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

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.

A sandy beach with footprints leading towards the water.

1. Eden's Edge Lodge

Riwaka

Marco

$72 nightly

$83 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

A spacious living room with leather sofas, a stone fireplace, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

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

2. Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

Nelson

Tilson

$82 nightly

$94 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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 modern kitchen with a central island, built-in microwave, and a large window offering a view of the landscape.

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

3. Avalon Manor Motel

Motueka

Iain

$77 nightly

$90 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

4. Queen Street Studios

Richmond

Geoff

$88 nightly

$103 total

Oct 3 - Oct 4

Total with taxes and fees

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

A beach with clear skies and gentle waves.

5. Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts

Appleby

Anonymous traveler

$102 nightly

$119 total

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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.

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

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and chairs.

6. ASURE Nautilus Lodge Motel

Motueka

ATHOL

$101 nightly

$117 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 house with a swimming pool, a stone exterior, and a large glass door.

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

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

7. Kimi Ora Eco Resort

Kaiteriteri

Rachel

$131 nightly

$150 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

A wide beach with a clear sky and distant mountains.

A hotel room with a large bed, two black pillows, a wooden headboard, and two wall-mounted lights.

A modern, well-lit room with a blue carpet, a white sofa with black cushions, a small desk, and a chair.

A modern room with a glass table, a chair, a dining table, and a view through a window with curtains.

8. Beaches Nelson

Tahunanui

Nic

$86 nightly

$99 total

Oct 3 - Oct 4

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

A rustic bar area with a wooden bar counter, stools, and a sign indicating a 'Silence Court Sitting' area.

9. The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Nelson

Gabrielle

$70 nightly

$80 total

Oct 9 - Oct 10

Total with taxes and fees

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

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.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a countertop with various food items, a red toaster, and a hanging light fixture.

10. Harbourside Nelson

Port Nelson

Alison Walter

$65 nightly

$74 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A swimming pool with a slide and a wooden deck.

11. Motueka TOP 10 Holiday Park

Motueka

Grant

$72 nightly

$84 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 large window with curtains.

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

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

12. Richmond Motel & Holiday Park

Richmond

Mike

$50 nightly

$58 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

Total with taxes and fees

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

A room with a large window, a table, chairs, and a floor lamp.

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

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

13. Saxton Lodge

Stoke

Jo-Anne

$99 nightly

$114 total

Oct 9 - Oct 10

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a sliding door to a balcony, and a view of the outdoors.

14. Gladstone Motel Nelson

Richmond

Lauren

$89 nightly

$103 total

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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 residential driveway leading to a house with a pool.

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.

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

15. Parkside Motel

Richmond

Kirk

$106 nightly

$122 total

Oct 3 - Oct 4

Total with taxes and fees

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

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.

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

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

16. Kaiteriteri Reserve Cabins

Kaiteriteri

Simona

$37 nightly

$43 total

Oct 14 - Oct 15

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

A hallway with a wooden console table labeled "OFFICE" and a mounted elephant painting.

17. The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel

Motueka

Brent

$67 nightly

$77 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Total with taxes and fees

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, and a hanging light fixture.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a wood-burning stove, and a cozy seating area with a bookshelf and a pink sign.

A group of people toasting with wine glasses in a bar setting with a wine bottle shelf in the background.

A wooden shelf with various kitchen items, including a red kettle, glass jars, and wicker baskets labeled with numbers.

18. The Pear Orchard Lodge

Hope

Jason

$118 nightly

$138 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

A kitchen with wooden benches, a stove, and a view of the outdoors.

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

$49 nightly

$57 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Total with taxes and fees

A lakeside hotel with a reflection in the water, surrounded by trees and hills.

A person dining at a table with a view of the sky and buildings.

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

A room with a large window overlooking a pool and greenery. There is a table and chairs outside the window.

20. Tides Hotel

The Wood

Diane

$61 nightly

$70 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

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Top Dovedale Hotel Reviews

The Hotel Nelson

8/10 Good

"Great locale"

Bridge Backpackers

10/10 Excellent

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

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

8/10 Good

"The toilets and showers were clean, the cabin as well. Friendly staff. There was no jug to boil some water and the bed was rather soft and bouncy. Parking available but the carparks were quite narrow."

Palazzo Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"We only stayed one night at Palazzo Motor Lodge, but we absolutely loved it! Everything was spotlessly clean, comfortable, and very well cared for. The lovely lady who checked us in was an absolute standout. She was incredibly warm, helpful, and genuinely friendly — within minutes it felt more like chatting with someone we’d known for years than checking into a motel. That kind of genuine hospitality makes such a difference, especially when you’re traveling. Our room was quiet, comfortable, and had everything we needed. You can tell a lot of care goes into this place, and we only wish we could have stayed longer. Such a wonderful find in Nelson. We would happily stay at Palazzo again and absolutely recommend it to anyone visiting!"

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 ."

Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean, helpful staff, close to town, everything you need"

Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

8/10 Good

"My only negative is about privacy in room. There are curtains on the windows of course but the door is pretty much see thru into the room when any light is on at night"

Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice place, has a villa vibe to it. Easy and smooth checkin. Glad I chose this stay 🙂"

The Sails Nelson

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, friendly staff, great location"

More cheap stays in Dovedale

Bridge Backpackers

8 Bridge St Nelson Nelson

$36 nightly

$41 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Total with taxes and fees

8.2/10 Very Good! (175 reviews)

Tasman Bay Backpackers

10 Weka Street Nelson

$42 nightly

$49 total

Oct 10 - Oct 11

Total with taxes and fees

9/10 Wonderful! (149 reviews)

YHA Nelson - Backpackers

59 Rutherford St Nelson

$49 nightly

$56 total

Oct 3 - Oct 4

Total with taxes and fees

Happy Apple Backpackers

500 High St Motueka Nelson

$49 nightly

$57 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Total with taxes and fees

8/10 Very Good! (71 reviews)

The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel

55, Whakarewa Street Motueka

$67 nightly

$77 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Total with taxes and fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (132 reviews)

Tuscany Gardens Motor Lodge

80 Tahunanui Drive Nelson

$68 nightly

$78 total

Oct 9 - Oct 10

Total with taxes and fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (89 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 $41 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. Eden's Edge Lodge

2. Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

3. Avalon Manor Motel

4. Queen Street Studios

5. Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts

6. ASURE Nautilus Lodge Motel

7. Kimi Ora Eco Resort

8. Beaches Nelson

9. The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10. Harbourside Nelson

11. Motueka TOP 10 Holiday Park

12. Richmond Motel & Holiday Park

13. Saxton Lodge

14. Gladstone Motel Nelson

15. Parkside Motel

16. Kaiteriteri Reserve Cabins

17. The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel

18. The Pear Orchard Lodge

19. Happy Apple Backpackers

20. Tides Hotel

Top Dovedale Hotel Reviews

The Hotel Nelson

Bridge Backpackers

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

Palazzo Motor Lodge

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

Chelsea Park Motor Lodge Nelson

Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

The Sails Nelson

More cheap stays in Dovedale

Bridge Backpackers

Tasman Bay Backpackers

YHA Nelson - Backpackers

Happy Apple Backpackers

The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel

Tuscany Gardens Motor Lodge

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