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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a balcony with a table and chairs, and a view of a building outside.

A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and white flowers.

A two-story house with a visible staircase leading to a balcony, surrounded by various potted plants and flowers.

A modern apartment with a kitchen, dining area, and living room.

1. Colonial Motel

58.3 km from Wairau River

Wendy

NT$2,258

NT$2,597 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A bed with a swan-shaped pillow and a swan-shaped blanket.

A room with a green wall, a map, and a cat sitting by the door.

A kitchen with a person cooking, a window with a painting, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A room with a green armchair, a small table with a lamp, and two framed artworks on the wall.

2. Atlantis Backpackers

71.5 km from Wairau River

Yu Chen

NT$1,079

NT$1,241 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A wooden table with two wine glasses, a blue chair, and a view of a lake with boats and greenery in the background.

A neatly made bed with a grey quilt, two white pillows, and a striped pillow. There are two bedside lamps on wooden nightstands.

A marina with boats docked at wooden piers, surrounded by mountains.

A two-story house with a well-maintained lawn in front, set against a backdrop of hills and a starry night sky.

3. Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

75.1 km from Wairau River

Woody

NT$2,805

NT$3,226 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A modern hotel entrance with a stone facade, large potted plants, and a well-lit interior visible through the glass doors.

A restaurant with a pool view, dark wooden tables, red patterned chairs, and a fire exit sign.

An aerial view of a hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.

Two people toasting with drinks at an outdoor table with a view of parked cars and a building in the background.

4. Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

57.2 km from Wairau River

Wendy

NT$2,226

NT$2,560 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A house with a porch, a bay window, and a front door.

A spacious living room with leather furniture, a wooden coffee table, and a large window with curtains.

A garden with various flowers and trees, a wooden building with a green roof, and a clear sky.

A small wooden cabin with a metal roof and a covered porch.

5. The Jolly Poacher Retreat

61.3 km from Wairau River

Charles

NT$5,829

NT$6,704 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A two-story house with a balcony, a garage, and a driveway.

A narrow corridor with a wooden fence on one side and a white door on the other. There is a small table and chairs in the center, and a potted plant with pink flowers at the end of the corridor.

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a standing fan, and a view of the outdoors.

A bedroom with a wooden dresser, a white microwave, a television mounted on the wall, and a bed with a blue and white patterned bedspread.

6. Top of the Town

70.6 km from Wairau River

NT$2,198

NT$2,528 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A bedroom with a bed, curtains, and a view of a green landscape with trees and mountains.

A dining area with a table, chairs, and a view of a vineyard through large windows.

A cozy log cabin interior with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A house with a sloped roof, surrounded by dense greenery and a clear sky.

7. St Leonards Vineyard Cottages

53.7 km from Wairau River

Robert

NT$7,715

NT$8,872 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a balcony with curtains.

A compact kitchen with a sink, microwave, toaster, and refrigerator.

A hotel room with a large bed, two smaller beds, a window with curtains, a small table, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A building with a blue staircase, a small garden with white and pink flowers, and a fence in the background.

8. ASURE Phoenix Motor Inn

55.5 km from Wairau River

Daniel

NT$2,478

NT$2,850 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A motel with a sign indicating 68 Blenheim Spa Motor Lodge.

A row of trees with apples along a sidewalk.

A modern kitchen with a built-in stove, a sink, and a microwave.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

9. Blenheim Spa Motor Lodge

58.4 km from Wairau River

Kathryn

NT$2,400

NT$2,760 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A patio area with a table and chairs, surrounded by a lush garden and a tree bearing fruit.

A motel named Montana Lodge with a sign indicating 50+ channels and a vacancy sign.

A poolside area with two lounge chairs, a picnic table, and a small table with a drink.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a window with curtains.

10. Montana Lodge Motel

58.6 km from Wairau River

Antony

NT$1,894

NT$2,178 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A terrace with two wooden chairs and a table, overlooking a marina with boats and a cruise ship in the background.

A two-story hotel with a balcony and a sign indicating it is the Harbour View Motel.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A marina with boats docked, surrounded by buildings and greenery.

11. Harbour View Motel

71.6 km from Wairau River

Willie

NT$2,603

NT$2,993 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a view of mountains.

A bar area with a variety of liquor bottles, glasses, and a cash register.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a bar/lounge in the background.

A modern building with a sloped roof, a covered entrance, and a sign indicating a restaurant and bar.

12. Scenic Hotel Marlborough

57.3 km from Wairau River

Wendy

NT$2,166

NT$2,491 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A fountain with a central column and water jets, surrounded by a pool. In the background, there are trees, a lawn, and buildings.

A building with a balcony, a tree, and a field of poppies.

A modern living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, a dining table with chairs, a kitchenette, and a small office area.

A garden with white roses and a building with a red roof in the background.

13. Lugano Motor Lodge

57.3 km from Wairau River

Brent

NT$3,072

NT$3,533 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a wooden dining table, and two black chairs.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a sofa, and a TV.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, kitchenette, and a framed cityscape picture on the wall.

14. Jasmine Court Motel

71.4 km from Wairau River

Katrina

NT$2,932

NT$3,371 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A balcony with a round table and two chairs, overlooking a street and mountains.

A room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with a table and chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A hotel with a covered outdoor seating area, multiple balconies, and a parking lot.

15. Broadway Motel

71.3 km from Wairau River

Peter

NT$2,790

NT$3,208 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A balcony with a glass railing, a chair, and a table.

A modern kitchen with a large window, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

Two people sitting on wooden stools on an outdoor patio with a view of trees and a building in the background.

A white RV with a blue stripe, a small potted plant on the ground, and a window reflecting a building and trees.

16. Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

70.9 km from Wairau River

Darren

NT$1,296

NT$1,491 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A balcony with a view of a marina, boats, and a hilly landscape.

A modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A table with a bottle of champagne, a glass, and food items including cheese and grapes, overlooking a marina and a town with hills in the background.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a large mirror, and a view of the sea.

17. Picton Waterfront Apartments

71.6 km from Wairau River

Beau

NT$5,040

NT$5,796 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A hotel room with a red leather sofa, a wooden table, a bed with a white headboard, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of the outdoors through a large window.

A well-maintained garden with a wooden bench, a small tree, and a variety of plants.

A reception area with a desk, chairs, a painting of a giraffe, and a wall-mounted sign.

A rectangular swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by a low hedge and a white building with a flat roof.

18. Grove Park Motor Lodge

58.2 km from Wairau River

John

NT$2,650

NT$3,047 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A white colonial-style house with a covered porch, outdoor furniture, and a well-manicured lawn with red tulips.

A golf course with a flagstick in the foreground, surrounded by trees and mountains in the background.

A sofa with patterned cushions, a candelabra with lit candles, and a red rose in a vase.

A bedroom with a canopy bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a tray with glasses.

19. The Peppertree Luxury Accommodation

60.8 km from Wairau River

cynthia

NT$15,742

NT$18,103 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A wooden pathway leading through a garden with metal railings and solar-powered lights.

A wooden deck leading to a pond with benches and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery.

A courtyard with a car parked in front of a building with a green roof.

A compact hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a television.

20. Admirals Motor Lodge

55.5 km from Wairau River

Francine

NT$2,494

NT$2,868 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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Compare popular hotels close to Wairau River

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Colonial Motel	9.8 Exceptional 223 reviews	View
Atlantis Backpackers	10.0 Exceptional 9 reviews	View
Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton	9.8 Exceptional 176 reviews	View
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough	9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
The Jolly Poacher Retreat	10.0 Exceptional 32 reviews	View

Top Wairau River Hotel Reviews

Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect"

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

8/10 Good

"Convenient to where I needed to go."

The Sails Nelson

10/10 Excellent

"We had a 12 day stay while attending a conference in Nelson and really enjoyed the Sails. The staff was great, even helping us locate my wife's lost nickers which were accidentally taken out with the used towels! All the conveniences of home. Also, great location for all things Nelson. Give them a try, you won't be disappointed."

The Hotel Nelson

8/10 Good

"Room was nice and clean, staff welcoming. The hotel has a restaurant which was convenient. Breakfast was available for a fee. Parking is also free. Just the location is not that great as it is on a main street. We had a room facing the busy street, therefore, the night was not really quiet. But anything else was fine and it is a good hotel."

Century Park Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great welcome by Harry the owner. Extremely comfortable, nice private deck, super sparkling clean, and so close to town; just a minute or two away. Didn't hear any traffic noise despite it being close to town. Highly recommend this place. We will be back."

Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful stay clean and comfortable. Thanks"

Palazzo Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic hotel make sure you like it earlier we had a surprise stop and that you couldn’t check in"

Beaches Nelson

10/10 Excellent

"Just Wonderful"

Bridge Backpackers

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice backyard and perfect location in the town centre"

Other attractions near Wairau River

Red Hill

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Red Hill during your travels in Mt Richmond Forest Park. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

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Mount Richmond

9.2/10 (17 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Richmond during your travels in Mt Richmond Forest Park. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Gordon's Knob

8.0/10 (1 review)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Gordon's Knob during your travels in Mt Richmond Forest Park. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Fossil Ridge Winery

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Fossil Ridge Winery during your travels to Richmond. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.

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Richmond Mall

8.6/10 (264 reviews)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Richmond Mall during your stay in Richmond. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.

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Brook Waimarama Sanctuary

Explore the great outdoors at Brook Waimarama Sanctuary, a lovely green space in Nelson.

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Pic's Peanut Butter World

Enjoy an outing to Pic's Peanut Butter World during your stay in Nelson. While in this quaint area, you can savor the bars and restaurants.

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McCashin's Brewery

8.4/10 (17 reviews)

You can take time to visit McCashin's Brewery during your travels to Nelson. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Wairau River?

Wairau River is located in an area that travelers like for its wineries. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, you might search for properties close to public transportation so it's easy to get around.

What's the best place to stay near Wairau River?

The Hotel Nelson is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. You'll find it 24.6 mi (39.6 km) from Wairau River. Other good choices in the area include Tides Hotel and Quest Nelson.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Wairau River, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near Wairau River.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Wairau River?

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Our top choices for Wairau River hotels

1. Colonial Motel

2. Atlantis Backpackers

3. Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

4. Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

5. The Jolly Poacher Retreat

6. Top of the Town

7. St Leonards Vineyard Cottages

8. ASURE Phoenix Motor Inn

9. Blenheim Spa Motor Lodge

10. Montana Lodge Motel

11. Harbour View Motel

12. Scenic Hotel Marlborough

13. Lugano Motor Lodge

14. Jasmine Court Motel

15. Broadway Motel

16. Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers

17. Picton Waterfront Apartments

18. Grove Park Motor Lodge

19. The Peppertree Luxury Accommodation

20. Admirals Motor Lodge

Compare popular hotels close to Wairau River

Top Wairau River Hotel Reviews

Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

The Sails Nelson

The Hotel Nelson

Century Park Motor Lodge

Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

Palazzo Motor Lodge

Beaches Nelson

Bridge Backpackers

Other attractions near Wairau River

Red Hill

Mount Richmond

Gordon's Knob

Fossil Ridge Winery

Richmond Mall

Brook Waimarama Sanctuary

Pic's Peanut Butter World

McCashin's Brewery

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