10 Excellent

"Welcoming staff, clean, quiet rooms. Restaurant on sight was great. Food was really good and resaonably priced,"

Taylors Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay, nice and quiet and plenty of parking."

Ashburton's Regency Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely apartment, nice and quiet nice staff"

Methven Motels & Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location for stay in Methven"

The Brown Pub

10/10 Excellent

"Room was nice and warm. Tidy and clean."

Methven Resort

10/10 Excellent

"A good spot to stay before heading up to Mt Hutt the following morning."

Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel

10/10 Excellent

"It’s basic but does the job. Warm bed, warm lounge, adequate kitchen, close enough to town and the vibes are all good. Could do with little lights by the individual beds so don’t have to have main light on, but not too much of an issue overall. Would stay again for cheap an convenient hostel close to ski field."

Ski Time Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay"

More cheap stays in Rakaia

The Blue Pub

2 Barkers Road Methven

HK$324

HK$373 total

13 Oct - 14 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very good! (61 reviews)

The Brown Pub

Corner Main Street & Forest Drive Methven

HK$379

HK$436 total

5 Oct - 6 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (121 reviews)

Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel

25 South Belt Methven

HK$406

HK$466 total

3 Oct - 4 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (24 reviews)

Snow Denn Lodge

6 Bank Street Methven

HK$421

HK$484 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Brinkley Resort

43 Barkers Rd Methven Canterbury

HK$939

HK$1,080 total

5 Oct - 6 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Southern X Lodge

17 Racecourse Avenue Methven

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Frequently asked questions

What's the best place for a stay in Rakaia?

Methven Resort, located 20.6 mi (33.1 km) from the heart of Rakaia, is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Two other options for your visit to the area are Snow Denn Lodge and Coronation Park. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Rakaia.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Rakaia has to offer?

Spacious 3 bedroom period home. 2 living rooms. Walking distance to town.: This holiday home rental outside of Rakaia offers a fireplace, a patio and air conditioning to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. It has 3 bedrooms, as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge and a stovetop, so that you can cook with friends or family. Kick off your shoes and enjoy yourself with a garden and a selection of games. See all vacation rentals in Rakaia.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Rakaia, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Rakaia.

What is staying in Rakaia like?

Visitors to Rakaia will definitely enjoy the gardens. Tourists can also enjoy so much more including its restaurants. There are 77 hotels and other accommodation options in the surrounding area. Find out more about Rakaia.

What are the top places to visit in Rakaia?

A favourite place to visit is Salmon World. You'll also find Ashburton Domain and Lake Hood in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Rakaia guide.

What's the seasonal weather in Rakaia?

The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 16°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 8°C. Average annual precipitation for Rakaia is 682 mm.

Rakaia hotels from HK$373

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Our top choices for Rakaia hotels

1. The Suites Ashburton

2. Taylors Motel

3. Hotel Ashburton

4. Commodore Motor Lodge

5. The Brown Pub

6. Bella Vista Motel Ashburton

7. Ashburton's Regency Motel

8. Methven Motels & Apartments

9. ASURE Adcroft Motel

10. Darfield Motel

11. Coronation Park

12. Tinwald Motels

13. Snow Denn Lodge

14. Methven Resort

15. The Blue Pub

16. Abisko Lodge

17. Ski Time Lodge

18. Brinkley Resort

19. Mount Hutt Motels

20. Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel

Stay near popular Rakaia attractions

Salmon World

Top Rakaia Hotel Reviews

Coronation Park

Hotel Ashburton

Taylors Motel

Ashburton's Regency Motel

Methven Motels & Apartments

The Brown Pub

Methven Resort

Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel

Ski Time Lodge

More cheap stays in Rakaia

The Blue Pub

The Brown Pub

Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel

Snow Denn Lodge

Brinkley Resort

Southern X Lodge

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