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A modern house with a glass facade, outdoor seating, and a view of the mountains.

A modern living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a kitchen area with a sink and cabinets.

A modern building with a sign that reads "THE FAIRWAYS accommodation."

A modern living room with a large gray sofa, a TV, and a fireplace. There is a kitchen area with a white island and pendant lights.

1. The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

Kaikoura Flat

ANNETTE

$95 nightly

$109 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A modern two-story building with a balcony, large windows, and a view of snow-capped mountains.

A hotel room with a desk, a chair, a small table, and a wall adorned with framed pictures of ocean scenes.

A pool table in a well-lit room with a fireplace, seating area, and decorative items.

A parking lot with a car, a building with a sign, and a mountain in the background.

2. Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura

Craig

$63 nightly

$72 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A row of wooden cabins with a mountain backdrop and a calm lake in front.

A row of log cabin-style buildings with a reflective pond in front, set against a backdrop of mountains.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a view of a golf course through the window, and a green throw blanket.

A patio with a stone pillar, a wooden bench, and a table overlooking a grassy field with a view of the horizon.

3. Koura Bay Resort

Hapuku

Phil

$89 nightly

$104 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Total with taxes and fees

A bedroom with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck with a view of mountains.

A hotel room with a large bed, a painting on the wall, and a view of greenery through the window.

A wooden pathway under a covered structure with a sign reading "MAHUR RETREAT".

A modern room with a large window, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a sofa, and a small table with books.

4. Te Mahuru Retreat

Kaikoura Flat

Karen

$122 nightly

$141 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a bed, a window with a mountain view, and a curtain.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a brown leather sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a potted plant.

A building with a flat roof and a large window, set against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains under a clear sky.

A room with large windows offering a view of snow-capped mountains.

5. Mondello Kaikoura

Kaikoura

Keith

$82 nightly

$95 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Total with taxes and fees

A balcony with a glass railing overlooking the sea, two pine trees, and a white table with chairs.

A modern kitchen with a large island, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the sea through large windows.

An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, residential buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a stove. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of trees through large windows.

6. Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura

Rachel

$74 nightly

$86 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

A balcony with a view of a well-manicured lawn, a patio area with outdoor furniture, and a mountain range in the background.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A property with a sign indicating 'Brenda's House' and 'No Vacancy'.

A room with a brown sofa, a small table with a vase, a lamp, and a painting on the wall. There is a large window with a view of the sea and mountains.

7. Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast

Kaikoura

Helen

$152 nightly

$176 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A balcony with a view of the sea and trees, two potted plants, and a table with chairs.

A living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, two brown woven chairs, a flat-screen TV above a fireplace, and a potted plant.

A coastal town with a marina, residential buildings, and a prominent road leading to the beach.

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a chair, and a window with curtains.

8. Kaikoura Beach Motel

Kaikoura

Karen

$57 nightly

$66 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of trees.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a black refrigerator, a coffee machine, and a set of wooden shelves with black hangers.

A modern reception area with a wooden floor, teal chairs, and a white reception desk.

9. Sudima Kaikoura

Kaikoura

Maree

$85 nightly

$98 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Total with taxes and fees

A wooden interior with a large window, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a view of a grassy field with mountains in the background.

A covered wagon with a wooden structure, a wooden ramp, and red wheels.

A vintage camper parked in a grassy field with a mountain in the background.

A traditional yurt with a four-poster bed, a small table, and two sleeping areas with benches.

10. Wacky Stays

Kaikoura Flat

Adrian

$106 nightly

$122 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A resort with a pool, hot tubs, and a view of mountains.

A cozy cabin room with a bed, a bench with cushions, a fan, and a view of the outdoors.

A wooden door leading to a picnic table and a picnic table in a grassy area with a river.

A row of rustic wooden cabins with green roofs, surrounded by lush vegetation and picnic tables.

11. Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Kaikoura

Mary-Angela

$45 nightly

$51 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A wooden hot tub with two people inside, surrounded by lush greenery.

A residential garden with a lawn, a pergola, and a variety of plants.

A snow-covered house with a chimney, windows, and a small tree in front.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

12. Cheltenham House

Hanmer Springs

Turner

$97 nightly

$114 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water.

A spacious living room with a large window offering a view of a body of water, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

A doorway leading to a room with a view of the sea.

A room with a balcony, two armchairs, a small table with a vase, and a TV mounted on the wall.

13. Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

Kaikoura

Sandra

$88 nightly

$102 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Total with taxes and fees

A room with a sofa, armchair, and a table with a lamp.

A table set for two with wine glasses and a salt and pepper shaker, overlooking a scenic view with palm trees and yellow flowers.

A hot tub with a mountain view, a table with a bottle of champagne, and wicker chairs.

A modern house with a patio, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and mountains in the background.

14. Braemar Lodge And Spa

Hanmer Springs

Tracy

$126 nightly

$146 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Total with taxes and fees

A glass table and chairs with a view of a lake and mountains.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a large mural of a seagull on the facade, multiple balconies with outdoor seating, and a sign reading "The White Morph".

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a large island, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the sunset through the window.

15. The White Morph - Heritage Collection

Kaikoura

Monique

$109 nightly

$127 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV on a wooden stand, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a table and chairs.

A snow-covered street with a sign indicating a speed limit of 5 km/h.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and a small refrigerator. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of a green tree outside.

A street view with a row of houses, a stone wall with a sign for a motel, and a clear sky.

16. Settlers Boutique Motel

Hanmer Springs

Rebecca

$81 nightly

$94 total

Oct 20 - Oct 21

Total with taxes and fees

A coastal town with a beach, houses, and mountains in the background.

A caravan park with a large open parking area, a building with a flat roof, and a view of the sea.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A pathway leading to a gate labeled "GUESTS ONLY" with a sign indicating "Cross to Beach with care 'Railway Line' Please Close Gate."

17. Alpine View Motel

Kaikoura

Daniel

$73 nightly

$84 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

A person sitting on a grassy hill overlooking a coastal landscape with clear water and rocky formations.

A room with a large window offering a view of a lake and mountains. There are two chairs, one with a cushion and another with a cushion and a tassel. A small table with a plant and a book is in the center.

An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and mountains.

A spacious living room with large windows offering a view of a mountainous landscape and a body of water.

18. Kaikoura Seaside Lodge

Kaikoura

Jan

$46 nightly

$54 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

Total with taxes and fees

A room with a large window, a white cushioned bench, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A house with a view of a calm sea and mountains.

A modern two-story house with a large balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained lawn.

A balcony with a wooden table and chairs, overlooking a coastal area with mountains and a clear sky.

19. Lemon Tree Lodge

Kaikoura

Darren

$161 nightly

$187 total

Oct 24 - Oct 25

Total with taxes and fees

A wooden deck with two chairs and a small round table, overlooking a green landscape with trees and mountains.

A modern kitchen with a glass dining table, white cabinets, and a view of mountains and greenery.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, floral cushions, and a view of a dining area through large windows.

A table with a vase of white flowers, a glass of water, and a sign with a red cross.

20. Kaikoura Motor Inn

Kaikoura

Merle

$86 nightly

$101 total

Nov 17 - Nov 18

Total with taxes and fees

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Top Clarence Hotel Reviews

Kaikoura Quality Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Had a really wonderful stay. The lady at reception was super helpful and even drove me to the seal colony when my whale watch trip cancelled due to conditions!"

Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

8/10 Good

"Very friendly staff, we felt very welcomed & appreciated being able to drop our luggage off earlier than check in. They had very thoughtfully considered that my travelling companion & I may prefer to be in rooms close to each other & so booked us into rooms a stones throw from each other with one room being a free upgrade because of this. Thank you! The rooms were clean, beds comfortable with more than adequate seating, table and kitchenette facilities. There is traffic noise but situated on a main road only to be expected. Our stay was during October, the weather was wet and cold and even though we were for the most part comfortable temperature wise, we would not book to stay there during the colder months as, based on the rooms we had, do not feel the heating would be adequate plus there are no electric blankets. We feel the somewhat steep walk to the Motor Lodge should be mentioned on the sites that advertise this property; we arrived on foot, having travelled on the Coastal Pacific, & even though by chance we read mention of it when we did a Google maps search to get directions & are still mobile enough in our late 60's for it to be well manageable, we feel that for some it would be an important aspect to consider when booking. We were surprised that there was no information in our rooms in respect of things such as safety evacuation process, how to operate the tv/sky box etc. Overall, yes we can recommend it, but just bear in mind the few points mentioned."

Mondello Kaikoura

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome place to stay. Lovely staff."

Hanmer Springs Scenic Views Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Thank you for your help, the property was ideal for our stay in Hanmer."

Edit Hanmer Springs

8/10 Good

"Stayed one night everything was as expected the rooms are large great little balcony situation outside views are magnificent cannot fault anything about it"

Alpine Adventure Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent

"We really loved our time here. The staff were super friendly and helpful and the place was really peaceful and well looked after. A perfect place for the kids to run around and have fun as well as lovely relaxing park like environment. I found the price really reasonable and liked how it was a little bit more out of town (but still really close) for some tranquillity. We will be back."

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed in cabin with bathroom. Was very good. Nice and warm and lots of heating."

Hanmer Springs TOP 10 Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent

"Great spot for the family to stay for a few nights. Cabin was clean, beds were comfy and jumping pillow a hit."

Alpine View Motel

8/10 Good

"Clean spacious room. Bit out of town but ok if you have a vehicle. Friendly staff"

More cheap stays in Clarence

Alpine Adventure Holiday Park

200 Jack's Pass Rd Hanmer Springs

$38 nightly

$45 total

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Total with taxes and fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (444 reviews)

Dusky Lodge - Hostel

67 Beach Road Kaikoura

$56 nightly

$64 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Total with taxes and fees

8/10 Very Good! (231 reviews)

Kaikoura Beach Motel

124 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury

$57 nightly

$66 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

Total with taxes and fees

Sierra Beachfront Motel

160 Esplanade Kaikoura

$59 nightly

$69 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

Total with taxes and fees

8.2/10 Very Good! (285 reviews)

Hanmer Springs Gateway Lodge

35 Hanmer Springs Rd Hanmer Springs Canterbury Region

$79 nightly

$91 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

9.8/10 Exceptional! (61 reviews)

Kaikoura Motor Inn

205 Beach Road Kaikoura

$86 nightly

$101 total

Nov 17 - Nov 18

Total with taxes and fees

8.4/10 Very Good! (538 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Clarence?

The best area to stay in Clarence is along the Clarence River, particularly around the main road, State Highway 1.This area is the primary access point for the Clarence River. It's characterized by its natural surroundings, with accommodations often offering views of the river and the surrounding hills. While not a town center, it provides direct access to outdoor activities.For couples seeking a quiet retreat in nature, staying near the Clarence River is ideal. Many properties here offer private settings and opportunities for activities like fishing, kayaking, or simply enjoying the scenery. The peaceful environment allows for a relaxing and intimate getaway.Travelers looking for convenient access to outdoor adventures will find this area suitable. Its proximity to the river means you're just steps away from activities like rafting and hiking.

When is the best time to go to Clarence?

The best time to visit Clarence is during the summer months, from December to February, when the weather is warm and sunny, making it ideal for outdoor activities.During this period, you can enjoy kayaking or paddleboarding on the Clarence River, exploring the coastal hiking trails, or simply relaxing on the beach. The longer daylight hours also allow for extended exploration of the Marlborough region's vineyards and scenic drives.

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You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Clarence.

How much is the nightly rate at a Clarence hotel?

Prices for hotels in Clarence often vary, but you can find a great deal from $45 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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1. The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

2. Kaikoura Quality Suites

3. Koura Bay Resort

4. Te Mahuru Retreat

5. Mondello Kaikoura

6. Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

7. Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast

8. Kaikoura Beach Motel

9. Sudima Kaikoura

10. Wacky Stays

11. Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

12. Cheltenham House

13. Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

14. Braemar Lodge And Spa

15. The White Morph - Heritage Collection

16. Settlers Boutique Motel

17. Alpine View Motel

18. Kaikoura Seaside Lodge

19. Lemon Tree Lodge

20. Kaikoura Motor Inn

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Top Clarence Hotel Reviews

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Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

Mondello Kaikoura

Hanmer Springs Scenic Views Motel

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Alpine Adventure Holiday Park

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Hanmer Springs TOP 10 Holiday Park

Alpine View Motel

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Alpine Adventure Holiday Park

Dusky Lodge - Hostel

Kaikoura Beach Motel

Sierra Beachfront Motel

Hanmer Springs Gateway Lodge

Kaikoura Motor Inn

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