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Methven Resort

Methven Resort

3.5 out of 5
51 Main St Methven Canterbury
The price is NZ$121 per night from 20 May to 21 May
NZ$121
20 May - 21 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Methven. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and 3 meeting rooms. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (178 reviews)
We were a bit annoyed about breakfast as last time our breakfast was included in the price but they are now charging for breakfasts had we known that we would have eaten more than the bowl of muesli and two pieces of toast we had for $28.00!!!!

Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Methven Resort
Hotel Ashburton

Hotel Ashburton

3 out of 5
11 Racecourse Road Ashburton
The price is NZ$150 per night from 26 May to 27 May
NZ$150
26 May - 27 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ashburton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (502 reviews)
Room and parking close.

Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Hotel Ashburton
Coronation Park

Coronation Park

4 out of 5
780 East Street Ashburton
The price is NZ$93 per night from 20 May to 21 May
NZ$93
20 May - 21 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this campsite in Ashburton. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and a garden. Popular attractions Ashburton Domain and Historic Art Gallery and Museum ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (185 reviews)
Fantastic value for money. Good location, well equipped unit at a great price.

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Coronation Park
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Central Rakaia Home

Central Rakaia Home

Rakaia Canterbury
Stay at this holiday home in Rakaia. Popular attraction Salmon World is located nearby.
Central Rakaia Home
Coronation Park

Coronation Park

4 out of 5
780 East Street Ashburton
Stay at this campsite in Ashburton. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and a garden. Popular attractions Ashburton Domain and Historic Art Gallery and Museum ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (185 reviews)
Fantastic value for money. Good location, well equipped unit at a great price.

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Coronation Park
Brinkley Resort

Brinkley Resort

2.5 out of 5
43 Barkers Rd Methven Canterbury
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Methven. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa and Methven Golf ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (19 reviews)
Nice complex with good facilities but a bit compact so nowhere to store luggage.

Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026

Brinkley Resort
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Popular places to visit

Salmon World

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.

Salmon World

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