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10 Best Hotels in Rakaia

St. Itas Guesthouse
St. Itas Guesthouse
3.5 out of 5
11 Rakaia Barrhill Methven Road, Rakaia
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3.45 km from city centre
4.9/5Exceptional! (58 reviews)
Rakaia bueaty sourh of Christchurch

"this place is amazing value for money. grand old house and a very friendly host. Breakfast is over the top , very generous"…"

Reviewed on 20 Feb. 2020

St. Itas Guesthouse
Snow Denn Lodge - Hostel
Snow Denn Lodge - Hostel
2 out of 5
6 Bank Street, Methven
The price is NZ$80 per night
32.71 km from city centre
4.6/5Wonderful! (12 reviews)

"Nice little place, stayed here in the Summer so we had it mostly to ourselves. 100m from the shops, nice place to crash for a bit. Kitchen lacking a few things, and sound travels pretty well around the place, but great service and a really nice place to stay!"…"

Reviewed on 20 Dec. 2019

Snow Denn Lodge - Hostel
Ski Time Lodge
Ski Time Lodge
4 out of 5
39 Racecourse Avenue, Methven
The price is NZ$122 per night
33.25 km from city centre
4.7/5Exceptional! (279 reviews)

"Lovely relaxing atmosphere, warm, friendly inviting staff. Very comfy room with everything you."…"

Reviewed on 13 Mar. 2020

Ski Time Lodge
The Lodge
The Lodge
4 out of 5
1 Methven Chertsey Road, Methven
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The price is NZ$105 per night
32.61 km from city centre
4.1/5Very Good! (91 reviews)

"Being so close to the town of methven was a great bonus as you can pArk for free at the lodge and explore the town for supplies or a pub crawl , try many restaurants .... I ended up eating both nights an the 'crossroads ' as its the bar and restaurant part of the Lodge and both nights they delivered ..."…"

Reviewed on 27 Feb. 2020

The Lodge
Bella Vista Motel Ashburton
Bella Vista Motel Ashburton
4 out of 5
469 West Street, Ashburton
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The price is NZ$114 per night
22.54 km from city centre
4.6/5Wonderful! (239 reviews)

"Well maintained and serviced units Would recommend to anyone,"…"

Reviewed on 23 Feb. 2020

Bella Vista Motel Ashburton
Brinkley Resort
Brinkley Resort
4 out of 5
43 Barkers Road, Methven
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32.6 km from city centre
4.2/5Excellent! (186 reviews)

"The mattresses need upgrading, we stayed there a few years ago , they are the same , soft. Also the Restaurant was too expensive for us to go too."…"

Reviewed on 18 Sep. 2019

Brinkley Resort
Hotel Ashburton
Hotel Ashburton
3 out of 5
11 Racecourse Road, Ashburton
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The price is NZ$102 per night
22.21 km from city centre
4/5Very Good! (303 reviews)

"Nice little hotel for a break. Lovely staff with great smiles."…"

Reviewed on 17 Feb. 2020

Hotel Ashburton
Gunyah Country Estate
Gunyah Country Estate
4 out of 5
Sleemans Road, Windwhistle
The price is NZ$189 per night
30.66 km from city centre
4.5/5Wonderful! (35 reviews)

"Really great to get to stay in such a peaceful setting."…"

Reviewed on 9 Feb. 2020

Gunyah Country Estate
Tinwald Motels
Tinwald Motels
4.5 out of 5
103 -110 ARCHIBALD Street, Tinwald, Ashburton
The price is NZ$140 per night
26.94 km from city centre
4.7/5Exceptional! (185 reviews)
Excellent accommodation for the business traveller

"Roomy, comfortable, quite and excellent accommodation with partially separate lounge, bed and kitchen. Ideal for the business traveller like myself who occassionly wants to eat in. Also, just a few steps from a good bottle shop for a nice ale or two to take back to the room after work. Will stay ..."…"

Reviewed on 26 Feb. 2020

Tinwald Motels
Quality Suites Ashburton
Quality Suites Ashburton
4.5 out of 5
507-509 West Street, Ashburton
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$129 per night
22.2 km from city centre
4.5/5Wonderful! (113 reviews)

"We had a unit (7) with spa-bath and shower combined. As a pair of oldies we found the entry/exit and standing in the shower precarious due to the slippery floor - a handrail and bathmat would be helpful."…"

Reviewed on 9 Feb. 2020

Quality Suites Ashburton
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Frequently asked questions

What's the best place for a stay in Rakaia?
Based on our traveller data, St. Itas Guesthouse is one of the top choices for your stay. This 3.5-star guesthouse offers free breakfast and free WiFi. Two other options for your visit to the area are Ski Time Lodge and Bella Vista Motel Ashburton.
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. Put in your dates and click on “Search”, then use the filter option “free cancellation” to review the best options available 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 47 hotels and other accommodation options in the surrounding area.
What are the top places to visit in Rakaia?
A favourite place to visit is Salmon World. You’ll also find Ashburton Domain and Ashburton Aviation Museum in the area.
What's the seasonal weather in Rakaia?
The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 15°C, while the coldest months are July and June, with an average of 7°C. Average annual rainfall for Rakaia is 997 mm.

Recent Reviews in Rakaia

    The Lodge
    Expedia Verified Review…
    5 / 5
    Being so close to the town of methven was a great bonus as you can pArk for free at the lodge and explore the town for supplies or a pub crawl , try many restaurants .... I ended up eating both nights an the 'crossroads ' as its the bar and restaurant part of the Lodge and both nights they delivered great food . Jan the lady that checked me in was a Gem .👍 The girls in the restaurant and bar also Were helpful and friendly . I would definitely be comming back to stay here again . Cheers …
    A verified traveller from Nth Melbourne stayed at The Lodge
    Posted 3 months ago
    The Lodge
    The Stablehand Quarters
    Quiet, relaxing stay on the farm.…
    5 / 5
    We stayed 5 nights here because of the central location to surrounding summer hikes, Rakaia Gorge, Arthur's Pass, Mt Hutt. Travelled no more than 1 1/2 hrs in any direction to get to hikes. The two bedrooms were ideal, comfortable bathroom with underfloor heating, excellent kitchen with everything you need to cook. Large fridge, oven and gas cooktop. Be prepared though with groceries before arriving as not in an 'urban'area. Go to Rolleston Countdown for cheapest shopping and stock up. Methven and smaller towns have less range and more expensive prices/shorter opening times. If you want peace and quiet and a visit from two friendly farm dogs, this is the place.…
    A verified traveller stayed at The Stablehand Quarters
    Posted 5 months ago
    The Stablehand Quarters
    Gunyah Country Estate
    Expedia Verified Review…
    5 / 5
    Really great to get to stay in such a peaceful setting.…
    A verified traveller from Christchurch stayed at Gunyah Country Estate
    Posted 4 months ago
    Gunyah Country Estate
    Southern X Lodge
    Expedia Verified Review…
    5 / 5
    Bed n linen were great very clean and lovely people…
    A verified traveller stayed at Southern X Lodge
    Posted 5 months ago
    Southern X Lodge
    The Blue Pub
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    5 / 5
    Good, easy, cheap and good service. Would recommend it to anyone needing a quick stay over.…
    A verified traveller from Hastings stayed at The Blue Pub
    Posted 3 months ago
    The Blue Pub

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