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Rakaia is a quiet little town that is a nice stopover while traveling the South Island. That being said, there are limited options for dining and shopping in Rakaia.
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Methven Resort
51 Main St Methven Canterbury
The price is NT$2,256 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
NT$2,256
NT$2,594 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Methven. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 3 meeting rooms. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (158 reviews)
Room good. Staff average
Reviewed on 2026/2/25
Hotel Ashburton
11 Racecourse Road Ashburton
The price is NT$2,449 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
NT$2,449
NT$2,816 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Ashburton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (495 reviews)
Room lovely . Very disappointed in roast lamb meal
Reviewed on 2026/3/1
Coronation Park
780 East Street Ashburton
The price is NT$2,269 per night from Mar 14 to Mar 15
NT$2,269
NT$2,609 total
Mar 14 - Mar 15
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this campground in Ashburton. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping, and a garden. Popular attractions Ashburton Domain and Historic Art Gallery and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (174 reviews)
Chalet was ok but extra bed meant the big bed was too tight to the wall so no bedside table for glasses, etc. Shower not great. There was a very noisy group of boys behind us but they did stop at 21:00 so not too unreasonable I suppose. Hot water instant and good. Lot of flies around in this ...
Reviewed on 2026/2/21
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Coronation Park
780 East Street Ashburton
Stay at this campground in Ashburton. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping, and a garden. Popular attractions Ashburton Domain and Historic Art Gallery and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (174 reviews)
Chalet was ok but extra bed meant the big bed was too tight to the wall so no bedside table for glasses, etc. Shower not great. There was a very noisy group of boys behind us but they did stop at 21:00 so not too unreasonable I suppose. Hot water instant and good. Lot of flies around in this ...
Reviewed on 2026/2/21
Brinkley Resort
43 Barkers Rd Methven Canterbury
Book a stay at this spa aparthotel in Methven. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa and Methven ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (15 reviews)
Great stop for one night to break up a long drive. The room was clean and had everything I needed, maybe was just a bit dark. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 2026/3/2
Whitestone Cottages
3016 Methven Highway Methven
Book a stay at this ski cottage in Methven. Enjoy free parking, WiFi (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Methven Golf Course and Opuke ...
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Salmon World
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea creatures at Salmon World during your trip to Rakaia. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
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