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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
Bella Vista Motel Ashburton

Bella Vista Motel Ashburton

4 out of 5
469 West Street, Ashburton
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$127 per night from 21 Nov. to 22 Nov.
22.54 km from city centre
4.6/5Wonderful! (245 reviews)

"Always like the friendly staff, Melanie is fantastic. Rooms provide excellent value for money in a provincial town"…"

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2020

Bella Vista Motel Ashburton
The Brown Pub

The Brown Pub

2.5 out of 5
Corner Main Street & Forest Drive, Methven
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$79 per night from 1 Nov. to 2 Nov.
32.68 km from city centre
3.6/5Good! (12 reviews)

"Hotel never had our booking for some reason but luckily they had a room left. Had a nice stay and meet some lovely locals."…"

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2020

The Brown Pub

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Ski Time Lodge

Ski Time Lodge

4 out of 5
39 Racecourse Avenue, Methven
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$124 per night from 1 Nov. to 2 Nov.
33.25 km from city centre
4.7/5Exceptional! (285 reviews)

"Great spot to stay between days skiing at Mt Hutt. Buffet breakfast by the fire a nice touch on a frosty morning. Thanks"…"

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2020

Ski Time Lodge
Hotel Ashburton

Hotel Ashburton

3 out of 5
11 Racecourse Road, Ashburton
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$98 per night from 1 Dec. to 2 Dec.
22.21 km from city centre
4.1/5Very Good! (316 reviews)

"The lovely staff who are so friendly and helpfull along with the spacious warm hotel itself.Meals were good and realistically priced"…"

Reviewed on 20 Sep. 2020

Hotel Ashburton
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$122 per night from 22 Nov. to 23 Nov.
22.2 km from city centre
4.5/5Wonderful! (115 reviews)

"Standard motel layout, clean, tidy, good condition. We had breakfast two days, excellent value."…"

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2020

Quality Suites Ashburton
The Lodge

The Lodge

4 out of 5
Mt Hutt Village, Chertsey & Kilworth, Methven
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$131 per night from 1 Nov. to 2 Nov.
32.61 km from city centre
4.1/5Very Good! (95 reviews)

"This hotel is in the middle of Methven, within walking distance of eating places and a 16km drive to Mt Hutt. Rooms clean and tidy, and cold breakfast provided. A couple of things, a permanent light on outside by reception, meant an eye mask was needed as the curtains are not black out curtains. ..."…"

Reviewed on 14 Aug. 2020

The Lodge
The Blue Pub

The Blue Pub

2 out of 5
2 Barkers Road, Methven
Free cancellation
The price is NZ$72 per night from 4 Nov. to 5 Nov.
32.63 km from city centre
3.9/5Good! (33 reviews)

"Good, easy, cheap and good service. Would recommend it to anyone needing a quick stay over."…"

Reviewed on 21 Mar. 2020

The Blue Pub
Taylors Motel

Taylors Motel

3.5 out of 5
770 East Street, Ashburton
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$115 per night from 17 Nov. to 18 Nov.
22.95 km from city centre
4.7/5Exceptional! (189 reviews)

"Off the main road so nice and quiet. Staff nice and friendly"…"

Reviewed on 20 Sep. 2020

Taylors Motel
Central Luxury Apartments

Central Luxury Apartments

4 out of 5
7 Methven Chertsey Rd, Methven
The price is NZ$251 per night from 1 Nov. to 2 Nov.
32.55 km from city centre
4.1/5Very Good! (15 reviews)

"Very clean and neat had a wonderful stay, felt like a real hotel. We brought our baby and they gave us everything we needed, high chair and cam cot. Highly recommended"…"

Reviewed on 5 Jun. 2020

Central Luxury Apartments
Methven Motels & Apartments

Methven Motels & Apartments

4 out of 5
197 Main Street, Methven
The price is NZ$142 per night from 1 Nov. to 2 Nov.
32.89 km from city centre
4.3/5Excellent! (137 reviews)

"We had an excellent 7 days here. Very friendly owner helped us settle in and also helped out with a change in plans due to a snowboard injury. Would highly recommended this accommodation for very good value, cleanliness, centrally located, lots of parking and a good night rest after a day of ..."…"

Reviewed on 4 Oct. 2020

Methven Motels & Apartments
Snow Denn Lodge - Hostel

Snow Denn Lodge - Hostel

2 out of 5
6 Bank Street, Methven
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$70 per night from 1 Nov. to 2 Nov.
32.71 km from city centre
4.5/5Wonderful! (14 reviews)

"Great location. Good sized rooms. Shared spaces are really practical"…"

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2020

Snow Denn Lodge - Hostel
The Stablehand Quarters

The Stablehand Quarters

720 Sleemans Road, Windwhistle, Canterbury
The price is NZ$223 per night from 2 Nov. to 3 Nov.
28.38 km from city centre
5/5Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Quiet, relaxing stay on the farm.

"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 ..."…"

Reviewed on 16 Jan. 2020

The Stablehand Quarters
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)
Nice Stay But OverRated

"We stayed here for 4 nights and weren't that impressed for the price we paid . Nice rooms , but could have got somewhere just as good for less than we paid .It was looking quite run down and needs a bit of a freshen up. The restaurant was closed and that was part of the reason why we stayed there, ..."…"

Reviewed on 28 Dec. 2019

Brinkley Resort
Gunyah Country Estate

Gunyah Country Estate

4 out of 5
Sleemans Road, Windwhistle
The price is NZ$202 per night from 3 Nov. to 4 Nov.
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
Southern X Lodge

Southern X Lodge

2.5 out of 5
17 Racecourse Avenue, Methven
Free cancellation
The price is NZ$125 per night from 18 Nov. to 19 Nov.
33.1 km from city centre
4.2/5Very Good! (5 reviews)

"Bed n linen were great very clean and lovely people"…"

Reviewed on 21 Jan. 2020

Southern X Lodge
Mount Hutt Motels

Mount Hutt Motels

3 out of 5
205 Main Street, Methven
The price is NZ$271 per night from 1 Nov. to 2 Nov.
32.93 km from city centre
4.4/5Wonderful! (64 reviews)

"My family of six had a very comfortable and enjoyable stay at Mount Hutt Motels. They had everything we needed in the unit we stayed in: fully set up kitchen, washing and drying facilities (at an additional cost), heaters turned on for a warm return after a day's skiing, great location, free parking ..."…"

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2020

Mount Hutt Motels
Abisko Lodge

Abisko Lodge

3.5 out of 5
74 Main Street, Methven
The price is NZ$126 per night from 1 Nov. to 2 Nov.
32.52 km from city centre
3.9/5Very Good! (37 reviews)

"Good Motel, spacious room. Staff friendly. Good location too."…"

Reviewed on 9 Oct. 2019

Abisko Lodge
Redwood Lodge

Redwood Lodge

3 out of 5
3 wayne place, Methven
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$104 per night from 1 Nov. to 2 Nov.
32.74 km from city centre
4.5/5Wonderful! (70 reviews)
Good choice if need to spend a night in the area

"I had a nice stay at the Redwood Lodge in Methven in the middle of a trip from Nelson to Te Anau. The facilities are nice and clean and decorated with taste, and I even got a good breakfast, even though it was not mentioned at the time of the booking. If you need to spend a night in the area, this ..."…"

Reviewed on 29 Dec. 2019

Redwood Lodge
Tinwald Motels

Tinwald Motels

4.5 out of 5
103 -110 ARCHIBALD Street, Tinwald, Ashburton
The price is NZ$140 per night from 1 Nov. to 2 Nov.
26.94 km from city centre
4.7/5Exceptional! (190 reviews)

"My third time stay here. Good place to stop by on a road trip in the south island. Comfy beds, good staff and all amenities required."…"

Reviewed on 13 Oct. 2020

Tinwald Motels
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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 guest house offers free breakfast and free WiFi. Two other options for your visit to the area are Bella Vista Motel Ashburton and The Brown Pub.
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 are some hotels with pools in Rakaia?
Hotel Ashburton: Offers an outdoor pool, a children’s pool and a restaurant. Another option that features an on-site pool is Taylors Motel.

Recent Reviews in Rakaia

    The Lodge
    Expedia Verified Review…
    5 / 5 Excellent
    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 9 months ago
    The Lodge
    The Stablehand Quarters
    Quiet, relaxing stay on the farm.…
    5 / 5 Excellent
    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 10 months ago
    The Stablehand Quarters
    Gunyah Country Estate
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    5 / 5 Excellent
    Really great to get to stay in such a peaceful setting.…
    A verified traveller from Christchurch stayed at Gunyah Country Estate
    Posted 10 months ago
    Gunyah Country Estate
    Southern X Lodge
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    5 / 5 Excellent
    Bed n linen were great very clean and lovely people…
    A verified traveller stayed at Southern X Lodge
    Posted 10 months ago
    Southern X Lodge
    The Blue Pub
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    5 / 5 Excellent
    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 8 months ago
    The Blue Pub

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