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A modern house with a spacious patio, large windows, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A terrace with a view of a vineyard, a wooden bench, and two chairs.

A compact kitchen with wooden walls, a central island, and a refrigerator.

A wooden boardwalk leading to a building with a dark roof, surrounded by vegetation.

1. Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts

Appleby

Anonymous traveler

$98 nightly

$114 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Total with taxes and fees

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a sofa, a bed, a kitchen area, and a dining table.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a television, and a balcony with a view of the outdoors.

A two-story building with balconies, large windows, and a paved courtyard.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, a bed with a view, and a sofa.

2. Avalon Manor Motel

Motueka

Iain

$77 nightly

$91 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Total with taxes and fees

A brick building with a tiled roof, a pond, and a wooden dock.

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

A brick building with a pond in front, a wooden bridge, and a well-maintained lawn.

A pool area with a wooden deck, rope barrier, and potted plants.

3. Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

Nelson

Thomas

$73 nightly

$84 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

A beach with clear turquoise water, sandy shore, and rocky outcrops.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a dining area with chairs, a television, and an air conditioning unit.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and a small refrigerator. There are two chairs and a table, and a door leading to another room.

An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a tree.

4. ASURE Nautilus Lodge Motel

Motueka

ATHOL

$99 nightly

$114 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Total with taxes and fees

A night scene with two chairs on a wooden deck under a starry sky.

A sandy beach with footprints leading towards the water.

A rural landscape with a clear sky, rolling hills, and a variety of vegetation.

A modern kitchen with granite countertops, a built-in oven, and a large window with a view of palm trees.

5. Eden's Edge Lodge

Riwaka

Alexandra

$72 nightly

$83 total

Oct 17 - Oct 18

Total with taxes and fees

A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a marina with numerous boats.

A modern living room with a sofa, a small round table, and a desk with two chairs. There is a kitchen area with a microwave, a sink, and a refrigerator. A flat-screen TV is mounted on the wall, and a potted plant is on the desk.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a microwave, and a plant.

A marina with boats docked, wooden tables and benches, and umbrellas.

6. Harbourside Nelson

Port Nelson

Michelle

$79 nightly

$91 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Total with taxes and fees

A large, white, two-story house with a grey roof, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

A room with two beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A park with picnic tables, a swing set, and a pathway.

A pathway leading through a garden with banana trees and a house in the background.

7. The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel

Motueka

Brent

$45 nightly

$52 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a TV.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a sink, and a dishwasher. There is a small table and chairs in the adjacent room.

A courtyard with a round wooden table and chairs, surrounded by a brick floor and white railings.

A compact kitchen with a built-in sink, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

8. Queen Street Studios

Richmond

Geoff

$88 nightly

$103 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Total with taxes and fees

A room with a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a pool, a green lawn, and mountains in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with a table and chairs.

A modern multi-story hotel with a swimming pool, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a view of hills.

A room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a kitchen area, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of a green field and mountains.

9. Parkside Motel

Richmond

Kirk

$99 nightly

$113 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

Total with taxes and fees

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a mirror, and a brick wall.

A building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.

A room with a large bay window overlooking a park with picnic tables and greenery.

A wooden bar area with a beer tap, shelves of bottles, and a display case with pastries.

10. The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Nelson

Gabrielle

$74 nightly

$85 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A room with a view of a coastal landscape, featuring a table with chairs, a wicker sofa, and a wooden ceiling.

A room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a wicker chair. Large windows offer a view of the sea and a small island.

A two-story wooden cabin with large windows, a balcony, and surrounded by dense forest.

A wooden house with a balcony overlooking a coastal landscape with a clear view of the sea and a small island.

11. The Wheelhouse Inn

Britannia Heights

Kate

$135 nightly

$156 total

Oct 14 - Oct 15

Total with taxes and fees

A modern, single-story mobile home with a covered patio area, two chairs, and a small table.

A room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a bed, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A dining area with a round table, bar stools, and a view of the kitchen and outside.

A compact room with a kitchenette, a bed, a dining area with chairs, and a television.

12. Richmond Motel & Holiday Park

Richmond

Mike

$51 nightly

$59 total

Oct 17 - Oct 18

Total with taxes and fees

A beach with clear turquoise water, people sunbathing, and a few surfers.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with ocean views, and hanging paper lanterns.

A modern two-story house with a flat roof, large windows, and a balcony.

A table with a bowl of salad, a glass of white wine, a can of beer, and a plate of fries, overlooking a body of water with boats and trees.

13. Kaiteriteri Reserve Cabins

Kaiteriteri

Simona

$37 nightly

$43 total

Oct 14 - Oct 15

Total with taxes and fees

A modern building with a wooden deck, outdoor seating, and a large canopy.

A modern, well-lit room with a bed, a sofa, and a TV. There is a door leading to an outdoor area.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and refrigerator. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a bench outside.

A modern building with a blue exterior, wooden deck, and outdoor seating area with plants.

14. Motueka TOP 10 Holiday Park

Motueka

Grant

$75 nightly

$86 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

Total with taxes and fees

A modern hotel with a two-story structure, large windows, and a parking area.

A motel with a sign indicating it is vacant, a stone wall, and a fence.

A hotel room with two beds, green and white bedding, bedside lamps, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted TV.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.

15. Gladstone Motel Nelson

Richmond

Lauren

$96 nightly

$111 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

A dining table with chairs and candles, a window with a view of a beach and ocean, and decorative lights.

A log cabin bedroom with two beds, a wardrobe, and a large window.

A bathroom with a bathtub, a window, and a view of a balcony with chairs and a railing.

A wooden cabin room with a bed, a table, and chairs. There is a large window with a view of greenery and a building.

16. Kimi Ora Eco Resort

Kaiteriteri

Sandy

$136 nightly

$156 total

Oct 14 - Oct 15

Total with taxes and fees

A reception area with a counter, seating, and a sign welcoming guests to breakfast.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with a view of a golf course, and framed pictures on the wall.

A hotel with a traditional architectural style, featuring a curved roof and multiple windows.

A buffet table with various food items and a milk jug.

17. The Beachcomber Hotel

Tahunanui

Anna

$66 nightly

$78 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the outside.

A sign for Arcadia Motel advertising amenities like fully equipped modern studio apartments, 1 & 2 bedroom apartments, free unlimited UFB WiFi, solar heated pool, guest laundry, and a guest select full package of sport and movie channels.

A poolside area with a table and chairs, a barbecue grill, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A compact room with a dining table, two chairs, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

18. Arcadia Motel

Tahunanui

Beverly

$68 nightly

$79 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

A neatly made bed with a white and brown blanket, two pillows, and a rolled white towel. A painting of a beach scene is on the wall, and a window with curtains is visible.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, a bookshelf, and a dining area with chairs.

A pool table with a blue felt surface, surrounded by green brick walls, a window with white curtains, and a pool cue rack.

An outdoor patio area with a white table and blue chairs, surrounded by greenery and a view of the landscape.

19. Happy Apple Backpackers

Motueka

Harwinder

$53 nightly

$61 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel named Saxton Lodge with a sign indicating directions to Saxton Field Sports Complex.

A two-story building with a balcony, a reception area, and outdoor seating.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting.

A spacious living room with a large window, a gray sofa, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

20. Saxton Lodge

Stoke

Jo-Anne

$99 nightly

$114 total

Oct 24 - Oct 25

Total with taxes and fees

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Top Dovedale Hotel Reviews

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."

Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

8/10 Good

"Nice large room. Beds were comfortable. I wasn't too keen showering with a cockroach. Being a motel cleaner and my sister a motel owner, my expectations of cleanliness maybe high. Moved a chair in the kitchen and the floor was covered in crumbs. Suggest to lift mats when vacuuming and occasionally vacuum under the beds. Can't complain about the price though. Good wifi, no sky. I happily stay again."

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"

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Exceptionally clean and well appointed , staff great , laundry in apartment great , parking was possibly inadequate as there is not many spaces ."

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Tasman Bay Backpackers

10 Weka Street Nelson

$44 nightly

$51 total

Oct 17 - Oct 18

Total with taxes and fees

9/10 Wonderful! (149 reviews)

The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel

55, Whakarewa Street Motueka

$45 nightly

$52 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (132 reviews)

YHA Nelson - Backpackers

59 Rutherford St Nelson

$53 nightly

$61 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Total with taxes and fees

Happy Apple Backpackers

500 High St Motueka Nelson

$53 nightly

$61 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

Total with taxes and fees

8/10 Very Good! (71 reviews)

Tuscany Gardens Motor Lodge

80 Tahunanui Drive Nelson

$68 nightly

$79 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (89 reviews)

Bridge Backpackers

8 Bridge St Nelson Nelson

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8.2/10 Very Good! (175 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Dovedale?

The best area to stay in Dovedale is within the Dovedale valley itself, offering a secluded and nature-focused experience.This area is characterized by its rural setting, surrounded by rolling hills, farmland, and the Dovedale River. Accommodations here are typically spread out, providing privacy and direct access to the natural landscape. It's a place for those who appreciate quiet and outdoor activities.Couples looking for a tranquil retreat will find Dovedale ideal. The private settings of many accommodations, often with views of the countryside, create a relaxing environment. Opportunities for scenic walks along the river or through the fields are abundant, superb for a peaceful escape.For travelers seeking a quiet base for exploring the Tasman Region, Dovedale offers a convenient location without the bustle of larger towns.

What are the best family hotels in Dovedale?

For families traveling to Dovedale, the Dovedale Country Getaway- Tranquility & Farm Life is an excellent choice.This family-friendly accommodation boasts a superb 10.0 review rating. It is well-equipped for families, offering a TravelCrib for little ones and a kitchen for preparing meals. Guests can enjoy mountain views and the convenience of a hot tub. For outdoor enthusiasts, mountain climbing and mountain biking opportunities are available nearby, with mountains as a prominent feature of the property's location.

What are the most romantic hotels in Dovedale for couples?

For a romantic escape in Dovedale, consider the Dovedale Country Getaway - Tranquility & Farm Life.This highly-rated property, with a great 10.0 review score, offers a serene setting ideal for couples. Guests can enjoy the privacy of a hot tub and take in picturesque mountain views, great for a relaxing retreat. The accommodation also features a kitchen, a deck, and a patio, providing ample space for couples to unwind and enjoy their surroundings.

When is the best time to go to Dovedale?

The best time to go to Dovedale is during the summer months, from December to February, when the weather is warm and sunny, ideal for outdoor activities.During this period, you'll experience long daylight hours and pleasant temperatures, superb for exploring the Dovedale Recreation Reserve, including its walking trails and the unique rock formations along the Dovedale Stream. This is particularly appealing for couples and families looking to enjoy nature and engage in activities like hiking and picnicking without the chill of cooler seasons.The shoulder seasons, particularly autumn (March to May), also offer a pleasant experience with cooler, but still comfortable, temperatures and often fewer crowds.

Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?

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 Dovedale.

How much is the nightly rate at a Dovedale hotel?

Prices for hotels in Dovedale often vary, but you can find a great deal from $43 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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Our top choices for Dovedale hotels

1. Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts

2. Avalon Manor Motel

3. Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

4. ASURE Nautilus Lodge Motel

5. Eden's Edge Lodge

6. Harbourside Nelson

7. The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel

8. Queen Street Studios

9. Parkside Motel

10. The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel

11. The Wheelhouse Inn

12. Richmond Motel & Holiday Park

13. Kaiteriteri Reserve Cabins

14. Motueka TOP 10 Holiday Park

15. Gladstone Motel Nelson

16. Kimi Ora Eco Resort

17. The Beachcomber Hotel

18. Arcadia Motel

19. Happy Apple Backpackers

20. Saxton Lodge

Top Dovedale Hotel Reviews

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

The Sails Nelson

The Hotel Nelson

Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

Palazzo Motor Lodge

Beaches Nelson

Bridge Backpackers

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

More cheap stays in Dovedale

Tasman Bay Backpackers

The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel

YHA Nelson - Backpackers

Happy Apple Backpackers

Tuscany Gardens Motor Lodge

Bridge Backpackers

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